Class Sessions and Other Basic Presentations

The PCPSE Auditorium AV system can easily be operated without technical assistance for typical class sessions or other basic presentations. 

• Typical self-serve AV operations include projection from the in-room PC or user-provided laptops, and using the wireless lapel microphones
• Although the room includes two projection screens, most presentations will only use one of the screens
• The screen further from the podium is used for projection by default
• The screen closer to the podium remains up by default, leaving a large whiteboard available for use
• Click here to view our Audio-Visual Quick Start guide  A copy of this guide is available in the auditorium

Advanced Features, Special Events and Tech Support

• Videoconferencing, recording, or complex microphone setups will typically require technical assistance
• Contact to arrange tech support for complex activities
• There is no charge for tech support for class sessions
• There typically is a charge for tech support for special events or any activity other than class sessions
• SAS Computing Multi-Media Services will provide tech support for $35/hr (1 hour minimum) when we have staff available
• When SAS Computing does not have staff available, we will refer events to Visual Sound. www.visualsound.com    Visual Sound provides tech support at many special events around campus; they have professional AV support staff available for most times, including evenings and weekends
• Information about reserving the auditorium for special events is available here: https://computing.sas.upenn.edu/form/pcpse-auditorium-information-and-request-form

Technology Feature Details

• Podium with a Windows 10 computer, laptop connections, microphone and touch-screen AV control panel
• The Windows 10 computer includes our standard classroom software suite.   A PennKey is required to log in
• Laptop connections are available for VGA and HDMI.   Mac laptop users need to provide their own adapter
• This podium CANNOT be removed from the room
• The podium microphone and two wireless lapel microphones are available in the room
• Additional microphones are available for panel discussion or for questions from the audience.  Contact tech support in advance of your meeting if you need these microphones
• Dual video projectors and stereo speakers
• Assistive listening emitters; headsets available on request
• Cameras at the front & rear of the auditorium for recording, live streaming or videoconferencing
• Good WiFi coverange on AirPennNet
• Electric outlets provied in the audience seating areas
• Large whiteboards
• Lighting controls are located on the front wall of the auditorium, behind the podium