LiveCUT

Intelligent automated camera switching in vMix for podcasts and broadcasts.

About the Application

LiveCUT analyzes audio signals from your microphones and automatically switches cameras in vMix, providing dynamic and professional visuals without a director.

LiveCUT demonstration

Key Features:

  • Automatic switching between close-ups of speakers and wide shots.
  • Based on audio level analysis from two microphones.
  • Flexible configuration of trigger thresholds and time delays.
  • Integration with vMix (version 24+).
  • Simple interface for monitoring and control.
  • Works on Windows 10 / 11.

Note: The application requires separate audio channels from two microphones configured in vMix.

Why You Need LiveCUT?

LiveCUT is not just automation. It's a tool that saves your time, money, and opens new possibilities for your content.

Quick rough cut delivery

Rough Cut — Immediately After Recording

No more waiting! Deliver a ready multi-camera rough cut to clients or your team on a flash drive immediately after finishing the podcast recording. Perfect for quick feedback and approval.

Online broadcasts without a director

Broadcasts Without a Director

Offer clients dynamic online broadcasts with automatic camera switching without hiring a separate broadcast director. Save budget while maintaining a professional look.

Reduced post-production time

Reduced Post-Production Time

With pre-switched video, you significantly reduce the time needed for final editing. Less routine — more time for creativity and content polishing.

Additional marketing channel

Additional Marketing Channel

Turn rough cut delivery into a marketing opportunity! A branded flash drive with ready video right after recording provides a "wow effect" and reminds clients of your professionalism.

Instant review of recording results

Instant Results Review

Producers and guests of your studio can evaluate the multi-camera recording result immediately after completion, without waiting for editing. Convenient for discussion and planning.

Fast and accurate automatic switching

Faster and More Accurate Than a Director

Automation reacts to speaker changes in dialogues instantly, providing precise and timely shot switching, often ahead of a human director's reaction.

Features in Version 1.2.1

  • Support for 3 main cameras and 3 additional cameras with priority settings.
  • Assignment of vMix inputs for cameras and microphones.
  • Automatic camera switching based on microphone audio analysis.
  • Flexible configuration of sound thresholds (dB) and switching time parameters, including automatic level adjustment.
  • Visualization of sound levels (VU meters dBFS) and microphone activity status.
  • Display of countdown timers for forced switching.
  • Manual mode for camera switching through the application interface.
  • Automatic switch to manual mode when cameras are switched externally directly in vMix.
  • Display of the current active camera (according to vMix data).
  • Display of CPU usage by the application process.
  • Save and load all settings.

Quick Start

Start using LiveCUT in just a few steps after installation:

  1. Launch vMix and the LiveCUT application.
  2. In LiveCUT, go to settings and assign the corresponding vMix inputs for Cameras 1-3 and Microphones 1-2.
  3. Check and if necessary, adjust the "Sound Threshold" (dB) for each microphone to match the speech level. Other timings can be left at default for now.
  4. Click the "AUTO" button in the main LiveCUT window to enable automatic mode.

Done! LiveCUT will start analyzing sound and automatically switching cameras in vMix.

Try for Free

LiveCUT requires a license tied to your hardware (HWID) for activation. Please run the LiveCUT.HwidTool application, which is installed with the main application. Your HWID will be automatically copied to the clipboard, then please fill out the form below.

We will process your request and send the license file to the specified Email.

How to Get Your License

After submitting your request, you will receive an email with your license file and activation instructions.

Make sure to provide a correct email when submitting your request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get your Hardware ID (HWID)?

Run the LiveCUT.HwidTool utility, which is installed with the main application. Your HWID will be automatically copied to the clipboard.

How to install the received license file?

Place the license file (usually with the .lic extension) in the folder where the LiveCUT application is installed (the same location as LiveCUT.exe). Restart the application.

What are the system requirements for LiveCUT?

LiveCUT requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and vMix version 24 or higher installed. It's also recommended to have a sufficiently powerful processor for delay-free audio analysis.

Switching happens too frequently/rarely. What can I do?

Adjust the "Sound Threshold" (dB) values for each microphone and the timing parameters (Pre-Attack, Attack, Pre-Release, Release, Min/Max Time) in LiveCUT settings. Experiment to find the optimal values for your studio and podcast style.

Can I use LiveCUT with one microphone?

The current version is designed to work with two microphones for switching between two speakers and a wide shot. Working with a single microphone is not officially supported and may result in incorrect switching.

What should I do if I switch a camera manually in vMix while LiveCUT is in "AUTO" mode?

LiveCUT will automatically detect manual intervention and switch to "MANUAL" mode to avoid interfering. To re-enable automatic mode, click the "AUTO" button in the LiveCUT interface.