Aaron Parecki

🔴 Live Q&A! Help me pack a minimal livestreaming kit for my next trip!

March 9, 2025

Questions

(6:08) Can’t hear you Aaron

(7:23) Frozen image as well

(7:40) Audio is good

(7:43) lip sync

(10:00) Were you using the Ultimatte for the green screen or just the Atem?

(10:48) Q: Will the second output make the Director One the presentation streaming box of choice?

(11:48) Q: Is there anything that the Director One does with bonding that the Mini can't do with a travel router?

(12:40) tell us about your trip

(18:30) 14-140mm lens

(19:32) sony zv e1 would be smaller

(20:08) I seriously lookin at the Leica Q3 43 for my 14 week trip around the world I doing later this year.

(20:36) That lens is okay-ish. There are, ike, three versions of it. Make sure to not get the first gen.

(20:50) Q; How much more expensive is the Director One versus the mini... I could not find a price

(21:27) Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to inform me. But how to do that ?

(21:42) Q: Regarding the DM Update: "Director Utility App (iOS) adds the External Screen feature for iPad [...] If the Duplicate Screen is in use, you can use the iPad to control the Director Device.

(22:24) Q: It seems learning srt has become an obsession. I have my atem mini pro streaming to OBS on a pc with srt as a caller. Can i make the atem mini pro stream as the listener?

(23:06) I vote, Mini, travel router, GH5 and cell phone as second camera

(23:51) Q: Yeah, it's in the beta... see my post above, Magewell already (accidentally?) posted the specs on their website.

(24:10) I know it wouldn't be your first choice, but maybe OBS + capture card for GH5 + OP3 via webcam to save on packing space? I'm guessing you'll have laptop with you regardless.

(24:39) I know it wouldn't be your first choice, but maybe OBS + capture card for GH5 + OP3 via webcam to save on packing space? I'm guessing you'll have laptop with you regardless.

(25:23) Do you know any switchers that the pocket 4 might work with via usb??

(27:37) OP3 also works with Duet via USB (or as least did--haven't tested since latest OP3 firmware update a few days ago)

(28:38) Holy crap it doesn’t seem to have any input lag at all.

(29:09) What is the usb protocol that the pocket uses? I would think the rodecaster video works as well but as far as I know it doesn’t.

(29:29) Just noticing the Director One is a chunky boy like the Yolobox Extreme

(30:34) I run my pocket 3 in vertical mode and (using my Ultra ) it a Side by Side shot with overhead or website stuff

(30:44) Morning all. Tiny2 works with RCV

(30:54) Whatever you do keep it “k.i.s.s” method; small and simple.

(31:07) Q: What was that device again that has HDMI and SDI you just showed?

(32:21) Q: can you compare the new mini to the Ultra SIZE wise

(33:26) So you’re saying should sell my rodecaster video and get a director?

(33:56) Do you carry on all of this Gear?

(34:05) Q: What is the quality of steam with pocket 3?

(37:34) I love my rcv. But it makes me irratated that some of the things that should just be built in aren’t. Mostly a master/slave connection between rcv and rcp2 where I have 6 true inputs instead of 2

(38:00) Q: What SD record specs does the new Osee Gostream have? 4k60?

(38:17) @Aaron Parecki Are you bringing your "Not-a-GoPro"? ^^

(38:46) The AVKans!

(40:05) Thanks, No the Extreme is Huge the Ultra is just right (but I'm bias)

(40:49) Are there any cool things coming to future updates for the rcv??

(42:27) Hello everyone. No old school weather channel in the background? LOL

(44:52) Yeah. But rode also had a roadmap to the rcv2 that in almost 3 years have not done to fruition yet

(45:40) Shoot. So the only units that have iso recording is the Atems, Director Mini, YBU. Am I missing anyone else?

(46:30) Q - does your travel router do 5G mobile sim?

(46:49) what kind of processor does the RCVP uses?

(47:45) Q: Does the Gstream Duet have a SuperSource?

(48:33) Hey, Do you know when Rode will bring out more firmware updates for the RCV? And do you know what they will be? Thanks!

(59:11) @Aaron Parecki Lens cap? Did you take it off? Don't remember.

(1:00:48) Q: I have an Imac M1, I need to bring in 3 cameras. Is there a reasonable solution to do that? I saw a Decklink, but now the problem is to buy a separate enclosure. I wanted to immigrate to ecamm

(1:01:54) Greetings! It would be great if you could create an accurate and adequate video story or live stream about SRT from the Web Presenter 4K and ATEM TV Studio 4K8 console.

(1:02:51) Hi Aaron. I‘m thinking about the YBU for mobile live Streaming. What are your thoughts about it ? Greetings from Germany ☺️

(1:04:27) You may want to run updates on the GL.INET before you go as well

(1:04:46) never good to share passwords or streams keys (like me) on a live stream.

(1:04:55) any update on your Unifi and 2110 issues?

(1:05:07) Good morning from The Pearl! Preparing for a livestream with Nike lol

(1:05:20) Q: Pleez put the weather on the Mac

(1:05:30) will there be a Yolobox extreme review soon?it's taking forever for them to officially launch.

(1:05:54) @mike Lee Yololiv is also working on some cameras, m43 camera, portable ptz camera and a webcam

(1:06:54) 🙋I apologize, I posted AFTER you were already talking about it, when you asked "should I" and the answer was/is absolutely yes.

(1:07:01) The Yolobox Ultra definitely has more inputs and outputs than the Director Mini/One

(1:07:20) Q: Any thoughts on TopDirector app for iPad?

(1:07:29) This stream reminds me that I will be gone on a work trip for one of my streams. I need to figure out what I am going to do.

(1:07:39) re: 3 cam exam setup: An interesting alternative would just be setting a cheap switcher and feeding that into eCam and doing graphics and stuff in eCam. Then you need to deal with an enclosure.

(1:08:56) Q: I still don't see why the push for 4K -it's so much 'EVERYTHING' I just don't see the need 99% of the time

(1:09:39) Fan of Yolo for a while. Yolobox Ultra vs. Extreme, which one should I get?

(1:10:57) As I tested out last week using FFMPEG, the encoder and bit rate have a huge impact on your stream

(1:11:04) VERY few cases where 4k matters!

(1:12:59) Might be a good time for a poll. How many are watching right now on a screen capable of 4k? TV, laptop, tablet, phone?

(1:13:30) 4K streams seem more like a flex people do just to say they can vs. anything necessary

(1:13:51) You mentioning things to improve before worrying about 4k reminded me of something. I'm using a new Mac mini, have og atem mini & rode duo. Also have two camlink 4k usb cards. Mac OBS is overwhelming.

(1:14:43) I've noticed my current cable internet doesn't have enough upload bandwidth for truly consistent streaming. what offsite services have multi stream out with a pre buffer or disconnect screen options?

(1:18:39) Poll results are probably skewed by of this audience. I imagine general public poll result for random stream would skew a lot more towards watching on not 4K screen like phone/tablet

(1:18:53) could you use Nginx to make a decision on what to do if a stream goes down?

(1:27:57) If a tv is less than 85” diagonal, the eye can’t see the resolution at normal tv viewing distances

(1:28:06) I am listening while cleaning so I am not actually watching my phone

(1:28:43) I didn't know what that was, didn't know what bit focus companion was. I now have a new rabbit hole to go down!

(1:28:51) I think DJF did a deeper dive on Companion Buddy

(1:29:08) Q: Do you have a studio red light Live recording for outside your door of the studio?

(1:29:31) @Brad Fogle Oh boy! You're in for it!

(1:29:33) OMG Companion is a DEEP rabbit hole

(1:29:46) You mentioning things to improve before worrying about 4k reminded me of something. I'm using a new Mac mini, have og atem mini & rode duo. Also have two camlink 4k usb cards. Mac OBS is overwhelming.

(1:30:14) that little one is nice, could see use case for a larger one for ON-AIR door use.

(1:30:20) YT tells me that about 20% of my viewers watch on a TV

(1:31:45) You could use the Zowiebox

(1:31:59) @Aaron Parecki What is your opinion on security for A/V devices etc.? Default passwords should be a thing of the past. Or at least they should be. The EU mandates secure passwords for routers etc.

(1:35:42) @Aaron Parecki And, as Marlow discovered, Panasonic (or was it Canon?) dropped RTMP (without S) support on some cameras.

(1:36:27) Yu mentioned needing another AppleTV

(1:37:12) I'd like for you to try a 4k stream one Sunday

(1:38:09) Q: I’m frustrated, I bought DM. I can connect directly usb-c to HDMI cable from iPad Air M1, but not from any of my 4 hubs that HDMI to HDMI. It captures for 30 or so seconds then nothing. No charging

(1:41:43) Q • What is your DONGLE device for the iPad..?

(1:43:04) the attack vector is not that big, but even isolated networks can have owned devices on it, so default pw are a risk there, too

(1:43:22) The ATEM Mini Extreme ISO has no password meaning all files on attached USB drives are public - not just control of the device.

(1:43:43) Q: Times are weird. Do you have a livestream setup for mobile street use, that is very robust sends to multiple streams and is very low profile.

(1:45:06) That Director ONE flat on the table looks bad.... Sending you one desktop stand for it next week 🙂

(1:45:32) It was cool when you had the two sets... the regular and the demo table

(1:46:04) Looking at the pocket 3 or the tail air two to buy for vacation with my family, which would you bring, ideally I want to be able to use on my rcv as well(know the pocket doesn’t wrk) which one?

(1:46:55) I get that format unsupported on one of my dongles, at least it stays connected

(1:47:07) Apparently there a YoloBox emoji :_yolobox:

(1:47:23) Ok so buy both. Got it.

(1:47:36) So I need a hub/dock that has usbc alt DP that I can still charge the iPad that perhaps has Ethernet

(1:48:33) You accidentally turning off Director 1 reminds me of issues I have with DJI Mic 1. I've accidentally hit touchscreen in just the right way to delete recordings while putting it away quickly. 😭

(1:49:42) Q 1/2 tried creating a countdown timer w/ display button in Companion. On press, wait 1s, subtract 1 from var, push the button again if var>0. Press/Rel if var meets condition does not seem to work.

(1:49:54) q 2/2 None of the operations do what I thought they should. i.e. if var=0, press button that aborts delays OR if var>0 press this button. Even != (does not equal?) doesn't work. What am I missing?

(1:50:26) Just arrived home and switched to computer, how do I edit my answer in the poll? ;)

(1:51:15) Q: One more time for dummy’s. You’re saying 4K HDMI into DM is the problem?

(1:51:26) Q I wish I could send you a screenshot or the export.

(1:54:28) What is purpose for Lily's camera(s)? Bring out into the world or stream or both?

(1:55:40) Hi Lily!

(1:55:41) Hi Lily!

(1:55:48) Lilly Iphone + Aaron DJI Action 5

(1:56:27) Where in Thailand are you going?

(1:56:42) Rode Wireless into Rode Capture app on iPhone

(1:57:30) Bangkok has big fancy malls

(1:57:35) Borrow Aaron's OP3 and he can bring another camera.

(1:58:10) You have me here in Bangkok. Just ask.

(1:58:15) blackmagic camera in your iPhone

(1:58:18) Rode Capture app is good, it has both camera Front and Back

(1:58:46) Bangkok has big fancy malls to get gear. Go to train market and floating market out of town.

(1:58:52) This stream will never reach consensus on which camera to use. :D

(1:58:58) Get the Pocket 3 so much better 2

(1:59:12) @Aaron Parecki Should you need anything that is still missing while in Bangkok, just let me know.

(1:59:20) DJI 2 does

(2:01:01) Wow. Can really hear those footsteps.

(2:01:49) Will shoot on the iphone let you select audio source?

(2:02:36) I wonder if I can use the DJI 2 with the Rode Capture APP?

(2:03:42) Chang Mai has the best food. FYI Portland's old Pok Pok restaurant was a variation of chang mai food. Go to street markets. Amazing filming of vibrant food porn. Take a cooking class if you can.

(2:03:52) Q: So how many Sunday's will you be gone?

(2:04:07) Some of the audio issues may be b/c of dumb things companies had to do to avoid violating dumb Zaxcomm patent?

(2:04:19) @Aaron Parecki Do you have any idea which hotel you are going to stay. If it is near good camera stores, then I can bring you there.

(2:04:52) maybe she won't be able to avoid a hard connection to the iPhone from a receiver for audio.

(2:06:08) I will just steal yours

(2:06:34) OP2 + power brick to keep it easy; or maybe just phone + DJI mini mic Aaron is already bringing?

(2:06:51) Figured it out on members stream

(2:08:16)

(2:08:53) Accounting = fun ?

(2:09:39) Just realised you had started an hour before I arrived

(155:36:52) Bye!