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417 IAB (Altschul Auditorium)

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Instructor's Electronic Podium

Altschul Auditorium is a large lecture room with seating for 402 students and can handle most multimedia applications. The instructor's equipment is enclosed in a stationary wood cabinet. This podium requires a key which can be picked up at 102 Philosophy Help Desk. The help desk is open from 10am to 6pm.

Video is displayed on a screen that descends automatically when a source is selected on the Crestron touch panel. The podium contains the various electronic resources available to the instructor. These include a Dell Optiplex PC, VCR, document camera, and DVD player. The Dell Optiplex has built-in CD-ROM, floppy drive, and an Ethernet network connection for digital presentations. Slide projectors are available in the control room located in the rear of the auditorium.

A room customized Crestron touchpanel controls the multimedia experience including, the audio visual equipment, slide projectors, and the physical room environment (lights and speech/program volume).

The system utilizes an audio mixer and A/V receiver that powers speakers located at the front, middle and ceiling of the classroom. The mixer is used to provide two methods of voice amplification: a wireless microphone system and a handheld microphone is housed within the electronic podium. The room is also equipped with four auxiliary microphones which can be used for conferences and other events. Tables and other needs for conferences aside from technology must be requested through facilities at x4-8251.

  • A KEY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PODIUM AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE HELPDESK IN 102 PHILOSOPHY
  • A SEPARATE KEY IS ALSO REQUIRED IF YOU NEED TO USE THE SLIDE PROJECTORS, PLEASE CONTACT THE E-ROOMS HELP LINE FOR THIS KEY AT X4-3633
  • TRAINING IS MANDATORY, YOU CAN SCHEDULE A TRAINING BY EMAILING E-ROOMS AT E-ROOMS@COLUMBIA.EDU

    TRAININGS ARE TO BE REQUESTED 24HRS IN ADVANCE. NO LAST MINUTE ACCESS
  • E-ROOMS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT X4-3633 IS AVAILABLE FROM 9AM TO 6PM, M-F
Equipment available to Instructor
  • Computer: Dell Optiplex PC
  • VCR: Sony Multistandard VCR
  • DVD: Sony DVD player
  • Laptop connection: Please use cables that are located in middle door of podium for video, internet, and audio connections.
  • Projection: EIKI projector
  • Document camera: Elmo document camera/overhead projector
  • Slide Projection: 2 Navitar slide projectors
  • Audio cassette: Tascam Audio Cassette Player
  • Microphones:
    Wireless lavalier
    Wireless handheld
    Four to be plugged into the stage
  • Wireless: With a wireless ethernet card, a cable is not needed to access the network
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