How this term is used
Track delay through capture, processing, transport and display when sound and picture must remain aligned for the audience, recording or remote participant.
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AV latency
What it means, when it matters, and how to use it in an event brief.
You can start without a complete equipment list. The message is editable before you send it.
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Term
AV latency
the delay between capture, processing and audience output
Noticeable latency between a speaker's lips and the sound or vision can distract an audience.
How to verify it
Use a visible and audible clap or cue at the source, then observe it at each destination and in the recorded file.
Facts to record
- Source and destination path
- Processing or network stages
- Maximum acceptable offset
Worked use
A hybrid panel can sound natural in the room but still produce distracting lip-sync delay online if camera, encoder and platform processing are not considered together.
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Send the four facts that shape the AV setup
Add the date, venue, guest count and programme for AV latency. You do not need to know the equipment names, and the message is editable before you send it.
- Date
- Venue
- Audience
- Programme
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AV latency
Send the date, venue or area, guest count, programme and required outputs. You can start without a complete equipment list.
How this guidance is researched
This guidance separates general advice from event-specific facts. Confirm venue conditions and your event details before finalising the requirement.