Whisper mode for confidential conversations in online meetings

Sometimes, a meeting requires a brief exchange in the background without everyone listening in. That's exactly what subroom audio in OpenTalk is for. With this handy feature, small groups or individual participants can quietly ‘whisper’ to each other while the main conference continues as normal. Perfect, for example, for moderators who want to coordinate during an event, or for teams who need to quickly clarify something among themselves.

Better than breakout rooms: proximity and structure are maintained

Subroom audio is particularly useful because it allows for confidential and discreet discussions without interrupting the conference. At the same time, everyone can keep an eye on what is happening, as the main conference continues in the background. Predefined groups or factions keep everything well organised, which makes coordination much easier. Unlike traditional breakout rooms, the connection to the main room is always maintained.

Possible uses of subroom audio in meetings, teaching and politics

The possible uses are manifold: in plenary debates, factions can coordinate in parallel while the discussion continues undisturbed in the background. The added value is also evident in the classroom: teachers can devote themselves to individual pupils without losing contact with the rest of the class.

Tips for the successful use of subroom audio

To realise the full potential of subroom audio, it is helpful to keep a few tips in mind. It is particularly helpful to create groups or factions in advance so that spontaneous discussions during the meeting run smoothly. Transparent communication also plays an important role, as participants should know exactly how the function is used and what added value it offers. Subroom audio is most effective when used specifically in complex discussions or important decisions to bring clarity and structure to the exchange.

More efficient meetings through confidential side channels

Confidential discussions in small groups, yet always close to the action of the main conference. Whether in classrooms, workshops or political debates, the function combines discretion with structure and makes meetings noticeably more efficient.

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