Livestreaming In The Woods (Part 6)

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*Abstract:*

This video documents the sixth installment of an outdoor live streaming test series, conducted from a wooded area using a Pixel 9 phone and the Streamlabs mobile app. The primary objectives are to test higher video quality settings (targeting 4K, achieving 1440p according to chat feedback) and to troubleshoot external audio input. The streamer attempts to use an external microphone connected via a USB preamp, cycling through various audio source selections within the Streamlabs app (Default, Microphone, Internal, Internal+Camcorder) during the live stream. Initial results and viewer feedback indicate these changes were ineffective mid-stream, with the audio likely defaulting to the phone's internal microphone throughout the tests. The stream also covers learnings from previous sessions (stream termination issues, alert malfunctions), includes a walking segment to test mobility and quality, and features interaction with the live chat on topics ranging from streaming technology and AI's impact on coding jobs to geographic locations and personal advice. The test concludes with plans to analyze the recorded VOD for definitive quality assessment and audio results, and speculation that the external mic might work if selected *before* starting the stream.

*Live Stream Test (Part 6): 4K Quality & External Audio Trials with Streamlabs*

* *0:00:06**:* Stream begins, identified as Part 6 of live streaming tests in the woods.
* *0:00:18**:* Recap: Last stream defaulted to 720p, aiming for higher quality today using the Streamlabs app.
* *0:00:47**:* Specific Test: Changed Streamlabs setting to target 4K resolution.
* *0:01:14**:* Technical Issue Follow-up: Discusses previous stream not ending correctly, possibly related to Streamlabs' "disconnect protection" feature.
* *0:02:17**:* Technical Issue Follow-up: Mentions subscriber alerts weren't working in the previous Streamlabs test, despite seeing errors.
* *0:03:28**:* Goal Clarification: Today's main tests are video quality (4K attempt) and audio input options.
* *0:03:39**:* Audio Test Setup: Preparing to test an external microphone connected via a preamp and USB, using a windscreen ("dead cat") essential for outdoor recording.
* *0:04:54**:* App Discussion: Acknowledges Streamlabs controversy regarding OBS but notes its prevalence and lack of robust alternatives.
* *0:09:11**:* Audio Test 1 (Pre-connection): Confirms external mic and preamp are working via headphone monitoring *before* connecting to the phone.
* *0:10:19**:* Audio Test 2 (Connection): Plugs the preamp's USB cable into the phone.
* *10:53**:* Audio Test 3 (Settings Change): Selects "Default" audio source in Streamlabs settings.
* *11:40**:* Audio Test 4 (Settings Change): Selects "Microphone (Not recommended)" source. Chat feedback suggests no change in audio.
* *13:06**:* Audio Test 5 (Settings Change): Selects "Internal (Android 10+)" source.
* *13:51**:* Observation: Based on chat, it seems the phone's internal microphone is consistently being used, regardless of setting changes mid-stream.
* *14:30**:* Audio Test 6 (Settings Change): Selects "Internal + Camcorder (Android 10+)" source.
* *15:29**:* Preliminary Conclusion: Changing USB audio input sources *during* a Streamlabs stream appears ineffective. The streamer plans to check the VOD recording to confirm.
* *16:40**:* Reverts audio setting back to "Camcorder (recommended)".
* *17:29**:* Disconnects external audio equipment.
* *20:51**:* Begins walking segment to test stream stability and quality while mobile. Flips phone holder to view chat while walking.
* *21:35**:* Quality Check: Confirms with chat that the stream resolution is available up to 1440p, an improvement from the previous 720p.
* *24:45**:* Chat Interaction: Discusses unclear Super Chat notifications within the Streamlabs interface.
* *32:44**:* Chat Interaction: Responds to request for advice for a computer science newbie, mentioning the Texas tech scene and the potential impact of AI.
* *33:10**:* Device Info: Identifies the streaming phone as a Pixel 9.
* *34:52**:* Future Test Idea: Suggests restarting the stream with the external mic *already selected* might be necessary for it to work.
* *35:23**:* Chat Interaction: Discusses the implications of AI potentially automating software development and other office jobs.
* *37:31**:* Location Clarification: Specifies location as Kitchener, Ontario, near industrial areas.
* *37:38**:* Workflow Discussion: Considers AI tools like ChatGPT as potentially useful ("better Stack Overflow") but requiring caution due to inaccuracies ("hallucinations").
* *43:32**:* Concluding Stream: Decides to wrap up the test.
* *44:14**:* Final Thoughts: Plans to check the VOD for final quality/audio assessment. Predicts needing to manually end the stream via the YouTube dashboard due to past issues with Streamlabs termination signal.

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