When you create a virtual event on Vimeo, you have the option to use an external encoder or use our browser-based encoder. When you use the browser encoder, 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.
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How to access the browser encoder
If you create a recurring event, you can access the browser encoder by selecting Stream with Vimeo. Once you are on the broadcaster page, you can change your video and audio source by clicking the gear wheel to the right of the live production.
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