The various venues offer a selection of technical facilities to enable you to manage an event which includes modern styles of presentation.

The information below describes the specific availability of facilities at each venue. Costs and further information is given at ICT and A-V services and charges.  Please enquire if the facility you require is not shown.

Items marked as 'Request'are not permanently installed, and should be requested at the earliest opportunity to ensure availability. 

Notes:-

1. Computer is normally a PC with Windows XP and MS Office 2007.  USB memory socket and CD/DVD reader allow for transferring data.  Internet connection available, but does not allow you to install other software.  Connected to room audio system (except David Douglas Room).  You may bring your own laptop computer and connect it to the projection system.
2. PA system includes wired handheld/stand microphone at bench and mixing facilities as standard, and optionally up to three radio microphones (lapel mic) and up to two handheld/stand radio microphones.
3. PA system includes microphone at lectern with basic mixing facilities as standard.  Alternatively a separate standalone PA facility is available for hire which can include handheld wired microphones (on stand), up to two radio microphones (handheld/stand) and mixing facility.
4. Interactive whiteboard.
5. For hearing aid users.
6. Carousel type, limited availability. Remote control in Lecture Theatre is from lectern.
7. Video conference system (VCS) at John Hope Gateway is based on Polycom HDX system and requires compatible IP-based system at far end, or enquire about provision of video bridge facility. VCS in other venues is based around Skype or similar system, please discuss requirements in advance.
8. Uses Polycom audio conference phone with additional microphones (for larger group of users).  Where more than two parties are taking part then a dial-in conference facility can be arranged (advance notice required).

The following information may be helpful to users:-

• The computers can be configured to run PowerPoint in 'normal mode' (same information on computer and projector screens) or in 'presenter mode', where the computer screen will show an image of the current slide, notes for that slide, the coming slides, clock and timer; the projector will show only the current slide.  Other documents (e.g. PDF presentations) can also be shown via the projector.
• A remote control (with laser pointer) to advance slides in PowerPoint is available. 
• Internet access from the presentation PC is available and is subject to content filtering.
• All venues provide a computer screen (uaually a laptop) for the presenter in addition to the main audience screen.
• It is recommended that presentations with video files are given extra time to set up and test.  You should check that Windows includes the correct codec for the format of your files.
• Read-only (rather than re-writable) optical discs are recommended for both PC and DVD player.
• For any event involving multiple speakers and presentations you are advised to have available someone to transfer and test presentation files on the computer, open and start up the next presentation, and operate the audio equipment.  RBGE is happy for clients providing their own technically-experienced personnel to do this, or can provide staff on request and subject to availability.
• Basic operating instructions are provided at each area.  ICT staff are available during normal working hours (Mon-Fri 0900-1730, excl. public holidays) to address any equipment fault, such time will not be chargeable.
• Polycom audio conference phone (with up to two additional microphones) may be installed at most locations.
• Webinars may be arranged at most locations, and normally use the audio conference phone.  Please enquire about use of IP-based audio in the Lecture Theatre.
• For larger conference and similar events, a facility to allow delegates access to up to 8 computers connected to the internet (e.g. to allow them to check e-mail) may be available on a limited basis.  Please ask for details.
• A template document on ICT facilities is provided at Conference ICT Facilities at RBGE from which event organisers can generate information to send to delegates.  To avoid distributing incorrect information, organisers must send their version to RBGE for review.  RBGE cannot accept any liability for information distributed by event organisers.

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