How to use EventCAT Rehearsal Mode: Practice and Perfect Your Conference Setup

EventCAT User Guide for Rehearsal Mode

Practice makes perfect! Rehearse your event before going live.

What is Rehearsal Mode?

Rehearsal Mode lets organizers and speakers test everything before going live. It’s a private test mode where:

• You can check audio, video, and captions

• You can practice your presentation with translations

• No attendees can see what you’re doing

How to Activate Rehearsal Mode

Step 1: Open the Session

Go to your Conference Room dashboard and find your session. Click Manage Session (gear icon)

• Note: Please refer to our Guide: EventCAT Conference Quick Setup Guide (July 2025)

⚠️  Our Rehearsal Mode is only available for a paid plan.

Step 2: Preview the Audience View

Click Preview in the Manage Session menu. This opens a new tab that shows how the session looks for attendees. You can check:

• Caption visibility

• Language selection

• Layout and branding

• Note: This preview is useful to confirm everything is in place before you begin testing in the session editor.

Step 3: Enter the Session Editor

Click Edit on the session to open the Session Control Panel. This is where you’ll manage settings, test input, and run your session.

Step 4: Activate Rehearsal Mode

1. At the top right, click Rehearsal to enter test mode.
   

   • Test audio, captions, and language settings here
     

   • The preview tab updates based on your rehearsal status.
     
     

⚠️ Do not click “Start Session” while in Rehearsal Mode

Step 5: Go Live

When you’re ready, 

1. Click “Live.”
   

2. Then click “Start Session” to officially begin.
   

Captions and translations will begin. Attendees can join.

Additional Tips

• Use “Open Caption Overlay Page” if you made a payment. It can display captions externally
  
  

• Share the session via QR code or Public URL
  
  

• You can switch back to Rehearsal anytime to re-test

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or contact us directly at contact@eventcat.com.