Thousands of fans gather for a concert. Nearly everyone is holding a phone, and every one of those phones is fighting for the same cell towers. Somewhere in that crowd, one person has to keep a livestream online for the viewers who couldn’t make it.
That was Andrei Giurcau‘s job at Loredana’s concert in Târgu Jiu, Romania. His tools: a YoloBox Ultra and network bonding.
Andrei’s setup won the Biggest Production category of the YoloBox Setup Showdown (#PushItToTheExtreme). Here’s how he kept the stream stable when the network was at its worst, and what he’s learned about streaming big, crowded events.
Meet Andrei Giurcau of G News Media
Andrei runs G News Media in Romania. His calendar covers almost everything that can be streamed: sports, podcasts, conferences, political events, concerts and town hall meetings.
His photos show how wide that range really is. One day the YoloBox Ultra is switching a local council session, with a title card and an audio mixer running on the same screen. Another day it’s mounted on a camcorder above a football pitch, with the G News logo, a news ticker and a countdown loaded as overlays. On another, it’s courtside at a basketball game in Târgu Jiu.
For a local outlet, that live coverage is the whole point. Residents can follow council decisions as they happen, and fans who can’t get to the ground can still watch their team play.
It’s also a family operation. When a stream calls for three or more cameras, Andrei hands the YoloBox to his wife, who takes over as director.
“With the right tools, preparation and a little bit of determination, you can bring thousands of people together, even when they are not in the same place.” — Andrei Giurcau
It’s a family operation. When a stream calls for three or more cameras, Andrei hands the YoloBox to his wife, who takes over as director.
Before YoloBox: Capture Cards, Cables and a Laptop
Andrei used to stream with Elgato capture cards and a laptop. Every event meant finding power, running cables and plugging in hubs, and after all that work, he says, the result wasn’t impressive.
So he went looking for something better. He compared bonded streaming options, including LiveU, which he’d seen up close through friends. Then he found the YoloBox and spent more than 40 hours watching YouTube videos about it before turning to his wife and saying, “We are buying this!”
The change was immediate. In his words, streams became simpler, easier, and even fun. And the first time he tested network bonding, he calls it “a revelation.”
The Concert: Thousands of Phones, One Stream
This summer, Târgu Jiu came alive for Loredana’s concert. Thousands of people filled the venue, and Andrei’s job was to make sure people who couldn’t be there could still experience it live.
The challenge wasn’t the cameras. It was the network. With thousands of people in one place, the local mobile networks were under enormous pressure. Relying on a single internet connection, Andrei says, would have been a risky bet.
Network bonding on the YoloBox Ultra combines several internet connections into one stream. If one connection slows down or drops, the others carry the load. At the concert, that kept the stream stable even when the crowd and network traffic peaked.
“The YoloBox became the heart of the operation, while network bonding was my safety net.”
The stream stayed online from start to finish, reaching viewers at home and across Romania. For Andrei, the lesson was simple: in live streaming there are no second chances. You can’t pause a concert, fix the connection and start again.
Andrei’s Concert Livestream Setup
| Role | Gear |
|---|---|
| Production and streaming | YoloBox Ultra with network bonding |
| Cameras | Panasonic X2E, Sony a7 III, Panasonic HC-VXF1, plus one or two more depending on the event |
| Wireless video | DJI SDR transmission for the mobile camera |
| Wireless audio | DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX) and DJI Mic 3 (2 TX + 1 RX) |
| Concert audio | Saramonic Vlink2 to take a clean feed from the venue’s mixer |
| Monitoring | 14-inch screen for the program output |
| Internet | Mobile connections bonded on the YoloBox, plus a Starlink Gen 4 |
The Saramonic link matters at concerts. Instead of recording the PA through a camera mic, Andrei takes the sound straight from the mixing desk, so viewers hear the performance cleanly.
Tips for Livestreaming Crowded Events
- Never rely on one connection. At big events, mobile networks get congested exactly when the crowd peaks. Bond several connections, and bring a different kind of link, like satellite, if you can.
- Take audio from the source. A direct feed from the venue’s mixer sounds far better than a camera mic pointed at the speakers.
- Watch the program, not just the cameras. A dedicated screen for the output shows you exactly what viewers see.
- Split the jobs when it gets big. Once you’re past two or three cameras, hand the YoloBox to a dedicated director, as Andrei does with his wife.
- Plan for no second chances. Test every connection before the show starts; once the music begins, there’s no restart button.
“Remove the Distance Between the Stage and the Audience”
For Andrei, the Târgu Jiu concert was proof of what the right tools make possible.
“In that moment, technology did exactly what it was supposed to do: remove the distance between the stage and the audience.” — Andrei Giurcau, G News Media
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Learn more about YoloBox Ultra.
Missed the big reveal? Catch the moment the Biggest Production winners were announced in our live replay below.
Andrei is one of 14 winners. See all 14 winning YoloBox setups, from college rugby through a hurricane to a wireless camera mast run by an Xbox controller, in our Setup Showdown recap.
FAQ
Why do concert livestreams drop when the venue is crowded?
When thousands of people in one place use their phones at the same time, local mobile networks get congested. A stream that depends on a single cellular connection can stutter or drop right when the crowd is biggest.
What is network bonding for livestreaming?
Network bonding combines several internet connections into one. If one connection slows or drops, the others keep the stream going. Andrei uses bonding on his YoloBox Ultra as his “safety net” at large events.
How do you get good audio for a concert livestream?
Take a feed straight from the venue’s mixing desk. Andrei uses a Saramonic Vlink2 to bring the mixer’s sound into his stream instead of relying on camera microphones.
Can a small team livestream a big concert?
Yes. Andrei streams multi-camera concerts without a large crew; on bigger shows, his wife directs the YoloBox Ultra, which handles switching, audio and streaming in one device.
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