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March 9, 2022

vMix 25 is available now.

It’s 2022 and it’s time for a new version of vMix! You can download it now via vMix.com. If you’ve got vMix Max, you’re able to update to the latest update right now! For those that have purchased vMix from January 2020 then it will be a free update. Prior to this date, it’s a $60 fee for 12 months of updates. Totally up to you if want to update or not!

What are some new features…

LiveLan

Throughout the years we’ve had many people asking how they could easily stream to their local network. LiveLAN gives vMix users the option to view a local network stream using a URL via HLS. This means that the production can be viewed locally via browsers on phones, tablets, computers and even Smart TVs.

Now you can stream locally and not have to go through a 3rd party streaming provider, making it a great option for schools and facilities that can connect to a local network.

Save or Save Not, there is no try

We’ve updated the saving options in vMix 25. You can now save a Preset Bundle which will include most of vMix production assets. This will make it easier to move between vMix PCs as you can bring across most of the assets that you’re using.

We have also added more options when exiting vMix, so that you’re reminded to save your preset! Never close your preset without contemplating life, vMix and your production ever again!

Output Input

For those users who want to add your output as an input to your production, your wait is now over. vMix 25 allows this for vMix 4K, PRO and Max users. Instead of re-routing NDI outputs for use in things like vMix Call multiviews, you can now just add your output as a 0 latency input into vMix.

March 9, 2022

AJA Support in vMix 25

In vMix 25 and onwards you’ll find great compatibility with AJA devices including Quad link 4K support for the Corvid 88, 4K 12G SDI support for a range of devices and 8-Channel audio support for the IO 4K Plus and IO X3.

See the table below for more details:

April 28, 2021

How to use vMix Shortcuts

vMix Shortcuts allow you to press a button on a device to perform a function in vMix. That means you can build you very own custom controller to do whatever you like!

vMix Shortcuts work with all kinds of devices such as keyboard/mouse, Stream Deck, MIDI controllers, X-keys, joysticks and Xbox controllers. We have a video here that goes into depth about how to set them up.

Firstly you’ll need to go to the Settings>Shortcuts section of vMix.

Then click on Add to add a new shortcut

March 8, 2021

vMix 24 is finally here!

Do you remember 2020? Yeah neither do we! We’re excited to finally release vMix 24 and give you something new to play with. Better yet, if you’ve purchase vMix since January 1 2018 it’s a free update! What are some of the new features….

Instant Replay

vMix has always pushed the boundaries for what is possible in Instant Replay in a software switcher. In vMix 24 we’ve decided to take things up a notch or two! With vMix Pro you’ll now be able to use 8 channels of Instant Replay utilising the vMix AVI codec for high quality recordings. That doubles your capabilities! In addition to this, vMix Replay will also support 4K and high frame rates, but keep in mind that these will take sufficient computing power to use! There have also been some productivity enhancements including-

Two output playback channels that can be controlled independently or in sync and have any camera angle assigned to each.
Twenty (20) Events lists are available that can each include an unlimited number of Mark In and Mark Out points that can be added on the fly and changed at any time.
Dedicated Replay MultiView output with two playback channels alongside eight live camera previews which can be optionally enabled.

February 25, 2021

New Marshall cameras added to vMix supported hardware page.

We have added a couple of Marshall cameras to the vMix Supported Hardware page for PTZ cameras.

The Marshall CV630 is a 30x PTZ camera that supports up to 3840×2160 29.97! Fully supported through the PTZ input menu in vMix, you can control and create presets directly through the vMix interface. Supports SDI, HDMI, NDI|HX and also has POE connectivity. As you can see in the picture below it has a prominent tally light, which is great for on camera talent. Just connect up the camera to the network and you’ll be able to control it in vMix 4K and PRO.

The other Marshall camera supported in vMix is the CV420, which is a UHD Box Cam. It offers a 30x zoom and a crazy 3840×2160 60p output! Although it doesn’t have Pan and Tilt capabilities, you can still use the zoom functionality in vMix. With it’s UHD output, it makes it a good option for a single cam region-of-interest HD production.