{"id":129865,"date":"2026-10-27T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/?p=129865"},"modified":"2026-10-27T12:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:08:01","slug":"5-mistakes-of-streaming-live-events-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/5-mistakes-of-streaming-live-events-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Mistakes of Streaming Live Events and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"129865\" class=\"elementor elementor-129865\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6dec6024 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6dec6024\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70ab1f32\" data-id=\"70ab1f32\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be9460f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be9460f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/5-Mistakes-of-Streaming-Live-Events-and-How-to-Avoid-Them.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129873\" alt=\"5 Mistakes of Streaming Live Events and How to Avoid Them\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ad41bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ad41bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The first step to avoiding frequent live event streaming problems is to properly prepare and test. <\/b>A live stream rehearsal can help you discover any technological difficulties before the event starts.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>You should always &#8211;\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Test your equipment and internet connection before the event.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Check your audio, video, and streaming settings.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Share your broadcast with diverse audiences.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Have a backup plan for technical issues.<\/li><\/ul><p>In this blog, we will learn about 5 live event streaming mistakes and how to avoid them.<\/p><h2>Top 5 Live Streaming Mistakes You Must Avoid\u00a0<\/h2><p>To have a successful live broadcast, you need good audio, a good internet connection, the right streaming settings and simple access to the information. A backup plan also helps teams respond quickly to technical concerns. All of them together offer a seamless watching experience for both in-person and distant guests.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a look at the live event streaming mistakes you need to avoid and how you can avoid them.<\/p><h3>1. Skipping Live Stream Rehearsal\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3161f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b3161f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Skipping-Live-Stream-Rehearsal-974x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129872\" alt=\"Skipping Live Stream Rehearsal\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Skipping-Live-Stream-Rehearsal-974x1024.png 974w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Skipping-Live-Stream-Rehearsal-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Skipping-Live-Stream-Rehearsal-768x808.png 768w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Skipping-Live-Stream-Rehearsal.png 1223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b73d8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b73d8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Going live without testing your setup can lead to technical difficulties during the broadcast. Your microphone may not be working, or the camera may be at an angle, or the streaming platform may not be receiving your video feed. Making these live event streaming mistakes can easily ruin the session and make your event look unprofessional.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>If you don&#8217;t do a live stream rehearsal, you might not know you have technical problems until you&#8217;re live.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Solution<\/h4><p>You can work things out before anyone shows up by practicing the live stream. You must have a team member log into the livestream on another device throughout the rehearsal.\u00a0<\/p><p>They can check whether the video looks fine, the audio sounds like a real person and the slides look correct.<\/p><p>To learn more, check out Airmeet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/live-streaming-best-practices-for-conferences\/\">best practices for live-streaming conferences<\/a>. If you have a good testing method, you can catch technical flaws before the audience sees them.<\/p><h3>2. Choosing Stream Settings That Exceed Your Upload Bandwidth<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39cc589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39cc589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129871\" alt=\"Choosing Stream Settings That Exceed Your Upload Bandwidth\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Choosing-Stream-Settings-That-Exceed-Your-Upload-Bandwidth.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eba459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eba459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>A fast internet connection doesn\u2019t mean a stable live stream. Your connection must have adequate upload capacity to provide the video and audio to the streaming platform without dropping out.<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>If you use settings that have an upload speed that is too slow, your viewers may suffer buffering, frozen video, or a sudden drop in stream quality.\u00a0<\/p><p>Include your internet connection and streaming settings in the live stream rehearsal to check whether they can support the planned broadcast quality. This is one of the key live event streaming mistakes that can disrupt a broadcast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h4>Solution<\/h4><p>Make sure you know your upload speed before you choose your resolution and bitrate. Set your streaming to suit your internet connection and the needs of the platform. More bandwidth is normally required for higher video quality, so choosing the maximum settings isn\u2019t always the best choice.<\/p><p><b>Try to use an internet connection if you can, not always Wi-Fi. When you connect to another connection, it can help reduce interference and keep things more steady during the broadcast.<\/b><\/p><p>If you use streaming software like <a href=\"https:\/\/obsproject.com\/\">OBS<\/a>, check its<a href=\"https:\/\/obsproject.com\/kb\/stream-connection-troubleshooting\"> stream connection troubleshooting guide<\/a> to identify connection issues. If you use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/\">Airmeet<\/a>, refer to its<a href=\"https:\/\/help.airmeet.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/82000463548-how-to-stream-out-an-airmeet-session-using-custom-rtmp\"> guide to streaming sessions through custom RTMP<\/a>. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\">YouTube<\/a> streams, review<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/2853702?hl=en\"> YouTube\u2019s encoder settings<\/a> to ensure your configuration meets the platform\u2019s requirements.\u00a0<\/p><h3>3. Assuming Conference Room Audio Will Sound Good Online<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5b5b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d5b5b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129870\" alt=\"Assuming Conference Room Audio Will Sound Good Online\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Assuming-Conference-Room-Audio-Will-Sound-Good-Online.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6215c5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6215c5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the common live event streaming mistakes is overlooking audio quality. Even when the video looks professional, background noise, room echoes, and unclear speech can make it difficult for viewers to follow the discussion and understand key information.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><h4>Solution<\/h4><p><b>If you want your broadcast\u2019s sound to stay clean and fairly steady, do this:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose the Right Microphone: <\/b>Put the mics pretty close to the speakers and use different microphone setups for panel discussions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Test Audio Levels:<\/b> While you\u2019re wearing headphones, check each speaker\u2019s level so you can catch distortion, plus that quiet background noise that sneaks in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce Background Noise: <\/b>Look at the room acoustics, move the mic position around a bit, and keep backup microphones on hand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Testing Remote Speakers: <\/b>Ask remote speakers to use headphones, then join from a calm spot with a solid internet connection, which helps a lot.<\/li><\/ul><h3>4. Overlooking Accessibility and the Remote Viewing Experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c686b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1c686b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129869\" alt=\"Overlooking Accessibility and the Remote Viewing Experience\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Overlooking-Accessibility-and-the-Remote-Viewing-Experience.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb1b53f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb1b53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Accessible streaming offers your audience the ability to watch your event comfortably, no matter the setting or the individual demands. Some may be coming from busy environments, via mobile devices, or may have trouble hearing each speaker well. Others might participate on the go or watch the session in a busy work environment.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>If accessibility is not considered, the participants may not receive the most relevant information or have problems following the program. An inclusive watching experience allows more people to connect with the event and take value from it.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><h4>Solution<\/h4><p>You can use these straightforward steps to make the live stream a lot more inclusive, without much hassle.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Turn on captions:<\/b> Enable live captions and also add captions to the recordings when it makes sense. Before the event starts, quickly review any automated captions; they can have mistakes.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep Slides Readable:<\/b> Use a simple typeface, high contrast, and layouts that remain straightforward on different screen sizes. That way, the eyes don\u2019t have to work too much.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explain Visual Content: <\/b>If something essential comes up on a slide, say it so that the audience isn&#8217;t just staring at the slide. This is very important for people using screen readers.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invite Audience Participation: <\/b>Remote attendees should get clear directions for how to ask questions, join discussions, and take part in polls. Make it obvious, and repeat it if needed.<\/li><\/ul><p>For more ideas, check out Airmeet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/closed-captions-for-events-benefits-use-cases-and-best-practices\/\">closed captions for events<\/a> to make the remote viewing experience better for everyone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h3>5. Going Live Without a Tested Broadcast Recovery Plan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e1194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b6e1194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-129868\" alt=\"Going Live Without a Tested Broadcast Recovery Plan\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Going-Live-Without-a-Tested-Broadcast-Recovery-Plan.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108d13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"108d13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>A live feed can be interrupted by technical problems at any time without notice. A broadcast recovery strategy lets your team solve problems quickly, instead of everyone having to wait.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>This is one of those common live event streaming mistakes organizers should avoid, because without a clear plan, even something small can turn into long delays, and it can make viewers really frustrated. Your team might also have a hard time sending updates or getting the stream back online smoothly. And honestly, prepping for the usual problems helps keep the whole event moving, and it gives the attendees a better viewing experience.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Solution<\/h4><p><b>Have extra microphones, cords, and a backup internet connection ready to go. And have some of the team members take care of the technical aspects and let attendees know if there\u2019s a delay or something of that sort.<\/b><\/p><p>While the event is running, use stream monitoring to keep an eye on the video, audio, and the internet connections. If the stream cuts out, you should update the attendees right away and then share a backup link if it becomes necessary.<\/p><p><b>Airmeet\u2019s guide on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/hub\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-type-of-online-streaming-for-events\/\"><b>picking the proper type of online streaming for events<\/b><\/a><b> might help you think about different streaming formats and audience needs while preparing your event.<\/b> If you pick a good structure and plan for tech concerns, surprise interruptions might not be as disruptive.<\/p><h2>Challenges in Managing Virtual and Hybrid Events<\/h2><p>A live broadcast is managed by a series of connected events, from presenter preparation to the inclusion of distant participants. A robust event platform can help the organizers to manage these activities and provide a better-coordinated experience. This is one of the most frequent live event streaming mistakes during online events.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmeet.com\/\"><b>Airmeet<\/b><\/a><b> is a virtual and hybrid event platform that allows organizers to engage remote participants in conferences, lectures, and other online activities.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>Before choosing a platform, consider the structure of your event, the size of your audience, the amount of engagement you\u2019ll need to have, and the features your team will need to deliver the session.<\/b><\/p><p>To avoid making mistakes in live event streaming, have your crew prepared, test your equipment and plan for problems before they occur.\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Conclusion \u2013 Plan for Reliable Streaming<\/b><\/h2><p>Successful live streaming calls for thorough preparation, good technology and straightforward communication.\u00a0<\/p><p>You should always &#8211;\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Test your system<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pick good settings for streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Check the sound quality<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Make material accessible<\/li><\/ul><p>These things can help you avoid typical problems. A recovery plan also trains your team to act rapidly when technical challenges develop.\u00a0<\/p><p>With the correct preparation and tools, you can deliver better-structured and more interesting virtual or hybrid events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d345b7f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d345b7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4555c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4555c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68df7f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"68df7f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1091\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1091\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why should I do a live rehearsal?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1091\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1091\"><p><b>A live stream rehearsal lets you test your complete setup before your attendees log in.<\/b> It allows your team time to review the audio, video, slides, internet connection and transitions between speakers. 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