When you create a live event on Vimeo, you have the option to use an external third-party encoder or use a webcam, which is our browser-based encoder.
When you select the Webcam tab on the live setup page, you have the option to use a built-in or USB webcam and attached microphone. However, you can also connect external hardware like capture cards and audio devices for a more professional look and have them working right within the browser.
In the live settings page, select the Webcam tab. In the upper right corner of the preview player, click the Webcam settings button to change with video and audio source you use for your stream.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of devices we’ve tested or have verified with other customers, and it will grow with time. If your device is not listed here, we encourage you to try it now and let us know if it worked, so we can add it, or if it didn’t, so we can potentially add the integration.
Webcams
- Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
- Logitech BRIO
- Logitech C270
- Logitech B990 HD
- SVEN IC-960
- Genius FaceCam 1000X
USB Capture Devices
- Blackmagic Web Presenter
- Blackmagic UltraStudio Pro*
- NOTE: Because this device can accept various types of inputs, you may notice all options and formats available in the selection screen; consider testing ahead of your event to determine which is the correct input to select.
- Elgato Cam Link
- Elgato Cam Link 4K
- Magewell USB Capture HDMI
Audio Devices
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
- Blue Snowball