Commentary transforms a camera feed into a sports broadcast. It gives viewers context, excitement, and a reason to stay watching. You do not need a professional voice — just someone who knows the sport and the teams.
Finding your commentators
The best commentators for community sports are people who already know the teams: retired players, club officials, or local journalists. They bring knowledge and personality that no outsider can match.
A two-person team works well: one handles play-by-play and the other provides colour commentary, analysis, and context during breaks in play.
Audio setup
Each commentator needs a headset or lapel microphone. Avoid sharing a single microphone as the audio levels will vary wildly when they pass it back and forth.
Connect both microphones to an audio interface or mixer, then into your encoder. In OBS, set each mic as a separate audio source so you can balance the levels independently.
Commentary tips
State the score regularly. Viewers who join mid-stream need to know the score immediately. Mention it every few minutes and after every score.
Identify players by name and number when possible. Introduce both teams at the start and provide context: what is at stake, what the form has been, and any key matchups to watch.
Keep energy levels appropriate to the action. Save excitement for genuine moments. Constant shouting is exhausting to listen to.
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