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The Commons Center

"Once again you and your team made a huge difference in the SUCCESS of our event..."

"I must say that it is difficult to beat the facilities at the [Commons] Center."

"At one point, I had a live Internet feed, a PowerPoint presentation, and a computer model all running simultaneously. That is just not possible at most venues."

"All of the logistics ran flawlessly and your staff members were always readily available and very helpful."

 

Technical Services

The Commons Conference Center offers excellent audiovisual equipment and services. Trained staff members are on hand to provide last minute solutions and to ensure programs run smoothly. Our equipment includes:

photo of media console
Media Console

 
Presentation Technology Cost
Media Console In Big Tex Auditorium (1.102) and Li'l Tex Auditorium (1.122)
 
an all-in-one presentation center with rear screen projection, computer, Internet connection, DVD/VCR player, Bose surround sound, lavaliere microphone and wireless keyboard/mouse.
Touch-panel controlled with connections for extra equipment such as laptops

 

$210

Media Console In the Stadium Room (1.138)

$150

Media Console In the Balcones Room INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE ROOM

$0

Document Camera $100
Satellite Downlink or Internet Program Downlink with Rear Projection
(available in our three auditoriums and largest conference room)
$300
60” Plasma Flat Panel Television $200 / day
Overhead Projector $30
Television with DVD or VCR $40
All rooms are equipped with a wall-mounted Projection Screen and White Boards (with markers)  
Second Portable Projection Screen $25
Full-sized lectern: Non-amplified $25
Full-sized lectern: Amplified $75

 
Enhanced Conferencing Services to Connect Your Meeting to Others Cost
Digital Video Recording, priced per continuous 4-hour block $350
CD or Cassette Tape Audio Recording $75/hour
Webcasting - please call for quote. 512.232.9442 call

 
Computer Equipment and Internet Access Cost
Laptop Computer $125
28-unit Dell wireless laptop cart featuring:
1.9 GHz Pentium 4 Processor, 30 GB Disk Drive, 512 MB Memory
$700
VGA Cable $5
LCD Projector. Comes with equipment cart, cables. $125
LCD Projector Deluxe. Comes with speakers, equipment cart, cables. $125
Bring your own projector but need an equipment cart to put it on $10
High Speed Internet Access via Ethernet (LAN) or Analog - Wired $10
Secured Wireless Internet Access $15

 
Audio Equipment Cost

Microphones: Available in Big Tex (1.102), Li'l Tex (1.122) , Balcones Room (1.108) and the WPR Auditorium

  • Lectern
  • Over the ear microphone
  • Hand-held wireless
  • Panel

 


$35

Portable PA system with microphone $125
Compact Disc player $20
Telephone with analog connection. $20
Speakerphone - Standard telephone with Analog Connection suitable for 1-4 people $20
Speakerphone - Polycom Teleconference set with Analog Connection suitable for 4+ people $40

 
Supplies and Miscellaneous Cost
Power Strips $5
High Quality Green Laser Pointer $10
Easel $10
Flip Chart on a Flip Chart Stand with Paper and Markers $20

Registration Tables for Big Tex Auditorium (1.102) and Li'l Tex Auditorium.

Each auditorium is provided 2 tables at no charge.

Additional registration tables, $20

 

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$20

Draped Materials Table - NO CHAIRS $15
Draped Exhibit Table with 2 chairs $20

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: all equipment supplied by the Commons is supported by a Technical staff member at no charge for the entire program, including setup.

Any request for technical support by our staff for any equipment brought in by the client will incur a fee of $35/hour. Fee is not broken into increments of 1/2 hour or 1/4 hour.

 

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$35/hour

 

for an uncommon conferencing experience
Office of the Vice President for University Operations