Panels are the most common audio failure at conferences: too many open mics, inconsistent levels, and a moderator competing with the room.
Start with one mic per panelist on stands or gooseneck bases rather than shared mics. Automatic mixing keeps only the active mics open, which raises gain-before-feedback across the whole system.
Set gain per speaker during a real sound check with the panelists in their chairs, not with a technician talking into each mic from three inches away.
For Q&A, two runners with handhelds beat a stationary aisle mic every time. Brief them on where to stand and how to hold the mic for the audience member.
Record an isolated board mix. If the session becomes content later, you will be glad you did.
