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Media Technology Services:

MTS Support Services and Fees (if applicable)

Laptops, presentation technology, production gear and general A/V equipment is located in the Goldfarb Library, Lower Level III, Room 15. Call the Equipment Coordinator at 781-736-4635 for loans or rentals.Equipment and services are provided at no charge if designated for Brandeis academic use, in Registrar scheduled class time. University sanctioned student groups may be eligible to rent equipment on an extremely discounted scale, as described below.  All other pricing structures are very reasonable, as listed in the following table.
You must return equipment on time to avoid late charges. We have limited inventory, so let's keep it rotating for the benefit of all users!

MTS SPECIALIZED RATES ARE:

Videoconferencing (VC), Streaming, Network Broadcasting University Sponsored External Organizations
Tech labor: weekdays (business hours) $35/hour $45/hour
Tech labor: after hours/weekends (outside business hours) $52.50/hour $67.50/hour
Video Conferencing Suite - IP (Tech II may be required.) N/C $35/hour
Video Conferencing Suite - ISDN (Tech II is required.) Carrier fees only. $35/hour, plus carrier fees.
Video Conferencing (Portable)- IP (Tech II may be required.) $75 $125
Video Conferencing (Portable) - ISDN (Tech II is required.) $85 plus carrier fees $135 plus carrier fees.
Desktop Video Conferencing (Tandberg 150) Carrier fees only (if ISDN). $50 plus carrier fees (if ISDN).
Live Streaming Station (Tech II, is required.) $75 $125/hour
Campus Network Video Broadcaster (Tech II is required.) $50 $75

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Live Video Production and Video Recording University Sponsored External Organizations
Tech labor: weekdays (business hours) $35/hour $45/hour
Tech labor: after hours/weekends (outside business hours) $52.50/hour $67.50/hour
     

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Media Transfer and Duplication University Sponsored External Organizations
Service Fee $20/hr ($10 minimum) CALL (781)736-4429
VHS tape $3/ea $5/ea
DV tape $7/ea $12/ea
DVD disc $3 $5
Cassette Tape or CD $2/ea $3/ea

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MTS STANDARD RENTAL/LOAN AND SERVICE RATES ARE:

Video Display and Production Equipment
 University Sponsored External Organizations
Digital (3-chip Hi-Def) DV Cam w/ tripod $75 $125
Digital (3-chip) DV Cam w/ tripod $45 $65
Digital Hard Drive Camcorder w/ tripod $35 $50
Data Projector - lcd or dlp up to 2500 lumens $75 $125
Data Projector - lcd or dlp +2500 lumens $150 $225
Laptop PC $45 $65
PC Scan Converter $75 $125
PC Distribution System $75 $125
VHS or DVD Player $15 $25
VHS or DVD Player (multi region) $25 $40
Legacy  Video Decks,  e.g.  s-vhs, 3/4", Hi-8
 $25 $40
Digital Deck (e.g. mini-dv) $50 N/A
Video Playback - other formats, e.g. blu-ray, beta sp
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Video - Document Camera $35 $50
20" combo - TV/VHS w/ Cart $35 $50
20" combo - TV/DVD w/ Cart $45 $65
27" TV/Monitor w/ Cart (2-man delivery req.) $65 $125
Closed-circuit Video distribution $150 $225
Campus Network-based Video Distribution $75 $125
Projection Screen $10 $15
Projection Screen $20 $30
Audio Reinforcement or Recording Gear University Sponsored External Organizations
Digital Audio Recorder $25 $35
Analog Audio Cassette Recorder $15 $25
Powered Speaker w/ Microphone $50 $75
Companion Speaker $25 $35
Small Venue System w/ Microphone $75 $110
Porta Sound "as amp" or as table top lectern  $25 $35
Large Venue System - (4) speakers
 $150 $225
Wired Microphone w/ floor or table stand
 $10 $15
PZM (Boundary) Microphone
 $15 $25
Wired Lav (clip on) Microphone
 $15 $25
Wireless Handheld Microphone
 $35 $50
Wireless Lav (clip on) Microphone
 $45 $65
4 or 6 Channel Audio Mixer
 $15 $25
Production Audio Mixer
 $35 $50
16 Channel Audio Mixer
 $75 $125
12 Channel Audio Snake
 $15 $25
16 Channel Audio Snake
 $25 $35
CD Player or Digital Audio (mp3) Player
 $15 $25
Reel to Reel Player
 $35 $50
Traditional AV Support
 University Sponsored External Organizations
Laser Pointer
 $10 $15
Overhead Projector
 $10 $15
16mm Projector
 $35 $50
35mm Slide Projector
 $35 $50
Slide Tray (only if not returned)
 $12 $12
Rolling Cart or Stand
 N/C $10
A/C Cord or Power strip
 N/C $5
Gaffers Tape (per roll)
 $15 $15
Projection Screen (4'-6" size)
 $10 $15
Projection Screen (7'-8' size)
 $20 $30
Equipment Delivery, Set, Strike and Pickup University Sponsored External Organizations
Delivery/Pickup $20 on campus $30 on campus
Set up / Strike Labor $20/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends) $35/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends)
Tech I (general av operator) $20/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends) $35/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends)
Tech II (specialist, e.g. data, VC, camera) $35/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends) $45/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends)
TEC (Tech Enhanced Classroom) Consultation/Operator $35/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends) $45/hr (1.5 rate after hours and weekends)


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Extreme Student Group Discount Scale

LTS Media Technology Services (MTS)offers a substantial, sliding-scale discount on event related technology and equipment rental to University student groups who adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Student group is:  recognized by the student government.
  2. Equipment must be:  used for an official group function.
  3. Student group obtains:  authorized signature on the rental form by either the Office of Student Activities or the Office of Conference and Events.
  4. Requesters should note:  a minimum one week notice is needed, or services may not be available.
  5. Equipment is provided for:  on-campus events only. Equipment may not be removed from campus under any circumstances.
  6. Student group must:  pick up and return product during MTS office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00 in semester, 9:00-4:00 off semester).
  7. Student group transports, sets up and strikes:  all equipment.  The student group may request and receive training from MTS.
  8. Training may be required:  through MTS on certain items.
  9. Equipment should be returned on time:  to avoid expensive late fees.
  10. Damaged or stolen equipment:  will be repaired and/or replaced at the expense of the borrowing student group.
  11. Inventory is available on a limited basis:  depending on general campus activity and demand. We reserve the right to limit the number of simultaneous and repeat rentals in order to provide equitable support for the entire University community.
  12. Academic and event use has priority over student groups:  and in some cases, confirmation of availability may be withheld until one week before the event, regardless of how far in advance the request is made.
  13. Student Groups meeting all the above conditions:  may rent  equipment from MTS at the following rates:

Equipment rental, up to: $49 --- Student group rate is: No Charge N/C

Equipment rental: $50-$99 --- Student group rate is: $25

Equipment rental: $100-$249 --- Student group rate is: $50

Equipment rental: $250-$499 --- Student group rate is: $75

Equipment rental: $500 or above --- Student group rate is: $100 + 20% of university affiliated charges

This page was last modified on: Sep 30, 2008