Note: Some equipment and services are not included in the standard conference fee and are available at an additional charge.

VHS Video Cassette Recorders - The primary VCR provided by Event Services. This is the standard 1/2" video tape that is used in most homes.

DVD Players - Our DVD players will play commercially produced DVDs for Region 1 (USA Standard). Privately produced DVDs may or may not play successfully on all machines - this is true with all homemade discs. (In this case, it is always wise to have a backup plan).

Video Monitors - Event Services has a variety of 25" video monitors and TVs that are compatible with all of our video cassette and DVD players. NOTE: Our TVs and video monitors are not compatible with computers.

Video Recording Equipment - Three video cameras are available on a limited basis. This videotaping equipment is comparable to a home video system and uses VHS videotape. Commercial-quality videotape production or duplication is not possible with this equipment. Meeting and event planners must receive written permission from speakers before they can be videotaped. Additional charges apply.

Video and Computer LCD Projectors - These projectors can project up to an XGA (1024 x 768 resolution) image onto a large screen four to twelve feet diagonally depending on the room, screen size and projector placement. (LCD projectors will show videotapes, TV video, and DVDs as well as computer graphics and slides). Additional charges apply.

Smartboard - One of these units is available to assist instuctors who wish to project both their computer display and on-the-spot changes and highlights. This unit is a portable 3' X 4' interactive whiteboard upon which the instructor can overwrite the projected display and save the overwritten information to the connected computer. NOTE: It is advisable that the instructor be familiar with the SMART software in order to use this technology effectively. Additional charges apply.

Sympodium - This is an interactive unit that is slightly larger than a laptop computer. It, also, uses the SMART software. A computer is connected to the Sympodium, and then the instructor, seeing the computer display on the Sympodium, can make highlights or changes to the display with a special stylus on the Sympodium. The visual display can be projected on an LCD projector. Additional charges apply.

Computers - Six Latitude Series Dell laptops are available for additional charges. The computers are 1.4 GHz speed, 512 Mbyte RAM, 20 GByte hard drive Pentium III Processors with Windows XP Professional 2002 and Office 2003 (includes Powerpoint) software. Additional charges apply.

Overhead Projectors are used for projecting transparencies. All Event Services units have two lamps in each unit. When one lamp burns out, the other lamp can be used by pushing a switch or lever on the projector.

Flip Charts will be supplied with water color markers and pads of paper.

Whiteboards and dry erase markers are also available.

Carousel Slide Projectors, also called Ektagraphic, Kodak, 35mm, and 2x2 slide projectors. Event Services uses Ektagraphic III projectors and wireless remote controls. Wired remote controls are available if specified.

Laser Projection Pointers are available. These project a red pinpoint dot. Caution: Do not shine into eyes; the laser beam causes damage to eyes.

Audio Cassette and CD Player/Recorders - Event Services has several audiocassette tape players/recorders, and CD/tape boomboxes. For the larger conference rooms, powered speakers can be used with these players.

Audio Recording Equipment - Event Services can provide audiotaping for conferences in all conference rooms, auditoriums, and banquet areas. Unless otherwise specified, 90 minute tapes are used. Sessions are taped straight through without editing. High speed duplication of a limited number of audiotapes can be arranged with Event Services. Additional charges apply.

Sound Systems - Masters Hall, Mahler Auditorium, and rooms K, L, Q, and R are equipped with a permanently installed "automatic" sound system. These systems can be used with up to eight microphones and can also playback audio tracks from tape or disc. Event Services has one large portable self-contained Public Address system that can support eight microphones and an audio tape or CD input for use in large areas such as the lower lobby or Hill Atrium. Additionally, separate components such as medium sized amplifier and two to four speakers can be configured to support up to eight microphones for special events requiring a louder and larger sound (such as a band). Portable and component sound systems are available at additional charges. Special Note to Bands: In most cases, we find that bands who rely upon their own sound systems to produce their own unique sound prefer to use their own sound systems.

Lavalier/Lapel Microphones - A limited supply of wireless "LAVs" are available which allow the speakers to move freely around the room. The microphone is clipped to the speaker's clothing and must be located close to his/her mouth.

Hand Held Wireless Microphones - A limited supply of Hand Held wireless mics are available.