Available Equipment
Video
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Check Out?
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Delivery?
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Non-Southwestern Daily rate
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| DVD Player |
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| TV/DVD/VHS Cart |
TV Carts include 27” CRT TV and a DVD/VCR deck. |
No
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Yes
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$35
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| Flat Screen TV Cart |
Similar to above, but with a 55” flat screen TV instead a CRT TV. This cart also includes a Mac Mini that can run Windows or the Mac OS. |
No | McCombs Campus Center only | $150 |
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Document Camera aka Visualizer |
A document camera is used to present hard copy  documents, graphics, and small objects to a large audience with a data projector (or TV). Most campus electronic classrooms are equipped with document cameras. Portable document cameras are available by reservation from Audiovisual Services.
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Yes
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Yes
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$50
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| Camcorder with Tripod |
MiniDV and tapeless HD camcordersare available. They can be used to record video and audio in classrooms and elsewhere on campus. A small tripod, power supply, and one battery are included with each camcorder.  The camcorder user must furnish a blank tape for use with a MiniDV camcorder.AV Services does not recharge the batteries so if you need to use batteries please plan for enough time to charge them. Camcorders may be powered from the wall rather than using the battery. Camcorders must be checked out from the library Circulation Desk. Audiovisual Services does not provide operators for camcorders. Please see the Video Production page if your videotaping will require an operator. Video tapes may be edited at Audiovisual Services. Please see the Video Production page for more information. |
Yes
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No
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VHS only $50 |
| Light Kit |
 The light kit is available for significant video projects (i.e. capstone or King Creativity Fund) for up to one week. The kit includes all necessary stands and cables.
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Yes
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No
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n/a
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Audio
| Name | Description |
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Delivery?
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Non-Southwestern Daily rate
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| Wired Microphone |
 A wired microphone can be used in rooms with a sound system or with a Public Address System (below).Only handheld wired microphones are available. A cable and stand are normally included.
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| Wireless Microphone |
 Handheld or Lapel wireless microphones are available. They can be used in rooms with a sound system or with a Public Address System (below).
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No
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Yes
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$40
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| Audio Mixer |
 If 2 or more microphones are used, an audio mixer may be required in order to connect the microphones to the sound system.
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No
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Yes
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$20
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| Digital Audio Recorder |
 The Digital Audio Recorder has a built-in microphone and can store over 100 hours of recorded audio. The quality is good for speech, but not good for music.After recording, it an be plugged directly into a PC. The audio files can then be copied to the PC for listening, editing, burning to CD, etc. |
Yes
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No
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n/a
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| CD Player |
 WIth the exception of the Small Public Address System, a CD player is not provided with any sound system. Only audio CDS (and not MP3 CDs) can be played.
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| Boombox |
 Boomboxes are available by reservation for classroom presentation of audio CDs, audiocassettes, or AM/FM radio broadcasts. Boomboxes must be checked out from the library Circulation Desk.
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Yes
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No
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$15
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| Podium w/microphone & speaker |
 A lecternette is a portable podium with a builtin microphone and speaker. It may be used in places where a podium microphone is required, but there is no installed sound system.
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No
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Yes
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$25
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| Small Public Address System |
 A Small Public Address system has 1 speaker on a stand. It may come with a built-in CD Player.
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Yes
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Yes
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$50
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| Large Public Address System |
 A Large Public Address System includes 2 speakers and a mixer so that up to 6 microphones may be used. Please specify the number of microphones, stands, etc. you will need when ordering.
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Yes
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Yes
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$100
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Projection
| Name | Description |
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Delivery?
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Non-Southwestern Daily rate
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| LCD Projector |
An LCD projector can be used to project  the output from computer, VCR or DVD player. It comes with the cables necessary to connect to a computer and DVD player or VCR. Quantities are very limited.
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Faculty & Staff Only
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No
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n/a
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| LCD Projection Cart |
 Carts with a LCD projector, computer, VCR/DVD and speakers are available by reservation. They are able to display PowerPoint presentations, DVD or VHS videos, etc. Handheld wireless remotes, which feature a wireless mouse are included. Some carts have document cameras - if you need one, please let us know.Network connections for access to the Web or Internet are available in most rooms on campus. |
No
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Yes
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$200
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| Overhead Projector |
Virtually all Southwestern classrooms are equipped with an  overhead projector and projection screen for the presentation of transparencies. Most classroom overhead projectors have a spare lamp switch that enables the user to change to a secondary lamp should the primary lamp burn out. Spare lamp switches may be located on the front, side, or bottom of the projector as indicated by a label on the projector. Please call (512) 863-1666 to report burned out bulbs.
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| Projection Screen |
 All classrooms have a screen installed. Some other places on campus do as well. 60”, 70” and 96” tripod screens are available($15-$25 for non-Southwestern). A 7.5’x10’ and a 10.5’x14’ fastfold screen, capable of front or rear projection are available as well ($50 for non-Southwestern).
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Yes - Tripod Screens only
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Yes
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$15-$50
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Other
| Name | Description |
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Delivery?
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Non-Southwestern Daily rate
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| Flip Chart Easel |
 A Flipchart Easel includes 2 pads of paper and several different colored markers. Additional pads of paper are available at a cost of $10 each.
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| White Board Easel |
 A whiteboard easel has a 24” (w) x 36” (h) dry erase surface. Several markers and an eraser are included. If you need a larger whiteboard, please contact the Physical Plant at x1914.
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Yes
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Yes
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$15
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| Cart or stand for Equipment |
 For some equipment, such as an overhead projector or slide projector, a cart may be necessary to raise the projector high enough to reach the screen.
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No
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Yes
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$10
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| Laptops |
Audiovisual Services does not provide laptops. Please contact the ITS Help Desk at x7333 for information about laptops. |
No
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No
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n/a
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Please contact Audiovisual Services (x1666) with any questions.
