Have questions about streaming online or remote meetings or events?
There are a few different ways to stream a virtual meeting. One way is to use a service like Zoom or Google Meet. These services allow you to record your meetings and then stream them to a live audience. Another way to stream a meeting is to use a software program like OBS or Streamlabs. These programs allow you to record your meetings and then stream them to a live audience using a platform like YouTube or Twitch.
To stream a virtual meeting using a service like Zoom or Google Meet, you will need to create an account and then schedule a meeting. When you schedule the meeting, you will need to enable the "Record" option. After the meeting is over, you can access the recording and then stream it to a live audience.
To stream a virtual meeting using a software program like OBS or Streamlabs, you will need to download and install the program. Once the program is installed, you will need to create a new scene. In the scene, you will need to add a source for your meeting recording. Once the recording is added, you can start streaming the meeting to a live audience.
Here are some tips for streaming a virtual meeting:
- Make sure your internet connection is strong. You will need a strong internet connection to stream a meeting.
- Use a high-quality microphone and camera. You will want your audience to be able to hear and see you clearly. Do not rely on the installed laptop microphone for important meetings. They are low quality and don't do a good job of picking up the whole room. Consider getting a directional (cardioid ) USB microphone. Able Audio can help with this! We rent USB microphones that are both directional and omni-directional. Click for more info about our streaming audio visual equipment rental and AV support.
- Use a good lighting setup. You will want to make sure that you are well-lit when you are streaming your meeting. Most of the time lights in a conference room are bright enough, but if not, consider moving to an area with better natural light and always try to have the light facing you, not behind or above.
- Test your stream before you start. Make sure that everything is working properly before you start streaming your meeting. It is good idea to have a full "dressed rehearsal" before your participants log on. Have someone (ideally a team member) who is not on-site log in and test all systems that you'll be using. This will give you time to adjust the microphone and web cam placement as well as tweak any presentation issues. You'll feel much better when the actual meeting stats.
- Be patient. It may take some time to get used to streaming a meeting. There very likely will be technical difficulties or other challenges during a hybrid meeting. This is normal and most participants will be expecting it. Don’t panic! Be patient and work through them as needed. Having a live audio visual tech on-site can often help to get issues figured out quickly.
- Have fun! Streaming a meeting can be a great way to connect with people from all over the world. While they mainly became popular during Covid virtual meetings are not going anywhere. Take a deep breath and make the best of it!
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streaming terms:
Virtual meetings (online meetings) became very popular during Covid and are held for an online audience. All participants and mediators are in separate locations and can be anyway in the world as long as they have an internet connection.
Hybrid meetings are a mix of both in person meeting and streaming where participants and presenters can be in the main meeting space or anywhere they have an internet connection. These can be a bit easier to manage as there is a main moderator in a central location with live participants.
Common Terms Used:
Virtual, Web Conference, Remote Meeting, Webinars, At Home, Online, In Person, real life
Streaming Website / Apps:
Zoom, Go To Meetings, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype, Twitch, Cisco, Vimeo, Slack, Google Hangouts, Facebook Live, Webex
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