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Auditorium
With a seating capacity of 75, the ATC Technology Theater is able to provide
services for 30 fixed seating positions in a United Nations (UN) style
auditorium. The Technology Theater is wired for power and network/data
connection and 15 microphones. Four UN wheelchair positions are available
and are wired for data jacks with two accommodating microphones. The stage
is also wheelchair accessible.
Breakout Rooms
Located near the rear of the theater, the breakout rooms can be operated
in conjunction with the theater and house expandable bleachers. With the
bleachers retracted, the rooms can be joined or operated separately to
accommodate up to 80 persons with tables and chairs.
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Capacity
UN style seating area: 75
Bleachers (pull-outs eliminate rooms A&B): 81 @ 162 together
Breakout room A: 24/40 (min/max table and chair setup)
Breakout room B: 24/40
Total with UN seating and bleachers: 211 (maximum legal capacity)
Total with UN seating and breakout tables/chairs (bleachers retracted):
117/149
Projector
A projector will offer bright displays with redundant lamp capabilities.
Depending on the materials either 4x3 or 16x9 ratio images can be projected.
In some cases, signal combining equipment will allow split screen displays
of multiple images.
Sound System
An in-house public address (PA) system will amplify important speaker,
presentation, video or remote site audio and can be isolated to feed any
room configuration and accommodate multiple simultaneous functions. Microphone
connections are available for the lectern, stage, first two rows of the
UN seating, with wireless capability for one handheld and one lapel microphone.
Presentation System
Utilizing a speaker lectern, microphones, computers, Internet access,
DVD, VCRs, video cameras, a document camera, and projector, the theater
can meet most presentation requirements.
Recording System
Any meeting or activity can be recorded to a variety of formats for distribution
of documentation. The primary recording mechanism is videotape.
Control System
A touch screen control unit will allow presenter control over the room
environment including lighting, PA audio, and projection options, allowing
appropriate set-up at the touch of a button. A theater control room (located
behind the stage area) will be equipped and staffed to accommodate more
sophisticated room activities. The control room will be wired to connect
to the Video Services master control room.
Remote Controlled Cameras
Four remote controlled cameras will provide maximum room video coverage
and be routed to project in the room or connect to the outside world.
Lighting
Lighting in the theater will support three types of lighting situations:
auditorium, classroom, and television lighting. Instruments will be controllable
both as on/off and as dimmer control.
Data Connections
Theater connectivity will extend to the TCC, VBCPS, CVB and ATC networks
via a password protected Internet page. Public/commercial usage will be
routed through the ATC network. There will be 69 connections for the UN-style
seating area, 27 outlets in each breakout room, two at the lectern and
one in the control room.
Intra-building Connectivity
The theater will support audio/video (AV) connections to the VBCPS Distance
Learning Lab, VBTV television studios, and TCC media services. This will
allow signals to be shared and projected in the theater or be cablecast
via the City or School cable channels.
Teleconference
Two way teleconferencing/videoconferencing is available through a variety
of resolution rates to meet customer
Satellite/ITFS
One-way video conferencing is available in the theater for receive or
origination capabilities. Audience participation is available via telephone
or email.
Webcasting
Activity can be streamed or webcast for remote "live" or on
demand access. Audiences could participate via telephone, email or web
chats.
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