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	Catchbox The Catchbox is a foam cube with a microphone inside. Perfect for interactive sessions this box is thrown around the room allowing participants to deliver remarks and Input while being reinforced by the in room sound system.
	HDMI IN / HDMI OUT HDMI is a standard cable for video signals on campus and can be found anywhere that offers a visual medium. More commonly with current laptops an adapter will be required and this is also available. Where HDMI IN is the most needed application, we also offer HDMI OUT in select locations to support secondary displays such as confidence monitors.
	Handheld Microphone This is our most common microphone option. All of our spaces offer wireless versions however wired options may be used for outside events. Great for Q&A, freeform lectures and in many cases will be used on a stand at a podium for versatility.
	Huddly Camera The Huddly Camera is an AI powered camera for hybrid meetings or presentations. This camera is plug and play and compatible with Zoom and Teams. The Huddly will sense all of the people on cam and adjust the shot accordingly to perfectly frame all participants. Unlike the Meeting Owl this solution is not 360° but does have a very sensitive microphone.
	Meeting Owl The Meeting Owl is a plug and play solution for hybrid meetings. This device features a 360° camera, multi-directional microphones and a speaker to hear digital participants. The Meeting Owl will automatically shift the camera perspective based on who is talking. This device works best in a hollow square or u-shaped table configuration.
	PA Speaker with Stand A PA speaker is simply a powered speaker that can be placed in any setting where installed sound is not present. We can connect any audio equipment from our A’la Cart Menu to a PA speaker both indoors or outdoors. Please note that power must be available in order to use these speakers.
	Podium Microphone This microphone is also known as a "gooseneck" however we almost exclusively use them at podiums. The version pictured has a base and is used at podiums without gooseneck mic holders. For informal events your technician may choose to use a Handheld Microphone on a stand.
	Slide Advancer The Slide Advancer is compatible with all presentation Software and includes a laser pointer. Each slide advancer pairs to the computer with a USB stick and is plug and play.
	Soundport A Soundport is a device that allows you to connect a phone or laptop to professional sound equipment. Each Soundport has a standard headphone cable attached to it and also comes with a USB C adapter for devices without a headphone jack. The Soundport also has a volume knob for additional control.
	Wireless Lavaliere (Lav) Microphone The wireless lav is composed of two pieces: a body pack (pictured) and a thin wire with a microphone on the end. This option is ideal if a presenter is moving around a lot or needs to be hands free. Please consider clothing with this option, the microphone is worn on a lapel, necktie or the collar of a shirt. The body pack can be placed in a pocket, worn on a waistband or a belt.
	Wireless Speaker The wireless speaker is a battery powered alternative to our PA Speaker, a stand is also available for this option. This speaker can accommodate one wired handheld microphone or can play media via Bluetooth. This speaker is considerably smaller but can still get quite loud.
	XLR Input / XLR Output XLR is a type of cable used for audio. XLR input is needed when you want to add supplemental audio equipment. XLR output is needed if you want to feed audio from your event to a platform such as zoom or livestream or if you Would like a recording. Only technicians will use these during an event however it may be important to note their availability.

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