How to Stream Zoom into Evmux and Redistribute to Social Platforms

Quick Answer: Yes, It’s Possible!

You CAN show Zoom content in evmux and stream it to your social platforms. There are two methods:

Screen Sharing (easiest) - Capture the Zoom window into evmux
RTMP Ingest App (advanced) - Use Zoom’s Custom Live Streaming to send RTMP directly to evmux

Two ways to do it

Method	Supported?	Best For
Screen share Zoom window into evmux	✅ Yes	Quick setup, any Zoom plan
RTMP Ingest app (Zoom sends RTMP to evmux)	✅ Yes	Better quality, no screen capture needed
Add evmux overlays/graphics on top	✅ Yes	Both methods
Stream to YouTube, Facebook, etc.	✅ Yes	Both methods

Heads up before you start

The screen share carries only the call’s audio (the other participants) — not your own microphone. To be heard, add your own mic in evmux separately (join the scene as a participant).
If you also add your own camera to the scene, it can be slightly out of sync with the screen-shared audio (the screen share is a little delayed), so your lips may not match the sound. It’s minor and not a blocker — just expect it.

Step-by-Step Workflow:

Step 1: Set Up Both Applications

Open Zoom on your computer and join/start your meeting
Open evmux in your browser (Chrome recommended)
Arrange windows so you can access both

In evmux, go to the Layers panel
Click Add Layer → Screen Share
Your browser will ask what to share
Choose one of these options:

Option	What It Does
Entire Screen	Captures your whole screen including Zoom
Window	Captures just the Zoom window (recommended)
Browser Tab	Not useful for Zoom

Select the Zoom window and click Share

Step 3: Position the Zoom Layer

The Zoom content now appears as a layer in evmux
Resize and position it on your scene
You can make it full-screen or picture-in-picture

Step 4: Add Evmux Enhancements

Now add your production elements on top:

Lower thirds with speaker names
Banners with information
Logos and branding
Other camera feeds (your own camera, etc.)

Step 5: Connect Streaming Destinations

Open Destinations (the button at the top-right of the Studio, or the main menu on mobile)
Add your platforms: YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
Configure each destination

Step 6: Go Live

Click Go Live
Your combined Zoom + evmux production streams to all destinations
Viewers see the enhanced broadcast

The Complete Workflow Diagrams

Zoom Meeting
     ↓
Screen Share (Window Capture)
     ↓
Evmux Scene (add graphics, overlays, other cameras)
     ↓
Stream Output
     ↓
YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

RTMP Ingest Method:

Zoom Meeting
     ↓
Custom Live Streaming (RTMP)
     ↓
RTMP Ingest App (receives the stream)
     ↓
Evmux Scene (add graphics, overlays, other cameras)
     ↓
Stream Output
     ↓
YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

Tips for Best Quality

Zoom Settings:

Use Gallery View or Speaker View depending on your needs
Enable HD video in Zoom settings
Use “Hide Self View” if you don’t need to see yourself in Zoom
Consider full-screen mode for cleaner capture

Evmux Settings:

Position Zoom window to fill the capture area
Use a dedicated scene for Zoom content
Test audio routing to avoid echo

Computer Setup:

Use a large monitor or multiple monitors
Close unnecessary applications
Ensure good internet connection for both Zoom and streaming

Audio Considerations

Avoid Echo:

Mute yourself in one application (Zoom or evmux)
Use headphones
Test audio before going live

Capture Zoom Audio:

When screen sharing, evmux captures the audio from your screen share
Make sure Zoom audio is playing through your speakers/headphones
Adjust the level on that feed’s tile in the Fast Access Bar

Method 2: RTMP Ingest App (Advanced - Better Quality)

If you want higher quality without screen capture compression, you can use evmux’s RTMP Ingest app to receive a direct RTMP stream from Zoom.

Requirements:

Zoom account with Custom Live Streaming enabled (requires Licensed/paid Zoom account)
The host must enable Custom Live Streaming in Zoom meeting settings

Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Add the RTMP Ingest App in Evmux

In evmux, go to the Layers panel
Click Add Layer → Apps & Widgets
Find and select RTMP Ingest
The app will generate a unique RTMP URL and Stream Key
Copy both values - you’ll need them for Zoom

Step 2: Configure Zoom Custom Live Streaming

In Zoom, go to your meeting settings (on the Zoom web portal)
Enable “Allow live streaming meetings” → check “Custom Live Streaming Service”
During your Zoom meeting, click More → Live on Custom Live Streaming Service
Enter the RTMP URL and Stream Key from the evmux RTMP Ingest app
Click Go Live in Zoom

Step 3: Position and Enhance in Evmux

The Zoom stream appears as a layer in your evmux scene
Resize and position as needed
Add overlays, lower thirds, banners, and other production elements
Connect your streaming destinations and go live

RTMP Ingest Advantages:

Better video quality - No screen capture compression
No need to share your screen - Frees up your computer
Works across computers - Zoom and evmux don’t need to be on the same machine
Professional workflow - Direct stream input like a hardware switcher

RTMP Ingest Limitations:

Requires a paid Zoom account with Custom Live Streaming
Slightly more complex setup
Small delay from RTMP encoding

Alternative: Skip Zoom Entirely

For better quality and control, consider:

Have participants join evmux directly as Speakers or Guests
Use evmux’s built-in video conferencing
Get higher quality video without screen share compression
Full control over each participant’s camera

This eliminates the need for Zoom for many use cases.

What You Can Achieve

Feature	Screen Share	RTMP Ingest
Show Zoom meeting in evmux	✅	✅
Add lower thirds to Zoom participants	✅	✅
Add banners and graphics	✅	✅
Mix with your own camera	✅	✅
Stream to multiple platforms	✅	✅
Professional broadcast quality	✅	✅
No screen capture needed	❌	✅
Works across different computers	❌	✅
Any Zoom plan	✅	❌ (paid)

Troubleshooting

Zoom window not appearing?

Make sure you selected the correct window when sharing
Try sharing entire screen instead
Check that Zoom is not minimized

Poor video quality?

Maximize the Zoom window before capturing
Enable HD in Zoom settings
Consider window capture instead of full screen

Audio issues?

Check the level on that feed’s tile in evmux
Ensure Zoom audio is not muted
Test with headphones to avoid echo

Lag or delay?

Close unnecessary applications
Check internet connection
Reduce video quality if needed