Live Input from Multiple Computers?

[alsumwas]

I am wondering if it is possible to have mic input from multiple users at the same time? Also is there an official name for the thing that I am trying to do?

Here is a little sketch that I made from some examples on the p5.js website and a little of my own code to make the ball more responsive:

function setup(){
let cnv = createCanvas(600, 300);
cnv.mousePressed(userStartAudio);
mic = new p5.AudioIn();
mic.start();
}

function draw(){
background(70, 80, 20);
fill(255);
text(‘tap to start’, 10, 20);

micLevel = mic.getLevel();
let y = height - 20 * micLevel * height;
ellipse(width/2, y-19, 40, 40);
}

[Sven]

@alsumwas

I am wondering if it is possible to have mic input from multiple users at the same time?

Sure, and there are multiple ways to skin the cat. One possible solution is WebRTC (Web Real Time Communication). I’m not sure that there’s a quick and beginner-friendly option out there, though.

@alsumwas

Also is there an official name for the thing that I am trying to do?

Are you referring to the live-input-from-multiple-computers-thing? If so, real-time and peer-to-peer (combined with audio, p5.js, and javascript) may turn up interesting results on your favorite search engine.

[vanevery]

This would probably help:

vanevery/p5LiveMedia