Part of the audience in the hall
Live participants at the venue: speakers on stage, viewers in the hall, reactions and questions in real time.
Hybrid format · Moscow and the Moscow Region
Hybrid event broadcasts
A hybrid event brings together an in-person hall, online viewers, and sometimes remote speakers. Our job is to make sure everyone can see and hear each other, and that the broadcast looks like a single event.
15 years in live streaming
2,700+ broadcasts
Moscow and the Moscow Region
What the hybrid format is
How a hybrid event works
The hybrid format combines the in-hall audience and online viewers into a single event.
Part watching online
The online audience follows the broadcast remotely - it is important that the picture and sound convey the atmosphere of the event.
Speakers can be remote
One or several participants connect over video link and become part of the live broadcast - they are seen both in the hall and online.
Everything in one setup
Presentations, questions, recordings, and timing management need to be brought together into one managed technical setup.
Tasks
What tasks we handle
Hall and online
- ✓showing speakers in the hall from several cameras;
- ✓presentation output to the broadcast;
- ✓connecting remote participants;
- ✓displaying questions from the online audience.
Recording and reliability
- ✓recording of the full broadcast;
- ✓private access when needed;
- ✓backup for critical points;
- ✓technical support throughout the broadcast.
Studio format
A hybrid event at the OKVideo.Pro studio
If the in-person part is compact - speakers in the studio, an online audience, and remote participants when needed - the hybrid broadcast can be put together at our venue: cameras, lighting, sound, presentation output, recording, and broadcast support.
The OKVideo.Pro in-house studio - by Taganskaya metro, with a turnkey technical crew.
Where it breaks
Where hybrid events most often break down
This is useful to know in advance - most problems are solved during preparation, not on broadcast day.
Poor sound in the hall
The online audience hears hum, echo, or nothing. This is solved with properly placed microphones and monitoring of the broadcast sound.
The remote speaker can't be heard
A remote speaker drops out or talks into the void. You need a connection check in advance and a backup plan in case of a drop.
The presentation doesn't reach the broadcast
Slides are shown in the hall, but online viewers see only a talking head. Capturing presentations is a separate task that we work out in advance.
The rough setup ends up on air
Viewers see equipment being assembled, tests, or technical pauses. This is solved with a clear go-live setup and a separate channel for checks.
No backup plan
If the main internet channel goes down, the broadcast stops without warning. A backup channel is a mandatory part of the setup for the hybrid format.
Unclear who manages the broadcast
The director, the organizer, and the venue work out of sync. You need a single point of decision-making on broadcast day.
How we prepare a hybrid broadcast
Our preparation process
We clarify the format
Hall, online audience, remote speakers, platform, and timing.
Technical setup
Equipment, crew, and a backup plan tailored to the specific task.
Venue check
Internet, power, sound, camera positions, and technical limitations.
Test connection
We check remote speakers, the platform, and switching before the event day.
Pricing
Hybrid event budget guidelines
Hybrid events are most often priced individually. As a rough guide: a standard setup starts from RUB 95,000, while complex projects with remote connections and extended backup start from RUB 150,000.
Basic broadcast
A compact hybrid format with a small hall and a simple technical setup
- 1-2 cameras
- basic direction and recording
- connection to one platform
- setup check before the broadcast
Conference / forum
A hybrid event with a hall, an online audience, and a basic technical setup
- 2-4 cameras
- venue sound and presentations
- broadcast director
- recording and backup for key points
Complex broadcast
Several remote speakers, additional graphics, remote links, or extended backup
- 4+ cameras
- remote speakers and remote links
- graphics, titles, and multiple platforms
- extended on-site crew
Custom project
A non-standard format, private access, a multilingual broadcast, or special technical requirements
- task and risk review
- technical setup for the venue
- crew planning
- clear estimate before work starts
FAQ
Common questions about hybrid events
Can remote speakers be connected?
Yes. We choose a conferencing system, test the connection and picture in advance, and account for corporate network restrictions and time zones. Remote speakers become part of a single broadcast - they are seen both in the hall and online.
Can questions from the online audience be taken?
Yes. Questions from online can be taken via the platform chat, a moderator, or an engagement service. We agree on the mechanics and moderation logic during preparation.
Can access be made private?
Yes. A hybrid event can be run with restricted access: via a link, through a corporate platform, or an agreed setup. We work under an NDA when needed.
Is a rehearsal needed before a hybrid broadcast?
For hybrid formats a rehearsal is especially important. You need to check remote connections, switching between speakers, presentation output, and two-way sound. We recommend at least one technical run-through.
What needs to be at the venue?
The essentials: stable internet (preferably wired), a sound reinforcement system for the hall, camera positions, and the ability to output the picture to a screen. We prepare the full list for the specific format and venue during preparation.
Planning a hybrid event?
Describe the format: hall, online audience, remote speakers, and platform - we will suggest a technical setup and prepare an estimate.