Aaron Parecki

🔴 Live Q&A! Answering your questions about livestreaming gear!

June 15, 2025

Questions

(3:14) Happy Father Day to the Fathers out there!

(3:19) ...and Happy Father's Day!

(3:30) Where the weather is nice but the wind is strong!

(3:54) Getting ready for today's stream here but can hang out for a bit haha

(4:06) LOL Good after-evening ... to funny!

(5:11) Hmmm...there is a switcher setup in front of the TV

(5:46) Q: How was the test drive of the cart...

(8:01) Hello from Larnaca, Cyprus

(8:31) Q: Any new rumours of new cool video/audio tech coming?

(10:01) Did you notice the Director mini updates?

(10:52) Companion 4.0 absolutely rocks!

(11:06) Q: where are your cams from Aaron

(11:45) Go for it update to companion 4.01

(11:53) Q: I upgraded from an 8 year old CR-10 to the new Bambu Lab multi-color X1 what a game changer! Which printer do you currently have?

(13:05) Don't do it live... there are some tweaks especially with modules... but I am using it daily and it is great...

(13:12) I have been refactoring Companion logic to use latest features... makes things much better and faster

(13:22) If you love printing it’s worth the upgrade!!!

(13:39) Q: I would stream with the DJI mic 2 because I move around my kitchen. How do I monitor my sound if I’m moving? (Hope this makes sense)

(16:06) No way I can listen to myself with the delay it IMPOSSIBLE

(16:17) Q Is that just colors you have going on the Stream Deck Studio, or have you made buttons?

(16:45) Not hitting the like button causes Mic failure

(16:56) Q You probably get this question a lot, but can I ask: What overhead mic do you use (or recommend?

(18:08) Celab Pike has a video on how to convert a wired set of headphones to wiresless via a Rode wireless mic...

(18:36) Use the PTZ to show it

(19:09) The best indoor shotgun is the Sennhieser MKH-50 (yes it's expensive)

(19:54) hahah i was so tempted to upgrade Companion yesterday and decided no that would be bad

(20:10) Yeah I remember that about the Caleb Pike video (that why I mentioned it) That how I found you @Aaron Parecki

(20:19) Q Pictures are sharp in the Sony camera but noticeably softer in the switcher via Zowiehox and wired NDI. Is this inevitable?

(20:55) q: I am a producing a podcast for 2 others using the rodecaster video, is there a way to wireless monitor the audio mix from the unit?

(21:56) Q: Aaron, can you tell us what your current “go to” smaller video switcher is and why?

(24:42) Q: I’m curious what tool you use to separate your chat.

(25:32) All in one portable.... Director Mini or Yolobox

(25:52) Q: What mic would you recommend for mid size meeting audio (ex. 25 people)? Multiple mics on the desks capturing comments/questions. Want to avoid cables. Multiple Rode MEs on desk mounts?.

(26:12) Q: I am thinking about a quick to employ on the go setup, why the focus on wireless mics.

(27:26) The 3.000 € mics are more like 5.000 € mics. But they are magical.

(28:27) Q:woaahhh that is wild

(34:05) Q:That is hilarious.

(36:40) Is that what the world look like if your on a acid trip?

(36:45) That just NOT going to WORK!

(37:00) Hi can you use a GoPro without internet to live stream

(37:43) I though we banned GoPro's here...LOL

(39:27) Every new competitor to the RODE Wireless Pro proves RODE still has the best sound.

(39:59) Q hey Aaron! thanks for your email response today regarding live chat overlay! hope you are well!

(40:19) Q: Aaron, are you on the list of those who get to work on the software-based live switcher ATEM Cloud Constellation?

(40:46) Q: Could you able to do multiview and program feed same time from Rodecaster video by hdmiOUT from Yolobox ultra to hdmiIN Rodecaster Video since yolobox ultra dont have 2 hdmiOUTs. Any alternatives?

(41:46) @Aaron Parecki I think the Shure ones are better

(42:04) Q: Obviously will not work.

(42:45) Q Our 5 y/o AMP seems like it's starting to die. If replaced with a Pro ISO or Extreme, can I give it the same IP address and the companion controls just work, or will I have to redo a 100 buttons?

(44:55) q speaking of rode Wireless Go mics, how hard and how many transmitters an you have connected at once to the RCP2? Is it hard to set up?

(47:47) hold the power button turning on, i think

(48:27) On the receiver, press and hold the power button until the connectivity indicator LED flashes. Then, short-press the power button on the transmitter

(49:58) The new import pages in Companion 4 also lets you reassign connection name mapping on input as well

(50:09) Q: Do you prefer ATEM or Rode VideoCaster?

(50:40) Edit that out

(50:53) @Aaron Parecki Isn't there a thing when you copy pages? I remember being asked which device/connection I want to use when importing something into Companion. (But I haven't done it in a long time).

(51:25) We already saw and we're already disappointed. 😒

(51:38) Q: All the product information for that Sennheiser conference mic says it's ceiling mounted, does it work on a table/travelable or is there another model that does?

(51:53) @Aidan Comi But there are table mics, too.

(52:16) I'm in late ..... howdy lads and lassies.

(52:21) Yes that was a cool explanation for the GoPro I Don’t have a media mod for the GoPro so am I out of much

(53:37) GoPro is a non runner these days

(53:39) The Media Mod also breaks easily

(54:08) And you don't need the app for the DJI cam, if you stream to Moblin :)

(54:25) Q: Does the action 5 do HDMI out with a direct dongle or are you using a UVC to HDMI converter?

(55:04) I don't have one, but y'all are making me sad for GoPro. They have team sponsorships n stuff. WutrThey gonna do if ppl stop buying they're stuff?

(55:31) Aidan: basically, a USB-C to HDMI / DP adapter, but it also has UVC mode. The HDMI mode is better though

(58:37) Wow, I had no idea. that makes it much more enticing

(58:46) More editing

(58:51) Q What are those Mbps on the screen indicating?

(59:26) Or perhaps they could make a better product to compete (GoPro)

(1:00:01) As a former Consultant I started writing into my Contract that I WILL NOT WORK with GoPro's which they generally ignored ...LOL

(1:00:08) I like that the DJI screen stays active vs GoPro screen that goes blank when the HDMI is used.

(1:01:55) HDMI is Rocksteady only. UVC and RTMP have all modes.

(1:01:59) And you can ask the DJI to turn the screen off. But it's your choice.

(1:02:07) I know it might not be right for this channel. But a whole episode of demo'd or documented clips of GoPro FAILS, I would boost that 💯

(1:03:29) q have you tried any of the sjcam action cameras? I'm looking at the sj20

(1:04:53) Q: Hey Aaron, Will u be producing a DM Firmware 3.1.1 overview of updates?

(1:09:16) I did a video on all the downfalls of the Hero 10. GoPro's response to said video wasn't fixing the bugs ... they changed the specs instead.

(1:09:31) Q: Does using the internal hotspot on the Director One for wireless NDI with 2 Tail Airs affect the WiFi speed at all while livestreaming?

(1:10:23) Q: On a completely different note, how is the house coming... will you be fully moved in by the end of the summer?

(1:11:10) Q: could one phone cam go to two Director Mini's (or a mini and a one) through SRT, or the App?

(1:12:29) can't requeue, while in queue ? bureaucracy at it's finest.

(1:13:02) Moblin can act as SRT listener

(1:15:44) Q: So I am a bit out of the loop on this Moblin thing... is it like OBS for mobile devices?

(1:16:55) it's pretty much a streaming swiss army knife for iPhones

(1:17:03) You can even do PiP these days, screen recording, etc.

(1:18:06) Minor and useful?! In these times? That's amazing.

(1:19:23) I mean, the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 is pretty wild.

(1:20:21) Get the Lycra ready Lilly

(1:20:25) Q: I know you’re busy but are you gonna release a video in the new DM and DO firmware updates?

(1:20:38) I asked a question to the community on Discord under the Live-Streaming tab. You all are invited to comment; all suggestions seriously considered.

(1:20:53) Q For ATEMs, would like robust control via Blackmagic-produced and supported iOS and iPadOS apps.

(1:21:44) We have it

(1:22:04) MixEffect is AWESOME

(1:22:05) MixEffect is essential

(1:22:24) Q: Is there any way to do an internet speed test in not using Speedify?

(1:24:38) How did it go with the Caleb Rated you r supporting Arron