Virtual Performance Preparation Flashcards
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What is a 'tech rehearsal' in the context of virtual performances, and when should it occur?
Answer: A full systems check of audio, video, streaming, and lighting done before the actual performance date
A tech rehearsal is a full dry run of all technical elements—audio levels, camera angles, lighting, and stream settings—conducted ideally 24–48 hours before the live event.
Which keyboard shortcut category should a performer know inside their streaming software (e.g., OBS) before going live?
Answer: Hotkeys for switching scenes, muting audio, and starting/stopping the stream
Knowing hotkeys for scene switching, mute toggling, and stream start/stop lets a performer manage the broadcast smoothly without fumbling through menus during a live event.
A guitarist streaming a solo performance notices that their video and audio are out of sync by about 200 milliseconds. What is the most direct fix in streaming software like OBS?
Answer: Apply an audio delay offset in the audio source settings
Most streaming software allows you to add a manual audio delay offset (in milliseconds) to an audio source, which compensates for the processing time difference between audio and video pipelines.
Why should a performer always do a test recording before a virtual recital rather than relying solely on headphone monitoring?
Answer: Room acoustics and microphone placement issues may not be apparent through headphones but will be clear in the recording
Listening to a test recording reveals how the microphone actually captures the room, including reflections and tonal imbalances that in-ear monitoring can mask.
A flutist wants to reduce keyboard typing noise from their laptop fan during a virtual performance. Which solution addresses the root cause?
Answer: Use a USB audio interface and external microphone instead of the built-in laptop mic
An external USB audio interface paired with a dedicated microphone picks up the instrument rather than internal laptop noise, solving the problem at its source.
What is the role of a 'stage manager' or 'technical director' in a virtual ensemble performance?
Answer: Coordinating technical logistics—cues, muting, camera switching—so performers can focus on music
A virtual technical director handles behind-the-scenes coordination—managing feeds, triggering cues, and troubleshooting—so performers are not distracted by logistics during the live event.
Why might a performer choose to stream at 1080p/30fps rather than 1080p/60fps for a virtual music recital?
Answer: 30fps requires significantly less upload bandwidth while still providing smooth-looking video for a seated performer
60fps doubles the data rate compared to 30fps; for a relatively stationary musical performance, 30fps delivers smooth video at roughly half the bandwidth cost, reducing stream instability.