INOGENI CAM 300 4x1 HDMI/USB 2.0 Camera Switcher

Product Overview

The INOGENI CAM300 is a professional 4x1 HDMI/USB camera switcher that consolidates four video sources — two USB cameras and two HDMI cameras — into a single USB 3.0 and HDMI output for use with any UVC-compliant conferencing application. Designed for classrooms, boardrooms, and collaborative meeting spaces, the CAM300 enables presenters to switch between multiple room cameras with a single button press, without interrupting the active video stream. As a plug-and-play multi-camera USB switcher with no driver installation required, it integrates directly with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet, and is compatible with Q-SYS Core processors and Barco ClickShare Conference systems. The HDMI monitor output allows room display of the selected camera feed independent of the USB output, making it suitable for standalone AV deployments as well as integrated control system environments.

Product Description

The CAM300 4-in-1 camera switcher addresses the common challenge of operating multiple cameras in a single conference room or classroom with a soft codec that only recognizes one video input. It accepts up to two USB cameras (MJPEG or H264) and two HDMI cameras at up to 1080p60, routing the selected source to a simultaneous USB 3.0 uncompressed output and an HDMI 1080p60 output for a room monitor. Inogeni’s Digital Fluid technology uses internal frame buffers to maintain consistent frame rates regardless of the host system’s processing load. Hardware-based color space conversion, automatic scaling, and frame rate conversion handle source mismatches without requiring software configuration. Control options include LAN, RS-232, and USB, with Crestron Serial and IP module support. The optional INOGENI REMOTE keypad can be mounted at a podium or table surface for convenient presenter-controlled switching. Audio handling covers both embedded audio in USB and HDMI outputs and unbalanced stereo line-level inputs, all configurable through the INOGENI Control App. The CAM300 pairs directly with the INOGENI SHARE2 or SHARE2U camera mixers for installations requiring both multi-camera selection and picture-in-picture mixing. Designed and manufactured in Canada, the CAM300 is TAA-compliant with a 5-year warranty for units purchased after August 1, 2024.

Key Features

• 4x1 Camera Switcher — Selects one of four sources (2x USB MJPEG/H264, 2x HDMI 1080p60) and routes it to simultaneous USB 3.0 and HDMI 1080p60 outputs.
• Dual Output — Delivers uncompressed 1080p60 video on USB 3.0 for the soft codec and HDMI 1080p60 for a room monitor, simultaneously.
• Digital Fluid Technology — Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate consistency with any connected host, preventing dropped frames during switching events.
• No Driver Required — UVC-compliant; recognized as a standard USB camera on Windows, macOS, and Linux without driver installation.
• Multiple Control Interfaces — LAN (DHCP/static IP), RS-232, USB; Crestron Serial and IP modules available; optional INOGENI REMOTE keypad supported.
• Hardware Video Processing — Automatic hardware-based color space conversion, scaling, frame rate conversion, and customizable video processing functions.
• Audio Support — Embedded audio in USB and HDMI outputs; unbalanced stereo line-level analog audio input/output via the INOGENI Control App.
• Q-SYS and Barco ClickShare Compatible — Certified for use with Q-SYS Core processors and Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30, CX-50).
• Pairs with SHARE2/SHARE2U — Can be used upstream of an INOGENI SHARE2 or SHARE2U mixer for installations requiring both camera selection and picture-in-picture mixing.
• TAA-Compliant, 5-Year Warranty — Made in Canada; TAA-compliant; 5-year warranty on units purchased after August 1, 2024.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Training room
• All-hands room
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• House of worship

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the CAM300 require any driver installation?

A: No. The CAM300 is a UVC-compliant device and is recognized as a standard USB camera on Windows, macOS, and Linux without driver installation. It works immediately with any application that supports a standard USB camera input.

Q: Can the CAM300 output to both a room monitor and a laptop simultaneously?

A: Yes. The CAM300 provides simultaneous USB 3.0 output (for the soft codec on the connected laptop) and HDMI output (for a room display), both at up to 1080p60, from the same selected camera source.

Q: What camera types does the CAM300 accept?

A: The CAM300 accepts two USB cameras outputting MJPEG or H264 compression and two HDMI cameras at up to 1080p60. Tested compatible brands include Logitech (Rally, MeetUp, Scribe), Vaddio, Huddly, HuddleCamHD, AVer, Jabra, and Marshall.

Q: How does switching work during an active conference call?

A: Camera switching is performed via the front-panel push button without interrupting the video stream. Inogeni’s Digital Fluid technology uses internal frame buffers to maintain frame rate continuity during source transitions, preventing momentary drops visible to remote participants.

Q: How is the CAM300 integrated into a Crestron control system?

A: The CAM300 supports RS-232 and LAN control interfaces. INOGENI provides Crestron Serial and IP modules that enable control from a Crestron processor. LAN control supports both DHCP and static IP addressing.

Q: Can the CAM300 be used with a camera mixer such as the SHARE2U?

A: Yes. The CAM300 is designed to pair with the INOGENI SHARE2 or SHARE2U. In this configuration, the CAM300 selects from up to four camera sources and feeds the output into the SHARE2U mixer, enabling both multi-camera selection and picture-in-picture compositing in the same installation.

Q: Is the CAM300 TAA-compliant for government or education procurement?

A: Yes. The CAM300 is manufactured in Canada and is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for U.S. federal government and federally-funded education procurement programs.

Q: What is the warranty coverage for the CAM300?

A: Units purchased by the end user after August 1, 2024 are covered by a 5-year warranty. Units purchased before that date carry a 2-year warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty registration and support information.