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I was wondering if it is possible to map an audio device or mic (3.5mm audio jack or USB) to another computer, sort of like you can with a drive or a printer?

My scenario: I have a security software running on a PC locked away upstairs at our shop. I can add external audio in and out devices to the cameras in this software as long as they're plugged into the PC. I want to avoid running 200ft of audio cable all over our place, and I have PC's located where I need sound recorded/sent. Is my question an option I could even entertain?

  • security software: blue iris

  • All PC's: windows 8.1

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  • I used to run a similar program called iSpy. You can add microphone audio together with the video feed (handy if your cameras have mic built-in). Since it operates in a client-server configuration, the client simply pipes all data to the server.
    – happy_soil
    Sep 16, 2014 at 21:32

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You can map any usb device over ethernet with the

http://www.eltima.com/products/usb-over-ethernet/

Regards.

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  • From what I see, to use this is $90 per computer AND per device. If people actually buy this these guys are doing well =). This seems unpractical and probably has more complex uses, thanks though.
    – jAce
    Sep 16, 2014 at 19:52
  • usbip.sourceforge.net is freeware but do not expact the same comfort :)
    – logicom
    Sep 16, 2014 at 19:59
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    No, you pay for shared devices only, client-side app is for free. Mar 11, 2016 at 13:10

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