Vmix Zoom Plugin Now
Go to the audio mixer channel for your . Ensure it is routed to the Master bus (so the stream audience can hear them), but uncheck Bus A .
Enter the .
To start your story, you need to download and install the separately from the vMix website . Once installed, it lives inside the "Add Input" menu: Add Input : Select Zoom from the list of inputs.
Unlike screen capture, the plugin uses the (Intel QuickSync, NVIDIA NVENC, or AMD VCE). This means the video decoding for each participant is handled by your GPU, significantly reducing CPU load compared to running Zoom Desktop + a browser source. vmix zoom plugin
: Send your vMix output (Video and Audio) back to Zoom participants without needing a "Virtual Camera."
: Connect seamlessly to standard Zoom Meetings or large-scale Zoom Webinars. 2. System and License Requirements
For corporate meetings, guest interviews with busy guests, or when you need built-in screen sharing from the guest. Go to the audio mixer channel for your
It eliminates the need for extra software, specialized hardware, or "sidecar" computers just to grab remote video feeds. Step-by-Step: Setting Up the vMix Zoom Plugin Before you begin, ensure you are running vMix 27 or higher . 1. Install the Plugin
This is the plugin’s most powerful feature. In a normal Zoom call, every participant sees the active speaker. With the plugin, you can send (Program, Preview, an Overlay, or even a specific Input) back to all Zoom participants. This turns your vMix production into the main "camera" for the Zoom meeting—ideal for presentations, live shows, or church services where remote hosts need to see the final broadcast.
: vMix 27 or higher (HD, 4K, Pro, or Max editions). To start your story, you need to download
Create a separate audio bus (e.g., ) specifically for your Zoom guests.
| Feature | vMix Zoom Plugin | vMix Call | NDI from Zoom Desktop | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Yes (up to 8) | ✅ Yes (up to 8) | ❌ No (single screen capture) | | Max participants | 300+ (in Zoom) | 8 | 300+ (in Zoom) | | Return audio | Full vMix mix | Two-way conversation | Microphone only | | Ease of setup | Medium | Easy | Hard (needs NDI tools) |
: vMix automatically handles the return audio to Zoom participants, removing their own voices to prevent echoes—a critical improvement over manual routing. Zoom Manager