# How to Improve Audio Quality for Live Streaming

> It depends on your location and venue if you will need external microphone or the built in phone microphone will work just fine.

Source: https://www.eventlive.pro/help/how-to-improve-audio-quality-for-live-streaming  
Section: EventLive Help Center › Using EventLive › Going Live  
Updated: 2026-06-30

It depends on your location and venue if you will need external microphone or the built in phone microphone will work just fine.\
If you will have a sound system in place (microphone and speakers) in most cases, the phone's microphone will pick up the sound from the speakers.\
If your event is in a windy place or outdoors, an [external microphone](https://www.eventlive.pro/help/how-to-use-an-external-microphone-with-the-eventlive-app) might be needed.

## Test Before the Event

- Do a test stream before your event to check both video and audio quality.
- Watch your test on a computer or another device to make sure the sound is clear.

Refer to our [Streaming Microphones Guide](https://www.eventlive.pro/blog/streaming-microphones) for some suggestions if you decide to use an external microphone.