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Budgeting for an AV System

Though every space is unique, there are similarities across spaces and across feature requests from our customers. We also try to work from within the same product manufacturers/series of products whenever possible, in order to align with what is being used as an equipment standard across campus.

This will provide numerous benefits such as:

  • simplifying and expediting the design/estimating process due to product familiarity,
  • providing consistency with systems across campus to simplify the user/presenter training,
  • ensuring that you are using a product with proven quality/reliability in a collegiate environment,
  • improving future system servicability (as we generally maintain backup components for our most-used/most-common peripherals). 

 

We have put together the following equipment baseline packages as a general starting point to allow you to research what you may be interested in for your space and what expenses may be associated with those features. Once you are ready to take the next steps, reach out via our Contact Us page so that we can meet with you to discuss options, concerns, and put togther a formal estimate for you that takes into account any unique features and difficulties of your space.

 

Sample AV System Pricing

As you review the packages below, please be mindful that the "Starting at $" values shown are only a general estimate based on what similar systems may have cost previously and do not include: infrastructure/building services work that may be necessary, features/difficulties unique to your space or installation, or extreme variations in product pricing/availability as a result of economic conditions or product availability. Before any components are ordered or space is designed for a particular application/system, a discussion with AV staff must take place, and a formal estimate must be generated. 

 

Small Conference Room - Wall-Mounted Display Only (5-10 seats)

Usability:

This package will install a commercial 65" 4K display on the wall and allow for wired presentation via a local HDMI input/cable. 

Depending on cable pathway options available for the space, the HDMI cable (for video signal to display) can be routed to the conference table for easy connection to user devices. As an alternative option, a wall plate can be provided underneath of the display for connection from a laptop/tablet/other device. 

Please note: The 120VAC outlet needed will need to be provided by other departments if not already installed/available in the desired locations, and is not included in the general estimate total below. Only the components and installation/configuration of the Audio Visual-related equipment below is included.

Items included:

  • Samsung commercial 65" 4K display
  • Chief large display wall mounting bracket
  • Device interconnect cabling and wall plate for video signal
  • Up to 8' of surface-mounted cable raceway
  • Installation/programming/material handling expenses

Baseline system expense:

  • Starting at $5,500



Mid-Sized Conference Room - Video Conferencing Package (10-20 seats)

Usability:

This package will install a commercial 85" 4K display on the wall, allow you to present wirelessly via Wi-Fi-connected laptop/tablet/smartphone, allow for wired presentation via a local HDMI input/cable, and allow for video conferencing using a soundbar with an integrated user-tracking/auto-adjusting wide-angle camera.

Depending on cable pathway options available for the space, HDMI and USB cables (for video signal to display and soundbar/camera connection to the PC) can be routed to the conference table for easy connection to user devices. 

Please note: The data PICs and 120VAC outlet(s) needed will need to be provided by other departments if not already installed/available in the desired locations, and are not included in the general estimate total below. Only the components and installation/configuration of the Audio Visual-related equipment below is included.

Items included:

  • Samsung commercial 85" 4K display
  • Chief large display wall mounting bracket
  • Crestron AirMedia wireless presentation device
  • Crestron 4k 2x1 Auto-switcher and DM Lite Extender over Category cable
  • Crestron UC Video Conference Smart Soundbar and Camera
  • Vaddio USB 3.0 Extender over Category cable
  • Device interconnect cabling for video, audio, and controls
  • Up to 8' of surface-mounted cable raceway
  • Installation/programming/material handling expenses

Baseline system expense:

  • Starting at $8,700



P1 Small Classroom / Lab Space with Single Display (20-30 seats)

Usability:

This package will install a ceiling-mounted projector, point-source speakers, and an ADA-compliant/adjustable-height lectern which includes: a document camera, lectern-top mounted microphone, and 7" color touchscreen control interface. It will allow for presentation from a PC that would be installed inside the lectern, allows for wired presentation via a local HDMI input (for laptop/tablet/etc.) from a convenient connectivity/input plate provided on the lectern top, allows document camera presentation, and includes connection capability for video+audio capture (to share via Kaltura/Microsoft Teams/etc.).

This solution supports a single video output/presentation device, and all equipment will be self-contained within the lectern.

Please note: The PC installed inside of the lectern, any lectern infrastructure needed (any data PICs needed, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways), any projector infrastructure (mounting structure above ceiling, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways, etc.), and other department-related expenses will need to be provided by other departments and are not included in the general estimate total below. Only the components and installation/configuration of the Audio Visual-related equipment below is included.

Also, due to the different screen options and sizes availabile (manual/pull down, automatic/motorized drop down, fixed/wall-mounted) and the widely varied prices associated with each option and size, the screen cost is not included in the below calculations. The final screen details will need to be discussed/determined and calculated with the customized estimate for the space.

Items included:

  • Epson laser projector
  • Chief projector ceiling mounting bracket
  • Spectrum Lectern Honors adjustable-height lectern
  • Crestron 4K Presentation System
  • Crestron 4-Series control system
  • Crestron 7" color touchscreen interface
  • Crestron power conditioner/controller
  • Lectern-top mounted PZM microphone
  • Elmo document camera
  • Extron lectern-top input/connectivity plate for laptop network/video/power connection
  • Device interconnect cabling for video, audio, and controls
  • Up to 16' of surface-mounted cable raceway
  • Installation/programming/material handling expenses

Baseline system expense:

  • Starting at $24,000



P2 Medium Classroom / Lab Space with Dual Displays (30-40 seats)

Usability:

This package will install 2 ceiling-mounted projectors, point-source speakers, and an ADA-compliant/adjustable-height lectern which includes: a document camera, lectern-top mounted microphone, and 7" color touchscreen control interface. It will allow for presentation from a PC that would be installed inside the lectern, allows for wired presentation via a local HDMI input (for laptop/tablet/etc.) from a convenient connectivity/input plate provided on the lectern top, allows document camera presentation, and includes connection capability for video+audio capture (to share via Kaltura/Microsoft Teams/etc.).

This solution supports a dual video output/presentation device (with both outputs sharing mirrored content), and all equipment will be self-contained within the lectern. 

Please note: The PC installed inside of the lectern, any lectern infrastructure needed (any data PICs needed, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways), any projector infrastructure (mounting structure above ceiling, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways, etc.), and other department-related expenses will need to be provided by other departments and are not included in the general estimate total below. Only the components and installation/configuration of the Audio Visual-related equipment below is included.

Also, due to the different screen options and sizes availabile (manual/pull down, automatic/motorized drop down, fixed/wall-mounted) and the widely varied prices associated with each option and size, the screen cost is not included in the below calculations. The final screen details will need to be discussed/determined and calculated with the customized estimate for the space.

Items included:

  • Two Epson laser projectors
  • Two Chief projector ceiling mounting brackets
  • Spectrum Lectern Honors adjustable-height lectern
  • Crestron 4K Presentation System
  • Crestron 4-Series control system
  • Crestron 7" color touchscreen interface
  • Crestron power conditioner/controller
  • Lectern-top mounted PZM microphone
  • Elmo document camera
  • Extron lectern-top input/connectivity plate for laptop network/video/power connection
  • Device interconnect cabling for video, audio, and controls
  • Up to 16' of surface-mounted cable raceway
  • Installation/programming/material handling expenses

Baseline system expense:

  • Starting at $29,000



P3 Large Classroom / Lab Space with Multiple Displays (40+ seats)

Usability:

This package will vary in price significantly due to the different options available for it as it is more of a custom solution for each space. Common installations include 2 or more primary ceiling-mounted projectors, 2 or more supportive video outputs (either projectors or wall-mounted displays), point-source and distributed audio speakers, and an ADA-compliant/adjustable-height lectern which includes: a document camera, lectern-top mounted microphone, and 7" color touchscreen control interface. It will allow for presentation from a PC that would be installed inside the lectern, allows for wired presentation via a local HDMI input (for laptop/tablet/etc.) from a convenient connectivity/input plate provided on the lectern top, allows document camera presentation, and includes connection capability for video+audio capture (to share via Kaltura/Microsoft Teams/etc.).

This solution typically supports the capability for up to eight video output devices (with outputs able to be controlled individually), and all equipment being contained within the lectern and an equipment rack (size of rack will be dependent on the amount of equipment needed for the space). 

Please note: The PC installed inside of the lectern, any lectern infrastructure needed (any data PICs needed, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways), any projector or wall-mounted display infrastructure (mounting structure above ceiling, 120VAC outlets, conduit pathways, etc.), and other department-related expenses will need to be provided by other departments and are not included in the general estimate total below. Only the components and installation/configuration of the Audio Visual-related equipment below is included.

Also, due to the different wall-mounted display/projection screen options and sizes availabile (manual/pull down, automatic/motorized drop down, fixed/wall-mounted) and the widely varied prices associated with each option and size, the screen cost is not included in the below calculations. The final screen details will need to be discussed/determined and calculated with the customized estimate for the space.

Items included:

  • Combination of two or more Epson laser projectors and/or Samsung commercial displays
  • Mounting brackets (wall and/or ceiling) for Epson projectors / Samsung displays
  • Spectrum Lectern Honors adjustable-height lectern
  • Crestron 4K Presentation System
  • Crestron 4-Series control system
  • Crestron 7" color touchscreen interface
  • Crestron power conditioner/controller
  • Lectern-top mounted PZM microphone
  • Elmo document camera
  • Extron lectern-top input/connectivity plate for laptop network/video/power connection
  • Device interconnect cabling for video, audio, and controls
  • Up to 16' of surface-mounted cable raceway
  • Installation/programming/material handling expenses

Baseline system expense:

  • Starting at $50,000