NAB 2016 will see the launch of vMix 17. To get a taste of it head over to the vMix forums and/or watch Tom Sinclair's reviews on Streaming Idiots.
New Features and Changes
NDI
* Receive any NDI compatible video and audio sources on the local network.
* Send the main Output, Camera Inputs and Audio Inputs over the local network using NDI
(To select which outputs to send see Settings -> External Output)
PTZ
* Support for "Web Enabled" Sony, Canon and PTZ Optics PTZ control
* Create PTZ Virtual Inputs which will automatically move the PTZ into position when selected
* Control PTZ through Shortcuts and Joystick controllers such as the XBOX 360 Controller
User Interface
* Categories now appear as tabs above the inputs row. Labels can be added by right clicking any category button
* Audio Mixer and Replay tabs now also appear above inputs row
* Substantial performance improvements when using a large number of inputs
Audio
* New improved Audio Meters with larger dynamic range (0 to -90dB+)
* dB peak levels are now displayed on mouse over.
* Full Pre and Post audio meters including dB labels are available in the Audio Settings of each input
* Audio Settings can be kept open for multiple inputs for monitoring
* New "Channel Mixer" added to every audio input allowing separate mixing of all input channels into a final 2 Channel Mix.
* New Headphones volume level for every input, so that some sources can be removed from headphones without affecting Stream or Recording.
Desktop Capture
* Brand new vMix Desktop Capture utilising NDI
* Supports game capture on Windows 8.1 and higher systems and 60fps support
* Local desktop capture moved to dedicated tab under Add Input -> NDI / Desktop Capture
* Local desktop capture uses GPU acceleration to provide full frame rate capture with minimal system resources
Presets
* Streaming settings and Output Format are now both saved in Presets
* When loading a preset with different resolution or frame rate, user will be prompted to confirm the changes
Inputs
* New Web Browser input allows adding web pages directly into vMix as an input including audio and alpha channel.
* Added support for GIF animations via the Video Input
* Added new Chroma Key presets to enable better initial quality without needing to adjust sliders
* Image Input will now automatically adjust aspect ratio for files that do not match either 4:3 or 16:9.
* Improved support for IP cameras with RTSP streaming, including support for more AAC audio formats.
External Output
* Improved output performance with Blackmagic devices
Effects
* Added reverse variations of transition effects
Controllers
* Gamepad and Joystick support added
Shortcuts / API
* Updated API XML with audio meter levels and Fullscreen info
* Added support for more than 100 inputs
* Added functions for NDI and PTZ control
Triggers
* Added support for Value when using Triggers
* Added support for triggering using audio levels
Streaming
* Added YouTube streaming provider
* Added StreamShark streaming provider
* vMix output resolution will now match the current streaming profile by default.
* Added x264 preset options to Streaming Quality settings
Replay
* Added support for External 2 as a camera source in Instant Replay, in addition to Output
* Added support for NDI sources
Recording
* Added support for hardware accelerated HEVC recordings (where available)
* Added H264 Main and High profiles to MP4 recording
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News Updates
- October 2, 2013:
- Bambuser Adds Restrictions To Free Streaming
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