CR 98-81 Improvements to the Council Chambers & Cable Studio Sound, Visual & Broadcast SystemsMay 26, 1998
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Eileen Harvala
Community Relations Coordinator
Council Report 98 -81
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CABLE STUDIO
SOUND, VISUAL AND BROADCAST SYSTEMS
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to make improvements to the current
sound systems in the Council Chambers and Cable Studio; to include the replacement of the
current cameras and related equipment in the 1999 Equipment Replacement Plan; and to include
other possible Council Chamber and Cable Studio improvements in future budget discussion as
deemed appropriate by the City Manager.
Overview
The current Council Chamber and Cable Studio sound, presentation and broadcast systems were
installed when City Hall was remodeled in 1990. The city purchased excellent equipment in
1990 and most of it is good condition and does not need to be replaced. Some of the equipment is
beginning to show its age, however, and needs to be upgraded or replaced.
Of particular concern is reported problems with the Council Chambers audio system, including
inadequate sound levels in the audience area, occasional feedback, and not being able to hear
speakers because of the current placement of some of the microphones.
Suspecting that the Council Chamber and Cable Studio equipment needed a thorough analysis,
the city recently hired a consultant, Mel Anderson from Twin Cities Video, who worked with the
city's cable technician, Jeff Dulac, to look at the current systems, to prepare an equipment
replacement plan, and to suggest other operational improvements to the Council Chambers and
Cable Systems.
Primary Issues to Consider
What are the priorities for the specific improvements?
What are the financial impacts of the suggested improvements and equipment replacement?
• What are the specifics of the suggested priority improvements?
What improvements need future discussion?
Supporting Document
Operational Improvements to the Council Chambers and Cable Systems report
PowerPoint presentation for June 2 City Council meeting
Council Report 98 -81 Page 2
Primary Issues to Consider
What are the priorities for the specific improvements detailed in the analysis?
It appears that improvements to the Council Chamber and Cable Studio sound systems are
the immediate top priority, followed by replacement of the cameras and associated
equipment.
Sound System
Suggested improvements to the audio system include the following:
• Adding microphone mute switches to the microphone positions
• Purchasing a new wireless microphone system
• Purchasing a new receiver for the wireless microphone system
• Repositioning and adding speakers in the audience area
• Possibly moving some of the current microphones
• Reconfiguring the control room to allow for better access to the microphone sound,
amplification and feedback prevention controls
Cameras
Suggested improvements to the video system include the replacement of four of the five
current cameras and related equipment, which are in bad condition, including the following:
• Replacing cameras #1 through #4
• Replacing the pan/tilt motors that move the cameras
• Replacing the control unit for the cameras
What are the financial impacts of the suggested improvements and equipment
replacement?
Sound System
The suggested improvements to the Council Chamber and Cable System are about $4,000. In
the 1998 budget, $6,000 was budgeted in the Cable Fund to buy a new color printer. This
money was not used to buy a printer, and it is suggested that it now be used to pay for the
Council Chamber and Cable Studio sound system improvements.
Cameras
Replacement of the cameras and related equipment is projected to cost about $32,000. It is
suggested that the money for the replacement of those cameras be incorporated into the 1999
Equipment Replacement Plan.
What are the specifics of the suggested priority improvements?
Microphone mute switches — $1,250
During meetings, any discussion between council members, the shuffling of papers or even
the pouring of water or soda can be heard on cable television during the cablecasts and in the
Council Chambers. With microphone mute switches at all microphone locations, Council and
Council Report 98 -81 Page 3
staff members would have the ability to toggle their microphones on and off. Microphones at
unused or rarely used positions would be muted. •
The mute switches would reduce the number of open microphones in the Council Chambers,
and allow for more system gain before feedback and louder levels in the audience area.
A master mute button could also be put at the mayor's position, giving the mayor full control
over the mute buttons and the ability to shut off the microphones at any given moment. This
master mute button would override the individual mute buttons.
Another master un —mute button could be integrated into the control room and/or a staff dais
position, possibly at the city manager's position, to activate the microphones of forgetful
presenters.
Moving the lectern and possibly other microphones — $60 a piece
The lectern microphone should be moved from its current position to the bottom right —hand
corner of the lectern table. Other microphones on the Council dais also may be moved to
better accommodate Council members and other speakers.
Separating broadcast sounds from room sound — $350
The audio system currently is wired so that all amplified sound in the Council Chambers
passes through the broadcast audio boards. Separating the systems will make it easier to
reinforce the Council sound system while also and improving the cable broadcast sound.
Audience speakers — $250
There currently are eight speakers in the Council Chambers audience area; however, there
seem to be dead spots in the back of the Council Chambers. Two additional speakers should
be placed along the back of the audience area. This can be accomplished by removing one of
the speakers from above the lectern area, which also will help with the sound feedback
problems, and installing that speaker along with a new one in the rear corners of the Council
Chambers.
Wireless microphone and receiver $1,100
The current hand —held microphone is in poor condition. It should be replaced with a new
wireless microphone system, accommodating both a hand —held microphone and clip —on
microphone, and a new receiver.
Modifications to the control room — $280
The current sound mixers are located on the top of the equipment racks in the Cable Studio
and should be moved so that the cable technician can more easily adjust microphone levels.
Camera and related equipment replacement
• $5,000 each for four cameras ($20,000)
• $2,000 each for four pan/tilt motor controls ($8,000)
• $4,000 for the camera control unit
Council Report 98 -81 Page 4
What improvements need future discussion?
A number of suggestions for improvements and equipment replacement are outlined in the
Operational Improvements to the Council Chambers and Cable Systems report, which need
to be considered further for possibly inclusion into future budget discussions or additions to
the city's Equipment Replacement Plan.
Those suggestions include the following:
Replacement of current equipment in poor or fair condition
• Audiocassette recorder
• Color monitors
• Video switcher
• Accent lighting control
• Special effects generator
• Video monitors
• Council Chambers audience projectors
Improvements or additions to the current systems
• Creation of a new lectern system
• Monitors at the Council and staff positions
■ Separation of the Council Chamber audio and video controls
from the Cable Studio controls
• Laptop computer connections
• Editing deck equipment
• Pointer system
■ Upgraded computer
Alternatives
The City Council has the following alternatives regarding this issue:
$ 800
$ 1,900
$ 1,000
$ 600
$ 8,000
$ 9,000
$16,000
Total $37,300
$10,000 to $20,000
$ ?, ? ??
$ 7,000 to $12,500
$ 1,750
$ 5,000
$ 5,500
$ 2,000
Total $31,250 to $63,750+
1. Approve the action as recommended by staff. With this action, work on the sound system
improvements would begin following execution of a contract with the consultant. The
cameras would be included in the 1999 Equipment Replacement Plan discussions. The
other improvements and equipment replacement would be targeted for future budget
discussions as deemed appropriate by the city manager.
2. Continue for further discussion.
3. Deny the recommended action and maintain the current status quo of the Council
Chambers and Cable Studio equipment.
Staff recommends approval of alternative Number 1.
Council Chambers and
Cable Studio Improvements
Sound, Visual and
Broadcast Systems
Good News
1 City purchased excellent equipment when
City Hall was remodeled in 1990
1 Most of the equipment is in good
condition and does not need to be
replaced
Audio System Concerns
1 Audio system problems have included
inadequate sound levels in the audience
area
1 Feedback
1 Inability to hear speakers because of the
current placement of some of the
microphones
1
Sound System
Improvements
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1 Adding microphone mute switches
1 Buying a new wireless microphone system
1 Buying a new receiver for the wireless
microphone system
1 Repositioning and adding speakers in the
audience area
1 Possibly moving some of the microphones
Sound System
Improvements
1 Reconfiguring the Cable Studio control
room to allow for better access to the
microphone sound, amplification and
feedback prevention controls
Sound System
Improvements
1 Cost—$4,000
1 Funding source
Money to come from the 1998 Cable Fund
2
Camera Equipment
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1 Replacing four of the five cameras
1 Replacing the pan and tilt motor controls
for moving those cameras
1 Replacing the control unit for the cameras
Camera Equipment
1 Cost—$32,000
$5,000 for each camera $20,000
$2,000 for each pan /tilt motor $8,000
$4,000 for camera control unit $4,000
1 Funding Source
1999 Equipment Replacement Plan
Poor or Fair Equipment
1 Audiocassette recorder $800
1 Color monitors $1,900
1 Video switcher $1,000
1 Accent lighting control $600
1 Special effects generator $8,000
1 Video monitors $9,000
1 Chamber projectors '$16,000
3
•
Poor or Fair Equipment
1 Cost—$37,300
1 Source
Future Equipment Replacement Plans
Improvements /Additions
1 New presentation system $10,000 to
$20,000
1 Council /staff monitors $ ?, ? ? ??
1 Separation of Council Chamber /Cable
Studio audio and video controls
$7,000 to
$12,500
Improvements /Additions
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Laptop computer connections $1,750
1 Editing deck equipment $5,000
1 Pointer system $5,500
1 Upgraded computer $2,000
4
•
Improvements /Additions
1 Cost—$31,250 to $63,750 plus
1 Funding source to be determined as these
improvements are targeted for future
budget discussions, if deemed appropriate
by the city manager
Requested Action
•
1 Approve the sound system improvements
1 Include the cameras and related
equipment in the 1999 Equipment
Replacement Plan
Requested Action
1 Target the other improvements and
equipment replacement for future budget
discussions, as deemed appropriate by the
city manager
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Operational
Improvements to the
Council Chambers
and Cable Systems
May 4, 1998
Prepared for the City of Hopkins
By Mel Anderson from Twin Cities Video
and Jeff Dulac
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 1
Table of Contents
Improvements to the Audio System 3
Microphone Mute Switches 3
Move Lectern Microphone 4
Separate Broadcast/Room Sounds 4
Audience Speakers /Audio Zones 5
Wireless Microphone System 5
Improvements to the Control Room ' 6
Control Room Equipment Placement 6
Editing System 6
Improvements to the Presentation System 7
LCD Projector 7
Lectern System /Conversion of Staff Bay 7
Lectern System (Existing Carpentry) 8
Council /Staff Position Monitors 8
AMX Touch Screen User Interface 8
Soft Wire Control Panel User Interface 9
Laptop Connections /Computer Options 9
Pointer System 10
Computer presentations system 10
Overall Cost Estimates 11
Equipment Replacement Plan Pages 11 -15
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 2
Improvements to the Audio System
Reported problems with the Council Chamber audio system include inadequate sound
levels in the audience area and occasional feedback. The recent addition of a Sabine FBX-
900 feedback exterminator unit has improved the system's operation; however, there are
several other changes to the audio system that would improve its operation.
Suggested improvements to the audio system include: adding microphone mute switches
to microphone positions; extending the microphone goose necks; separating broadcast and
room sound; purchasing a new wireless microphone system; and repositioning and adding
speakers in the audience area. A breakdown of this equipment is listed below.
Microphone Mute Switches
During meetings, City Council and staff members need to talk among themselves.
Currently, the audio bleeds through and voices can be heard on cable television during the
cablecasts and in the Council Chambers. With microphone mute switches at all
microphone locations, Council and staff members will have the ability to toggle their
microphones on or off. Microphones at unused or rarely used positions could be muted.
A master mute button should also be put in the mayor's position, giving the mayor full
control over the mute buttons and the ability to shut off the microphones at any given
moment. This master mute button would override individual mute buttons.
The mute switches would reduce the number of open microphones in the Council
Chambers, and allow for more system gain before feedback and louder levels in the
audience area.
The suggested mute switch assembly would consist of an engraved plate, blemish free
anodized and brushed aluminum with the engraving black paint filled, and about 2" by 3"
in size. They would be mounted near the base of each microphone. The mute switch
would be centered on the plate. Installation of the mute switch plate would involve drilling
a hole, about %" in diameter, in the counter top to accommodate the switch.
The two —line engraved legend on the plate would be similar to Push to Mute /Lamp On =
Mute with the lettering centered.
A master UN -Mute button could be integrated into the control room and /or staff dais
position to activate the microphone(s) of forgetful presenters.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,250
Materials - $750
Labor - $500
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 3
Move Lectern Microphone
The lectern microphone currently is located in the middle of the lectern area. It is
suggested that the microphone be moved from its current position to the bottom right -hand
corner of the lectern table. This microphone will serve solely the key presenter, and the
wireless microphone system would be used for special activities.
Total Estimated Cost: $60
Materials - $None
Labor - $60
Separate Broadcast Sounds from Room Sound
The audio system currently is wired so that all amplified sound in the Council Chambers is
required to pass through the broadcast audio board, which allows VCR audio to be heard
in the chambers. Several fairly simple wiring changes would separate the Council sound
reinforcement system from the broadcast audio. Separating the sound sources will allow
easier use of the Council sound reinforcement system, and improve the sound that is
broadcast on cable (the ceiling mounted audience microphones could be used for
ambience, applause, etc.)
The AMS mixers currently located in the top of the equipment racks should be moved
down in the racks, allowing a seated cable technician to easily adjust microphone levels
without having to stand up.
Total Estimated Cost: $350
Materials - $50
Labor - $300
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 4
Audience Speakers /Audio Zones
There are currently eight speakers in the audience zone. There seem to be dead spots
along the back of the audience area. Two additional speakers should be placed along the
back area of the audience zone. An existing speaker should be removed from above the
lectern area, which also will help solve the feedback problems. That removed speaker
would be installed, along with one new speaker/back — box/grill assembly, in the rear
corners of the audience area.
Each current speaker assembly includes a matching transformer that can be set to several
loudness values. The volume tap of the new audience rear speakers should be set to louder
levels than the audience front speakers to improve the sound system's performance in the
rear area.
Total Estimated Cost: $250
Materials - $100
Labor - $150
Wireless Microphone System
The current hand —held wireless microphone is in poor condition. It is suggested that a new
wireless microphone system be purchased accommodating both a hand —held microphone,
as well as a lavaliere (clip -on) microphone.
Total Estimated Cost: $460 to $560
Materials - $400 —$500
Labor - $60
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 5
Improvements to the Control Room
A five —year equipment replacement plan has been completed and is attached to this report.
Placement of Equipment in the Control Room
Currently, equipment placement is scattered throughout the control room. The consultant
should work with the cable technician to ensure that the control room is user friendly.
Total Estimated Cost: $230 —$280
Materials - $50 -100
Labor - $180
Editing System
It is suggested that a straight —cut editing system be installed in the control room, so a
separate system is available for copying of tapes and working off —line. This would be a
separate system off the existing equipment, and it would allow other users to make copies
of tapes. The editing system also would allow the cable technician to edit programs in—
house, instead of having to commute to Paragon Cable. The editing system should be
comprised of two color monitors, and two editing decks with controller and a cart.
Total Estimated Cost: $5,120
Materials - $5,000
Labor - $120
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Improvements to the Presentation System
The overall presentation system is in fair condition, but has room for improvement.
Suggested improvements to the presentation system include: a new stand —up instead of
sit —down lectern system, meeting ADA requirements; replacement of the video projectors;
adding monitors for each two council/staff members; AMX staff interface and/or softwire
systems; laptop computer connections; and a pointer system to assist in aiding with
presentations.
LCD Projector
Is it suggested that the current tube type video projectors be replaced with LCD projectors,
which have crisper images, brighter displays and a longer life. The current projectors are
washed out and faded because the tubes have aged.
Total Estimated Cost: $16,300
Materials - $16,000
Labor - $300
Lectern System /Conversion of Staff Bay
Recommendation #1
The lectern system is currently in a sit -down arrangement. It is suggested that the lectern
system be changed from a sit -down to a round stand -up lectern matching the existing
Council dais. The change in the lectern system.would require hiring a professional
carpenter to create the podium. Converting the lectern system also will require moving the
overhead camera to the east side of the staff area. An addition would be added to the east
side staff area to accommodate the overhead camera, making a commons type area for
overhead projection. A staff member would be designated and trained for this position and
would control the user interface options throughout the meeting.
Total Estimated Cost: $10,000— $20,000
This section has been put in as a suggestion only. If this option is considered, the consultant will work on a
detailed pricing plan.
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 7
Lectern System (Existing Carpentry)
Recommendation #2
The existing lectern system should be modified to enhance user controls by adding zoom
controls for the overhead camera. The soft wire and/or touchscreen AMX system would be
added to a determined location in the staff bay to provide access for staff to control the
overhead camera. A seven —inch monitor would be added to display the overhead and other
user interfaces
Total Estimated Cost
This section has been put in as a suggestion only. If this option is considered, the consultant will work on a
detailed pricing plan.
Monitors at Council /Staff Positions
To enhance the presentation system, it is suggested that nine seven —inch monitors be
installed at the Council/staff positions. Two people would share each monitor. The
monitors would provide a crisp image of what is being presented either through the
overhead camera or other user interface systems.
Total Estimated Cost
Materials - $ varies with quantity
Labor - $ varies with quantity
User Interface System - AMX Touch Screen
Recommendation #1
An AMX touch — screen system would allow easy control of the Council Chamber's
audio /video capabilities by a non — technical user.
This would allow a staff member, by using one touch — screen button, to configure the room
for town meetings, including the ability to use the overhead camera and other interfaces
without physically being in the control room. The AMX system would control audio,
video, VCR and other machines. Once the audio is separated in the audio improvements, it
would allow a staff member to simply touch a button on the touch screen, enabling
microphones to be turned on. This would greatly enhance the Council Chambers and
would not require a cable technician to be present for non— cablecast programs.
Total Estimated Cost: $7,000 — $12,500
Materials - $6,500 — $12,000
Labor - $500 + AMX programming
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 8
User Interface System —Soft Wire Control Panel
Recommendation #2
It is suggested that an AMX softwire control panel(s) be added to a determined place(s) in
the staff area and control room
A softwire panel is an AMX custom user interface panel with 64, 32, 16, or 8 buttons with
custom engraved button function legends. Unlike a touch — screen interface with touch —
screen buttons on several pages arranged for intuitive functionality, each button is
assigned a function: Power On/Off, Slide Advance, Projector On/Off, Camera Zoom
In/Out /Focus in/Focus Out, VCR Play /Rew /FF /Scan Fwd/Scan Reverse /Stop, VCR Select,
Slide Select.
The softwire panel(s) would give staff the ability to control the overhead camera (zoom
controls), and user interfaces such as the slide projector, computer, power on/off, audio
volume, and VCR controls. This would greatly enhance the Council Chambers and would
not require a cable technician to be present for non - cablecast programs (i.e. storm sewer
public information meetings)
Total Estimated Cost: $4,000 — $7,500
Materials - $3,500 - $7,000
Labor - $500 + AMX programming
Laptop Connections /Computer Options
It is suggested that laptop computer connections be provided in the lectern. This would
allow presenters to plug in their own laptop computers and give presentations without
having to load the software on city -owned computer equipment. The presentations would
be displayed on the video projectors and in the cablecast.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,750
Materials - $1,500
Labor - $250
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 9
Pointer System
It is suggested that a pointer system be integrated into the Council Chamber presentation
system. This pojnting device would allow Council/staff members to highlight and point to
areas on plat maps, standard staff reports, etc. A digitizing tablet would be put at the city
manager's position, and at the mayor's position in the Council Chambers. A light pen
would be put in the lectern area for presentations.
Total Estimated Cost: $5,500
Materials - $5,200
Labor - $300
Computer Presentation System
It is suggested that an upgraded computer be installed in the control room to enhance the
many abilities of new software for presentations. A package such as PowerPoint would
allow an electronic agenda to be posted on the south projector.
Total Estimated Cost
Materials - $ varies with options
Labor - $ assign to cable technician
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 10
Overall Cost Estimates
Improvements to the Audio System
• Microphone mute switches $ 1,250
• Move lectern microphone $ 60
• Separation of broadcast/audio sound $ 350
• Audience speakers /audio zones $ 250
• Wireless microphone system $ 560
Total Cost: $ 2,470
Improvements to the Control Room
• Placement of control room equipment $ 280
• Editing system $ 5,120
Total Cost: $ 5,400
Improvements to the Presentation System
• LCD projectors $16,300
• Monitors at council/staff positions -
• AMX touch — screen system - $ 7,000 to $12,000
• AMX soft key control system - $ 4,000 to $7,000
• Laptop computer connections $ 1,750
• Pointer system $ 5,500
Improvements to the City Council Chambers 11
Equipment Replacement Plan
Includes sections related to the audio system, video system, lobby area, additional
equipment in the city buildings, and other suggested improvements.
Suggested equipment to budget for:
• Wave- form/vectorscope
• Character generator to title Council/staff members
• Field camera
• Master control clock
Audio/Visual Control Room Inventory
Category
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Video
Video
Audio
CPU
CPU
Video
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Equip. Model #
TOA P -906A 900 Series Amplifier
TOA P -906A 900 Series Amplifier
TOA P -906A 900 Series Amplifier
TOA P -906A 900 Series Amplifier
Sony MVR -5600 Video Recorder
Panasonic AG -7500 Video Recorder
Tascam 112 Audiocassette Recorder
Videologic Mediator
Cybex PC- Extender
Extron RGB 106E Analog/ECL
Shure AMS800 Mixer
Shure AMS800 Mixer
Shure AMS800 Mixer
8018 EV Mixer
Function
Amplifies lobby sound
Amplifies room sound
Amplifies left dais
Amplifies right dais
Still -Store video recorder
Master record deck
Minutes record deck
VGA to NTSC converter
Enables mouse in left dais
Interface for Extron V.D.A.
Mixer for lectern
microphone
Mixer for left dais
Mixer for right dais
Master Output Mixer
Condition
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Replace
Cost
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
$800
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
to replace
No need
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Audio /Visual Control Room Inventory
to replace
Audio
Symetrix 571
Feedback Eliminator
Bad
Remove
Audio
Symetrix 571
Feedback Eliminator
Bad
Remove
Audio
Rane GE 14 Graphic Equalizer
Equalization of Lobby,
Room
Good
No need
to replace
Audio
Rane GE 14 Graphic Equalizer
Equalization of Left, Right
Dais
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Panasonic AG -1960 SVHS Recorder
Playback deck for roll -ins
Good
Replaced
`97
CPU
Hewlett Packard Vectra QS /20
Computer
Presentations Computer
Fair
$1,500
Audio
Sentry 108A Studio Monitor
Pre - production audio
monitor
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sony PVM2000 20' Color Monitor
Shows overhead camera to
City Council
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sony PVM2030 20' Color Monitor
Shows overhead camera to
City Council
Good
No need
to replace
Audio
Samson SR -33 Wireless Receiver
Wireless receiver for held
microphone
Bad
$500
Video
JVC TM -63U 13' Color Monitor
Shows overhead camera to
lectern
Bad
Replace
Video
Pelco Pan/Tilt Motor
Pan/Tilt Motor to Control
Unit
Fair
$2000
Video
Pelco Pan/Tilt Motor
Pan/Tilt Motor to Control
Unit
Fair
$2000
Video
Pelco Pan/Tilt Motor
Pan/Tilt Motor to Control
Unit •
Fair
$2000
Video
Pelco Pan/Tilt Motor
Pan/Tilt Motor to Control
Unit
Fair
$2000
Video
JVC Chip Camera
Camera #1 - Mayor
Bad
$5000
Video
JVC Chip Camera
Camera #2 - Wide
Bad
$5000
Video
JVC Chip Camera
Camera #3 - Council
Bad
$5000
Video
JVC Chip Camera
Camera #4 - Lectern
Bad
$5000
Video
Sony PVM2030 20' Color Monitor
Shows program out in
lobby
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sony PVM2030 20' Color Monitor
Shows program out in
lobby
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Magnavox 19' Color Television
Shows program out in
office
Good
No need
to replace
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Audio/Visual Control Room Inventory
Audio
Shure AMS24 Dynamic Microphone
Left, Right Lectern
Microphones Qty: 17
Good
No need
to replace
CPU
Cybex Mouse/Keyboard Receiver
Enables mouse in left dais
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sony RM -E5500 Edit Controller
Controller for Sony Still
Store
Good
No need
to replace
Lighting
Accent Lighting Control
Light Control for
Chambers
Fair
$600
Audio
Sentry 100A Studio Monitor
Pre - production audio
monitor
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sharp 19' Unytron
Shows return of cable
channel
Fair
$1000
Audio
Symetrix SX202 Dual Microphone
Preamplifier
Microphone pre - amplifier
Good
No need
to replace
Audio
Symetrix SX202 Dual Microphone
Preamplifier
Microphone pre - amplifier
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Prime Image Time Base Corrector
Controls colors, levels of
tapes
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Kodak Ektagraphic III AMT Projector
Slide projector for
projection screens
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Kodak Ektagraphic III AMT Projector
Slide projector for
projection screens
Good
No need
to replace
Video
Sony VPR -722S Remote Control Unit
Remote control unit for
projector
Fair
No need
to replace
Video
Sony VPR-722S Remote Control Unit
Remote control unit for
projector
Fair
No need
to replace
Video
VCS Communications Specialist
Control Unit for Cameras
Bad
$4000
Video
Panasonic WJ4600C Switcher
Special Effects Generator
(Video Switcher)
Fair
$8000
Audio
RAMSA WR -S208 Mixer
Master Mixer for all
channels
Good
No need
to replace
Video
3x WV -5203B Video Monitor
Shows camera 4, 5, SEG
#6
Fair
$3000
Video
3x WV -5203B Video Monitor
Shows camera 1,2,3
Fair
$3000
Video
3x WV -5203B Video Monitor
Shows still, VCR 1 and
VCR2
Fair
$3000
Video
-
JVC RM -P200 Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit for
Camera #1
Good
No need
to replace
Video
JVC RM -P200 Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit for
Camera #2
Good
No need
to replace
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Audio /visual Control Room Inventory
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NC RM -P200 Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit for
Camera #3
Good
No need
to replace
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NC RM -P200 Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit for
Camera #4
Good
No need
to replace
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BT -2702 Color Video Monitor
North display of projector
Fair
Remove
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BT -2702 Color Video Monitor
Preview monitor
Fair
$300
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BT -2702 Color Video Monitor
Program monitor
Fair
$300
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Extron SW4 Analog Switcher
Switches projection inputs
Good
No need
to replace
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Panasonic W3 -220R Video Switcher
Switches for SEG 6 Input
Fair
$1000
Note: Most equipment is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. The
equipment listed in bad /fair condition is an estimate based upon prior performance.
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