University of Utah

Standard A/V Equipment Configurations for Audio/Visual Classrooms (Foundation Levels)

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To add consistency to the A/V technology installations in the various learning spaces across the University campus, Digital Learning Technologies has compiled a set of standardized configurations depending on the type of presentation demands placed on a classroom, auditorium, seminar room, conference room, or lab. There are five standard foundation room types offered. In addition, a couple of specialty rooms have recently been developed to accommodate recent classroom technology trends.

Suggested Pricing: For each Foundation Level, a general pricing is suggested. These dollar figures are ball-park estimates. After you consult with a Teaching & Learning Technologies engineer, a line-item quote will be supplied.

If you need to include a price quote for a grant, fund-raising activity, or when applying for funding from the annual Learning Spaces-Student Computing Fee award process, be sure to request a site visit, project scoping, evaluation, and quote from Teaching & Learning Technologies for your installation. The price will more accurately reflect the requirements of your project.

Foundation 1 (Simple Room with Push-Button Controller)

The level 1 foundation learning space is designed for office spaces, small meeting rooms, or small conference rooms with basic needs and functionality.

  • Wall-mounted flat panel monitor and an input plate directly below the monitor
  • (1)VGA and (1) HDMI input, both with audio (e.g., Laptop, Blu-ray player)
  • System controlled by simple PXE wall-mounted push button control
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • Audio distributed through flat panel monitor speakers only

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Foundation 2 (Simple Room with Touch-Screen Controller)

The Level 2 foundation learning space is designed for small meeting rooms, medium sized conference rooms, or small learning spaces needing basic functionality.

  • Wall mounted large flat panel monitor or ceiling mounted projector
  • (1)VGA and (1) HDMI input, both with audio (e.g., Laptop, Blu-ray player)
  • Recessed ceiling-mounted AV cabinet with simple room controller system
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • Improved audio distributed through 2 front wall installed speakers or 4 ceiling mounted speakers

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Foundation 3 (Digital Media Presentation Rooms with Wireless Mic)

The level 3 foundation learning space is the University Campus classroom standard for most rooms including auditoriums and large learning spaces needing multiple display options and  reinforced audio.

  • Wall-mounted flat panel monitor or ceiling mounted projector
  • Up to 4 inputs (2) VGA and (2) HDMI input, both with audio (e.g., Laptop, Blu-ray player)
  • Wall-mounted AV cabinet with presentation system
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • Improved audio distributed through recessed ceiling-mounted speakers
  • System includes voice reinforcement with wireless microphones
  • Audio output for use with assisted listening devices for ADA

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Foundation 4 (Soft Codec Videoconferencing)

The level 4 foundation learning space is the University Campus classroom standard for simple video conferencing connecting with Skype for Business or Zoom.

  • Up to 4 inputs (2) VGA and (2) HDMI input, both with audio (e.g., Laptop, Blu-ray player)
  • Wall-mounted flat panel monitor(s) or ceiling-mounted projector(s), 1 or 2 independent images
  • Wall-mounted AV cabinet with digital presentation system
  • System includes front and back cameras
  • System includes rear flat panel monitor
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • System includes voice reinforcement with wireless microphones
  • Improved audio distributed through front-wall mounted or recessed ceiling-mounted speakers
  • USB interface for software codec on installed computer or external laptop
  • Audio output for use with assisted listening devices for ADA

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Foundation 5 (Auditorium with Enhanced Functionality)

The level 5 foundation learning space is the University Campus classroom standard for auditoriums and large learning spaces needing multiple display options, reinforced audio and lecture capture.

  • Up to 4 inputs (2) VGA and (2) HDMI input, both with audio (e.g., Laptop, Blu-ray player)
  • 1 or 2 ceiling-mounted projector(s), 1 or 2 independent images
  • AV cabinet with an 8X8 Matrix switch system
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • System includes voice reinforcement with wireless microphones
  • Improved audio distributed through front wall-mounted and/or recessed ceiling-mounted speakers
  • System audio controlled though audio digital signal processor
  • Integrated video and audio recording and streaming
  • Integrated front and rear camera
  • Rear wall video and audio outputs for external recording
  • Assistive listening system for ADA

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Specialty Room (Active Learning/Collaboration)

This specialty learning space is the University Campus classroom standard for pod-based collaboration spaces and is designed for 3-5 collaboration pods.

  • (1) VGA and (1) HDMI input, both with audio at the instructor station
  • (1) VGA and (1) HDMI input, both with audio at each of the collaboration pods
  • 3-5 cards mounted monitors located at each collaboration pod and ceiling-mounted projector(s), 1 or 2 independent images
  • AV cabinet with 16X16 Matrix switch
  • System includes front and back cameras
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • Wireless presentation interface
  • System includes voice reinforcement with wireless microphones
  • Improved audio distributed through front-wall mounted recessed ceiling-mounted speakers
  • Audio output for use with assisted listening device for ADA

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

Specialty Room (Simple Studio)

This speciality learning space is the University Campus classroom standard for automated, simple, do-it-yourself, shot video recording sessions.

  • System includes front camera
  • Integrated recording
  • System controlled by touch screen interface
  • System includes card reader access for recording
  • Includes integrated lighting

Pricing is a base-level estimation. Please consult with DLT for an official estimate that reflects the A/V needs of your space.

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