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No. Cisco even recommends disabling the macro if you update your CODEC to the latest version.
Question: Do we need a macro when using 4KX-PLUS with RoomOS 11?
Answer: 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.
Question: After configuring the Cisco Webex kit to enable USB passthrough mode with the 4KX-PLUS, we are getting the desktop image instead of the camera source. What are we doing wrong?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Does the TOGGLE auto-switch function work with the ClickShare environment?
Answer: Unfortunately, the ClickShare system and Toggle auto-switch feature do not work together since the ClickShare VBUS signal is always present...
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.
Question: Why do we lose the audio with HDMI output when an INOGENI device is plugged in?
Answer: ClickShare will automatically connect to the USB speakerphone as soon as it detects it. This will then remove audio from the HDMI output. This...
Install the latest BIOS firmware and operating system drivers on your PC to resolve this issue.
Question: Some USB devices do not work properly when connected to my INOGENI TOGGLE. What can I do?
Answer: Install the latest BIOS firmware and operating system drivers on your PC to resolve this issue.
SHARE2U USB limitations and optimizations for up to 1080p
The USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cameras that only support uncompressed video will have reduced video resolution to optimize fluidity. Due to hardware limitations, only 1x 1920x1080p30 MJPEG and 1x 1280x720p30 MJPEG video resolutions can be captured simultaneously.
For better performance and video fluidity, use USB 3.0 or 2.0 cameras that support MJPEG or H264 CODECs.
You have two options to achieve 1080p on two video sources for the SHARE2U:
Option 1
Option 2
Question: How to optimize 1080p with 2x USB cameras on SHARE2U?
Answer: SHARE2U USB limitations and optimizations for up to 1080p The USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cameras that only support uncompressed video will have...
CAM300 USB limitations and optimizations for up to 1080p
The USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cameras that only support uncompressed video will have reduced video resolution to optimize fluidity. Due to hardware limitations, only 1x 1920x1080p30 MJPEG and 1x 1280x720p30 MJPEG video resolutions can be captured simultaneously.
For better performance and video fluidity, use USB 3.0 or 2.0 cameras that support MJPEG or H264 CODECs.
You have two options to achieve 1080p on two video sources for the CAM300:
Option 1
Option 2
Question: How to optimize 1080p with 2x USB cameras on CAM300?
Answer: CAM300 USB limitations and optimizations for up to 1080p The USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cameras that only support uncompressed video will have...
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.
Question: Why I have poor quality video in Microsoft Teams?
Answer: 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...
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
Question: The device manager, Zoom or Microsoft Teams is not showing the friendly name I gave to my device. Why?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: How to detect a camera when my SHARE2U/CAM300/U-CAM is in the USB path?
Answer: 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.
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.
Question: How to use INOGENI���s TOGGLE with Barco���s ClickShare Conference system?
Answer: The Barco and INOGENI engineering teams recently collaborated together to release an application note to explain, step-by-step, how to optimize the...
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:
Question: How to integrate SHARE2/SHARE2U/CAM300 into the Q-SYS environments?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Is the TOGGLE compatible with Lenovo ThinkSmart for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms?
Answer: Yes, the TOGGLE enables BYOM/BYOD meeting with Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Full Room Kit and Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Controller Kit. A bundle has been...
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.
Question: Which USB 2.0 extenders are compatible with our INOGENI products other than our U-BRIDGE USB 2.0 extender?
Answer: 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...
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
Question: Can we capture 4K with avconv?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: The device is seen like a WestBridge device, what can I do?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: My video is inverted when using some applications like FaceTime, Photobooth and Skype. How to correct that?
Answer: 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...
Yes, you can use the following tested 4K cameras:
Sony A7S
Sony A7R
Sony A7 III
Sony RX0
Panasonic GH4
VSN Mobil V.360
Question: Do you know any compatible 4K camera?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: How can we access the HID device of the INOGENI product?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Do you have a sample code that uses OpenCV?
Answer: 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...
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/
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/
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/
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/
make clean
make -j4
cd ..
for m in gstreamer gst-plugins-base gst-plugins-good ; do cd $m && ./autogen.sh –prefix=/home/
Question: How to install gstreamer on my Linux distribution?
Answer: You can install easily gstreamer using an ArchLinux distribution like Manjaro. The gstreamer source code is already in the official repositories of...
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
Question: Is it possible to preview and capture with FFmpeg?
Answer: Yes, it is possible. You can use the following command line in order to capture & preview your video from the INOGENI product. >> ffmpeg -f...
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.
Question: The video coming out of the INOGENI product is flickering at the screen. How can I solve this issue?
Answer: 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...
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
Question: Which drivers we need to include inside Windows Embedded Standard 7 image?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Does INOGENI product support 4K PAL with Sony A7S?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: We are looking for a 4K capture card that can downscale to 1080p in hardware. Is the device can downscale the video or whether we have to downscale using a PC or Mac?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I have problems to make the device working with the new OSX El Capitan operating system. No problem with video but I cannot get audio to work. The device was working fine under Yosemite.
Answer: 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...
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/
Question: How do I use the RTP with CVLC under Linux?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Can I stream/capture HDCP content with the INOGENI product?
Answer: 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...
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!
Question: I have intermittent delay in video processing. What can I do?
Answer: 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...
The INOGENI dongles do not record video or audio internally.
Question: Can we record audio and video inside the INOGENI?
Answer: The INOGENI dongles do not record video or audio internally.
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.
Question: Is there an audio delay with the INOGENI?
Answer: INOGENI products don’t change the synchronization between the audio and the video. Incoming audio and video must be synchronized, or you must...
Any HDMI splitter will work with the INOGENI, we have used the low cost ViewHD HDMI Splitter on Amazon.
Question: Can you recommend a HDMI splitter to use with the INOGENI to be able to connect a monitor at the same time as I am capturing?
Answer: 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.
Question: Do the Icron USB 3.0 Extenders work with INOGENI devices.
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: The problem I found is, if I run Adobe Connect host on a Windows 8 (or 10) computer, the video Window can get full-filled 16:9.��But if I run on a Mac OS X 10.10 or Windows 7, the video window has big black borders 4:3. Is there some��thing I can do?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I am trying to use ���INOGENI 4K HDMI to USB 3.0 Converter��� capture desktop image on MacOS, but every captured image has a Letter Box. It���s very ugly. So I want to know how to avoid the Letterbox.
Answer: 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...
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
Question: How to start a gstreamer pipeline?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Can I capture 4K under OS X?
Answer: 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....
>> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840×2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4
Question: Here is an example in order to capture 4K content under Linux:
Answer: >> ffmpeg -f v4l2 -framerate 30 -video_size 3840��2160 -i /dev/video0 out.mp4
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
Question: Which USB 2.0 extension I must use with SHARE2U and CAM series devices?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Do you support AEC / speakerphone?
Answer: 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...
Here is the link to our page of supported USB cameras.
Question: What are the compatible USB cameras with SHARE2U and CAM300?
Answer: Here is the link to our page of supported USB cameras. Compatible USB 2.0 cameras
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.
Devices that support PTZ control:
SHARE2U
CAM300
4KXUSB3
Question: Are the INOGENI devices support far end PTZ control with Zoom Rooms?
Answer: Yes, our devices are compatible with this Zoom Rooms functionality. However, you must make you have this option enabled in your Zoom account. Please...
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.
Question: Are the INOGENI devices compatible with Zoom Rooms?
Answer: 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....
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.
Question: Do you recommend any active USB 3.0 cable extender?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: My INOGENI device is properly recognized in the Windows 10 device manager but I cannot get video feed from it. What can I do?
Answer: The Windows 10 April 2018 update introduced the Camera privacy settings, which can turn off access of softwares to cameras and microphones. In order...
You can capture a precise number of frames by using the appropriate framework. For example, you can do it with FFmpeg and gstreamer.
Question: How can I capture a precise number of frames?
Answer: 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 following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.
Question: Do you have some Linux sample code for V4L2?
Answer: You can use the following sample code Sample Code V4L2 vedo capture in order to capture raw frames from the INOGENI dongle.
Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices:
Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic
Question: Do you recommend any USB audio devices?
Answer: Here is a list of recommended USB audio devices: Shure X2U: XLR-to-USB converter for a XLR mic
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.
Question: What is USB 3.0 exactly? How to verify if my system do have USB 3.0 connections?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Is the VSN Mobil V.360 camera compatible with INOGENI products?
Answer: We tested the camera with our INOGENI 4K converter: we were able to grab at 1080P60 and even at 4K@24FPS without problems. Visit...
Yes, these modules are available under the Support – Software tools section of our website.
Question: Do you have any Crestron modules for SHARE2, SHARE2U or CAM series?
Answer: Yes, these modules are available under the Support – Software tools section of our 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.
Question: Which type of analog video do you support?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Do you support USB 2.0 with your products?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: How do I control my SHARE or CAM series device?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I am having video freeze problems and my device is not detected sometimes. What can I do?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: How to set the capture frame rate of the SHARE2U and CAM100/300 devices in order to avoid any technical limitation such as using fluorescent lights?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Is there any USB bandwidth limitation while capturing two video streams simultaneously?
Answer: Yes, the SHARE1 offers two video interfaces over USB in order to capture two video streams simultaneously. – If you capture two 1080p60 feeds,...
Yes, you can get a look at the following page for the list of known working USB 2.0 cameras.
Question: Do you have a list of known working USB 2.0 cameras for SHARE2U and CAM series?
Answer: Yes, you can get a look at the following page for the list of known working USB 2.0 cameras. Compatible cameras
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.
Question: How do I upgrade my HD2USB3 in order to enable 4K capture?
Answer: 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...
Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.
Question: Is Spontania compatible with INOGENI products?
Answer: Yes, the SHARE2 and all INOGENI converters are compatible with this software.
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.
Question: When running on VLC Media player I get a green screen. Is there a better way to test functionality of the device? I am placing 1080p60 into the device. I am getting a green screen inside the VLC app.
Answer: 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.
>> 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
Question: Here is an example in order to capture 4K content under Windows:
Answer: >> ffmpeg -f dshow -rtbufsize 1500M -video_size 3840��2160 -i video=���1714-INOGENI 4K2USB3���:audio=���Digital Audio Interface (1714-INOGENI...
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.
Question: Why my SHARE2U or CAM300 does not work with GoToMeeting, Webex and StarLeaf?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: With the INOGENI HDMI/DVI to USB 3.0 converter, how do I record the video to a file using VLC Media Player? What settings in VLC Media Player should I use for a Sony FX7 camera for smoothest playback?
Answer: 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...
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
Question: How does the setting work for the "Automatic Scaling and frame rate conversion"? i.e. If the input video signal is 1280x1024 75Hz does it scale to 1024x768 50Hz?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I have INOGENI 4K2USB3 firmware version 4.21 running under Windows 8.1 64-bit, connected via USB3 Using VLC 2.2.0, When I click the Record button, it creates an AVI on my Samsung 850 EVO SSD. When I play back the AVI, there's no sound. What should I be doing differently?
Answer: Media >> Open capture device. Select video & audio device name. Select a format in the video size, like 1920×1080. Click on the arrow...
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.
Question: Do you have drivers for your capture devices for linux on an embedded (ARM) platform? Do you provide the source code of your drivers?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Does INOGENI care about HDCP encryption?
Answer: 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...
One (1) stereo uncompressed audio source is supported.
Question: Which audio formats are supported by the INOGENI products?
Answer: One (1) stereo uncompressed audio source is supported.
Please contact us to know which customization we can offer for this product.
Question: Your product is great, but I have a small specific needs not included in the product. What can you do?
Answer: Please contact us to know which customization we can offer for this product.
The warranty period is:
Question: What is the warranty offered by INOGENI?
Answer: 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,...
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.
Question: The INOGENI converter seems to have a DVI connector, why you said it supports DVI + HDMI with audio?
Answer: HDMI is electrically compatible with the CEA-861 signals used by digital visual interface (DVI), no signal conversion is necessary, nor is there a...
View the Product and Tech specs tab to learn more about what is included in your purchase.
Question: What is included in the INOGENI box?
Answer: View the Product and Tech specs tab to learn more about what is included in your purchase. Click here for the list of our products
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.
Question: What is the overall delay of your device?
Answer: 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 ->...
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.
Question: I get a black screen when I plug my video source to the INOGENI product, what can I do?
Answer: The black screen often means that the input sources are HDCP-compliant. Blu Ray players, Apple TV, digital receivers and MHL devices are always...
Yes. There is a maximum of 2-frames delay introduced by the dongle due to its frame buffer.
Question: Is there a delay introduced by the INOGENI dongle?
Answer: Yes. There is a maximum of 2-frames delay introduced by the dongle due to its frame buffer.
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.
Question: I experiment a lot of drop frame, what can I do?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: The audio device of my INOGENI product is not detected in Lync 2013, what can I do?
Answer: 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.
You must have at least the following specifications:
Question: What is the minimum hardware specifications for the system to use this device?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I have a problem with the audio quality using INOGENI 4K2USB3 4K HDMI to USB 3.0 Converter on a computer that is running Windows 7. There is a lot of random audio noise during audio playback. Computer hardware. (Intel Core i5-3470 CPU 3.20 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64bit OS)
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Which USB 3.0 card adapter do you recommend?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Does it require an external power supply?
Answer: 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...
Some solid state drives offer an impressive RD/WR performance. We recommend the 240GB SanDisk Extreme II SSD drive (SDSSDXP-240G-G25).
Question: I want to grab in 1080p60 (uncompress), which hard disk drive is the best for this video format?
Answer: Some solid state drives offer an impressive RD/WR performance. We recommend the 240GB SanDisk Extreme II SSD drive (SDSSDXP-240G-G25).
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.
Question: Do you have an application to stream and record on OS X and be able to choose the format and framerate?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Do you have a SDK and sample code for Windows?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Are there any new features or bugs corrected for my INOGENI converter?
Answer: 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...
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
Question: Can I import video directly from my INOGENI device to Adobe Premiere Pro?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Do we need to install a specific driver in order to use the INOGENI products in any operating system supported?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: You said it���s not possible to capture 4K on OS X, but the MacBook Air has sufficient hardware for 4K. Does that mean it���s just the operating system that���s the problem and if I ran windows or Linux on my MacBook Air I could do 4K? If I were to just capture 4:2:2 1080p on my MacBook Air, what CODECs could I capture in (ProRes for example? Or does this depend on the capture software?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: I am looking to capture 4K from a Sony A7S. I have a MacBook Air i5 with 8GB ram will this be sufficient? If not will it at least be good enough to capture 1080p 4:2:2?
Answer: 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...
See below for audio routing
Question: How is the audio routing for SHARE2 and SHARE2U?
Answer: See below for audio routing
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.
Question: SDI2USB3 Level-B compatibility
Answer: 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.
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.
Question: HDMI LED blinking
Answer: 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...
Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.
Question: Do you support PTZ control on CAM300, SHARE2U and 4KXUSB3?
Answer: Yes if the application supports PTZ controls. For example, ZOOM ROOMS support PTZ controls.
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)
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
Question: FAQs - Access the BYOM in a Cisco Webex environment.
Answer: Q&A Session for Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment Unlocking BYOM in a Webex Environment (Webinar with Arnaud Caigniet, Product Manager at...
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.
Question: How to install 'MACROS' on Cisco Webex Devices to run the USB Mode with the 4KX-PLUS?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Are you compatible with Crestron UC Flex engines?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: Are you compatible with the Kramer Connect2 system?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: What type of microphone do you support on the 4KXUSB3 and 4KXPLUS?
Answer: 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...
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:
For CAM300:
For 4KXUSB3 & 4KX-PLUS:
For 4K2USB3, HD2USB3 and SDI2USB3:
Question: Are you compatible with Barco ClickShare CX20/30/50?
Answer: Yes. All of our devices are supported by the ClickShare. ClickShare will capture video from our devices at 720p@30fps using MJPEG compression. Here...
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.
Question: Why my SHARE2U or CAM300 does not work with StarLeaf?
Answer: 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...
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.
Question: The INOGENI converter seems to have a DVI connector, why you said it supports DVI + HDMI with audio?
Answer: HDMI is electrically compatible with the CEA-861 signals used by digital visual interface (DVI), no signal conversion is necessary, nor is there a...
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