[Chris_Ely]

Thank you for writing this. FIRST needs better webcasts if we are to ever "Make it Loud."

Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV

What is the best way to get HQ audio at every event into the stream? Is there an easy way to get the MC and announcer mics separate from the music? Are the streams more enjoyable with the music; is it important to keep it?

Any good audio mixer should have multiple outputs in addition to the main mix, and be able to assign different channels to each. You would need to work with whoever is running the audio to set it up, but it shouldn't be to difficult.
I personally could live without the music on the streams, but it does make the event seem more exciting.