Conference audio recording used with conference video recording is a cost-effective way to make sure everyone in your business organization has access to information presented at a conference or special event. While audio recording for conferences has long been a standard business practice, event video recording is now commonplace as well. At the very least, you should record audio for conferences and special events.

Conference audio and video recording make it possible for you to share training sessions with all your employees, not just those in attendance. Instead of sending several employees to out of town training sessions, you can now send them the event audio recording or the video recording of events. As you look into event audio and video recording, you need to consider the following:

1. Decide whether to go with just event audio recording or video recording as well.

2. Figure out if you need to hire a conference video recording service from outside or train someone within the company to perform the task.

3. Choose between a permanent conference audio recorder and video conference recorder, and a temporary site.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Determine how important audio and video recording for events is to your bottom line

Look into the costs of setting up the equipment. Also consider how often you can use it for special events and training. If you only use the equipment occasionally, it may not be worth the cost outlay.

I recommend: Get cost estimates from a company such as Richter Studios. Since they have customers throughout the United States, they can provide you with excellent information about the expenses for audio and video recording for events. Another company to help you determine what your need is Articulate Creative Communications.

Compare the costs to do conference audio recording and conference video recording

You may find it's just as cheap to add conference video recording equipment as it is to purchase audio equipment only. Whatever you choose, pick a format all your employees can access and replay. Record audio files in CD format or MP3. Record video in DVD format rather than on a VHS cassette.

I recommend: Sound Solution can run cost comparisons for you. Go 2 Productions also offers outstanding service for both audio and video presentations.

Install your conference audio recording and conference video recording equipment

Find a reputable company to provide the best installation for your conference room audio video equipment. You also want a company that provides fast service after the sale.

I recommend: AVI-SPL offers expert installation of event video recording equipment. Motion Promotions is another company that specializes in setting up audio and video recording for events and in-office use.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make sure you test your conference audio and video recording equipment before the installation technicians leave. Also remember to run a check before conference audio recording and conference video recording begins to ensure all systems operate properly.