Recording a live event sounds pretty straightforward, right? Just set up a few cameras, turn the mics on and voila—you can share the excitement with the world! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
Many event coordinators take this standard approach, only to realize afterward that the footage is unusable. This may be due to blurry video, mismatched audio, or unexpected connectivity issues.
Whether you’re recording an event for future use or livestreaming to viewers around the world, you need practical and creative AV solutions to get it right. In this guide, we’re talking all about live event recordings. We’ll discuss common issues and offer helpful tips so you can make sure your event recording is as engaging as the real thing.
Audio is one of the hardest things to get right when recording events. Inconsistent mic levels, background noise, and distracting feedback are some of the most common issues. Audio for an in-person crowd vs a remote audience are distinct, and both need to be catered to if you want your footage to sound professional.
Lagging visuals can be caused by a number of issues, including a bad connection, improper bitrate, or overloaded hardware. For remote or post-event viewers, lag can make event recordings unwatchable.
Poor internet connection can completely derail your recording, especially for hybrid events with real-time remote viewers. Buffering and pixilated visuals can make even the most spectacular events feel underwhelming. Network issues usually result from insufficient bandwidth, Wi-Fi congestion, or issues with your internet service provider (ISP).
It’s not uncommon for audio and video files to process at different speeds, especially if they're captured by different devices. Audio is lightweight and much faster to process than heavy video files, which can cause sound recordings to jump ahead of your videos.
You want your event footage to be stylish and visually engaging. But this can be tricky, especially if you have a live audience in the venue. You need to capture the action without getting in the way and make sure people and equipment don’t obstruct your shot.
The types of microphones you choose and their placement have a huge impact on sound quality. The best microphones for recordings and broadcasts depend on what you’re shooting:
To get the best audio for your recording, you’ll probably need to use a few different types of microphones strategically.
Multicamera designs almost always create a more professional-looking recording. They’re particularly effective for post-production purposes, allowing you to edit your footage to create cinematic effects, dynamic angles, and inspiring montages. For a polished final result, camera stabilizers and trollies are your best friends.
You can also produce excellent live broadcasts with multicamera setups, it just requires a good director who knows how to manage live shots effectively.
You don’t have to be a technical expert to create incredible live event recordings. You just need a good AV team on your side. Running AV for a live corporate event requires careful planning and complete focus.
When you choose the right AV company, you can rest assured your recordings will look and sound amazing—while also freeing yourself up to focus on other important tasks.
The best way to prevent technical issues during an event is to test connections, configurations, and processing speeds and do full AV rehearsals. The testing process is critical to help you identify equipment or network issues before they derail your recording.
Whether you’re livestreaming an event or filming footage to edit and publish later on, you need to make your recording a priority. Even the most visually stunning events will look lackluster if you just point a camera and hit record. Intentional filming setups, immersive audio designs, and the right system configurations are critical if you want to truly capture the energy in the venue.
Putting your connection in the hands of public Wi-Fi is always a gamble. This is a major concern for livestreams and broadcast events, but even pre-recorded content can be negatively impacted if any of your equipment operates on a bad public network.
If your ISP has a problem during a livestream, then your remote audience is cut off and you’re left essentially powerless. That’s why you should always have a private server or local area network and use hardwired ethernet when possible. This prevents bottlenecks, keeps you in the driver's seat, ensures a secure connection, and even produces better quality video.
Even carefully tested, well-designed recording equipment can malfunction. Mics can get muted, connections can get lost, and video files can become corrupted. Instead of setting up your camera and hoping for the best, you need a team of technicians to monitor your setup throughout the event.
That’s why AV installation isn’t enough. You need hands-on troubleshooting support from your AV company. Choose a provider with a proven track record of successful events. Companies like Catalyst have a full team that monitors recordings carefully and solves problems before they impact your event or your footage.
Many traditional venues have in-house AV teams. While this sounds convenient, it can cause more problems than it solves. In-house AV usually comes with generic designs and hidden costs—and they rarely include integrated recording services.
Venues may push you to use their in-house AV, but in most cases, you can hire out. A good independent provider like Catalyst will come with bigger and more experienced teams, customizable services, and end-to-end support that serves your interests instead of the venue’s.
Recording a live event requires a lot more than just a camera and microphone. To get results, you need a professional AV setup and the right people to manage it.
Catalyst is a full-service, end-to-end AV partner. We offer comprehensive event production and recording services to elevate your message and reach your audience. With a broad selection of advanced equipment, a skilled team, and decades of experience under our belt, we’ll handle your live event recording with technical precision and creative flair.
Schedule a consultation with Catalyst to discuss your event!
Recording a live event sounds pretty straightforward, right? Just set up a few cameras, turn the mics on and voila—you can share the excitement with the world! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
Many event coordinators take this standard approach, only to realize afterward that the footage is unusable. This may be due to blurry video, mismatched audio, or unexpected connectivity issues.
Whether you’re recording an event for future use or livestreaming to viewers around the world, you need practical and creative AV solutions to get it right. In this guide, we’re talking all about live event recordings. We’ll discuss common issues and offer helpful tips so you can make sure your event recording is as engaging as the real thing.
Audio is one of the hardest things to get right when recording events. Inconsistent mic levels, background noise, and distracting feedback are some of the most common issues. Audio for an in-person crowd vs a remote audience are distinct, and both need to be catered to if you want your footage to sound professional.
Lagging visuals can be caused by a number of issues, including a bad connection, improper bitrate, or overloaded hardware. For remote or post-event viewers, lag can make event recordings unwatchable.
Poor internet connection can completely derail your recording, especially for hybrid events with real-time remote viewers. Buffering and pixilated visuals can make even the most spectacular events feel underwhelming. Network issues usually result from insufficient bandwidth, Wi-Fi congestion, or issues with your internet service provider (ISP).
It’s not uncommon for audio and video files to process at different speeds, especially if they're captured by different devices. Audio is lightweight and much faster to process than heavy video files, which can cause sound recordings to jump ahead of your videos.
You want your event footage to be stylish and visually engaging. But this can be tricky, especially if you have a live audience in the venue. You need to capture the action without getting in the way and make sure people and equipment don’t obstruct your shot.
The types of microphones you choose and their placement have a huge impact on sound quality. The best microphones for recordings and broadcasts depend on what you’re shooting:
To get the best audio for your recording, you’ll probably need to use a few different types of microphones strategically.
Multicamera designs almost always create a more professional-looking recording. They’re particularly effective for post-production purposes, allowing you to edit your footage to create cinematic effects, dynamic angles, and inspiring montages. For a polished final result, camera stabilizers and trollies are your best friends.
You can also produce excellent live broadcasts with multicamera setups, it just requires a good director who knows how to manage live shots effectively.
You don’t have to be a technical expert to create incredible live event recordings. You just need a good AV team on your side. Running AV for a live corporate event requires careful planning and complete focus.
When you choose the right AV company, you can rest assured your recordings will look and sound amazing—while also freeing yourself up to focus on other important tasks.
The best way to prevent technical issues during an event is to test connections, configurations, and processing speeds and do full AV rehearsals. The testing process is critical to help you identify equipment or network issues before they derail your recording.
Whether you’re livestreaming an event or filming footage to edit and publish later on, you need to make your recording a priority. Even the most visually stunning events will look lackluster if you just point a camera and hit record. Intentional filming setups, immersive audio designs, and the right system configurations are critical if you want to truly capture the energy in the venue.
Putting your connection in the hands of public Wi-Fi is always a gamble. This is a major concern for livestreams and broadcast events, but even pre-recorded content can be negatively impacted if any of your equipment operates on a bad public network.
If your ISP has a problem during a livestream, then your remote audience is cut off and you’re left essentially powerless. That’s why you should always have a private server or local area network and use hardwired ethernet when possible. This prevents bottlenecks, keeps you in the driver's seat, ensures a secure connection, and even produces better quality video.
Even carefully tested, well-designed recording equipment can malfunction. Mics can get muted, connections can get lost, and video files can become corrupted. Instead of setting up your camera and hoping for the best, you need a team of technicians to monitor your setup throughout the event.
That’s why AV installation isn’t enough. You need hands-on troubleshooting support from your AV company. Choose a provider with a proven track record of successful events. Companies like Catalyst have a full team that monitors recordings carefully and solves problems before they impact your event or your footage.
Many traditional venues have in-house AV teams. While this sounds convenient, it can cause more problems than it solves. In-house AV usually comes with generic designs and hidden costs—and they rarely include integrated recording services.
Venues may push you to use their in-house AV, but in most cases, you can hire out. A good independent provider like Catalyst will come with bigger and more experienced teams, customizable services, and end-to-end support that serves your interests instead of the venue’s.
Recording a live event requires a lot more than just a camera and microphone. To get results, you need a professional AV setup and the right people to manage it.
Catalyst is a full-service, end-to-end AV partner. We offer comprehensive event production and recording services to elevate your message and reach your audience. With a broad selection of advanced equipment, a skilled team, and decades of experience under our belt, we’ll handle your live event recording with technical precision and creative flair.
Schedule a consultation with Catalyst to discuss your event!
Are you planning a shareholder meeting, conference, product launch, trade show, or other type of major event? You need to make sure the production value matches the quality of your event’s content. Working with a reliable, proven leader in audio visual event production like Catalyst ensures your event runs smoothly, exceeds the expectations of your audience, and has the impact you want.
Get in touch today to schedule a free consultation, learn more about our services, and tell us about your event.
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