Venue-specific issues in vcon and streaming

These are the issues encountered in attempts to mount vcon or live stream from ff venues:

Claro M Recto Hall

• erratic audio feed from the hall's mixer
• untested 202.x network
• ad-hoc wiring required both for network and audio feed

CS Auditorium

• erratic network connectivity
• needs ad-hoc wiring each time you stream to the cloud

Executive House

• static noise from mixer
• windows have no curtains, backlight is problem during daytime shoot but can be solved.
• camera positioning depends on the position of the furnitures.

GT Toyota Hall

• erratic network connection
• poor in-house audio system
• static sound coming from stage speakers
• poor lighting

Malcolm Hall

• good network connectivity
• erratic audio feed from the hall's mixer

Melchor Hall

• very poor audio system
• grounded speakers (back)
• poor lighting

NEC Audio Visual Room

• erratic network connection
• poor lighting
• audio quality better

NIGS Auditorium

• no network connectivity

NIP Auditorium

• wireless microphone frequency receives radio station
• low light
• microphone sound breaks

NISMED

• erratic network connection
• static noise from the audio mixer

NSRI Conference Room

• poor audio system
• poor audio cables for microphones

Pav 4 (Rm 4105)

• tested 202.x network
• no audio mixer
• poor room acoustics

School of Economics Auditorium

• (undergoing renovation supposedly until Jan 2012)

UP Theater

• network connection requires extended UTP cable and repeater hub

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Notes

• A schedule of 3-5 hours of field testing (prior to the date of the event itself) is mandatory.
• For online audience feedback, please also check for connection via providers like Globe or Smart.

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See Also

• Recommended equipment at the venue for video or webcast coverage
• Guidelines for video or webcast coverage by DILC