MTS Support Services and Fees (if applicable)

  • Laptops, presentation technology, production gear and general A/V equipment is located at MTS. For information regarding our office hours, location, and contact information for the Rental & Loan Coordinator, click here.
  • 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 STANDARD RENTAL/LOAN AND SERVICE RATES


Video Display and Production Equipment
 University Sponsored External Organizations
Digital (3-CCD chip Hi-Def) DV Cam w/ tripod $85 $135
Digital (3-CCD chip) DV Cam w/ tripod $50 $75
Digital Hard Drive Camcorder w/ tripod $35 $50
Live multi-cam switching production rack $175 $250
Video Lighting (studio kit) $35 $50
Laptop PC $45 $65
1x2 PC (rgb) dirtibution amplifier $25 $40
2x1 PC (vga) switcher $25 $40
PC - peripherals (wireless mouse) $15 $25
PC - peripherals (wireless keyboard) $25 $40
Digital PC Scan Converter $85 $125
PC - local prompter monitor (19" lcd)
 $25
 $40
Data Display Flat Screen (40" or larger)
 CALL CALL
Data Projector: LCD or DLP up to 2500 lumens $75 $125
Data Projector: LCD or DLP 3000 lumens + $150 $225
Data Projector: LCD or DLP 6000 lumens + $250 $350
VHS or DVD Player (multi region) $25 $40
Legacy Video Decks, e.g. vhs, s-vhs, 3/4, Hi-8 $25 $40
Digital Deck (e.g. mini-dv) $50 N/A
Video Playback – others, e.g. blu-ray, beta sp CALL CALL
Video - Document Camera $35 $50
20" combo - TV/DVD or VHS w/ Cart $45 $65
27" TV/Monitor w/ Cart (2-man delivery req.) $65 $125
Video Distribution - Closed-circuit  (fiber) $150 $225
Video Distribution - Network Broadcaster $50

$75
Projection Screen (4’-6’ size) $10 $15
Projection Screen (7’-8’ size) $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
Microphone: Wired - pod, floor or table $15 $25
Microphone: PZM (Boundary) $15 $25
Microphone: Wired Lav (clip on) $15 $25
Microphone: Wireless Handheld $35 $50
Microphone: Wireless Lav (clip on) $45 $65
Mixer: 4 or 6 Channel Audio $15 $25
Mixer: Production Audio $35 $50
Mixer: 16 Channel Audio $75 $125
Snake: 8 Channel - Audio $15 $25
Snake: 16 Channel - Audio $35 $50
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
Speaker Timer
 $25 $35
Accessories: e.g. A/C Cord, Power Strip, Roll Cart, Proj Stand N/C $5
Gaffers Tape (per roll)
 $15 $15
Projection Screen (4'-6" size)
 $10 $15
Projection Screen (7'-8' size)
 $20 $30
 
Labor & Service Fees University Sponsored External Organizations
Set up /Strike/Transport - Tier I (up to 30 minute set) $35 (1.5 the rate, after hrs) $50 (1.5 the rate, after hrs)
Set up /Strike/Transport - Tier II (extended time or tech support) $75 (1.5 the rate, after hrs) $125 (1.5 the rate, after hrs)
Tech I (general av operator) $22/hr ($33/hr after hrs) $38/hr ($57/hr after hrs)
Tech II (specialist, e.g. data, VC, camera) $38/hr ($57/hr after hrs) $48/hr ($72/hr after hrs)
Service Fee: Installed Display System Usage $50 $75
Service Fee: Sound System Patch $15 $25


MTS SPECIALIZED RATES


Videoconferencing (VC), Streaming, Broadcasting

*Rates do not include potential Tech labor fees.*

 University Sponsored External Organizations
Video Conferencing Suite - IP N/C $38/hour
Video Conferencing Suite - ISDN Carrier fees (ISDN) only $38/hr+, plus carrier (ISDN) fees
Video Conferencing (Portable System)- IP $85 $135
Video Conferencing (Portable System) - ISDN $85 plus carrier fees $135+ carrier (ISDN) fees
Desktop Video Conferencing (Tandberg 150) Carrier fees (ISDN) only
 $50+ carrier fees (ISDN)
Live Streaming Station (Tech II, is required) $85 $135
Campus Network Video Broadcaster (Tech II is required) $50 $85
 
Video Production and Video Communications Labor University Sponsored External Organizations
Tech labor: weekdays (operating hours) $38/hour $48/hour
Tech labor: after hours/weekends (outside operating hours) $57/hour $72/hour
 
Media: Digitization, Duplication and Transfer University Sponsored External Organizations
Service Fee: *Limited availability* $22/hr ($11 minimum) N/A
Digital Storage (flash drive, portable hard drive) CALL
 CALL
VHS tape $3/ea $5/ea
DV tape $7/ea $12/ea
DVD disc $3/ea $5/ea
Cassette Tape or CD $2/ea $3/ea


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:
 
Student Group Discount Equipment Rental Rates
Rate
 Student Group Discount Rate
$0 (N/C) - $49 No Charge (N/C)
$50 - $99 $25
$100 - $249 $50
$250 - $499 $75
$500 or above $100 + 20% of university affiliated charges
This page was last modified on: Sep 23, 2009