If you are going to be planning an in-person or hybrid event for the first time chances are you might be wondering what a "breakout room" is and what equipment you need from your AV supplier. That is why we have put together this article or checklist of the essential gear you need for your breakout room.

Low tech AV equipment:

• Easels or Flip Charts
• Flip Chart Paper with markers
• Whiteboards

"Hi-Tech" breakout rooms:

• Projector
• Speaker Confidence Monitor
• Sound Board
• Wireless Lavalier Microphone
• Computer Interface
• Internet Connection
• Video Camera
• Live Stream Encoder

When you are considering a venue for your event make sure they can provide quality internet connection in each breakout room especially if you are going to be live streaming for a hybrid event. If you are going to use the in-house AV company then check to make sure they include cost for setting/striking each breakout room especially if you have to move room blocks to save money. If you are looking for an outside AV company then look to MAC PRO AV to help you out with all your breakout session needs.