vMix Virtual Input

To enable the virtual camera, open vMix, navigate to the "Settings" menu, and click on the "Virtual Input" tab. You will need to select a specific camera source or the main program output you wish to route through the virtual driver, then click "Start." Once started, the vMix output will appear as an available webcam option in third-party video applications.

If Zoom or Microsoft Teams does not recognize the vMix Virtual Input, it is usually because the video conferencing app was launched before the virtual camera was started. You must close the video conferencing app entirely, start the virtual camera in vMix, and then relaunch the app. Additionally, ensure you are running vMix as an Administrator so it has the proper Windows permissions to install the virtual driver.

Yes, vMix allows you to route specific audio buses (such as Master, A, or B) alongside the virtual camera feed to maintain perfect audio sync within third-party apps. You can select which audio source accompanies the video output directly in the Virtual Input settings menu. This ensures your program's mixed audio perfectly matches the video being sent to your meeting platform.

The vMix Virtual Input is currently only supported on Windows operating systems, as vMix itself is a native Windows application. Mac or Linux users cannot natively run the vMix software or utilize its proprietary virtual camera driver. Users on macOS typically have to rely on browser-based broadcasting tools or alternative software like OBS Studio for virtual camera functionality.