This past summer, five of the Conservatory classrooms were outfitted with new wall-mounted button panels to operate the installed audio and video equipment. This made the equipment easier to use, but we lost some ability to independently switch audio and video sources. This was most problematic when using the document camera since instructors were unable to play an audio CD while displaying the document camera’s video.
This problem has been solved in Shattuck 04 and Music Drama 254! The remaining rooms (Music Drama 146 & 259, and Shattuck 156) will receive the same functionality over winter break. Dec. 12, 2007 update — all five rooms now have these features!
You will now find a column of buttons on the panels (see image below) that allow “smart” audio and video switching. The following document camera configurations are now possible:
- video from document camera / audio from attached cable (for laptops or iPods)
- video from document camera / audio from desktop computer
- video from document camera / audio from audio CD player
- video from document camera / audio from cassette player
As always, if you have questions or problems when using classroom equipment, give the Helpdesk a call at 6570, or in the event of an emergency (during class), call the Classroom Hotline at 7020.
I used the document camera with audio from a CD in 254 today, it works great. Thanks!