Vision Mixer Input Settings
Vision Mixer input settings define how each production source behaves in Falcon Play, Director, Falcon Vision Mixer, audio automation, keyers, macros, and protection.
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What you will learn
- What each input field controls.
- How audio and keyer behavior is attached to inputs.
- How to prevent accidental Program output.
Recommended workflow
- Open Settings > Device Config > Vision Mixer.
- Add or edit an input.
- Set name, input number, type, ME, and sort order.
- Configure Program allowance, dropdown visibility, and protection.
- Configure sound inputs and key inputs where relevant.
- Save settings.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Human-readable source name. | Use the label operators expect. |
| Input | Mixer input number/reference. | Use the exact source number from the mixer. |
| Type | Defines source behavior such as Camera, Graphic, Extern, Videoserver, SuperSource, DVE, or vMix Virtual Set. | Use to enable correct automation. |
| ME | Selects Mix Effect bus. | Use on mixers with multiple MEs. |
| Sort order | Controls Director list order. | Use for production-friendly input banks. |
| Allow this in Program | Allows source to be taken directly to Program. | Disable for sources that should only be previewed or protected. |
| Show in input dropdowns | Controls visibility in selection lists. | Hide technical helper inputs. |
| Protection | Adds extra safety against accidental Program use. | Use for feeds that should not go live directly. |
| Key inputs preview | Defines related keyer inputs. | Use for DVE, SuperSource, and virtual set workflows. |
| Key inputs open faders | Opens audio for selected key inputs. | Use when keyed sources require audio. |
| Sound inputs | Faders opened with this input. | Use for normal audio-follow-video. |
| Sound inputs VO | Faders opened when Voice Over is active. | Use for voice-over playback states. |
| Sound inputs closed | Faders closed when this element is activated. | Use to clean up competing audio. |
| Sound inputs closed on leave | Faders closed when leaving the item. | Use for source-specific cleanup. |
Best practices
- Use protection for external sources and test feeds.
- Keep sort order aligned with physical mixer buttons where possible.
- Review key input settings any time DVE or SuperSource behavior changes.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Input cues wrong keyers | keyinputs_preview is wrong. | Review key input list. |
| Audio does not follow input | Sound inputs are missing. | Map the fader inputs in Sound Mixer first. |
| Input hidden in Director | Show in input dropdowns is disabled. | Enable visibility and save. |
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