Aaron Parecki

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

January 5, 2025

Questions

(8:25) Snow overnight here near London too!

(8:33) Definitely no snow nearby to me

(8:48) Q: Too bad I missed the NY stream with the lego build-up 😅

(9:35) It’s summer here in New Zealand

(9:42) Q: Thank you very much for your stream for the New Year. Were you happy with the RCV or do you prefer to stream with the Atem?

(11:39) I mean, is it really cheating? I pretty much always combine different systems when I stream

(12:32) 9am is weird to watch this (use to 11am) lol

(12:36) Hello from Los Angeles, CA. (Meeting with a client about a tv show)

(12:47) Is yolobox pro any good.

(12:50) @AXIS Productions the Pro is under powered I would go with the Ultra (It what I have)

(12:54) I bought the pro thinking it was 4k. So now I’m stuck :(

(13:12) Q: has Yololiv publicly priced the Extreme yet?

(14:01) No pricing yet but soon I'm told

(14:05) happy new year sir I am from India yolo box pro beattry requre not avelabable in India how to purches

(14:38) Q. Is there a weather cover for the yolobox stuff.

(15:02) My guess is the Yolobox Extreme will be $2000

(15:14) once again, putting you in my ears for the ride hone.

(15:21) Q: I livestream from remote locations. When using a combination of wired and wireless (Hollyland transmitter), what is the best way to sync audio quickly? FYI - using Yolobox Pro.

(16:52) @Aaron Parecki (or @Bailey Stone ) can you post the link to the new DISCORD server (I'm one of the Admins)

(17:50) Q: 1/2 I would like to send the sound from a Sennheiser EWD via XLR to both an RCV and a separate mixer. Y-cables are probably not recommended because of hum loops.

(18:00) Q: 2/2 I have read about the “Palmer PMS 02” splitter, which should solve the problem. Do you agree or have any other recommendations?

(19:25) Despite the lack of love for the Yolobox Pro in context of purchase today, I am on the road with mine and it works just fine for most things.

(20:19) Sennheiser recommends not to use both outputs at the same time. I'll try the splitter then .. :)

(21:16) Q: Argh we are back to secrecy

(22:16) Q: hopefully you won't have to sit on this secret 6 months

(22:37) Q: Atem Extreme ISO + RCP II + OBS + Mac M2 Studio/ How Can I get More Gain from my Shure SM7b, currently at 65% on the Rode Caster II, yet compared to your live feed I'm getting at least half volume

(23:57) Q:SM7b is very gain hungry, but the RCPII should handle that.

(24:20) @Estrellas Famosas En Accion RCP II can get the gain and you don't need it the Orginal RCP needed a booster

(25:53) Q. Is there a streamer device out that pushes out 4k60?

(27:49) @Peter Maziuk Yes the Ultra does 4K60

(28:06) @Aaron Parecki yes they have a preset for the SM7B

(28:14) Q:Getting the audio out from the RCPII into the ATEM usually is the point where the levels are too low.

(28:46) Q: Could you describe how you're using the X32 w/ MADI to your Constellation 4 M/E. Looking for real world scenarios.

(36:57) This weekly stream should be named "Pareki's Rabbit Holes"

(37:01) That's a lot of audio channels! I can barely deal with 3 channels lol

(37:15) Q:Woah. The X32 and the ATEM 4/ME with MADI is a handful 🤣

(37:25) I sometimes put a Zoom f3 between mixer and switcher so I have more flexibility with sound. A lot of times, the venue's sound engineer can't or won't take the time to set my sound up to be ideal

(37:43) Q: Any chance Blackmagic woiuld do a software update to let you change the output of each video channel from Stereo/Mono (and vice versa) and change which 32 channels can be used?

(41:03) Q: if you need to use the X32 for anything more than setup - use Mixing Station rather than the X32 app much more user friendly

(41:12) Q: Follow up on MADI - you can add additional audio sources (mics) to the mixer that goes back to the Constellation?

(43:01) Q. Don't forget you have the Aux section with another 6 channels. So you can bring card input into those to get your extra pair back.

(43:14) Q: In your studio does audio pretty much end up being set it and forget it? Or do you mess with it a lot?

(44:29) Q. You said you had to lose one MADI input (only 15) to use the XLR mics. You can bring MADI 16 in to the Aux channels if you need a 16th audio input from the Atem.

(45:07) Thanks for the MADI info!

(45:24) @Aaron Parecki I've just posted a photo of my Mixing Station layout in the audio page of Member's Discord if you want to see what it can look like

(45:43) WOOT the UPDATE for the Ultra is about finished to allow the YoLoDeck to get the names for the channels so instead of "source-1" you can rename it to Whatever "Main" @Aaron Parecki

(46:03) It would appear this Live session is gear towards more advanced user, I appreciate your feedback Aaron but I was looking for more basic answers, notice with everyone else you even showcase the UI, :(

(46:27) Q: I'm also getting a "hissing" when listening to my live feed via my ipad yet when I place headphone on the ipad , the hissing goes away. any thoughts. and Also my RCP II is plugged via usbC to Mac.

(47:07) Q: are there any videos explaining the basics of plugging the gear I mentioned plus showing the settings I would need to apply in each of my devices (OBS+RCPII+ATEM Ext ISO) Any help would appreciated

(48:36) Estrellas: why don't you stream from the atem? what's the upside of using OBS?

(48:51) Q. Pros and cons of MADI vs Dante?

(50:33) @Sam Chisholm Dante is like NDI sorta kinda @Aaron Parecki

(51:03) Q: If Blackmagic integrated Dante it would be game-changing for lots of different live streams and venues

(51:54) Q: On the low end of things do you think BMD feels more pressure from things like to GOSEE Duet or from the Yolobox/Director side of things?

(53:02) Q: I should be getting a new set of speakers today! Looking forward to them

(53:06) Q: When using a computer to control the Obsbot Talent, there’s a user name and password required. I changed the password but do not remember it. How do you reset it? Thank you.

(53:33) Q - What are the chances of an updated Atem Mini this year?

(55:53) @Bailey Stone yes but boy are they good :)

(55:54) Q: 2025 is the year of the STNG button on the ATEM Mini Extreme

(56:03) I wish the ATEM had a mix-miuns option (and, of course, a working stringer button)

(56:36) Q: Morning Aaron, I am running a Director Mini, what is the best way to bring in a podcast guest using "srt listener" or your best suggestion?

(56:53) PLUS: having guest see host podcast side

(58:40) @Aaron Parecki On the start page.

(1:01:07) It the WHOLE reason I got the Ultra was for remote guest!!

(1:01:17) Q: Zoom Events also requires Zoom Pro, so add an additional $16/month to the cost

(1:01:50) q. Do you need a guest return with video? A lot of mainstream TV in the UK just send the PGM Output back.

(1:02:32) Video playback at least on Atem mini

(1:02:48) Q. Is Speedify any good. Or is there any better bonding software.

(1:04:10) I like using Zoom for remote guests b/c most folks are familiar with it already so I usually don't need to spend as much time hand holding non tech saavy folks during setup

(1:04:36) Q: you can also do it with a Behringer Wing / Wing Rack, as you can have both a Dante and MADI module in that.

(1:05:01) Q. If I want to switch cameras in companion at random intervals is there a way to do it (not using macros but steps within companion)

(1:08:30) Q. Yes you can do it in companion, just have a command to press the button again. My question was can you vary the times before the cameras switch so it is random

(1:09:35) I think Companion does have a random number generator function

(1:09:56) Triggers might be the way to go for infinite loop + random intervals?

(1:22:45) Thanks Aaronn and everyone’s in the chat!!!!

(1:22:58) Verx subtle PK1 commercial. :D

(1:23:13) Q: I ordered a Wing Rack for the reason of more channels than the X32 and the ability to have both Dante and MADI (internal slot takes Dante or Waves module)

(1:24:38) DJF is thinking about getting a Wing. He just did a stream a few days ago on rebuilding his rack.

(1:24:45) Q: Aaron what software are you using to Live Stream?

(1:25:58) @Aaron Parecki How is the thermal situation on the desk? Running in Winter mode without a fan?

(1:26:59) Wow Aaron! your set up like something out of Nasa! so cool!!!!

(1:27:36) Q:The back window opens and then there goes the TV 🤣🤣

(1:27:58) I am trying to avoid OBS with my Rodecaster Video setup. Last night played with bringing in social stream from a 2nd Mac connected to Rcv wirelessly with an Apple TV. It worked well. No obs!

(1:28:41) Time to mount the TV to the wall, I would say

(1:29:13) Just noticed you have a rode video. Been Trying to buy one for a month. cant find them available anywhere

(1:30:30) Q: you could mount the TV on a swing arm

(1:30:46) @Mike Nun nope .. Thomann has them in stock here in Europe

(1:30:57) Q: you can use the 32-channel MADI card for the X32, afaik. The new card that is coming is a 64-channel MADI card for the Wing specificly

(1:34:44) Q: did you know about the brouhaha around honey? it can affect affiliate links

(1:36:51) @Aaron Parecki You could ask your buddy if he wants to sell his TCL. (It would then *become* the wall).

(1:37:14) Q: I have a MacBook Air M1. It only supports one external monitor. Is there a way how to add another video output that can go into my ATEM?

(1:39:37) Q: I dont want a paasthru but a separate screen to run H2R graphics.

(1:41:19) Q: I dont want a paasthru but a separate screen to run H2R graphics.

(1:42:43) Q: Any plug-in that allows for VFA on the Atem mini Extreme? Something that detects ASIO signals from an audio mixer, and cuts video to audio accordingly? For PC.

(1:44:47) q. Would streaming from OBS rather than an Atem give you more option to add graphics and overlays? especially if your pushed for inputs

(1:46:31) Q: for you or anyone in today's chat, AVKANS PTZ cam, how's it going? Is AVKANS still performing well? Matching expectations longer term?

(1:47:21) Q, I see Companion has a mix effect plug in (connection) now . Have you ever tried it?

(1:47:55) Q: Aaron would you if you were in my position , sell your Atem Extreme ISO and purchase the new Rode gear your using?

(1:49:30) Q:r u familiar with Wirecast. My competitor uses it and it has replay function.I’m Hoping to have replay with 'something'

(1:50:39) I bought and returned 2 me switchers ( Roland and RgbLink) then bought the rcv… worlds better! Audio alone.

(1:51:12) Q: You're talking a lot about Lily's livestream. What's the url of her channel?

(1:54:02) Is the inability for the RCV to key a video source a deal-breaker for anyone?

(1:54:45) BMD: Still needs to make a ATEM Mini hybrid switcher with two HDMI inputs and eight SDI.

(1:55:10) Q: I wonder how I can bring a Zoom chat into my stream?

(1:55:38) That is the same thing with my kitchen studio. If it’s winter no need for heater due to all the lights and gadgets but during summer it’s too hot but i can’t open the windows and doors. 😅

(1:55:48) Q: does a spitter need to powered

(1:56:42) Social stream works really well

(1:57:04) As soon as the MacBook Air get the M4 upgrade I will be all M4/M4 pro chips in the office. the iPad Pro M4 is so overkill.

(1:57:18) @Aaronparecki do you think the rode video is better for me than the bm extreme

(1:58:26) @Aaron Parecki Nobody 'needs' flying boxes, but we all want them 😋

(1:58:34) Q:116 minutes check

(1:59:37) Great 1st stream of the year on to Curtis Judd 9 minutes to grab a bite to eat

(2:00:09) Take care all. Same time same place next week 😄