Aaron Parecki

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

December 22, 2024

Questions

(7:28) Hello! It has been a long time since I could join live!

(7:40) Don't forget to like this stream everyone, Aaron needs help paying the Ubiquiti bill 🤣💸

(8:17) Q: I’m a video professional with years of live-streaming experience I’ve just purchased a 2 m/e constellation for corporate work. How would I be best promoting this to end clients as well as av comp

(9:48) Promote what it it can do for the client, rather than just its specs etc.

(10:12) Zephan Moses has a bunch of videos on the business/promoting side of things

(10:53) Q:I had this wild idea of connecting an Elgator Prompter to the Director Mini. As the prompter looks for Displaylink for the USB, I wonder if Android switchers would support that.

(11:26) Q: If you didn't hear: BM camera app supports remote monitoring/control of PYXIS as of a few days ago. No other BM cameras yet AFAIK

(11:44) Q: I'm having a discussion with a fellow Ultra who want Companion compatibility I said they can't because it's Android he says that doesn't matter who right?

(14:43) What is this demonstrating?

(16:51) Aaron needs a few more mic cases on his desk

(18:28) Q:By the way, I took the plunge also for a PTZ (AVMatrix) judging by your use case. I will start playing with companion sometime in January to control it 😁

(18:43) Q how much delay would there be on USB to HDMI UVC Device to HDMI to SDI them from SDI to HDMI into the atem mini pro I hope this makes sense

(19:30) Q: I now have a PTZ Canon CRN300 ... For a remote joystick, is there cheap alternatives to the Canon RC-IP100 wich is 2 699 $ CAD ?

(20:33) Q: have you ever used or heard of screen deck? I saw a video on YouTube last night.

(21:30) Screen deck for companion

(21:55) Q: I’m a one man show, currently using switcher studio. Wanting to go a different route, wondering about Atem Constellation 2M/E with cameras. Is it better to use ptz’s or other cameras?

(23:49) Q: I would like to use my Atem Mini pro to send video to my google meet, will this be found via the ethernet connection or does the Atem have to be connected to the PC directly ?

(24:27) Socially U did a quick video on BM camera update. I think it came out yesterday?

(25:01) Hi Aaron, I planned to a yolobox ultra, is speedify working fine in yolobox ultra?

(25:31) There's a new and affordable m43 cam from Panasonic: G97. Affordable and looks promising altough there's no PD autofocus.

(26:31) Screen Deck basically works as an on screen satellite Stream Deck. It is an Electron app

(26:47) Q: Have you tried the new version of Liveu Studio? Any good?

(27:01) Speedify does not work on Ultra becasue you can use Yololiv's bonding feature.

(27:22) Q: The Streamdeck XL is on a great sale on B & H today

(28:06) Q :Could a PTZ with joystick replace a cameraman in the stand for following a hockey game ?

(28:44) I often switch between manual and auto even for live, uncontrolled events. I hate when AF hunts if it can't find subject.

(29:03) you can never have enough stream decks :P

(29:08) For bonding, Speedify now *officially* supports OpenWrt. Opens a lot of gl.inet and other portable router options. There's been unofficial solutions before but this is a nice move forward

(29:29) I have 4 Stream decks how many does one person need?

(29:58) Q. have you been using the rode RVC live and has it have any issues?

(30:56) Let's see, one stream deck for live, one for editing, and one for the espresso machine and beer robot. Three streamdecks should be sufficient

(31:05) I recently added the StreamDeck Mini to my setup and gave it to a commentator for select functions and he loved it haha

(31:20) where I might use Screen Deck is when traveling and not wanting to try to safely pack 3 to 4 stream deck Xl since they don't make affordable cases for them

(31:41) PTZ only good for set shots not follow shots

(32:00) No reason to use PTZ if its too much movement to handle while you are switching. This is where you need to find an intern :)

(32:08) Q. Are there any PTZ's suitable for outdoor sports? I'm thinking about water resistance and auto tracking. Thanks.

(32:38) Canon has some outdooor PTZs. Extra expensive though

(32:44) Q: on the osee gostream duet is it possible to overlay a supersource ( cam 1 cam2 ) with a pictureframe ( title page ) f.i. podcast use

(33:10) Q: Hi, saw the other day that the ZowieBox supports UVC to NDI. have you tested this feature?

(35:05) Q: Zowiebox is POE

(35:25) Q: can you please tell me what kind of usb c cable do i need to use for my touchscreen monitor?

(35:44) Q Do cheaper wireless systems (Hollyland Pyro, etc.), allow signal reception through walls and ceilings? E.g., a camera in a room next to the mixer or on another floor? Latency is not an issue.

(36:29) Q What’s a great walkthrough video to start using the yolobox ultra? Not a review video 🙏

(37:54) Q:Can you plug a non-POE device into a POE port?

(38:22) Q: i have the ZowieBox and it fun to use for my only livestreams productions

(42:06) Thank you for the helpful videos.

(42:21) @Aaron Parecki FYI Ultra released SOFTWARE v 2.7.6 (I put a screen shot in on your discord server)

(42:38) Cat cam while you search for cable?

(44:46) Q: How sophisticated cats with a MacBook 🤣🤣

(44:47) Each cat has their own device. lol

(45:23) sleeping cats are peaceful

(45:27) how quickly the new setup got lots of extra equipment on it

(47:46) USB should def be labeled power or data. I label mine manually b/c I've been burned too many times grabbing the wrong one

(48:02) I tried Zowiebox out a while back and couldn't get it configured properly. I ended up getting one of the Link Pis instead (which is also a pain to configure, but figured it out)

(48:20) @Aaron Parecki I gave up and spent money on Thunderbolt cables because they work with everything but TOTALLY AGREE!

(48:33) Linus tech tips is going to release usb cables with the data speed and power embossed on them

(48:56) NON Paid advertising for @Aaron Parecki membership the access to the Discord server is well worth the cost of membership

(49:17) Q have you got any more retro AV equipment

(50:53) Q: SW for Elgato Streamdeck + (model with dials) contains support for dial. It is posible in Companion version?

(55:29) Q How about PTZ focus on the dial?

(57:31) Q is there variables for the X/Y positions? You could display the number above the dial.

(57:39) Ooh. No stop. Delay 250ms then stop?

(59:42) q:Do you have any idea of device RFID, to change set up trough streamdeck and bitfocus, camera set up, light set, for multi users (like a studio where you got multiusers during live).

(1:01:19) Q: with comunication Streamdeck + with RodeCaster Video

(1:01:39) A: I tried a yolobox pro about a year ago, but found that it would skip frames constantly. Has it gotten better? Also have you tried the Avkans Wireless NDI cameras?

(1:02:41) I am trying to connect my iPad for days but unsuccessful. I’m using usb c to hdmi then toll box doesn’t recognize my iPad. Weird, any suggestions?

(1:03:15) Q: I did managed to get the Zowiebox working with a Webcam but it did need the latest firmware to be stable

(1:04:50) @Gwen Park Just googled the Canon PTZ's, you weren't kidding, wow they're expensive!

(1:05:02) Q Picked up a Clarity M on sale. Just hooked it up yesterday. Any tips? I'm playing with the settings using your stream for the audio.

(1:05:33) Q: also Zowiebox now do a SDI version

(1:05:50) Q In your opinion what is the best way, besides constantly muting and unmuting mics, to avoid echo for a hybrid event with zoom and in person speakers? Any gear or software solution?

(1:08:07) Directional mics close to the mouth

(1:08:10) headset mics

(1:08:20) Q: any suggestions for an HDMI video matrix that has at least 16 in and 16 out? would love something bigger if they made it too.

(1:11:23) Q: Blackmagic does have a cleanswitch version of the video hub, of course the bigger switchers have enough outputs for a lot of situations

(1:11:43) TESmart makes a 16x16 HDMI matrix that supports up to 4k 30p for under $1500.

(1:12:09) Q: I have a tenveo usb ptz 20x camera would the zoebox be a good option to convert it over to hdmi/ndi/srp/kitchen sink?

(1:13:03) "HDMI is like that but way worse" applies to many situations. lol

(1:13:10) Q: Would you recommend using a CamLink to get a 5th HDMI port on the RCV? How bad would the latency be then? Better to use only for PPT?

(1:13:59) Q: the Smart Videohubs got replaced with new Videohubs, but they're not gone.

(1:15:16) I love the clean switch model. we use it for a backup master control setup at my station

(1:15:23) Q: How does the ZowieBox compare with the Magewell pro convert?

(1:19:30) Q: I use both the Zowiebox and the ProConverts... the ProConvert is SUPER reliable.... like I have had one running for YEARS and it get used each day... the Zowiebox is cheaper and more flexible

(1:20:05) Q: What was the difference between the cleanswitch and the current videohubs?

(1:22:02) The clean switch is great when you don't need keyers or M/Es

(1:22:21) Q: Have you ever used AES67 (audio over IP)?

(1:22:28) Q: what the best way to convert NDI to either SDI or HDMI (GoStream duet)

(1:24:22) @Aaron Parecki going into the GoStream duet

(1:24:46) @MattWRuff You can accept NDI HX into Duet. Maybe you're trying to send full NDI (not supported by Duet).

(1:24:59) Q: i've found that the Zowiebox goes real glitchy after a firmware update. A factory reset usually sorts it out.

(1:25:15) What's the best solution for 4k iso recording?

(1:26:55) Wait for the YoloLiv Extreme maybe coming at NAB probably? @Winston Mcfarlane

(1:28:05) "I'll reserve judgment": now I really want to hear Aaron's judgment. lol

(1:28:42) I would agree with @Aaron Parecki on that summation

(1:28:43) That is a ton of inputs for an android tablet to handle.

(1:28:49) Thank you. I was afraid that was the only solution. I currently have 1 so 3 more hyperdecks to go. lol

(1:29:12) Q: For ISO recording do you go Hyperdeck…never mind you JUST answered

(1:29:18) Just watched that whole Yolobox Ultra video. You’re a legend 🙌

(1:29:35) Hey Aaron, greetings from Senegal. Question, Is it posssible to use the ndi input of osee gostream as a CG source. Like using vmix or Newblue captivate as ndi source for the osee ?

(1:31:06) Q Vertical live streaming gear: is there an alternative to the Yololiv Instream? Why is Blackmagic not working on an upgrade? Why are all new switchers geared towards horizontal use?

(1:33:50) Q: Hi, could you recommend a device to mix two screens with alpha channel adjustment, <3ms latency, and over 144Hz output? I’ve seen similar devices called fuser or dichen, any professional one?)

(1:34:28) Q: what portable or small monitor with hdmi input can you recommend for RCV?

(1:35:45) Q: What is the largest capacity SD card you’ve used in your Hyperdeck?

(1:37:15) I'm running 512GB V90 Angelbird SD cards in my Hyperdeck Studio HD Pro and Shuttle HD

(1:37:28) Hyperdecks are picky about everything

(1:37:44) Q: what do you do for off-site backup of your data?

(1:38:42) @Aaron Parecki thx for the video on the event replay with the media player and video wall controller. Just got mine working.

(1:38:50) Hi. Not sure if appropriate question but do you use any kvm switches and if so do you have any recommendations

(1:39:45) You can also rotate physical ATEM 90 degrees to do vertical per someone's 4/1 video a few years ago (maybe yours?). lol

(1:40:15) Q: what is your next big studio upgrade?

(1:42:34) Q: NYE stream plans? also, like & subscribe

(1:43:45) Q: How much did you really spend on ubiquiti gear this time, lol?