Our team strives to maintain high-quality, user-friendly technological infrastructure throughout all of our event spaces. Learn about our technology offerings below, and email [email protected] with any questions.
Audiovisual (AV) Technicians
We have a knowledgeable team of in-house AV Technicians that can operate equipment and answer your questions to heighten your event’s production-quality. Our Technicians specialize in live video production and audio mixing. We also offer a wide-variety of accessibility technology. The AV Technician rate is $75 per hour; this includes setup and tear down of equipment.
Video Services
Rental Equipment
Individual items
Audio
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wired microphone | $30 | Reliable, dynamic Shure(R) mics. We recommend using mic stands with this style. Models: Shure 58A, Shure 87A |
| Wireless microphone - handheld | $60 | Models: Shure PG58, Sennheiser e935 |
| Wireless microphone - lapel | $60 | A beltpack transmitter with a clip-on mic Models: Shure ULX, Audiotechnica T310bc |
| Microphone stand - floor/boom | $10 | |
| Microphone stand - table (“presser”) | $50 | |
| Audio mixer | $50 | The console used to manage all audio sources, including mics, music and computer sound. Models: ProFX 16v2, Behringer Xenyx X1222 USB |
| Speaker (stand included) | $60 | Amplify your event in any space. Models: QSC K12.2 (2), Eurolive B205D (1) |
Video
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PTZ Camera, standard | $100 | 1080p Resolution Model: Cisco Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Max: 3 |
| Camera, 4K | $225 | Model: Blackmagic URSA 4K Max: 1 |
| Video monitor, on stand - 55” | $150 | Max: 2 |
| Video monitor, on stand - 80” | $250 | Max: 2 |
| Confidence monitor, 42” | $50 | This screen sits facing the stage and can display the main presentation, presenter notes, a time, etc. |
Devices
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC laptop | $70 | Guests can rent a UMN laptop to browse the internet and present (guest logins available for non-UMN members) AV Technicians may also need to use one or more computers for your event. Max: 4 |
| Mac laptop | $80 | Max: 1 |
| iPad | $40 | Max: 3 |
Accessories
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint clicker | $10 | |
| Conference power and USB hub | $80 | Multi USB and plug outlet |
Packages
Audio
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple microphone and speaker combo | $100 | Includes:
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| Atrium audio package For Mondale Commons | $175 | Includes:
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| Premium conference audio package | $1195 | Includes:
The cost does not include labor; a second Technician may be required to operate this equipment depending on the event. |
Visual
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teleprompter system | $350 | Includes:
A separate AV Technician or event staffer is needed to operate the teleprompter script. |
Video Recording
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cowles recording package | $500 | Includes 4 built-in cameras |
Video Recording
| Item | Price (each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cowles Recording Package | $500 | Includes 4-built-in cameras |
| Single shot | $375 | Includes 1 camera |
| 2-shot | $475 | Includes 2 cameras |
| 3-shot | $500 | Includes 3 cameras |
Services
| Item | Price (each) |
|---|---|
| AV Technician | $75/hour |
| Live video streaming | $150/hour |
| Video editing (post-production) | $75/hour |