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Nejigs  
#1 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2016 11:03:41 AM(UTC)
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Hello,

I need to connect 3 CCTV cameras to a laptop.
How can I physically do it? (what connects will I need)
For example I may use a really cheap camera like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/...8134e:g:mb8AAOSwuMFUhWbC

Wil vMix be able to support those cameras since they're connected via wire?

Thanks!
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IceStream  
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:33:27 PM(UTC)
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@ Nejigs

As near as I can figure from the description on eBay, that camera's video connection is BNC (coaxial cable).
You'll need BNC to RCA adaptors to connect with something like EZ-Cap
http://www.amazon.com/Ge...RID=1VY7X0Y0Q2JQ1M7MAYXF
http://www.amazon.ca/Ezc...rt-Windows/dp/B004IREJRG

Connecting multiple cameras to one laptop with EZ-Cap like devices may be an issue though:
http://forums.vmix.com/d....aspx?g=posts&t=5218
http://forums.vmix.com/d....aspx?g=posts&t=3625
http://forums.vmix.com/d....aspx?g=posts&t=5611
http://forums.vmix.com/d....aspx?g=posts&t=3645

If you have a USB3 port on your laptop, the Magewell XI006AUSB capture box might be the best solution:
http://www.magewell.com/xi006ausb

What you want to accomplish is certainly possible, it just might not be as simple or as "affordable" as you would like.
I would suggest starting with a webcam or two and progressing from there as you figure out your needs and capabilities.


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