Media Request Frequently Asked Questions:  What to ask for

Not sure what to ask for?  Here are a few of the most popular requests.

the goal is: what you should request:
PowerPoint presentation
LCD projector
Windows PC if needed
indicate if you're bringing your own laptop
 
Sound reinforcement
mics can be requested in any combination

podium mic (attached to the room podium)
and/or
hand-held mic
and/or
lavaliere mic (also called lapel or clip-on mic)
and/or
panel mic (on tabletop mic stand)
and/or
Q&A mic (on a stand for audience Q&A)
 
Video tape recording
standard video tapes are 2 hours in length
digital tapes are 1 hour in length

video camera with or without technician
blank video tape(s) if needed
comments in the text box if needed
 
Playing a video tape
LCD projector or TV depending on the location
domestic VCR (standard VHS format)
or
international VCR (PAL or SECAM format)
 
Audio recording
audio tapes are either 90mins or 120mins in length,
depending on how long the event is

audio tape recording
blank audio tape(s) if needed
 
CD or DVD playback
CDs can be played on the room computers
most room computers can play DVDs

CD playback
or
DVD playback and
LCD projector or TV depending on the location
 




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