Vmix Zoom - Plugin

If you are only bringing in 1-2 people, you can "pin" them in Zoom to ensure they are the ones receiving the highest bitrate. vMix Zoom Plugin vs. vMix Call

Integrating remote guests into live video productions used to require messy hardware loops, multiple computers, and NDI configurations. The native vMix Zoom plugin changes this by allowing producers to bring high-quality, low-latency Zoom feeds directly into their production switcher.

Zoom dynamically scales resolution based on bandwidth and account privileges. By default, standard Zoom accounts limit WebRTC and third-party API connections to 360p.

Here is everything you need to know to set up, optimize, and troubleshoot the vMix Zoom plugin for professional hybrid events. What is the vMix Zoom Plugin?

The Zoom integration is available across multiple vMix tiers, but capabilities scale with your license: Supports a limited number of Zoom inputs. vmix zoom plugin

To achieve 720p or 1080p feeds, the meeting host must have Group HD enabled within their Zoom web portal settings, and the guest's camera/bandwidth must support it. Hardware Considerations

Set the to Output 1 (or your Program mix) so guests can see the final produced broadcast.

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Before starting, ensure you are running a compatible version of vMix (version 27 or higher is recommended for the best experience).

Click Login to connect your Zoom account. You can then select from your scheduled meetings.

The vMix Zoom plugin is a native integration available in vMix (versions 25 and later) that allows the software to act as a Zoom client. Instead of running the standalone Zoom application alongside vMix, you connect directly to Zoom meetings from within the vMix interface. Key Benefits for Broadcasters

Instead of taking a "screen share" of a Zoom meeting, the plugin provides: The native vMix Zoom plugin changes this by

To prevent guests from hearing their own voices looped back to them (which causes an echo), you must use a setup.

: Because guests are individual inputs, you can apply vMix's built-in animated titles, lower thirds, and color correction to each participant individually.

In the vMix Zoom window, choose to or Start Meeting . Enter the Meeting ID and Password .