BYOPA facts
This is the short technical reference for planners, venues, and writers evaluating BYOPA.
- What devices are supported?
- Attendees use a modern smartphone or other browser-capable device with earbuds, headphones, or compatible hearing devices.
- Is an app required?
- No dedicated app is required for ordinary listening; attendees open a shared event link in their browser.
- What network is required?
- Usable Wi-Fi or cellular coverage is required where listeners stand. BYOPA is not an offline or device-to-device system.
- What is the latency?
- Native wired or built-in playback is designed for near-real-time listening, but actual delay depends on the venue, network, browser, and device. Bluetooth can add additional delay. Test before using it where lip synchronization matters.
- How does audio get into BYOPA?
- A microphone, mixer output, DJ feed, guide headset, or other live source can be connected through the supported event audio workflow.
- Does BYOPA record audio?
- Recording and transcription are separate event features, not a requirement for live listening. Review the event's published privacy terms and settings before use.
- What about translation?
- Events can provide language-specific audio channels where translation is configured. Available languages and billing depend on the event plan and current product configuration.
- What does it cost?
- BYOPA has a free starting option and paid Starter and Pro plans. Current pricing is shown on the BYOPA product page.
- Does it replace a PA or assistive-listening system?
- Sometimes, for quiet delivery, overflow, tours, and personal listening. A PA remains better for synchronized room sound, and personal-device delivery should generally complementnot automatically replacerequired assistive-listening provisions.