FieldFire guide
Run Baseball and Softball Hype Without a Production Crew
Use GameChanger-synchronized automatic hype and curated manual cues while a small volunteer crew stays in control.
Game-day hype works when it follows the game instead of competing with it. Spark supports two complementary paths: reviewed automatic cues synchronized to supported GameChanger state and curated manual cues for moments the operator calls first.
Choose automatic categories
Device > Hype lets an administrator enable the reviewed categories appropriate for the team:
- Scoring and momentum.
- Defense and outs.
- Opponent pressure.
- Umpire calls.
- Organ stingers.
- Player walk-ups.
Automatic operation uses precanned templates and cooldowns. It does not let a scoring payload invent an effect or select an unreviewed explicit track.
Start the supported live game
Connect the team’s GameChanger account, select the game, confirm Your team, and review the matchup before starting. Spark then follows supported game state and can run enabled automatic moments without a tap for every play.
Internet is required for GameChanger synchronization. If the source is unavailable, the operator can continue with the manual Hype Deck and prepared local audio.
Keep manual hype ready
The manual Hype Deck exposes a smaller curated set built for quick scanning. Use it for player introductions, rallies, big hits, runs, big outs, inning wins, and game wins. The operator can explicitly stop an active cue whenever play resumes.
Rehearse the complete audio chain
- Start a test game or use the reviewed preview flow.
- Trigger one walk-up and one manual hype cue.
- Confirm the exact analog or Bluetooth output route.
- Confirm volume, clip timing, fade, and stop behavior.
- Verify the next game action remains ready.
Keep sound levels appropriate and stop audio before it interferes with play, officials, or announcements.
See the automatic hype workflow