Getting the mix right
The best result is a dedicated broadcast mix engineer taking a split of every input and building a mix for the stream. Where budget doesn't allow that, a post-fader stereo split of the FOH mix with light processing is the fallback. A single ambient mic on the room is not acceptable for music.
Shooting under show lighting
We talk to the lighting designer in advance. Cameras are set for the darkest looks the show uses, operators know the set list and big moments, and we avoid fighting the design — the goal is to capture the show as staged, not to flatten it with flat light.
What makes this event different
Audio dominates. A visually great concert stream with a PA-mic'd audio mix sounds terrible; the production has to secure a proper board feed or a dedicated broadcast mix engineer. Lighting is designed for the room, so cameras need enough exposure latitude and the operators need to work with, not against, dramatic looks. Copyright and streaming rights must be cleared by the organizer.
Sample camera plan
- Camera 1Wide of the full stage
- Camera 2Lead vocal / front person, long lens
- Camera 3Handheld on stage or in the pit
- Camera 4Drums / band members / detail
Scales with the act and budget.
Sample run of show
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| Soundcheck | Confirm broadcast split; camera exposure under real lighting looks; comms check |
| -30 min | Encoder + backup path test; holding screen live; ticketing page armed |
| Doors → showtime | Pre-show holding content |
| Set | Cut to the music; ISO record all cameras |
| Encore / end | Wide hold; end card |
| After | Replay window on the ticket page; highlight edit from ISOs |
Frequently asked questions
Why does the audio matter more than the number of cameras?
Can you stream under heavy stage lighting?
Can we charge people to watch?
Do you handle music rights?
Related
- Event typeSports Live StreamingLive switching, score graphics, commentary — and connectivity that survives a field or a packed gym.
- ServicePay-Per-View & Ticketed Live StreamingProduce the stream and integrate the ticketing so people can pay to watch.
- ServiceMulti-Camera Live StreamingMore than one camera, cut live by a technical director, with isolated recordings of every angle.
- ServiceEvent Sound Systems & AudioIntelligible speech in the room and a clean, separate mix for the stream.

