The application running on PC will not be able to detect the connected camera when the INOGENI device is in the path. This is a hardware limitation.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

The SDI 2 USB 3.0 converter (SDI2USB3) is compatible to 3GSDI Level A and Level B Dual-link only. It is not compatible to Level B-Dual stream.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

HDMI is electrically compatible with the CEA-861 signals used by digital visual interface (DVI), no signal conversion is necessary, nor is there a loss of video quality when a DVI-to-HDMI adapter is used. Even if both DVI and HDMI are electrically compatible, the content of these standards are different. The INOGENI converter decodes both DVI and HDMI content. You only need to connect a simple adapter to grab HDMI content.

We support VGA, component and composite video on each of our analog capture devices.

If your device has a VGA input, you must use a VGA to component adapter in order to capture your component source. If your device has a DVI input, you must use a DVI to component adapter in order to capture your component source. You can capture composite video if you use the green connection of the same adapter.

Note that the DVIUSB product does not support analog video.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

Find the unique ID number in the INOGENI Control App by connecting your device. It is mandatory to submit your unique identifier number in order to have the upgrade key necessary to unlock 4K functionalities.

Then, complete the application form on our website to receive the upgrade key needed to unlock the 4K features. The upgrade fee is $95 USD. Once payment is made, the upgrade key will be sent to you with instructions on how to upgrade your HD2USB3.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This problem can be solved by disabling the USB audio interfaces on the INOGENI device.

All you have to do is uncheck “Host USB audio” box in our app under the “Audio” tab.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

The devices support electret microphone (no phantom power supported). The bias voltage sent to the microphone is about 0.9V. The pinout of the audio jack is (left side INOGENI device, right side microphone):

Please note that both tip and ring are usually shorted together on electret mic with this kind of audio jack, so the exact pinout between TIP and RING is not a concern.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Cisco Webex Room Series

Macro and native
• Webex Room Kit
• Webex Room Kit Plus
• Webex Room Kit Pro
• Webex Room 55
• Webex Room 70
• Webex Room Panorama

Macro only
• Cisco MX700
• Cisco MX800
• Cisco SX80

Configure your Cisco conferencing software to use USB cameras and microphones.

– Activate ‘Enable USB mode’ on the Touch 10.
– It works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.
– Compatible with USB 2.0 (high quality MJPEG)
– The 4KX-PLUS with Cisco Devices enable multiple displays. The 4K2USB3 works only for one display.

– The external power supply maintains the connection between the Cisco Webex CODEC and the 2nd display, even if the laptop is not connected to the 4KX-PLUS.
– Easily programed macros in your Webex Room Device. Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022

‘Macro’ means that the integrator needs to install some firmware in the codec manually.

‘Native’ means that, in Q2 or Q3, the macros will be pre-installed in the codec with the regular codec updates. The integrator will not have to install anything else.

Some kits will have this ‘native’ installation, eventually, (Macro now and native later), but others will always have to be installed manually (Macro only).

Today, all kits need to have the macros installed manually since the native integration is not released yet by Cisco.

The new link to all documentation, videos, etc. is here:

https://roomos.cisco.com/macros/USB%20Mode%20Version%202#how-to-get-started

At this link, there is a nice table at the end of the page showing the CISCO devices that will have a Native mode (yellow box) in a Future Release.

Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
(Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at Cisco and Gilles Chouinard, President and CTO at INOGENI)

Watch the Recording

Join the experts at Cisco and INOGENI for a crash course on the simplest, most affordable, and most powerful way to augment any Webex UCC environment for platform-agnostic meetings. Hosted by Holdan.

If you’ve ever installed a Webex system for a customer, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of how to solve today’s interoperability challenges while enhancing existing Webex investments quickly, easily, and at minimal cost.

Date: 2022-2-16

Q: Where is the Cisco Portal for this 4KX-PLUS BYOM applications and Macros?
R: Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

Q: ­I am interested in supported, certified, tested (by the Subject Matter Experts) USBC transmitters and receivers to get signals to/from codec on a wall to a user’s position at a table (sample through floors and walls).
A: ­Hi Brian, INOGENI has a list of supported extenders on their site­

A: Click here to see our compatible USB extensions.

A: ­With a USB-C computer, you need a dongle to separate HDMI and USB-A into two separate wires.­

Q: ­When will the USB Camera Convert to HDMI be available?­
A: ­The U-CAM (USB to HDMI) will be available this Spring, but we have Demo available now.­

Q: ­Is this solution supported by Cisco?­
A: ­USB Passthrough – using macros – uses Community Support. In the future, the INOGENIt will be supported natively in the operating system, and at that time Cisco TAC will support the solution.­

Q: ­I thought Room Kt Mini does not have USB Passthrough­
A: ­the Room Kit Mini supports USB Passthrough natively.­

Q: ­Does INOGENI converters offer the same quality as the Webex endpoint camera?­
A: ­Yes for the Loopout is Same as HDMI input and on the USB 3.0 Output is up to 4K UHD

Q: ­Is this solution Cisco TAC supported?­
A: ­At this time the USB passthrough solution is Community supported, once we integrate this in the OS, then TAC will support it.­

Q: ­is possible share this presentation?????­
A: ­Hello Juan, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­

Q: ­Is this device TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, TAA compliant­

Q: ­I’m sure the url to download the script(s) will be available later. Any chance it can be posted here in the Q&A? Or shown again? Thanks.­
A: ­This is the link to the Cisco community for the current macros and conversation https://eurl.io/#L6Rcn39Rn

Q: ­Distance limitation of the USB cable? from wall unit to conference table?­
A: USB 3.0: 2 meters / USB 2.0: 5 meters

Q: ­Any plans to convert USB cam to USBC? some laptops only use USBC inputs. Would have to convert twice in this case. ­
A: We show some certified TYPE-C adapters in the presentation.

Q: ­For the 4K – Firmware upgrades are addressed through the USB port?­
A: ­Yes, firmware upgrades are through the USB port using INOGENI’s Control App­

Q: ­the attenuador cable for the audio is mandatory?­
A: ­The attenuator cable is not necessary when using INOGENI products­

Q: ­What about Webex Room 55, could it use 1 HDMI cable for audio and video with the converter?­
A: ­The Room 55 Single requires a separate audio cable and HDMI cable.­

Q: ­can we use the cisco codec without any cisco smartnet license and also no cucm or cisco control hub. like using the codec standalone just for BYOM and we no longer need to connect to cisco Webex. is that possible?­
A: ­Yes, the selfview functionality that this uses does not require that the codec be registered to any call control­

Q: ­Will the video demo be posted somewhere publicly where it can be shared? That was an excellent demonstration which would be helpful in explaining the solution to customers.­
A: ­Hello Jeff, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

A: ­We will also embed the demo video in the post as well!­

Q: ­Hey Bobby, had a feeling I might see you here It looks like the 4KX-PLUS solves the power issue we ran into previously when needing to extend the USB?­
A: ­Yes, the 4KX Plus can be powered independent of the computer, so this resolves issues with dual display systems when a computer is not connected­.
You are correct that it’s more reliable to extend USB when the 4KX is NOT powered from the USB extender since the 4KX is powered externally.

Q: ­are the 4KX-Plus will be available to order through Cisco CCW?­
A: ­No, INOGENI devices will be sourced outside of Cisco, I hear BTX is a great distribution partner :)­‑

A: ­For international sales please find your country here.

Q: ­When you disconnect the PC, does it automatically exit USB mode?­
A: ­Yes, the USB mode macro is designed to disable USB mode when it detects not HDMI input source­

Q: ­Are there any plans for the INOGENI capture devices to have the macros embedded within them?­
A: ­The macros will be integrated within RoomOS on the Cisco devices, as they are native to our products, they do not function with other vendors products­

Q: ­Hi, not shure to understand where the microphone data pass from the codec to the INOGENIe device…­
A: Depending on your codec, the microphone audio is either inserted in the HDMI signal going to the 4KX, or send out of the codec through the analog audio output and captured by the 4KX on its analog audio input.

Q: ­for existing SX80, we will still need to load the macro ? ­
A: ­Yes, the macro is still required for all platforms at this time. We are working toward integrating into RoomOS­

Q: ­will there me anything to upgrade the DX80 for focus rooms?­
A: ­DX80 not applicable for this project­

Q: ­Awesome. Is there a preferred USB extender (when required)?­
A: ­Click here to see our compatible USB extensions

Q: ­Is this available on Solutions Plus or any plans to add it in the future?­
A: ­Not available at this time, and current plan is to source through partner distribution, like BTX­

Q: ­do the adapters just shown only carry hdmi (for content audio and video sharing) when the codec is not in Passthru Mode?­
A: ­Brian – the HDMI input to the codec – for presentation video and audio – bypasses the capture device. It is a normal presentation cable with embedded audio.­

Q: ­Are there any laptop spec recommendation in terms of CPU, RAM, Graphics card to be used with the INOGENI converts?­
A: ­INOGENI converters act as USB cameras, so it doesn’t require more power than handling a standard USB camera.­

Q: ­Cable length imitations? Looking to have it at table and run cables from table to AV rack.­
A: ­Mike – we have recommendation for extenders.­

Q: ­Any answer on weather 4K Plus TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­This was great – showing us product that work great with our Webex solutions! Would appreciate more of events like this.­
A: ­Thank you Rikard! Always appreciate you joining us, and we will continue to bring these types of events to the Webex Community.

Q: ­in room os 11 – macro automatic appear when INOGENI is connected ?? or we need enable in control hub for example ?­
A: ­When the integration is complete in RoomOS, the Cisco device will detect the INOGENI and enable support­

Q: ­Would like to see the room kit plus diagram again.­
A: ­Bruce – the Room Kit Plus DOES ACTUALLY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO CABLE. We have published many drawings for this already.­

A: ­Hello Bruce, we will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

Q: ­will there be a firmware upgrade through the Webex devices on the INOGENI­
A: No, the INOGENI can only be upgraded through its USB 3.0 port.

Q: ­John – will the macro integration work with other vendor like Vaddio?­
A: ­The initial engineering is built for supporting the INOGENI device­‑

Q: ­Do we have to be running Room OS or will ce software work as well?­
A: ­It will require RoomOS 11.­

Q: ­Are INOGENI products TAA Compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­how do you apply for a demo unit­
A: Please contact BTX, our US distributor at www.btx.com.
­For international sales please find your country here

Q: ­Do you have any European partners? Where we can buy 4KX-PLUS­
A: ­Yes, we have a distributor in almost all EU countries. Please visit our website or email sales@INOGENI.com.­‑

A: ­Also, stay on the lookout for another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> ­https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

Q: ­Any plans to extend USB passthrough support on the Panorama ?­
A: ­This is being worked on, Panorama has special configs that don’t allow for the same techniques.­

Q: ­Do the certified adapters supply power also to windows and MACs­
A: Yes, the certified adapters can provide power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will we be able to see/configure the INOGENI device from the Webex control hub? As in, will the device appear in the workspaces or do you only technically know it’s there because of the macro?­
A: ­No, this is not a device that gets registered to Control hub­­… and won’t be seen as an accessory­

Q: ­INOGENI product can be buy through cisco CCW in a near future?­
A: ­Not planned for CCW­

Q: ­Thank you, follow-up to Panorama any tentative timelines around it?­
A: ­No ETA, testing will determine release when stable

Q: ­Is there a different INOGENI device for Room Kit, other rooms vs the 4Kx for the pro and plus­
A: We recommend using the 4KXPLUS for all configurations, although for one-screen setup, the 4K2USB3 could be used. Please see wiring diagrams in the documents.

Q: ­What about SX20 and MX300? I saw that Mx800 is supported­
A: ­SX20 and devices based on same platform like MX300 are not supported for this integration­

Q: ­Are there any plans to include the macros in CE software at all?­
A: ­Only RoomOS11­

Q: ­Is there a video recording of this session available, I could only join late and so playing catchup, we use Magewell and Vaddio USB passthrough ­
A: ­Hello Lee, you will be receiving a follow up with the recording to today’s session and we will also be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307

Q: ­Sorry I joined late. With the enhancements on Room OS 11 for native join experience, would we not need this hardware in future?­
A: ­This is dependent on the hardware platform having native USB passthrough support, RoomOS 11 alone does not enable any additional functionality on the existing hardware­

Q: ­Currently we have USB passthrough in place using Vaddio and Magewell , what is different about this solution? ­
A: The 4KXPLUS is a smaller, more cost-effective, and more simple solution in most cases and works in all scenarios without requiring audio attenuation cable and HDMI splitter.
INOGENI products are made and supported in CANADA and are TAA-compliant.

The 4KXPLUS is a USB 3.0 device transmitting uncompressed video but is also USB 2.0 compatible with integrated high-quality MJPEG encoder for more simple USB extension with minor loss of video quality.

Q: ­if we have loaded the macros before the Room OS 11 is available, would the upgrade to the Room Os 11 , remove the macro already loaded? meaning the upgrade will remove any conflicts with the existing macro? I assume so. ­
A: ­This INOGENI device is specifically to address USB functionality in the devices that don’t natively support it­

Q: ­Do they both supply power to Windows and MACs. ­
A: ­The INOGENI capture devices we are discussing today do not provide power to the laptop­
The Type-C adapters that are proposed can supply power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will the INOGENI devices work with this new Teams feature front row? and the intelligent cameras?­
A: ­We do not integrate any changes into the softclient in use, this solution will just show up in the camera and microphone sections of the settings. So, features like Front Row will not be affected­

Q: ­We are invested in Cisco but we have several Poly Microsoft Teams Rooms, does INOGENI work with Poly Microsoft Team Rooms for USB pass-through?­
A: ­This question is out of scope for this discussion, please contact INOGENI direct for this query­

A: ­The 4KX-PLUS could work with any HDMI sources and convert it to USB. I don’t have the answers for this specific Poly product, but our support team could answer this specific question – support@INOGENI.com­‑

Q: ­Will it work with a Crestron AirMedia since we are using them to share content?­
A: ­Hi Mike – I don’t know the answer there.­

Q: ­Any way to have a spark kit plus or mini act as a USB Camera? Kind of Like the Mini? My apologies if this was discussed before.­
A: ­The INOGENI solution we are discussing is specifically designed to address the USB passtrough functionality that some of out other devices do not include natively…­

Q: ­any test with blackboard collaborate solutions?­
A: ­No, this is not something we have tested with­

Q: ­Next time can we plz have European partners at the event to so we can have a demo unit­
A: ­Hello Kristian, we are working on another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

A: ­Hi, the presentation will be done also for the European MArket. EUROPEAN REGION
– March 9th @2PM GMT: Hosted by Holdan/Midwich
– Link to register to Holdan Host https://www.holdan.co.uk/event/unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment

­A: ­the 4KX-PLUS is available now world-wide. for Demo outside of USA please contact sales@INOGENI.com­

Q: ­can you minimize self-view to see presentation on both screens­
A: ­No, because we are mirroring that output, you minimize the self-view you affect what is sent to the capture device­

Q: ­so user is zero touch and controls meeting from their BYOM laptop device­
A: The autodetect is not currently implemented, but we are looking into it.

Q: ­Can I “zoom” and do a Webex session at the same time (ie a hybrid conference of Cisco and Zoom participants?­
A: ­No, you cannot use both “sides” of the system. It’s either a Webex call or USB mode­

Q: ­do you have wiring diagrams for that?­
A: See LINE DRAWINGS and setup Guide For USB Passthrough – with INOGENI 4KX-PLUS at table (PDF)

Q: ­does this add any usb hops and have you ever tested extending the usb out of these devices via a icron usb extender set­
A: The 4KXPLUS adds a single USB device to your USB tree. Icron extenders were tested successfully with the 4KXPLUS, but not in a Webex setup specifically by INOGENI.

Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

More about meetings and calling services

https://projectworkplace.cisco.comhttps://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/content-detail/cb9c0923-8405-4184-99d9-c3f48c17be10 (partners only)

If you’re not using RoomOS 11

https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/roomdevices-macros-samples

About the embedded availability in RoomOS 11.

Check out “What’s new in RoomOS” blogs, released monthly

https://blog.Webex.com/category/collaboration-devices/

Recommended cables

We recommend good quality cables, e.g. Cisco’s

HDMI example : Cisco’s 8 meters HDMI 2 CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR

USB 3.0 supports length up to 2 meters

USB 2.0 supports length up to 5 meters

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product.
>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1000000k -s 640×480 -r 30 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″ -an -c:v libx264 -q 0 -f h264 – | ffmpeg -f h264 -i – -an -c:v copy -f mp4 file.mp4 -an -c:v copy -f h264 pipe:play | ffplay -i pipe:play

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

The INOGENI product can downscale from 4K to 1080p using the hardware video scaler. The device will scale the input to anything what the user has selected on the application side.

Yes, you can capture 4K under OS X. You must make sure you are running under macOS High Sierra (10.13) in order to detect 4K capture resolutions. Applications like OBS will detect 4K resolution.

We tested the camera with our INOGENI 4K converter: we were able to grab at 1080P60 and even at 4K@24FPS without problems. Visit http://vsnmobil.com/products/v-360/conferencing for more details.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

The devices support electret microphone (no phantom power supported). The bias voltage sent to the microphone is about 0.9V. The pinout of the audio jack is (left side INOGENI device, right side microphone):

Please note that both tip and ring are usually shorted together on electret mic with this kind of audio jack, so the exact pinout between TIP and RING is not a concern.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Cisco Webex Room Series

Macro and native
• Webex Room Kit
• Webex Room Kit Plus
• Webex Room Kit Pro
• Webex Room 55
• Webex Room 70
• Webex Room Panorama

Macro only
• Cisco MX700
• Cisco MX800
• Cisco SX80

Configure your Cisco conferencing software to use USB cameras and microphones.

– Activate ‘Enable USB mode’ on the Touch 10.
– It works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.
– Compatible with USB 2.0 (high quality MJPEG)
– The 4KX-PLUS with Cisco Devices enable multiple displays. The 4K2USB3 works only for one display.

– The external power supply maintains the connection between the Cisco Webex CODEC and the 2nd display, even if the laptop is not connected to the 4KX-PLUS.
– Easily programed macros in your Webex Room Device. Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022

‘Macro’ means that the integrator needs to install some firmware in the codec manually.

‘Native’ means that, in Q2 or Q3, the macros will be pre-installed in the codec with the regular codec updates. The integrator will not have to install anything else.

Some kits will have this ‘native’ installation, eventually, (Macro now and native later), but others will always have to be installed manually (Macro only).

Today, all kits need to have the macros installed manually since the native integration is not released yet by Cisco.

The new link to all documentation, videos, etc. is here:

https://roomos.cisco.com/macros/USB%20Mode%20Version%202#how-to-get-started

At this link, there is a nice table at the end of the page showing the CISCO devices that will have a Native mode (yellow box) in a Future Release.

Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
(Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at Cisco and Gilles Chouinard, President and CTO at INOGENI)

Watch the Recording

Join the experts at Cisco and INOGENI for a crash course on the simplest, most affordable, and most powerful way to augment any Webex UCC environment for platform-agnostic meetings. Hosted by Holdan.

If you’ve ever installed a Webex system for a customer, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of how to solve today’s interoperability challenges while enhancing existing Webex investments quickly, easily, and at minimal cost.

Date: 2022-2-16

Q: Where is the Cisco Portal for this 4KX-PLUS BYOM applications and Macros?
R: Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

Q: ­I am interested in supported, certified, tested (by the Subject Matter Experts) USBC transmitters and receivers to get signals to/from codec on a wall to a user’s position at a table (sample through floors and walls).
A: ­Hi Brian, INOGENI has a list of supported extenders on their site­

A: Click here to see our compatible USB extensions.

A: ­With a USB-C computer, you need a dongle to separate HDMI and USB-A into two separate wires.­

Q: ­When will the USB Camera Convert to HDMI be available?­
A: ­The U-CAM (USB to HDMI) will be available this Spring, but we have Demo available now.­

Q: ­Is this solution supported by Cisco?­
A: ­USB Passthrough – using macros – uses Community Support. In the future, the INOGENIt will be supported natively in the operating system, and at that time Cisco TAC will support the solution.­

Q: ­I thought Room Kt Mini does not have USB Passthrough­
A: ­the Room Kit Mini supports USB Passthrough natively.­

Q: ­Does INOGENI converters offer the same quality as the Webex endpoint camera?­
A: ­Yes for the Loopout is Same as HDMI input and on the USB 3.0 Output is up to 4K UHD

Q: ­Is this solution Cisco TAC supported?­
A: ­At this time the USB passthrough solution is Community supported, once we integrate this in the OS, then TAC will support it.­

Q: ­is possible share this presentation?????­
A: ­Hello Juan, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­

Q: ­Is this device TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, TAA compliant­

Q: ­I’m sure the url to download the script(s) will be available later. Any chance it can be posted here in the Q&A? Or shown again? Thanks.­
A: ­This is the link to the Cisco community for the current macros and conversation https://eurl.io/#L6Rcn39Rn

Q: ­Distance limitation of the USB cable? from wall unit to conference table?­
A: USB 3.0: 2 meters / USB 2.0: 5 meters

Q: ­Any plans to convert USB cam to USBC? some laptops only use USBC inputs. Would have to convert twice in this case. ­
A: We show some certified TYPE-C adapters in the presentation.

Q: ­For the 4K – Firmware upgrades are addressed through the USB port?­
A: ­Yes, firmware upgrades are through the USB port using INOGENI’s Control App­

Q: ­the attenuador cable for the audio is mandatory?­
A: ­The attenuator cable is not necessary when using INOGENI products­

Q: ­What about Webex Room 55, could it use 1 HDMI cable for audio and video with the converter?­
A: ­The Room 55 Single requires a separate audio cable and HDMI cable.­

Q: ­can we use the cisco codec without any cisco smartnet license and also no cucm or cisco control hub. like using the codec standalone just for BYOM and we no longer need to connect to cisco Webex. is that possible?­
A: ­Yes, the selfview functionality that this uses does not require that the codec be registered to any call control­

Q: ­Will the video demo be posted somewhere publicly where it can be shared? That was an excellent demonstration which would be helpful in explaining the solution to customers.­
A: ­Hello Jeff, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

A: ­We will also embed the demo video in the post as well!­

Q: ­Hey Bobby, had a feeling I might see you here It looks like the 4KX-PLUS solves the power issue we ran into previously when needing to extend the USB?­
A: ­Yes, the 4KX Plus can be powered independent of the computer, so this resolves issues with dual display systems when a computer is not connected­.
You are correct that it’s more reliable to extend USB when the 4KX is NOT powered from the USB extender since the 4KX is powered externally.

Q: ­are the 4KX-Plus will be available to order through Cisco CCW?­
A: ­No, INOGENI devices will be sourced outside of Cisco, I hear BTX is a great distribution partner :)­‑

A: ­For international sales please find your country here.

Q: ­When you disconnect the PC, does it automatically exit USB mode?­
A: ­Yes, the USB mode macro is designed to disable USB mode when it detects not HDMI input source­

Q: ­Are there any plans for the INOGENI capture devices to have the macros embedded within them?­
A: ­The macros will be integrated within RoomOS on the Cisco devices, as they are native to our products, they do not function with other vendors products­

Q: ­Hi, not shure to understand where the microphone data pass from the codec to the INOGENIe device…­
A: Depending on your codec, the microphone audio is either inserted in the HDMI signal going to the 4KX, or send out of the codec through the analog audio output and captured by the 4KX on its analog audio input.

Q: ­for existing SX80, we will still need to load the macro ? ­
A: ­Yes, the macro is still required for all platforms at this time. We are working toward integrating into RoomOS­

Q: ­will there me anything to upgrade the DX80 for focus rooms?­
A: ­DX80 not applicable for this project­

Q: ­Awesome. Is there a preferred USB extender (when required)?­
A: ­Click here to see our compatible USB extensions

Q: ­Is this available on Solutions Plus or any plans to add it in the future?­
A: ­Not available at this time, and current plan is to source through partner distribution, like BTX­

Q: ­do the adapters just shown only carry hdmi (for content audio and video sharing) when the codec is not in Passthru Mode?­
A: ­Brian – the HDMI input to the codec – for presentation video and audio – bypasses the capture device. It is a normal presentation cable with embedded audio.­

Q: ­Are there any laptop spec recommendation in terms of CPU, RAM, Graphics card to be used with the INOGENI converts?­
A: ­INOGENI converters act as USB cameras, so it doesn’t require more power than handling a standard USB camera.­

Q: ­Cable length imitations? Looking to have it at table and run cables from table to AV rack.­
A: ­Mike – we have recommendation for extenders.­

Q: ­Any answer on weather 4K Plus TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­This was great – showing us product that work great with our Webex solutions! Would appreciate more of events like this.­
A: ­Thank you Rikard! Always appreciate you joining us, and we will continue to bring these types of events to the Webex Community.

Q: ­in room os 11 – macro automatic appear when INOGENI is connected ?? or we need enable in control hub for example ?­
A: ­When the integration is complete in RoomOS, the Cisco device will detect the INOGENI and enable support­

Q: ­Would like to see the room kit plus diagram again.­
A: ­Bruce – the Room Kit Plus DOES ACTUALLY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO CABLE. We have published many drawings for this already.­

A: ­Hello Bruce, we will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

Q: ­will there be a firmware upgrade through the Webex devices on the INOGENI­
A: No, the INOGENI can only be upgraded through its USB 3.0 port.

Q: ­John – will the macro integration work with other vendor like Vaddio?­
A: ­The initial engineering is built for supporting the INOGENI device­‑

Q: ­Do we have to be running Room OS or will ce software work as well?­
A: ­It will require RoomOS 11.­

Q: ­Are INOGENI products TAA Compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­how do you apply for a demo unit­
A: Please contact BTX, our US distributor at www.btx.com.
­For international sales please find your country here

Q: ­Do you have any European partners? Where we can buy 4KX-PLUS­
A: ­Yes, we have a distributor in almost all EU countries. Please visit our website or email sales@INOGENI.com.­‑

A: ­Also, stay on the lookout for another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> ­https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

Q: ­Any plans to extend USB passthrough support on the Panorama ?­
A: ­This is being worked on, Panorama has special configs that don’t allow for the same techniques.­

Q: ­Do the certified adapters supply power also to windows and MACs­
A: Yes, the certified adapters can provide power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will we be able to see/configure the INOGENI device from the Webex control hub? As in, will the device appear in the workspaces or do you only technically know it’s there because of the macro?­
A: ­No, this is not a device that gets registered to Control hub­­… and won’t be seen as an accessory­

Q: ­INOGENI product can be buy through cisco CCW in a near future?­
A: ­Not planned for CCW­

Q: ­Thank you, follow-up to Panorama any tentative timelines around it?­
A: ­No ETA, testing will determine release when stable

Q: ­Is there a different INOGENI device for Room Kit, other rooms vs the 4Kx for the pro and plus­
A: We recommend using the 4KXPLUS for all configurations, although for one-screen setup, the 4K2USB3 could be used. Please see wiring diagrams in the documents.

Q: ­What about SX20 and MX300? I saw that Mx800 is supported­
A: ­SX20 and devices based on same platform like MX300 are not supported for this integration­

Q: ­Are there any plans to include the macros in CE software at all?­
A: ­Only RoomOS11­

Q: ­Is there a video recording of this session available, I could only join late and so playing catchup, we use Magewell and Vaddio USB passthrough ­
A: ­Hello Lee, you will be receiving a follow up with the recording to today’s session and we will also be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307

Q: ­Sorry I joined late. With the enhancements on Room OS 11 for native join experience, would we not need this hardware in future?­
A: ­This is dependent on the hardware platform having native USB passthrough support, RoomOS 11 alone does not enable any additional functionality on the existing hardware­

Q: ­Currently we have USB passthrough in place using Vaddio and Magewell , what is different about this solution? ­
A: The 4KXPLUS is a smaller, more cost-effective, and more simple solution in most cases and works in all scenarios without requiring audio attenuation cable and HDMI splitter.
INOGENI products are made and supported in CANADA and are TAA-compliant.

The 4KXPLUS is a USB 3.0 device transmitting uncompressed video but is also USB 2.0 compatible with integrated high-quality MJPEG encoder for more simple USB extension with minor loss of video quality.

Q: ­if we have loaded the macros before the Room OS 11 is available, would the upgrade to the Room Os 11 , remove the macro already loaded? meaning the upgrade will remove any conflicts with the existing macro? I assume so. ­
A: ­This INOGENI device is specifically to address USB functionality in the devices that don’t natively support it­

Q: ­Do they both supply power to Windows and MACs. ­
A: ­The INOGENI capture devices we are discussing today do not provide power to the laptop­
The Type-C adapters that are proposed can supply power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will the INOGENI devices work with this new Teams feature front row? and the intelligent cameras?­
A: ­We do not integrate any changes into the softclient in use, this solution will just show up in the camera and microphone sections of the settings. So, features like Front Row will not be affected­

Q: ­We are invested in Cisco but we have several Poly Microsoft Teams Rooms, does INOGENI work with Poly Microsoft Team Rooms for USB pass-through?­
A: ­This question is out of scope for this discussion, please contact INOGENI direct for this query­

A: ­The 4KX-PLUS could work with any HDMI sources and convert it to USB. I don’t have the answers for this specific Poly product, but our support team could answer this specific question – support@INOGENI.com­‑

Q: ­Will it work with a Crestron AirMedia since we are using them to share content?­
A: ­Hi Mike – I don’t know the answer there.­

Q: ­Any way to have a spark kit plus or mini act as a USB Camera? Kind of Like the Mini? My apologies if this was discussed before.­
A: ­The INOGENI solution we are discussing is specifically designed to address the USB passtrough functionality that some of out other devices do not include natively…­

Q: ­any test with blackboard collaborate solutions?­
A: ­No, this is not something we have tested with­

Q: ­Next time can we plz have European partners at the event to so we can have a demo unit­
A: ­Hello Kristian, we are working on another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

A: ­Hi, the presentation will be done also for the European MArket. EUROPEAN REGION
– March 9th @2PM GMT: Hosted by Holdan/Midwich
– Link to register to Holdan Host https://www.holdan.co.uk/event/unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment

­A: ­the 4KX-PLUS is available now world-wide. for Demo outside of USA please contact sales@INOGENI.com­

Q: ­can you minimize self-view to see presentation on both screens­
A: ­No, because we are mirroring that output, you minimize the self-view you affect what is sent to the capture device­

Q: ­so user is zero touch and controls meeting from their BYOM laptop device­
A: The autodetect is not currently implemented, but we are looking into it.

Q: ­Can I “zoom” and do a Webex session at the same time (ie a hybrid conference of Cisco and Zoom participants?­
A: ­No, you cannot use both “sides” of the system. It’s either a Webex call or USB mode­

Q: ­do you have wiring diagrams for that?­
A: See LINE DRAWINGS and setup Guide For USB Passthrough – with INOGENI 4KX-PLUS at table (PDF)

Q: ­does this add any usb hops and have you ever tested extending the usb out of these devices via a icron usb extender set­
A: The 4KXPLUS adds a single USB device to your USB tree. Icron extenders were tested successfully with the 4KXPLUS, but not in a Webex setup specifically by INOGENI.

Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

More about meetings and calling services

https://projectworkplace.cisco.comhttps://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/content-detail/cb9c0923-8405-4184-99d9-c3f48c17be10 (partners only)

If you’re not using RoomOS 11

https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/roomdevices-macros-samples

About the embedded availability in RoomOS 11.

Check out “What’s new in RoomOS” blogs, released monthly

https://blog.Webex.com/category/collaboration-devices/

Recommended cables

We recommend good quality cables, e.g. Cisco’s

HDMI example : Cisco’s 8 meters HDMI 2 CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR

USB 3.0 supports length up to 2 meters

USB 2.0 supports length up to 5 meters

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

Media >> Open capture device.
Select video & audio device name.
Select a format in the video size, like 1920×1080.
Click on the arrow of the Play button.
Select Convert.
There, by default, you can select encoding scheme and audio data rate. By default, it will encode using H.264 & MP3. You can verify if it is working by choosing a destination file and by hitting Start.

Tried it. No go. Clicked on the Edit selected profile of Convert. Shows “This muxer is missing. Using the selected profile will fail.” Web search seems to indicate bug of the VLC Windows build. No newer version currently available. You could also use ffmpeg, which is the best recording framework.

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product.
>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1000000k -s 640×480 -r 30 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″ -an -c:v libx264 -q 0 -f h264 – | ffmpeg -f h264 -i – -an -c:v copy -f mp4 file.mp4 -an -c:v copy -f h264 pipe:play | ffplay -i pipe:play

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This problem can be solved by disabling the USB audio interfaces on the INOGENI device.

All you have to do is uncheck “Host USB audio” box in our app under the “Audio” tab.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

The devices support electret microphone (no phantom power supported). The bias voltage sent to the microphone is about 0.9V. The pinout of the audio jack is (left side INOGENI device, right side microphone):

Please note that both tip and ring are usually shorted together on electret mic with this kind of audio jack, so the exact pinout between TIP and RING is not a concern.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

Yes, the SHARE1 offers two video interfaces over USB in order to capture two video streams simultaneously.

– If you capture two 1080p60 feeds, the frame rate on both stream will drop to 30.
– If you capture 1x 1080p60 and 1x 720p60 feeds, the frame rate of the 1080p60 stream will drop to 30.

As soon as you stop 1 stream, you will have full bandwidth on the other stream.

We support VGA, component and composite video on each of our analog capture devices.

If your device has a VGA input, you must use a VGA to component adapter in order to capture your component source. If your device has a DVI input, you must use a DVI to component adapter in order to capture your component source. You can capture composite video if you use the green connection of the same adapter.

Note that the DVIUSB product does not support analog video.

Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:

Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

The application running on PC will not be able to detect the connected camera when the INOGENI device is in the path. This is a hardware limitation.

You can use INOGENI multi-camera mixers or switchers with Q-SYS Core processors.

The dual HDMI/USB camera mixers SHARE2, SHARE2U and CAM300 4x camera switcher are now integrated with the Q-SYS™ Platform, providing USB and HDMI multi-camera mixing capabilities. With robust control modules and seamless integration available within using the Q-SYS Designer® Asset Manager, this integration offers reduced integration time and greater flexibility for video processing solutions. Check out the detailed documentation for each plugin and enjoy seamless integration with Q-SYS solutions.

Read the application notes on Q-SYS Core for:

• SHARE2       Mix 2 HDMI/DVI cameras to USB 3.0
• SHARE2U    Mix 2 USB or HDMI cameras to USB 3.0
• CAM300         Switch 4 video camera (2USB and 2HDMI)

ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This problem can be solved by disabling the USB audio interfaces on the INOGENI device.

All you have to do is uncheck “Host USB audio” box in our app under the “Audio” tab.

By setting SW3 to the ON position below the device, you can set the device frame buffer frequency to 50Hz. This switch will also set the USB input capture to a valid frame rate in order to avoid any artifacts.

We designed an application in order to control SHARE2/2U or CAM series devices using the USB or LAN interface. You can get the INOGENI Control App in the Support – Software tools section of this website.

Yes, these modules are available under the Support – Software tools section of our website.

Yes, you can get a look at the following page for the list of known working USB 2.0 cameras.

Compatible cameras

It is important to use USB 2.0 active adapters that claim to be USB 2.0 at 480Mbps. Generally, they come with their own power supply.

Here are some examples of such extenders:
https://sewelldirect.com/ul-link-ul10-by-sewell

Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:

Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic

Before 2021, the HDMI input of SHARE2U and CAM300 was limited to 1080p30. If you input a 1080p60 signal, the HDMI LED on the front panel blinks.

Note that a new upgraded version of these products that supports 1080p60 on the HDMI input will be available by mid-2021.
– SHARE2U products with serial numbers higher than SU2111xxx and SUM111xxx.
– CAM300 products with serial numbers higher than KC2111xxx and KCM111xxx.

Using StarLeaf, you will need to have access to the switches below the device. Set SW1 to the ON position, power-cycle the unit and close / reopen StarLeaf software in order for changes to take effect.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

Yes. The SHARE2U and CAM300 are compatible with UC Flex engines. However, PTZ controls are not passing through the USB cameras when SHARE2U/CAM300 is in the path. You can use our API to access PTZ controls of the USB cameras through the IP and LAN interfaces of the devices.

Below the device, there are switches. You need to turn on SW1 and power cycle the unit in order to make it work with GoToMeeting.

This switch allows you to support multiple video formats over USB like 720p and 1080p. When this switch is off, 1080p is the only format supported and GoToMeeting/Webex/StarLeaf does not seem to support 1080p. GoToMeeting/Webex/StarLeaf* supports 720p. The SW1 in OFF position is the default mode. We did that in order to have maximum quality over video conferencing softwares.

* Using StarLeaf, you will need to have access to the switches below the device. Set SW1 to the ON position, power-cycle the unit and close / reopen StarLeaf software in order for changes to take effect.

See below for audio routing

Yes, our devices are compatible with this Zoom Rooms functionality. However, you must make you have this option enabled in your Zoom account. Please visit the following page for more details.

Far End Camera Control

Devices that support PTZ control:
SHARE2U
CAM300
4KXUSB3

Here is the link to our page of supported USB cameras.

Compatible USB 2.0 cameras

On the SHARE2/SHARE2U, since there is no AEC, the USB audio device is not detected as a speakerphone device, but as a digital audio input and speaker. This way the AEC of the soft codec, like Zoom or Teams will be enabled. An external DSP with AEC can also be used.

Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

The application running on PC will not be able to detect the connected camera when the INOGENI device is in the path. This is a hardware limitation.

You can use INOGENI multi-camera mixers or switchers with Q-SYS Core processors.

The dual HDMI/USB camera mixers SHARE2, SHARE2U and CAM300 4x camera switcher are now integrated with the Q-SYS™ Platform, providing USB and HDMI multi-camera mixing capabilities. With robust control modules and seamless integration available within using the Q-SYS Designer® Asset Manager, this integration offers reduced integration time and greater flexibility for video processing solutions. Check out the detailed documentation for each plugin and enjoy seamless integration with Q-SYS solutions.

Read the application notes on Q-SYS Core for:

• SHARE2       Mix 2 HDMI/DVI cameras to USB 3.0
• SHARE2U    Mix 2 USB or HDMI cameras to USB 3.0
• CAM300         Switch 4 video camera (2USB and 2HDMI)

By setting SW3 to the ON position below the device, you can set the device frame buffer frequency to 50Hz. This switch will also set the USB input capture to a valid frame rate in order to avoid any artifacts.

We designed an application in order to control SHARE2/2U or CAM series devices using the USB or LAN interface. You can get the INOGENI Control App in the Support – Software tools section of this website.

We support VGA, component and composite video on each of our analog capture devices.

If your device has a VGA input, you must use a VGA to component adapter in order to capture your component source. If your device has a DVI input, you must use a DVI to component adapter in order to capture your component source. You can capture composite video if you use the green connection of the same adapter.

Note that the DVIUSB product does not support analog video.

Yes, these modules are available under the Support – Software tools section of our website.

Yes, you can get a look at the following page for the list of known working USB 2.0 cameras.

Compatible cameras

It is important to use USB 2.0 active adapters that claim to be USB 2.0 at 480Mbps. Generally, they come with their own power supply.

Here are some examples of such extenders:
https://sewelldirect.com/ul-link-ul10-by-sewell

Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:

Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic

Before 2021, the HDMI input of SHARE2U and CAM300 was limited to 1080p30. If you input a 1080p60 signal, the HDMI LED on the front panel blinks.

Note that a new upgraded version of these products that supports 1080p60 on the HDMI input will be available by mid-2021.
– SHARE2U products with serial numbers higher than SU2111xxx and SUM111xxx.
– CAM300 products with serial numbers higher than KC2111xxx and KCM111xxx.

Using StarLeaf, you will need to have access to the switches below the device. Set SW1 to the ON position, power-cycle the unit and close / reopen StarLeaf software in order for changes to take effect.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

Yes. The SHARE2U and CAM300 are compatible with UC Flex engines. However, PTZ controls are not passing through the USB cameras when SHARE2U/CAM300 is in the path. You can use our API to access PTZ controls of the USB cameras through the IP and LAN interfaces of the devices.

Below the device, there are switches. You need to turn on SW1 and power cycle the unit in order to make it work with GoToMeeting.

This switch allows you to support multiple video formats over USB like 720p and 1080p. When this switch is off, 1080p is the only format supported and GoToMeeting/Webex/StarLeaf does not seem to support 1080p. GoToMeeting/Webex/StarLeaf* supports 720p. The SW1 in OFF position is the default mode. We did that in order to have maximum quality over video conferencing softwares.

* Using StarLeaf, you will need to have access to the switches below the device. Set SW1 to the ON position, power-cycle the unit and close / reopen StarLeaf software in order for changes to take effect.

Yes, our devices are compatible with this Zoom Rooms functionality. However, you must make you have this option enabled in your Zoom account. Please visit the following page for more details.

Far End Camera Control

Devices that support PTZ control:
SHARE2U
CAM300
4KXUSB3

Here is the link to our page of supported USB cameras.

Compatible USB 2.0 cameras

Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.

The Barco and INOGENI engineering teams recently collaborated together to release an application note to explain, step-by-step, how to optimize the TOGGLE BYOD/BYOM switcher in a Barco ClickShare environment.

This document describes common use cases where you can connect the Toggle with ClickShare Conference system and a variety of compute systems.

Read the complete article in the Barco knowledge base section.

• ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30, CX-50) and INOGENI’s TOGGLE
  • How it works, use cases, step-by-step setup, TOGGLE configuration and tips

Yes, the TOGGLE enables BYOM/BYOD meeting with Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit and Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Controller Kit.

A bundle has been developed in partnership with LENOVO, INOGENI and TD SYNNEX. This Bundle has been tested and developed to meet all technical requirements for Lenovo and the US distribution via TD SYNNEX.

Discover here the application details and how to order this bundle.

Unfortunately, the ClickShare system and Toggle auto-switch feature do not work together since the ClickShare VBUS signal is always present regardless of the Standby/Sleep mode.

The next CX-50 Gen2 model will enable the TOGGLE auto-switch function. It should be available by Q3-2023.

Install the latest BIOS firmware and operating system drivers on your PC to resolve this issue.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

No. Cisco even recommends disabling the macro if you update your CODEC to the latest version.

This is most likely a configuration issue on the Cisco codec. A quick test would be to swap the HDMI outputs (HDMI to 4KX-PLUS and PC) at the codec side to see if video shows up correctly. If this solves the issue, check again the “Web Interface setup guide” document.

ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This problem can be solved by disabling the USB audio interfaces on the INOGENI device.

All you have to do is uncheck “Host USB audio” box in our app under the “Audio” tab.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

The devices support electret microphone (no phantom power supported). The bias voltage sent to the microphone is about 0.9V. The pinout of the audio jack is (left side INOGENI device, right side microphone):

Please note that both tip and ring are usually shorted together on electret mic with this kind of audio jack, so the exact pinout between TIP and RING is not a concern.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Cisco Webex Room Series

Macro and native
• Webex Room Kit
• Webex Room Kit Plus
• Webex Room Kit Pro
• Webex Room 55
• Webex Room 70
• Webex Room Panorama

Macro only
• Cisco MX700
• Cisco MX800
• Cisco SX80

Configure your Cisco conferencing software to use USB cameras and microphones.

– Activate ‘Enable USB mode’ on the Touch 10.
– It works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.
– Compatible with USB 2.0 (high quality MJPEG)
– The 4KX-PLUS with Cisco Devices enable multiple displays. The 4K2USB3 works only for one display.

– The external power supply maintains the connection between the Cisco Webex CODEC and the 2nd display, even if the laptop is not connected to the 4KX-PLUS.
– Easily programed macros in your Webex Room Device. Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022

‘Macro’ means that the integrator needs to install some firmware in the codec manually.

‘Native’ means that, in Q2 or Q3, the macros will be pre-installed in the codec with the regular codec updates. The integrator will not have to install anything else.

Some kits will have this ‘native’ installation, eventually, (Macro now and native later), but others will always have to be installed manually (Macro only).

Today, all kits need to have the macros installed manually since the native integration is not released yet by Cisco.

The new link to all documentation, videos, etc. is here:

https://roomos.cisco.com/macros/USB%20Mode%20Version%202#how-to-get-started

At this link, there is a nice table at the end of the page showing the CISCO devices that will have a Native mode (yellow box) in a Future Release.

Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
(Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at Cisco and Gilles Chouinard, President and CTO at INOGENI)

Watch the Recording

Join the experts at Cisco and INOGENI for a crash course on the simplest, most affordable, and most powerful way to augment any Webex UCC environment for platform-agnostic meetings. Hosted by Holdan.

If you’ve ever installed a Webex system for a customer, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of how to solve today’s interoperability challenges while enhancing existing Webex investments quickly, easily, and at minimal cost.

Date: 2022-2-16

Q: Where is the Cisco Portal for this 4KX-PLUS BYOM applications and Macros?
R: Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

Q: ­I am interested in supported, certified, tested (by the Subject Matter Experts) USBC transmitters and receivers to get signals to/from codec on a wall to a user’s position at a table (sample through floors and walls).
A: ­Hi Brian, INOGENI has a list of supported extenders on their site­

A: Click here to see our compatible USB extensions.

A: ­With a USB-C computer, you need a dongle to separate HDMI and USB-A into two separate wires.­

Q: ­When will the USB Camera Convert to HDMI be available?­
A: ­The U-CAM (USB to HDMI) will be available this Spring, but we have Demo available now.­

Q: ­Is this solution supported by Cisco?­
A: ­USB Passthrough – using macros – uses Community Support. In the future, the INOGENIt will be supported natively in the operating system, and at that time Cisco TAC will support the solution.­

Q: ­I thought Room Kt Mini does not have USB Passthrough­
A: ­the Room Kit Mini supports USB Passthrough natively.­

Q: ­Does INOGENI converters offer the same quality as the Webex endpoint camera?­
A: ­Yes for the Loopout is Same as HDMI input and on the USB 3.0 Output is up to 4K UHD

Q: ­Is this solution Cisco TAC supported?­
A: ­At this time the USB passthrough solution is Community supported, once we integrate this in the OS, then TAC will support it.­

Q: ­is possible share this presentation?????­
A: ­Hello Juan, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­

Q: ­Is this device TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, TAA compliant­

Q: ­I’m sure the url to download the script(s) will be available later. Any chance it can be posted here in the Q&A? Or shown again? Thanks.­
A: ­This is the link to the Cisco community for the current macros and conversation https://eurl.io/#L6Rcn39Rn

Q: ­Distance limitation of the USB cable? from wall unit to conference table?­
A: USB 3.0: 2 meters / USB 2.0: 5 meters

Q: ­Any plans to convert USB cam to USBC? some laptops only use USBC inputs. Would have to convert twice in this case. ­
A: We show some certified TYPE-C adapters in the presentation.

Q: ­For the 4K – Firmware upgrades are addressed through the USB port?­
A: ­Yes, firmware upgrades are through the USB port using INOGENI’s Control App­

Q: ­the attenuador cable for the audio is mandatory?­
A: ­The attenuator cable is not necessary when using INOGENI products­

Q: ­What about Webex Room 55, could it use 1 HDMI cable for audio and video with the converter?­
A: ­The Room 55 Single requires a separate audio cable and HDMI cable.­

Q: ­can we use the cisco codec without any cisco smartnet license and also no cucm or cisco control hub. like using the codec standalone just for BYOM and we no longer need to connect to cisco Webex. is that possible?­
A: ­Yes, the selfview functionality that this uses does not require that the codec be registered to any call control­

Q: ­Will the video demo be posted somewhere publicly where it can be shared? That was an excellent demonstration which would be helpful in explaining the solution to customers.­
A: ­Hello Jeff, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

A: ­We will also embed the demo video in the post as well!­

Q: ­Hey Bobby, had a feeling I might see you here It looks like the 4KX-PLUS solves the power issue we ran into previously when needing to extend the USB?­
A: ­Yes, the 4KX Plus can be powered independent of the computer, so this resolves issues with dual display systems when a computer is not connected­.
You are correct that it’s more reliable to extend USB when the 4KX is NOT powered from the USB extender since the 4KX is powered externally.

Q: ­are the 4KX-Plus will be available to order through Cisco CCW?­
A: ­No, INOGENI devices will be sourced outside of Cisco, I hear BTX is a great distribution partner :)­‑

A: ­For international sales please find your country here.

Q: ­When you disconnect the PC, does it automatically exit USB mode?­
A: ­Yes, the USB mode macro is designed to disable USB mode when it detects not HDMI input source­

Q: ­Are there any plans for the INOGENI capture devices to have the macros embedded within them?­
A: ­The macros will be integrated within RoomOS on the Cisco devices, as they are native to our products, they do not function with other vendors products­

Q: ­Hi, not shure to understand where the microphone data pass from the codec to the INOGENIe device…­
A: Depending on your codec, the microphone audio is either inserted in the HDMI signal going to the 4KX, or send out of the codec through the analog audio output and captured by the 4KX on its analog audio input.

Q: ­for existing SX80, we will still need to load the macro ? ­
A: ­Yes, the macro is still required for all platforms at this time. We are working toward integrating into RoomOS­

Q: ­will there me anything to upgrade the DX80 for focus rooms?­
A: ­DX80 not applicable for this project­

Q: ­Awesome. Is there a preferred USB extender (when required)?­
A: ­Click here to see our compatible USB extensions

Q: ­Is this available on Solutions Plus or any plans to add it in the future?­
A: ­Not available at this time, and current plan is to source through partner distribution, like BTX­

Q: ­do the adapters just shown only carry hdmi (for content audio and video sharing) when the codec is not in Passthru Mode?­
A: ­Brian – the HDMI input to the codec – for presentation video and audio – bypasses the capture device. It is a normal presentation cable with embedded audio.­

Q: ­Are there any laptop spec recommendation in terms of CPU, RAM, Graphics card to be used with the INOGENI converts?­
A: ­INOGENI converters act as USB cameras, so it doesn’t require more power than handling a standard USB camera.­

Q: ­Cable length imitations? Looking to have it at table and run cables from table to AV rack.­
A: ­Mike – we have recommendation for extenders.­

Q: ­Any answer on weather 4K Plus TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­This was great – showing us product that work great with our Webex solutions! Would appreciate more of events like this.­
A: ­Thank you Rikard! Always appreciate you joining us, and we will continue to bring these types of events to the Webex Community.

Q: ­in room os 11 – macro automatic appear when INOGENI is connected ?? or we need enable in control hub for example ?­
A: ­When the integration is complete in RoomOS, the Cisco device will detect the INOGENI and enable support­

Q: ­Would like to see the room kit plus diagram again.­
A: ­Bruce – the Room Kit Plus DOES ACTUALLY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO CABLE. We have published many drawings for this already.­

A: ­Hello Bruce, we will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

Q: ­will there be a firmware upgrade through the Webex devices on the INOGENI­
A: No, the INOGENI can only be upgraded through its USB 3.0 port.

Q: ­John – will the macro integration work with other vendor like Vaddio?­
A: ­The initial engineering is built for supporting the INOGENI device­‑

Q: ­Do we have to be running Room OS or will ce software work as well?­
A: ­It will require RoomOS 11.­

Q: ­Are INOGENI products TAA Compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­how do you apply for a demo unit­
A: Please contact BTX, our US distributor at www.btx.com.
­For international sales please find your country here

Q: ­Do you have any European partners? Where we can buy 4KX-PLUS­
A: ­Yes, we have a distributor in almost all EU countries. Please visit our website or email sales@INOGENI.com.­‑

A: ­Also, stay on the lookout for another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> ­https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

Q: ­Any plans to extend USB passthrough support on the Panorama ?­
A: ­This is being worked on, Panorama has special configs that don’t allow for the same techniques.­

Q: ­Do the certified adapters supply power also to windows and MACs­
A: Yes, the certified adapters can provide power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will we be able to see/configure the INOGENI device from the Webex control hub? As in, will the device appear in the workspaces or do you only technically know it’s there because of the macro?­
A: ­No, this is not a device that gets registered to Control hub­­… and won’t be seen as an accessory­

Q: ­INOGENI product can be buy through cisco CCW in a near future?­
A: ­Not planned for CCW­

Q: ­Thank you, follow-up to Panorama any tentative timelines around it?­
A: ­No ETA, testing will determine release when stable

Q: ­Is there a different INOGENI device for Room Kit, other rooms vs the 4Kx for the pro and plus­
A: We recommend using the 4KXPLUS for all configurations, although for one-screen setup, the 4K2USB3 could be used. Please see wiring diagrams in the documents.

Q: ­What about SX20 and MX300? I saw that Mx800 is supported­
A: ­SX20 and devices based on same platform like MX300 are not supported for this integration­

Q: ­Are there any plans to include the macros in CE software at all?­
A: ­Only RoomOS11­

Q: ­Is there a video recording of this session available, I could only join late and so playing catchup, we use Magewell and Vaddio USB passthrough ­
A: ­Hello Lee, you will be receiving a follow up with the recording to today’s session and we will also be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307

Q: ­Sorry I joined late. With the enhancements on Room OS 11 for native join experience, would we not need this hardware in future?­
A: ­This is dependent on the hardware platform having native USB passthrough support, RoomOS 11 alone does not enable any additional functionality on the existing hardware­

Q: ­Currently we have USB passthrough in place using Vaddio and Magewell , what is different about this solution? ­
A: The 4KXPLUS is a smaller, more cost-effective, and more simple solution in most cases and works in all scenarios without requiring audio attenuation cable and HDMI splitter.
INOGENI products are made and supported in CANADA and are TAA-compliant.

The 4KXPLUS is a USB 3.0 device transmitting uncompressed video but is also USB 2.0 compatible with integrated high-quality MJPEG encoder for more simple USB extension with minor loss of video quality.

Q: ­if we have loaded the macros before the Room OS 11 is available, would the upgrade to the Room Os 11 , remove the macro already loaded? meaning the upgrade will remove any conflicts with the existing macro? I assume so. ­
A: ­This INOGENI device is specifically to address USB functionality in the devices that don’t natively support it­

Q: ­Do they both supply power to Windows and MACs. ­
A: ­The INOGENI capture devices we are discussing today do not provide power to the laptop­
The Type-C adapters that are proposed can supply power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will the INOGENI devices work with this new Teams feature front row? and the intelligent cameras?­
A: ­We do not integrate any changes into the softclient in use, this solution will just show up in the camera and microphone sections of the settings. So, features like Front Row will not be affected­

Q: ­We are invested in Cisco but we have several Poly Microsoft Teams Rooms, does INOGENI work with Poly Microsoft Team Rooms for USB pass-through?­
A: ­This question is out of scope for this discussion, please contact INOGENI direct for this query­

A: ­The 4KX-PLUS could work with any HDMI sources and convert it to USB. I don’t have the answers for this specific Poly product, but our support team could answer this specific question – support@INOGENI.com­‑

Q: ­Will it work with a Crestron AirMedia since we are using them to share content?­
A: ­Hi Mike – I don’t know the answer there.­

Q: ­Any way to have a spark kit plus or mini act as a USB Camera? Kind of Like the Mini? My apologies if this was discussed before.­
A: ­The INOGENI solution we are discussing is specifically designed to address the USB passtrough functionality that some of out other devices do not include natively…­

Q: ­any test with blackboard collaborate solutions?­
A: ­No, this is not something we have tested with­

Q: ­Next time can we plz have European partners at the event to so we can have a demo unit­
A: ­Hello Kristian, we are working on another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

A: ­Hi, the presentation will be done also for the European MArket. EUROPEAN REGION
– March 9th @2PM GMT: Hosted by Holdan/Midwich
– Link to register to Holdan Host https://www.holdan.co.uk/event/unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment

­A: ­the 4KX-PLUS is available now world-wide. for Demo outside of USA please contact sales@INOGENI.com­

Q: ­can you minimize self-view to see presentation on both screens­
A: ­No, because we are mirroring that output, you minimize the self-view you affect what is sent to the capture device­

Q: ­so user is zero touch and controls meeting from their BYOM laptop device­
A: The autodetect is not currently implemented, but we are looking into it.

Q: ­Can I “zoom” and do a Webex session at the same time (ie a hybrid conference of Cisco and Zoom participants?­
A: ­No, you cannot use both “sides” of the system. It’s either a Webex call or USB mode­

Q: ­do you have wiring diagrams for that?­
A: See LINE DRAWINGS and setup Guide For USB Passthrough – with INOGENI 4KX-PLUS at table (PDF)

Q: ­does this add any usb hops and have you ever tested extending the usb out of these devices via a icron usb extender set­
A: The 4KXPLUS adds a single USB device to your USB tree. Icron extenders were tested successfully with the 4KXPLUS, but not in a Webex setup specifically by INOGENI.

Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

More about meetings and calling services

https://projectworkplace.cisco.comhttps://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/content-detail/cb9c0923-8405-4184-99d9-c3f48c17be10 (partners only)

If you’re not using RoomOS 11

https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/roomdevices-macros-samples

About the embedded availability in RoomOS 11.

Check out “What’s new in RoomOS” blogs, released monthly

https://blog.Webex.com/category/collaboration-devices/

Recommended cables

We recommend good quality cables, e.g. Cisco’s

HDMI example : Cisco’s 8 meters HDMI 2 CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR

USB 3.0 supports length up to 2 meters

USB 2.0 supports length up to 5 meters

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product.
>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1000000k -s 640×480 -r 30 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″ -an -c:v libx264 -q 0 -f h264 – | ffmpeg -f h264 -i – -an -c:v copy -f mp4 file.mp4 -an -c:v copy -f h264 pipe:play | ffplay -i pipe:play

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Cisco Webex Room Series

Macro and native
• Webex Room Kit
• Webex Room Kit Plus
• Webex Room Kit Pro
• Webex Room 55
• Webex Room 70
• Webex Room Panorama

Macro only
• Cisco MX700
• Cisco MX800
• Cisco SX80

Configure your Cisco conferencing software to use USB cameras and microphones.

– Activate ‘Enable USB mode’ on the Touch 10.
– It works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.
– Compatible with USB 2.0 (high quality MJPEG)
– The 4KX-PLUS with Cisco Devices enable multiple displays. The 4K2USB3 works only for one display.

– The external power supply maintains the connection between the Cisco Webex CODEC and the 2nd display, even if the laptop is not connected to the 4KX-PLUS.
– Easily programed macros in your Webex Room Device. Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022

‘Macro’ means that the integrator needs to install some firmware in the codec manually.

‘Native’ means that, in Q2 or Q3, the macros will be pre-installed in the codec with the regular codec updates. The integrator will not have to install anything else.

Some kits will have this ‘native’ installation, eventually, (Macro now and native later), but others will always have to be installed manually (Macro only).

Today, all kits need to have the macros installed manually since the native integration is not released yet by Cisco.

The new link to all documentation, videos, etc. is here:

https://roomos.cisco.com/macros/USB%20Mode%20Version%202#how-to-get-started

At this link, there is a nice table at the end of the page showing the CISCO devices that will have a Native mode (yellow box) in a Future Release.

Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
(Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at Cisco and Gilles Chouinard, President and CTO at INOGENI)

Watch the Recording

Join the experts at Cisco and INOGENI for a crash course on the simplest, most affordable, and most powerful way to augment any Webex UCC environment for platform-agnostic meetings. Hosted by Holdan.

If you’ve ever installed a Webex system for a customer, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of how to solve today’s interoperability challenges while enhancing existing Webex investments quickly, easily, and at minimal cost.

Date: 2022-2-16

Q: Where is the Cisco Portal for this 4KX-PLUS BYOM applications and Macros?
R: Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

Q: ­I am interested in supported, certified, tested (by the Subject Matter Experts) USBC transmitters and receivers to get signals to/from codec on a wall to a user’s position at a table (sample through floors and walls).
A: ­Hi Brian, INOGENI has a list of supported extenders on their site­

A: Click here to see our compatible USB extensions.

A: ­With a USB-C computer, you need a dongle to separate HDMI and USB-A into two separate wires.­

Q: ­When will the USB Camera Convert to HDMI be available?­
A: ­The U-CAM (USB to HDMI) will be available this Spring, but we have Demo available now.­

Q: ­Is this solution supported by Cisco?­
A: ­USB Passthrough – using macros – uses Community Support. In the future, the INOGENIt will be supported natively in the operating system, and at that time Cisco TAC will support the solution.­

Q: ­I thought Room Kt Mini does not have USB Passthrough­
A: ­the Room Kit Mini supports USB Passthrough natively.­

Q: ­Does INOGENI converters offer the same quality as the Webex endpoint camera?­
A: ­Yes for the Loopout is Same as HDMI input and on the USB 3.0 Output is up to 4K UHD

Q: ­Is this solution Cisco TAC supported?­
A: ­At this time the USB passthrough solution is Community supported, once we integrate this in the OS, then TAC will support it.­

Q: ­is possible share this presentation?????­
A: ­Hello Juan, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­

Q: ­Is this device TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, TAA compliant­

Q: ­I’m sure the url to download the script(s) will be available later. Any chance it can be posted here in the Q&A? Or shown again? Thanks.­
A: ­This is the link to the Cisco community for the current macros and conversation https://eurl.io/#L6Rcn39Rn

Q: ­Distance limitation of the USB cable? from wall unit to conference table?­
A: USB 3.0: 2 meters / USB 2.0: 5 meters

Q: ­Any plans to convert USB cam to USBC? some laptops only use USBC inputs. Would have to convert twice in this case. ­
A: We show some certified TYPE-C adapters in the presentation.

Q: ­For the 4K – Firmware upgrades are addressed through the USB port?­
A: ­Yes, firmware upgrades are through the USB port using INOGENI’s Control App­

Q: ­the attenuador cable for the audio is mandatory?­
A: ­The attenuator cable is not necessary when using INOGENI products­

Q: ­What about Webex Room 55, could it use 1 HDMI cable for audio and video with the converter?­
A: ­The Room 55 Single requires a separate audio cable and HDMI cable.­

Q: ­can we use the cisco codec without any cisco smartnet license and also no cucm or cisco control hub. like using the codec standalone just for BYOM and we no longer need to connect to cisco Webex. is that possible?­
A: ­Yes, the selfview functionality that this uses does not require that the codec be registered to any call control­

Q: ­Will the video demo be posted somewhere publicly where it can be shared? That was an excellent demonstration which would be helpful in explaining the solution to customers.­
A: ­Hello Jeff, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

A: ­We will also embed the demo video in the post as well!­

Q: ­Hey Bobby, had a feeling I might see you here It looks like the 4KX-PLUS solves the power issue we ran into previously when needing to extend the USB?­
A: ­Yes, the 4KX Plus can be powered independent of the computer, so this resolves issues with dual display systems when a computer is not connected­.
You are correct that it’s more reliable to extend USB when the 4KX is NOT powered from the USB extender since the 4KX is powered externally.

Q: ­are the 4KX-Plus will be available to order through Cisco CCW?­
A: ­No, INOGENI devices will be sourced outside of Cisco, I hear BTX is a great distribution partner :)­‑

A: ­For international sales please find your country here.

Q: ­When you disconnect the PC, does it automatically exit USB mode?­
A: ­Yes, the USB mode macro is designed to disable USB mode when it detects not HDMI input source­

Q: ­Are there any plans for the INOGENI capture devices to have the macros embedded within them?­
A: ­The macros will be integrated within RoomOS on the Cisco devices, as they are native to our products, they do not function with other vendors products­

Q: ­Hi, not shure to understand where the microphone data pass from the codec to the INOGENIe device…­
A: Depending on your codec, the microphone audio is either inserted in the HDMI signal going to the 4KX, or send out of the codec through the analog audio output and captured by the 4KX on its analog audio input.

Q: ­for existing SX80, we will still need to load the macro ? ­
A: ­Yes, the macro is still required for all platforms at this time. We are working toward integrating into RoomOS­

Q: ­will there me anything to upgrade the DX80 for focus rooms?­
A: ­DX80 not applicable for this project­

Q: ­Awesome. Is there a preferred USB extender (when required)?­
A: ­Click here to see our compatible USB extensions

Q: ­Is this available on Solutions Plus or any plans to add it in the future?­
A: ­Not available at this time, and current plan is to source through partner distribution, like BTX­

Q: ­do the adapters just shown only carry hdmi (for content audio and video sharing) when the codec is not in Passthru Mode?­
A: ­Brian – the HDMI input to the codec – for presentation video and audio – bypasses the capture device. It is a normal presentation cable with embedded audio.­

Q: ­Are there any laptop spec recommendation in terms of CPU, RAM, Graphics card to be used with the INOGENI converts?­
A: ­INOGENI converters act as USB cameras, so it doesn’t require more power than handling a standard USB camera.­

Q: ­Cable length imitations? Looking to have it at table and run cables from table to AV rack.­
A: ­Mike – we have recommendation for extenders.­

Q: ­Any answer on weather 4K Plus TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­This was great – showing us product that work great with our Webex solutions! Would appreciate more of events like this.­
A: ­Thank you Rikard! Always appreciate you joining us, and we will continue to bring these types of events to the Webex Community.

Q: ­in room os 11 – macro automatic appear when INOGENI is connected ?? or we need enable in control hub for example ?­
A: ­When the integration is complete in RoomOS, the Cisco device will detect the INOGENI and enable support­

Q: ­Would like to see the room kit plus diagram again.­
A: ­Bruce – the Room Kit Plus DOES ACTUALLY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO CABLE. We have published many drawings for this already.­

A: ­Hello Bruce, we will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

Q: ­will there be a firmware upgrade through the Webex devices on the INOGENI­
A: No, the INOGENI can only be upgraded through its USB 3.0 port.

Q: ­John – will the macro integration work with other vendor like Vaddio?­
A: ­The initial engineering is built for supporting the INOGENI device­‑

Q: ­Do we have to be running Room OS or will ce software work as well?­
A: ­It will require RoomOS 11.­

Q: ­Are INOGENI products TAA Compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­how do you apply for a demo unit­
A: Please contact BTX, our US distributor at www.btx.com.
­For international sales please find your country here

Q: ­Do you have any European partners? Where we can buy 4KX-PLUS­
A: ­Yes, we have a distributor in almost all EU countries. Please visit our website or email sales@INOGENI.com.­‑

A: ­Also, stay on the lookout for another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> ­https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

Q: ­Any plans to extend USB passthrough support on the Panorama ?­
A: ­This is being worked on, Panorama has special configs that don’t allow for the same techniques.­

Q: ­Do the certified adapters supply power also to windows and MACs­
A: Yes, the certified adapters can provide power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will we be able to see/configure the INOGENI device from the Webex control hub? As in, will the device appear in the workspaces or do you only technically know it’s there because of the macro?­
A: ­No, this is not a device that gets registered to Control hub­­… and won’t be seen as an accessory­

Q: ­INOGENI product can be buy through cisco CCW in a near future?­
A: ­Not planned for CCW­

Q: ­Thank you, follow-up to Panorama any tentative timelines around it?­
A: ­No ETA, testing will determine release when stable

Q: ­Is there a different INOGENI device for Room Kit, other rooms vs the 4Kx for the pro and plus­
A: We recommend using the 4KXPLUS for all configurations, although for one-screen setup, the 4K2USB3 could be used. Please see wiring diagrams in the documents.

Q: ­What about SX20 and MX300? I saw that Mx800 is supported­
A: ­SX20 and devices based on same platform like MX300 are not supported for this integration­

Q: ­Are there any plans to include the macros in CE software at all?­
A: ­Only RoomOS11­

Q: ­Is there a video recording of this session available, I could only join late and so playing catchup, we use Magewell and Vaddio USB passthrough ­
A: ­Hello Lee, you will be receiving a follow up with the recording to today’s session and we will also be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307

Q: ­Sorry I joined late. With the enhancements on Room OS 11 for native join experience, would we not need this hardware in future?­
A: ­This is dependent on the hardware platform having native USB passthrough support, RoomOS 11 alone does not enable any additional functionality on the existing hardware­

Q: ­Currently we have USB passthrough in place using Vaddio and Magewell , what is different about this solution? ­
A: The 4KXPLUS is a smaller, more cost-effective, and more simple solution in most cases and works in all scenarios without requiring audio attenuation cable and HDMI splitter.
INOGENI products are made and supported in CANADA and are TAA-compliant.

The 4KXPLUS is a USB 3.0 device transmitting uncompressed video but is also USB 2.0 compatible with integrated high-quality MJPEG encoder for more simple USB extension with minor loss of video quality.

Q: ­if we have loaded the macros before the Room OS 11 is available, would the upgrade to the Room Os 11 , remove the macro already loaded? meaning the upgrade will remove any conflicts with the existing macro? I assume so. ­
A: ­This INOGENI device is specifically to address USB functionality in the devices that don’t natively support it­

Q: ­Do they both supply power to Windows and MACs. ­
A: ­The INOGENI capture devices we are discussing today do not provide power to the laptop­
The Type-C adapters that are proposed can supply power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will the INOGENI devices work with this new Teams feature front row? and the intelligent cameras?­
A: ­We do not integrate any changes into the softclient in use, this solution will just show up in the camera and microphone sections of the settings. So, features like Front Row will not be affected­

Q: ­We are invested in Cisco but we have several Poly Microsoft Teams Rooms, does INOGENI work with Poly Microsoft Team Rooms for USB pass-through?­
A: ­This question is out of scope for this discussion, please contact INOGENI direct for this query­

A: ­The 4KX-PLUS could work with any HDMI sources and convert it to USB. I don’t have the answers for this specific Poly product, but our support team could answer this specific question – support@INOGENI.com­‑

Q: ­Will it work with a Crestron AirMedia since we are using them to share content?­
A: ­Hi Mike – I don’t know the answer there.­

Q: ­Any way to have a spark kit plus or mini act as a USB Camera? Kind of Like the Mini? My apologies if this was discussed before.­
A: ­The INOGENI solution we are discussing is specifically designed to address the USB passtrough functionality that some of out other devices do not include natively…­

Q: ­any test with blackboard collaborate solutions?­
A: ­No, this is not something we have tested with­

Q: ­Next time can we plz have European partners at the event to so we can have a demo unit­
A: ­Hello Kristian, we are working on another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

A: ­Hi, the presentation will be done also for the European MArket. EUROPEAN REGION
– March 9th @2PM GMT: Hosted by Holdan/Midwich
– Link to register to Holdan Host https://www.holdan.co.uk/event/unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment

­A: ­the 4KX-PLUS is available now world-wide. for Demo outside of USA please contact sales@INOGENI.com­

Q: ­can you minimize self-view to see presentation on both screens­
A: ­No, because we are mirroring that output, you minimize the self-view you affect what is sent to the capture device­

Q: ­so user is zero touch and controls meeting from their BYOM laptop device­
A: The autodetect is not currently implemented, but we are looking into it.

Q: ­Can I “zoom” and do a Webex session at the same time (ie a hybrid conference of Cisco and Zoom participants?­
A: ­No, you cannot use both “sides” of the system. It’s either a Webex call or USB mode­

Q: ­do you have wiring diagrams for that?­
A: See LINE DRAWINGS and setup Guide For USB Passthrough – with INOGENI 4KX-PLUS at table (PDF)

Q: ­does this add any usb hops and have you ever tested extending the usb out of these devices via a icron usb extender set­
A: The 4KXPLUS adds a single USB device to your USB tree. Icron extenders were tested successfully with the 4KXPLUS, but not in a Webex setup specifically by INOGENI.

Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

More about meetings and calling services

https://projectworkplace.cisco.comhttps://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/content-detail/cb9c0923-8405-4184-99d9-c3f48c17be10 (partners only)

If you’re not using RoomOS 11

https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/roomdevices-macros-samples

About the embedded availability in RoomOS 11.

Check out “What’s new in RoomOS” blogs, released monthly

https://blog.Webex.com/category/collaboration-devices/

Recommended cables

We recommend good quality cables, e.g. Cisco’s

HDMI example : Cisco’s 8 meters HDMI 2 CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR

USB 3.0 supports length up to 2 meters

USB 2.0 supports length up to 5 meters

Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

The INOGENI product can downscale from 4K to 1080p using the hardware video scaler. The device will scale the input to anything what the user has selected on the application side.

Yes, you can capture 4K under OS X. You must make sure you are running under macOS High Sierra (10.13) in order to detect 4K capture resolutions. Applications like OBS will detect 4K resolution.

We tested the camera with our INOGENI 4K converter: we were able to grab at 1080P60 and even at 4K@24FPS without problems. Visit http://vsnmobil.com/products/v-360/conferencing for more details.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

The devices support electret microphone (no phantom power supported). The bias voltage sent to the microphone is about 0.9V. The pinout of the audio jack is (left side INOGENI device, right side microphone):

Please note that both tip and ring are usually shorted together on electret mic with this kind of audio jack, so the exact pinout between TIP and RING is not a concern.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the Kramer Connect2. Our devices can be used as a CAM300 inside Zoom and Teams apps.

*Slight detail for SHARE2U, SHARE2 and CAM300300, in order to use with Teams, make sure DIPSW#1 is ON to enable 720p video capture.

The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Cisco Webex Room Series

Macro and native
• Webex Room Kit
• Webex Room Kit Plus
• Webex Room Kit Pro
• Webex Room 55
• Webex Room 70
• Webex Room Panorama

Macro only
• Cisco MX700
• Cisco MX800
• Cisco SX80

Configure your Cisco conferencing software to use USB cameras and microphones.

– Activate ‘Enable USB mode’ on the Touch 10.
– It works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.
– Compatible with USB 2.0 (high quality MJPEG)
– The 4KX-PLUS with Cisco Devices enable multiple displays. The 4K2USB3 works only for one display.

– The external power supply maintains the connection between the Cisco Webex CODEC and the 2nd display, even if the laptop is not connected to the 4KX-PLUS.
– Easily programed macros in your Webex Room Device. Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022

‘Macro’ means that the integrator needs to install some firmware in the codec manually.

‘Native’ means that, in Q2 or Q3, the macros will be pre-installed in the codec with the regular codec updates. The integrator will not have to install anything else.

Some kits will have this ‘native’ installation, eventually, (Macro now and native later), but others will always have to be installed manually (Macro only).

Today, all kits need to have the macros installed manually since the native integration is not released yet by Cisco.

The new link to all documentation, videos, etc. is here:

https://roomos.cisco.com/macros/USB%20Mode%20Version%202#how-to-get-started

At this link, there is a nice table at the end of the page showing the CISCO devices that will have a Native mode (yellow box) in a Future Release.

Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment
(Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at Cisco and Gilles Chouinard, President and CTO at INOGENI)

Watch the Recording

Join the experts at Cisco and INOGENI for a crash course on the simplest, most affordable, and most powerful way to augment any Webex UCC environment for platform-agnostic meetings. Hosted by Holdan.

If you’ve ever installed a Webex system for a customer, you won’t want to miss this breakdown of how to solve today’s interoperability challenges while enhancing existing Webex investments quickly, easily, and at minimal cost.

Date: 2022-2-16

Q: Where is the Cisco Portal for this 4KX-PLUS BYOM applications and Macros?
R: Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

Q: ­I am interested in supported, certified, tested (by the Subject Matter Experts) USBC transmitters and receivers to get signals to/from codec on a wall to a user’s position at a table (sample through floors and walls).
A: ­Hi Brian, INOGENI has a list of supported extenders on their site­

A: Click here to see our compatible USB extensions.

A: ­With a USB-C computer, you need a dongle to separate HDMI and USB-A into two separate wires.­

Q: ­When will the USB Camera Convert to HDMI be available?­
A: ­The U-CAM (USB to HDMI) will be available this Spring, but we have Demo available now.­

Q: ­Is this solution supported by Cisco?­
A: ­USB Passthrough – using macros – uses Community Support. In the future, the INOGENIt will be supported natively in the operating system, and at that time Cisco TAC will support the solution.­

Q: ­I thought Room Kt Mini does not have USB Passthrough­
A: ­the Room Kit Mini supports USB Passthrough natively.­

Q: ­Does INOGENI converters offer the same quality as the Webex endpoint camera?­
A: ­Yes for the Loopout is Same as HDMI input and on the USB 3.0 Output is up to 4K UHD

Q: ­Is this solution Cisco TAC supported?­
A: ­At this time the USB passthrough solution is Community supported, once we integrate this in the OS, then TAC will support it.­

Q: ­is possible share this presentation?????­
A: ­Hello Juan, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­

Q: ­Is this device TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, TAA compliant­

Q: ­I’m sure the url to download the script(s) will be available later. Any chance it can be posted here in the Q&A? Or shown again? Thanks.­
A: ­This is the link to the Cisco community for the current macros and conversation https://eurl.io/#L6Rcn39Rn

Q: ­Distance limitation of the USB cable? from wall unit to conference table?­
A: USB 3.0: 2 meters / USB 2.0: 5 meters

Q: ­Any plans to convert USB cam to USBC? some laptops only use USBC inputs. Would have to convert twice in this case. ­
A: We show some certified TYPE-C adapters in the presentation.

Q: ­For the 4K – Firmware upgrades are addressed through the USB port?­
A: ­Yes, firmware upgrades are through the USB port using INOGENI’s Control App­

Q: ­the attenuador cable for the audio is mandatory?­
A: ­The attenuator cable is not necessary when using INOGENI products­

Q: ­What about Webex Room 55, could it use 1 HDMI cable for audio and video with the converter?­
A: ­The Room 55 Single requires a separate audio cable and HDMI cable.­

Q: ­can we use the cisco codec without any cisco smartnet license and also no cucm or cisco control hub. like using the codec standalone just for BYOM and we no longer need to connect to cisco Webex. is that possible?­
A: ­Yes, the selfview functionality that this uses does not require that the codec be registered to any call control­

Q: ­Will the video demo be posted somewhere publicly where it can be shared? That was an excellent demonstration which would be helpful in explaining the solution to customers.­
A: ­Hello Jeff, We will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

A: ­We will also embed the demo video in the post as well!­

Q: ­Hey Bobby, had a feeling I might see you here It looks like the 4KX-PLUS solves the power issue we ran into previously when needing to extend the USB?­
A: ­Yes, the 4KX Plus can be powered independent of the computer, so this resolves issues with dual display systems when a computer is not connected­.
You are correct that it’s more reliable to extend USB when the 4KX is NOT powered from the USB extender since the 4KX is powered externally.

Q: ­are the 4KX-Plus will be available to order through Cisco CCW?­
A: ­No, INOGENI devices will be sourced outside of Cisco, I hear BTX is a great distribution partner :)­‑

A: ­For international sales please find your country here.

Q: ­When you disconnect the PC, does it automatically exit USB mode?­
A: ­Yes, the USB mode macro is designed to disable USB mode when it detects not HDMI input source­

Q: ­Are there any plans for the INOGENI capture devices to have the macros embedded within them?­
A: ­The macros will be integrated within RoomOS on the Cisco devices, as they are native to our products, they do not function with other vendors products­

Q: ­Hi, not shure to understand where the microphone data pass from the codec to the INOGENIe device…­
A: Depending on your codec, the microphone audio is either inserted in the HDMI signal going to the 4KX, or send out of the codec through the analog audio output and captured by the 4KX on its analog audio input.

Q: ­for existing SX80, we will still need to load the macro ? ­
A: ­Yes, the macro is still required for all platforms at this time. We are working toward integrating into RoomOS­

Q: ­will there me anything to upgrade the DX80 for focus rooms?­
A: ­DX80 not applicable for this project­

Q: ­Awesome. Is there a preferred USB extender (when required)?­
A: ­Click here to see our compatible USB extensions

Q: ­Is this available on Solutions Plus or any plans to add it in the future?­
A: ­Not available at this time, and current plan is to source through partner distribution, like BTX­

Q: ­do the adapters just shown only carry hdmi (for content audio and video sharing) when the codec is not in Passthru Mode?­
A: ­Brian – the HDMI input to the codec – for presentation video and audio – bypasses the capture device. It is a normal presentation cable with embedded audio.­

Q: ­Are there any laptop spec recommendation in terms of CPU, RAM, Graphics card to be used with the INOGENI converts?­
A: ­INOGENI converters act as USB cameras, so it doesn’t require more power than handling a standard USB camera.­

Q: ­Cable length imitations? Looking to have it at table and run cables from table to AV rack.­
A: ­Mike – we have recommendation for extenders.­

Q: ­Any answer on weather 4K Plus TAA compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­This was great – showing us product that work great with our Webex solutions! Would appreciate more of events like this.­
A: ­Thank you Rikard! Always appreciate you joining us, and we will continue to bring these types of events to the Webex Community.

Q: ­in room os 11 – macro automatic appear when INOGENI is connected ?? or we need enable in control hub for example ?­
A: ­When the integration is complete in RoomOS, the Cisco device will detect the INOGENI and enable support­

Q: ­Would like to see the room kit plus diagram again.­
A: ­Bruce – the Room Kit Plus DOES ACTUALLY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO CABLE. We have published many drawings for this already.­

A: ­Hello Bruce, we will be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307­‑

Q: ­will there be a firmware upgrade through the Webex devices on the INOGENI­
A: No, the INOGENI can only be upgraded through its USB 3.0 port.

Q: ­John – will the macro integration work with other vendor like Vaddio?­
A: ­The initial engineering is built for supporting the INOGENI device­‑

Q: ­Do we have to be running Room OS or will ce software work as well?­
A: ­It will require RoomOS 11.­

Q: ­Are INOGENI products TAA Compliant?­
A: ­Yes, all our products are TAA compliant.­

Q: ­how do you apply for a demo unit­
A: Please contact BTX, our US distributor at www.btx.com.
­For international sales please find your country here

Q: ­Do you have any European partners? Where we can buy 4KX-PLUS­
A: ­Yes, we have a distributor in almost all EU countries. Please visit our website or email sales@INOGENI.com.­‑

A: ­Also, stay on the lookout for another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> ­https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

Q: ­Any plans to extend USB passthrough support on the Panorama ?­
A: ­This is being worked on, Panorama has special configs that don’t allow for the same techniques.­

Q: ­Do the certified adapters supply power also to windows and MACs­
A: Yes, the certified adapters can provide power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will we be able to see/configure the INOGENI device from the Webex control hub? As in, will the device appear in the workspaces or do you only technically know it’s there because of the macro?­
A: ­No, this is not a device that gets registered to Control hub­­… and won’t be seen as an accessory­

Q: ­INOGENI product can be buy through cisco CCW in a near future?­
A: ­Not planned for CCW­

Q: ­Thank you, follow-up to Panorama any tentative timelines around it?­
A: ­No ETA, testing will determine release when stable

Q: ­Is there a different INOGENI device for Room Kit, other rooms vs the 4Kx for the pro and plus­
A: We recommend using the 4KXPLUS for all configurations, although for one-screen setup, the 4K2USB3 could be used. Please see wiring diagrams in the documents.

Q: ­What about SX20 and MX300? I saw that Mx800 is supported­
A: ­SX20 and devices based on same platform like MX300 are not supported for this integration­

Q: ­Are there any plans to include the macros in CE software at all?­
A: ­Only RoomOS11­

Q: ­Is there a video recording of this session available, I could only join late and so playing catchup, we use Magewell and Vaddio USB passthrough ­
A: ­Hello Lee, you will be receiving a follow up with the recording to today’s session and we will also be posting the recording, slides, and Q&A in the Webex Community Post for today’s event here –> https://community.cisco.com/t5/announcements/walkthrough-wednesday-unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment/td-p/4549307

Q: ­Sorry I joined late. With the enhancements on Room OS 11 for native join experience, would we not need this hardware in future?­
A: ­This is dependent on the hardware platform having native USB passthrough support, RoomOS 11 alone does not enable any additional functionality on the existing hardware­

Q: ­Currently we have USB passthrough in place using Vaddio and Magewell , what is different about this solution? ­
A: The 4KXPLUS is a smaller, more cost-effective, and more simple solution in most cases and works in all scenarios without requiring audio attenuation cable and HDMI splitter.
INOGENI products are made and supported in CANADA and are TAA-compliant.

The 4KXPLUS is a USB 3.0 device transmitting uncompressed video but is also USB 2.0 compatible with integrated high-quality MJPEG encoder for more simple USB extension with minor loss of video quality.

Q: ­if we have loaded the macros before the Room OS 11 is available, would the upgrade to the Room Os 11 , remove the macro already loaded? meaning the upgrade will remove any conflicts with the existing macro? I assume so. ­
A: ­This INOGENI device is specifically to address USB functionality in the devices that don’t natively support it­

Q: ­Do they both supply power to Windows and MACs. ­
A: ­The INOGENI capture devices we are discussing today do not provide power to the laptop­
The Type-C adapters that are proposed can supply power to the laptop.

Q: ­Will the INOGENI devices work with this new Teams feature front row? and the intelligent cameras?­
A: ­We do not integrate any changes into the softclient in use, this solution will just show up in the camera and microphone sections of the settings. So, features like Front Row will not be affected­

Q: ­We are invested in Cisco but we have several Poly Microsoft Teams Rooms, does INOGENI work with Poly Microsoft Team Rooms for USB pass-through?­
A: ­This question is out of scope for this discussion, please contact INOGENI direct for this query­

A: ­The 4KX-PLUS could work with any HDMI sources and convert it to USB. I don’t have the answers for this specific Poly product, but our support team could answer this specific question – support@INOGENI.com­‑

Q: ­Will it work with a Crestron AirMedia since we are using them to share content?­
A: ­Hi Mike – I don’t know the answer there.­

Q: ­Any way to have a spark kit plus or mini act as a USB Camera? Kind of Like the Mini? My apologies if this was discussed before.­
A: ­The INOGENI solution we are discussing is specifically designed to address the USB passtrough functionality that some of out other devices do not include natively…­

Q: ­any test with blackboard collaborate solutions?­
A: ­No, this is not something we have tested with­

Q: ­Next time can we plz have European partners at the event to so we can have a demo unit­
A: ­Hello Kristian, we are working on another event coming in March targeting the European time zone! You can subscribe to our Webex Community Announcements here –> https://cs.co/CommunityAnnouncements

A: ­Hi, the presentation will be done also for the European MArket. EUROPEAN REGION
– March 9th @2PM GMT: Hosted by Holdan/Midwich
– Link to register to Holdan Host https://www.holdan.co.uk/event/unlocking-byom-in-a-Webex-environment

­A: ­the 4KX-PLUS is available now world-wide. for Demo outside of USA please contact sales@INOGENI.com­

Q: ­can you minimize self-view to see presentation on both screens­
A: ­No, because we are mirroring that output, you minimize the self-view you affect what is sent to the capture device­

Q: ­so user is zero touch and controls meeting from their BYOM laptop device­
A: The autodetect is not currently implemented, but we are looking into it.

Q: ­Can I “zoom” and do a Webex session at the same time (ie a hybrid conference of Cisco and Zoom participants?­
A: ­No, you cannot use both “sides” of the system. It’s either a Webex call or USB mode­

Q: ­do you have wiring diagrams for that?­
A: See LINE DRAWINGS and setup Guide For USB Passthrough – with INOGENI 4KX-PLUS at table (PDF)

Q: ­does this add any usb hops and have you ever tested extending the usb out of these devices via a icron usb extender set­
A: The 4KXPLUS adds a single USB device to your USB tree. Icron extenders were tested successfully with the 4KXPLUS, but not in a Webex setup specifically by INOGENI.

Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

More about meetings and calling services

https://projectworkplace.cisco.comhttps://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/content-detail/cb9c0923-8405-4184-99d9-c3f48c17be10 (partners only)

If you’re not using RoomOS 11

https://github.com/CiscoDevNet/roomdevices-macros-samples

About the embedded availability in RoomOS 11.

Check out “What’s new in RoomOS” blogs, released monthly

https://blog.Webex.com/category/collaboration-devices/

Recommended cables

We recommend good quality cables, e.g. Cisco’s

HDMI example : Cisco’s 8 meters HDMI 2 CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR

USB 3.0 supports length up to 2 meters

USB 2.0 supports length up to 5 meters

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

Media >> Open capture device.
Select video & audio device name.
Select a format in the video size, like 1920×1080.
Click on the arrow of the Play button.
Select Convert.
There, by default, you can select encoding scheme and audio data rate. By default, it will encode using H.264 & MP3. You can verify if it is working by choosing a destination file and by hitting Start.

Tried it. No go. Clicked on the Edit selected profile of Convert. Shows “This muxer is missing. Using the selected profile will fail.” Web search seems to indicate bug of the VLC Windows build. No newer version currently available. You could also use ffmpeg, which is the best recording framework.

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product.
>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1000000k -s 640×480 -r 30 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″ -an -c:v libx264 -q 0 -f h264 – | ffmpeg -f h264 -i – -an -c:v copy -f mp4 file.mp4 -an -c:v copy -f h264 pipe:play | ffplay -i pipe:play

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

You can use INOGENI multi-camera mixers or switchers with Q-SYS Core processors.

The dual HDMI/USB camera mixers SHARE2, SHARE2U and CAM300 4x camera switcher are now integrated with the Q-SYS™ Platform, providing USB and HDMI multi-camera mixing capabilities. With robust control modules and seamless integration available within using the Q-SYS Designer® Asset Manager, this integration offers reduced integration time and greater flexibility for video processing solutions. Check out the detailed documentation for each plugin and enjoy seamless integration with Q-SYS solutions.

Read the application notes on Q-SYS Core for:

• SHARE2       Mix 2 HDMI/DVI cameras to USB 3.0
• SHARE2U    Mix 2 USB or HDMI cameras to USB 3.0
• CAM300         Switch 4 video camera (2USB and 2HDMI)

Yes, the TOGGLE enables BYOM/BYOD meeting with Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit and Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Controller Kit.

A bundle has been developed in partnership with LENOVO, INOGENI and TD SYNNEX. This Bundle has been tested and developed to meet all technical requirements for Lenovo and the US distribution via TD SYNNEX.

Discover here the application details and how to order this bundle.

The Barco and INOGENI engineering teams recently collaborated together to release an application note to explain, step-by-step, how to optimize the TOGGLE BYOD/BYOM switcher in a Barco ClickShare environment.

This document describes common use cases where you can connect the Toggle with ClickShare Conference system and a variety of compute systems.

Read the complete article in the Barco knowledge base section.

• ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30, CX-50) and INOGENI’s TOGGLE
  • How it works, use cases, step-by-step setup, TOGGLE configuration and tips

Unfortunately, the ClickShare system and Toggle auto-switch feature do not work together since the ClickShare VBUS signal is always present regardless of the Standby/Sleep mode.

The next CX-50 Gen2 model will enable the TOGGLE auto-switch function. It should be available by Q3-2023.

ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This problem can be solved by disabling the USB audio interfaces on the INOGENI device.

All you have to do is uncheck “Host USB audio” box in our app under the “Audio” tab.

Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here are some details you might be interested.

For all our devices use USB 2.0 cables and extenders to ensure the use of MJPEG.

For SHARE2 and SHARE2U:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• The SHARE2 and SHARE2U can be used as an Audio Bridge to join microphone/speaker.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For CAM300:

• You can plug the devices to any USB ports on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the CAM300 as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.
• To enable 720p set the DIP switch #1 to ON under the device

For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You can use the 4KXUSB3 as an Audio Bridge to join the microphone/speaker.

For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:

• You must plug the device to the USB-C port on the ClickShare device.
• You cannot use the devices as a speakerphone. Only video capture is available.

While in Microsoft Teams, you can click on: More/Settings/Call Health.

This Call Health panel has been designed to make it easier to analyze issues that you can have with the audio/video/content sharing/network quality by providing a list of parameters, such as round-trip time, packet loss, frame rate, and CODECs. You can see that Microsoft Teams will change the resolution depending of the quality of the network and if you’re screen sharing or not.

Yes. You can check the following sample code in order to try the INOGENI with OpenCV v2.4.9. Please note that the current sample code will only work with YUY2 (4:2:2) formats. In order to capture formats like NV12/YV12/I420, you must install ffdshow, which is a codec mainly used for decoding of video. This application will be able to decode these 4:2:0 formats.

Please also note that this software installation can be irrelevant on some systems.

Install it if you run into issues if you are using the OpenCV sample code as is.

The Windows 10 April 2018 update introduced the Camera privacy settings, which can turn off access of softwares to cameras and microphones. In order to enable this feature, you must turn it on. Click Start and then search for Camera Privacy Settings. Then turn on the Allow apps to access your camera.

You can turn on your microphone by clicking Microphone on the left pane of the window and then click on Allow apps to access your microphone.

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

These applications are mirroring the video because Apple finds that more useful. Keep in mind that if you want to send your video content during a meeting, the video will appear correctly on your partner’s side.

Yes, you can capture 4K under OS X. You must make sure you are running under macOS High Sierra (10.13) in order to detect 4K capture resolutions. Applications like OBS will detect 4K resolution.

You can use the AVRecorder sample code in order to do that. It is based on “AVFoundation” framework, compatible with OS X and iOS operating systems.

You need to upgrade your firmware to a version >= 5.5 in order to solve this issue.

Please use the INOGENI Control App tool available on this website with the appropriate release package.

You can install easily gstreamer using an ArchLinux distribution like Manjaro. The gstreamer source code is already in the official repositories of ArchLinux.

You can install gstreamer on Ubuntu, but it will be harder. You can do the following command lines to install gstreamer on your system.

sudo apt-get build-dep libgstreamer1.0-0 gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good
mkdir -p ~/gst/master/prefix
cd ~/gst/master
for m in orc gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do git clone git://anongit.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/$m ; done
mkdir ~/bin
ln -s /home//gst/master/gstreamer/scripts/gst-uninstalled /home//bin/gst-master

run the ~/bin/gst-master script to enter into the uninstalled environment

for m in orc gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && ./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/master/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no && make -j4 && cd.. ; done

Now you have an uninstalled build of gstreamer master and can run whatever pipeline you want when running the gst-master script.

In order to have an uninstalled with the 1.6 branch do the following.

cp -r ~/gst/master ~/gst/1.6
ln -s /home//gst/1.6/gstreamer/scripts/gst-uninstalled /home//bin/gst-1.6

Run the ~/bin/gst-1.6 script

for m in gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && git clean -dfx && git checkout 1.6 && git submodule update && cd .. ; done
cd orc
./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/1.6/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no
make clean
make -j4
cd ..
for m in gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && ./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/1.6/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no && make -j4 && cd.. ; done

This is the pipeline I’ve come up with on my Ubuntu Trusty GNU/Linux system. Of course, it can be customized with the device name/width/height/framerate of your choice:

gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/v4l/by-id/usb-INOGENI_1132-INOGENI_4K2USB3_01C31132-video-index0 ! video/x-raw,width=1920,height=1080,framerate=60/1 ! autovideosink pulsesrc device=alsa_input.usb-INOGENI_1132-INOGENI_4K2USB3_01C31132-03-D4K2USB3.analog-stereo ! autoaudiosink

You can use the following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.

INOGENI products use the generic UVC driver of the operating system. If your embedded platform supports UVC or any other webcam, the INOGENI will be compatible.

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

In order to use CVLC to stream video from your device, you can use the following command:

>> cvlc -vvv v4l2:///dev/video0:width=1920:height=1080 –input-slave alsa://hw:2,0 –live-caching 100 –sout ‘#transcode{vcodec=mp2v,vb=800,acodec=vorb}:rtp{sdp=rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/}’

where “/dev/video0” is the INOGENI video device and “hw:2,0” is the INOGENI audio device. For watching the transported stream, you can issue the following command:

>> vlc -vvv –network-caching 200 rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

You must provide a format to VLC in order to get video. In the video size box, you can write down 1920×1080 in order to capture 1080p.

The black screen often means that the input sources are HDCP-compliant. Blu Ray players, Apple TV, digital receivers and MHL devices are always HDCP-compliant sources. The INOGENI products are not able to decode such sources.

Blu-ray players, DVD players, set-top boxes or any devices that outputs copy protected sources will not work with the INOGENI products.

For more information about HDCP, please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection in order to understand what HDCP is exactly.

Yes, it does. Devices like an Apple TV, Chromecast or Fire TV encrypt their video output and the INOGENI dongle cannot decode from them. Most of Blu-ray players encrypt their output even if the content is not HDCP-compliant.

The black screen often means that the input sources are HDCP-compliant. Blu Ray players, Apple TV, digital receivers and MHL devices are always HDCP-compliant sources. The INOGENI products are not able to decode such sources.

Yes, we support USB 2.0 on all of our products. However, since the USB 2.0 bandwidth (480Mb/s) is less than the USB 3.0 bandwidth (5Gb/s) , you will not be able to handle Full HD capture. You will need to reduce your resolution and frame rate in order to have an acceptable content.

You can use the following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.

You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.

Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.

The INOGENI products was designed to use the standard Windows UVC (USB Video Class) drivers and DirectShow SDK. They don’t require other drivers or SDK. They work with any applications that uses DirectShow. You can use the examples provided in the Windows SDK under the section multimédia/directshow.

You can use our HID Software Kit available in the Software upgrade page in order to access the HID device of the INOGENI.

You can also get our Sample Capture application source code which is written in VB.NET.

You can also get the Directshow capture samples source code which are in C/C++ and are provided in the Windows SDK.

Over GitHub, you can access Windows Universal samples codes provided for Windows.

INOGENI products use the generic UVC driver of the operating system. If your embedded platform supports UVC or any other webcam, the INOGENI will be compatible.

No. The INOGENI products was using the UVC driver provided by the operating system. If you are on a Windows 7 operating system, be sure to have the latest driver for your USB controller. In a Windows 8 operating system, the USB drivers are provided by Microsoft, so make sure to install the latest Windows updates.

As you may know, minimal image doesn’t include UVC/UAC driver. You have to manually specify which drivers to include inside your custom image. You need to add the following files inside the image in order to make the INOGENI product work.

WinEmb-INF-hdaudss
WinEmb-INF-wdmaudio
WinEmb-INF-usbvideo
WinEmb-INF-image
WinEmb-INF-ks
WinEmb-INF-kscaptur
WinEmb-INF-ksfilter

You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.

>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840×2160 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″:audio=”Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3)” –q 4 output.avi

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4

Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product.
>> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1000000k -s 640×480 -r 30 -i video=”1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3″ -an -c:v libx264 -q 0 -f h264 – | ffmpeg -f h264 -i – -an -c:v copy -f mp4 file.mp4 -an -c:v copy -f h264 pipe:play | ffplay -i pipe:play

Replace the device names by the ones listed when you issue the following command:
>> ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy

Yes, you can. Be sure to use the latest avconv build by visiting https://libav.org/ in order to avoid any issues.

You can capture a 4K stream with the following command :

>> avconv -f video4linux2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 test4K.avi

Yes, all of the INOGENI devices are compatible with Zoom Rooms. However, only the 4K2USB3 device can be detected as a HDMI sharing device or camera. The other INOGENI devices are detected as cameras. Zoom Rooms works also fine with INOGENI devices under Windows and macOS. Be sure to use Zoom Rooms v4.4.x or later.

Yes, our devices are compatible with this Zoom Rooms functionality. However, you must make you have this option enabled in your Zoom account. Please visit the following page for more details.

Far End Camera Control

Devices that support PTZ control:
SHARE2U
CAM300
4KXUSB3

You can install easily gstreamer using an ArchLinux distribution like Manjaro. The gstreamer source code is already in the official repositories of ArchLinux.

You can install gstreamer on Ubuntu, but it will be harder. You can do the following command lines to install gstreamer on your system.

sudo apt-get build-dep libgstreamer1.0-0 gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good
mkdir -p ~/gst/master/prefix
cd ~/gst/master
for m in orc gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do git clone git://anongit.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/$m ; done
mkdir ~/bin
ln -s /home//gst/master/gstreamer/scripts/gst-uninstalled /home//bin/gst-master

run the ~/bin/gst-master script to enter into the uninstalled environment

for m in orc gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && ./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/master/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no && make -j4 && cd.. ; done

Now you have an uninstalled build of gstreamer master and can run whatever pipeline you want when running the gst-master script.

In order to have an uninstalled with the 1.6 branch do the following.

cp -r ~/gst/master ~/gst/1.6
ln -s /home//gst/1.6/gstreamer/scripts/gst-uninstalled /home//bin/gst-1.6

Run the ~/bin/gst-1.6 script

for m in gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && git clean -dfx && git checkout 1.6 && git submodule update && cd .. ; done
cd orc
./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/1.6/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no
make clean
make -j4
cd ..
for m in gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && ./autogen.sh –prefix=/home//gst/1.6/prefix –disable-gtk-doc –disable-docbook –enable-introspection=no && make -j4 && cd.. ; done

This is the pipeline I’ve come up with on my Ubuntu Trusty GNU/Linux system. Of course, it can be customized with the device name/width/height/framerate of your choice:

gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/v4l/by-id/usb-INOGENI_1132-INOGENI_4K2USB3_01C31132-video-index0 ! video/x-raw,width=1920,height=1080,framerate=60/1 ! autovideosink pulsesrc device=alsa_input.usb-INOGENI_1132-INOGENI_4K2USB3_01C31132-03-D4K2USB3.analog-stereo ! autoaudiosink

You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.

In order to use CVLC to stream video from your device, you can use the following command:

>> cvlc -vvv v4l2:///dev/video0:width=1920:height=1080 –input-slave alsa://hw:2,0 –live-caching 100 –sout ‘#transcode{vcodec=mp2v,vb=800,acodec=vorb}:rtp{sdp=rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/}’

where “/dev/video0” is the INOGENI video device and “hw:2,0” is the INOGENI audio device. For watching the transported stream, you can issue the following command:

>> vlc -vvv –network-caching 200 rtsp://127.0.0.1:8554/

Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.

Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:

Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic

On the SHARE2/SHARE2U, since there is no AEC, the USB audio device is not detected as a speakerphone device, but as a digital audio input and speaker. This way the AEC of the soft codec, like Zoom or Teams will be enabled. An external DSP with AEC can also be used.

One (1) stereo uncompressed audio source is supported.

You have to update your INOGENI device to a release version equal or greater than 3.08. After the update, your device will be detected in Lync 2013.

INOGENI products don’t change the synchronization between the audio and the video. Incoming audio and video must be synchronized, or you must synchronize them after the INOGENI products. When using a DSLR, an external microphone may introduce delay because the signal is processed in the camera. A wireless microphone takes more processing time to encode, transmit, decode and then place the audio signal. This may cause an audio delay. Simplest workaround: Modify the captured file and generate another file with a negative audio delay.

Before 2021, the HDMI input of SHARE2U and CAM300 was limited to 1080p30. If you input a 1080p60 signal, the HDMI LED on the front panel blinks.

Note that a new upgraded version of these products that supports 1080p60 on the HDMI input will be available by mid-2021.
– SHARE2U products with serial numbers higher than SU2111xxx and SUM111xxx.
– CAM300 products with serial numbers higher than KC2111xxx and KCM111xxx.

First, you have to match the input format to the format sent to VLC Media Player. For example, if you send a 720p60 format from the camera, you have to set the dongle to 1280×720:
Open VLC.
Click Media >> Convert/Save.
Select Capture device tab.
Select INOGENI as the video and audio device name.
Type 1280×720 in the video size box.
Click Convert/Save button.
Choose the destination file and click Start.
You can adjust compression settings by clicking the Edit selected profile button, it’s up to you.

Some solid state drives offer an impressive RD/WR performance. We recommend the 240GB SanDisk Extreme II SSD drive (SDSSDXP-240G-G25).

Media >> Open capture device.
Select video & audio device name.
Select a format in the video size, like 1920×1080.
Click on the arrow of the Play button.
Select Convert.
There, by default, you can select encoding scheme and audio data rate. By default, it will encode using H.264 & MP3. You can verify if it is working by choosing a destination file and by hitting Start.

Tried it. No go. Clicked on the Edit selected profile of Convert. Shows “This muxer is missing. Using the selected profile will fail.” Web search seems to indicate bug of the VLC Windows build. No newer version currently available. You could also use ffmpeg, which is the best recording framework.

Yes, the dongle will scale 1280×1024 to 1024×768. It will also convert the frame rate to what is selected on the USB side, which has a maximum of 60Hz.

INOGENI products don’t need any driver and will work with Mac OS X. Be sure to use the latest OS.
INOGENI products are recognized as a simple website in any OS.
There will be no adapters included in the package. You can use an RCA to 3.5 mm adapter in order to use the stereo 3.5 mm connector.

Here is a type of adapter you could use.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8KO2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=JJ9ILJHHSV1L&keywords=rca+to+stereo+1%2F8&qid=1676295993&sprefix=rca+to+stereo+1%2F8%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-3

You cannot capture 4K under OS X for the moment, the pixel format in 4K is not supported. You can capture 4K under Linux and Windows. You can capture 1080p 4:2:2 under OS X without problems. This MacBook Air has sufficient hardware to capture 1080p and 4K.

4K capture is not possible on OS X because it is related to OS X. Using your Mac with Windows/Linux to capture 4K will be possible.

You can of course use your Mac to capture 1080p with QuickTime//ffmpeg under OS X because the 4:2:2 format is supported under OS X. You can also use ProRes.

First of all, make sure that the input format of your video source matches the one on the USB side, which is on the Mac. Second, make sure to disable the underscan/overscan setting on your graphic card, which is on the Windows side. This setting seems to be the cause of this letterbox.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

We tested the camera with our INOGENI 4K converter: we were able to grab at 1080P60 and even at 4K@24FPS without problems. Visit http://vsnmobil.com/products/v-360/conferencing for more details.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

While in Microsoft Teams, you can click on: More/Settings/Call Health.

This Call Health panel has been designed to make it easier to analyze issues that you can have with the audio/video/content sharing/network quality by providing a list of parameters, such as round-trip time, packet loss, frame rate, and CODECs. You can see that Microsoft Teams will change the resolution depending of the quality of the network and if you’re screen sharing or not.

1. You have to make sure that you clicked on the Apply button in INOGENI’s Control App after you are done writing the new name.
2. You must carry out a power cycle of the device.
3. In the device manager, under Camera, right-click to erase the device. Then, complete a power cycle. The friendly name should appear.
4. In Microsoft Teams, you need to Quit the session. In the task bar, right-click on the Teams icon and select Quit (just closing the page won’t work). Zoom should be okay after the power cycle

Yes, these modules are available under the Support – Software tools section of our website.

You can use our HID Software Kit available in the Software upgrade page in order to access the HID device of the INOGENI product. You will then have access to INOGENI product internal registers and commands. It will then be possible to do a firmware update, get firmware versions and also get the input format.

You can also have a look at the INOGEN Control App. This is a Qt C++ application.

You can use the following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.

You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.

You can use the AVRecorder sample code in order to do that. It is based on “AVFoundation” framework, compatible with OS X and iOS operating systems.

The INOGENI products was designed to use the standard Windows UVC (USB Video Class) drivers and DirectShow SDK. They don’t require other drivers or SDK. They work with any applications that uses DirectShow. You can use the examples provided in the Windows SDK under the section multimédia/directshow.

You can use our HID Software Kit available in the Software upgrade page in order to access the HID device of the INOGENI.

You can also get our Sample Capture application source code which is written in VB.NET.

You can also get the Directshow capture samples source code which are in C/C++ and are provided in the Windows SDK.

Over GitHub, you can access Windows Universal samples codes provided for Windows.

No. The INOGENI products was using the UVC driver provided by the operating system. If you are on a Windows 7 operating system, be sure to have the latest driver for your USB controller. In a Windows 8 operating system, the USB drivers are provided by Microsoft, so make sure to install the latest Windows updates.

You can’t capture it live in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can, if you save it to a supported format, import it into Premiere Pro and edit it. So it depends on the software you use to capture it. Meanwhile, Adobe Premiere Elements is supported

Even if the INOGENI converter has been thoroughly tested, new motherboards and USB 3.0 chipsets can lead to minor problems. INOGENI always work hard to correct minor bugs reported by users by releasing new firmware updates. Also, we are still adding new features to our product. Be sure to check for firmware updates at this website, especially when you experiment problems with your device.

Look at the Release Notes file inside the firmware release package to know how to update the firmware of your device.

You can also refer to the Software Upgrade.

As you may know, minimal image doesn’t include UVC/UAC driver. You have to manually specify which drivers to include inside your custom image. You need to add the following files inside the image in order to make the INOGENI product work.

WinEmb-INF-hdaudss
WinEmb-INF-wdmaudio
WinEmb-INF-usbvideo
WinEmb-INF-image
WinEmb-INF-ks
WinEmb-INF-kscaptur
WinEmb-INF-ksfilter

INOGENI products use the generic UVC driver of the operating system. If your embedded platform supports UVC or any other webcam, the INOGENI will be compatible.

We suggest to use the latest USB 3.0 driver from your computer manufacturer if you have Windows 7. We also suggest to use the latest drivers for your computer chipset and your graphic card in any operating system. In summary, please use the latest drivers from your manufacturer!

Is your microphone level is at 100%? You can check by doing a right click on your volume icon at the bottom right corner and selecting Recording devices.

Then, choose the Recording tab, right-click on the INOGENI device and select Properties.
In the Level tab, you can change the level to an optimal one in order to cancel the noise.

Attached is a custom firmware that you can use with the INOGENI Control App. It will change your audio device to a standard “Digital audio interface” instead of a microphone. The input level will be acceptable even at 100%. This digital audio interface will be added to the next official firmware release.

In the Adobe Connect software, you have to select Meeting / Preferences… and in the Video section choose Wide Screen (16:9) option. This will solve your issue.

Yes, we support USB 2.0 on all of our products. However, since the USB 2.0 bandwidth (480Mb/s) is less than the USB 3.0 bandwidth (5Gb/s) , you will not be able to handle Full HD capture. You will need to reduce your resolution and frame rate in order to have an acceptable content.

Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.

Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:

Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360

+ View list of compatible cameras

The INOGENI product can downscale from 4K to 1080p using the hardware video scaler. The device will scale the input to anything what the user has selected on the application side.

You can use the following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.

You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.

First, be sure to use all up-to-date drivers on your computer. Even if the INOGENI converter does not need any specific driver, other computer’s components do.

Second, install all updates of your operating system.

Third, be sure that the selected frame rate inside your grabbing tool match the input video frame rate. If not, you will experiment drop frames.

Fourth, try to connect the INOGENI to another USB 3.0 port.

Finally, avoid any other intensive tasks on your computer while you are grabbing.

Yes. There is a maximum of 2-frames delay introduced by the dongle due to its frame buffer.

The INOGENI dongle has an intrinsic 2-frames delay. There will be another delay introduced by the UVC driver of the operating system. In 1080p60 -> 1080p60, we can have a minimum of 66ms delay between the HDMI input and the rendered stream. In 4K30 -> 4K30 I420, we can have a minimum of 133ms delay between the HDMI input and the rendered stream. In order to reduce this latency, be sure to use the simplest application with the simplest video graph.

First, try to change the video cable. If the issue is still present, please try to change the USB cable. If the issue persists, try to update your device with the latest firmware available on our website.

According to some Sony A7S models, PAL will not work. If you buy this device in the US, PAL will not work. The device is known to work fine using 4K in NTSC mode.

Find the unique ID number in the INOGENI Control App by connecting your device. It is mandatory to submit your unique identifier number in order to have the upgrade key necessary to unlock 4K functionalities.

Then, complete the application form on our website to receive the upgrade key needed to unlock the 4K features. The upgrade fee is $95 USD. Once payment is made, the upgrade key will be sent to you with instructions on how to upgrade your HD2USB3.

That means the device is bricked and that you must install a driver in order to communicate with the INOGENI product again. You can use the INOGENI Control App in order to install Westbridge driver and reprogram the device completely. After the programming process, your device will be unbricked.

Even if the INOGENI converter has been thoroughly tested, new motherboards and USB 3.0 chipsets can lead to minor problems. INOGENI always work hard to correct minor bugs reported by users by releasing new firmware updates. Also, we are still adding new features to our product. Be sure to check for firmware updates at this website, especially when you experiment problems with your device.

Look at the Release Notes file inside the firmware release package to know how to update the firmware of your device.

You can also refer to the Software Upgrade.

It is very important to use a well-made USB 3.0 cable, like to one included in the INOGENI package. Our tests revealed that the device is more robust to USB low level errors using a certified USB 3.0/SuperSpeed cable than a regular USB 3.0 cable. Low level errors are responsible of the video freeze and detection problems.

First, USB 3.0 is a standard for interfacing computers and electronic devices. Among other improvements, USB 3.0 adds the new transfer rate referred to as SuperSpeed USB (SS) that can transfer data at up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s), which is about ten times as fast as the USB 2.0 standard. Manufacturers are recommended to distinguish USB 3.0 connectors from their USB 2.0 counterparts by blue color-coding of the Standard-A receptacles and plugs,[2] and by the initials SS.[3]

Second, it is recommended to visit your computer manufacturer website to see if USB 3.0 connectivity is available. Most of USB 3.0 connections are blue and have a logo near the connector.

It is important to use USB 2.0 active adapters that claim to be USB 2.0 at 480Mbps. Generally, they come with their own power supply.

Here are some examples of such extenders:
https://sewelldirect.com/ul-link-ul10-by-sewell

Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:

Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic

We tested the Newnex FireNEX™-uLINK (FIRENEX-ULKP16) series USB 3.0 active extender and this one is working fine with all of our products. You can extend your USB 3.0 connection up to 16m/52.4ft.

No. The INOGENI converters don’t require any external power supply. They draw its power from the USB 3.0 port. Only the 4KX-PLUS and the U-CAM have external power supplies to remain active even without USB connection to a laptop.

We recommend Intel and Renesas chipsets. We also tested the INOGENI devices with external cards, like the 2-ports USB 3.0 to PCIe (PEXUSB3S2) and the 4-ports USB 3.0 to PCIe (PEXUSB3S400) and both of them offer excellent performance.

You must have at least the following specifications:

• 4GB of RAM
• Intel Core i5 or equivalent
• SSD drive (SATA III @ 6Gb/s) for uncompressed video recording
• Graphic card with its own memory, which is not shared with the OS

Some solid state drives offer an impressive RD/WR performance. We recommend the 240GB SanDisk Extreme II SSD drive (SDSSDXP-240G-G25).

Any HDMI splitter will work with the INOGENI, we have used the low cost ViewHD HDMI Splitter on Amazon.

Yes, both the Icron Spectra 3001 active cable and Spectra 3022 fiber optic USB 3.0 extenders were tested and work perfectly well with INOGENI converters.

INOGENI equipment has been designed to work with cameras and video signals via USB, SDI, HDMI or DVI. This list represents the USB extenders that have been tested in an audiovisual laboratory and have successfully passed all compatibility tests.

Icron™
USB 2.0 Ranger™ 2301
Over CAT 5e/6/7 Extender kit
1-Port Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 and 1.1
Transmitter & Receiver
Up to 100 m/330 ft.

Note: Auto-switch function of the TOGGLE is compatible with this extender.

Icron™
USB 2.0 Ranger™ 2304
Over CAT 5e/6/7 cable
4-ports remote USB 2.0
Up to 100 m/330 ft.

Note: Auto-switch function of the TOGGLE is compatible with this extender.

Icron™
USB 2.0 Ranger™ 2311
Over CAT 5e/6/7 Extender kit
1-Port Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 and 1.1
Transmitter & Receiver
Up to 100 m/330 ft.

Note: Auto-switch function of the TOGGLE is compatible with this extender.

Sewell
U-LINK UL10 USB 2.0
Over CAT 5e/6
Up to 61 m/200 ft.

Tripp-Lite™
USB 2.0 Extender B203-101-PNP
Over CAT 5/6 Extender kit
1-Port Plug-and-Play USB 2.0
Transmitter & Receiver
Up to 50 m/164.04 ft.

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If your extender is not listed above and is working fine, you can contact our technical team in order to add it.

You can use our HID Software Kit available in the Software upgrade page in order to access the HID device of the INOGENI product. You will then have access to INOGENI product internal registers and commands. It will then be possible to do a firmware update, get firmware versions and also get the input format.

You can also have a look at the INOGEN Control App. This is a Qt C++ application.

We tested the Newnex FireNEX™-uLINK (FIRENEX-ULKP16) series USB 3.0 active extender and this one is working fine with all of our products. You can extend your USB 3.0 connection up to 16m/52.4ft.

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HDMI is electrically compatible with the CEA-861 signals used by digital visual interface (DVI), no signal conversion is necessary, nor is there a loss of video quality when a DVI-to-HDMI adapter is used. Even if both DVI and HDMI are electrically compatible, the content of these standards are different. The INOGENI converter decodes both DVI and HDMI content. You only need to connect a simple adapter to grab HDMI content.

We suggest to use the latest USB 3.0 driver from your computer manufacturer if you have Windows 7. We also suggest to use the latest drivers for your computer chipset and your graphic card in any operating system. In summary, please use the latest drivers from your manufacturer!

The INOGENI dongles do not record video or audio internally.

The warranty period is:

• 5 years: Products purchased by the end user after August 1, 2024.
• 2 years: Products purchased by end-users before August 1, 2024.

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Please contact us to know which customization we can offer for this product.