Recommended Equipment
Revised 7/27/09.
We appreciate you contacting the Educational Technology Center (ETC) to assist you in developing the specifications for your technology purchase. The ETC is striving to provide this type of consultative service campus-wide; our staff has in-depth knowledge about media technology, and is happy to share such insight.
The information below should be all that is required to process a Banner Requisition. Please contact Classroom Coordinator, David Caravella at 65959 to assist you in making your request to Facilities Management. These specifications do not include a required computer; please check for the latest “campus standard” PC configuration by clicking here for an idea on cost. Systems must meet the following minimum specifications:
- For Spectrum CPL cart, you must order a desktop configured computer
- For Media Manager cart, you must order a mini tower configured computer
- Minimum RAM of 4GB
- Dual VGA/DVI/TV out video card
- DVD+/-RW drive (on tower configured machine, add second DVD player drive).
Data/Video Projector Options
The Campus has access to special educational agreement pricing with Epson America. Below are some of the most recommended projectors for use on campus. Please contact David Caravella at 65959 if you have questions about your specific application.
Preferred Classroom Options
| Epson PowerLite 6110i Projector | $1,357.00 |
| Epson PowerLite 1810i Projector | $1,199.00 |
Large Auditorium Options
| Epson PowerLite Pro G5350NL Projector | $2,391.00 [note1] |
| Epson PowerLite Pro G5150NL Projector | $1,821.00 [note1] |
| [note1] | (1, 2) Price is without lens |
Epson Lenses for G5150 and G5350 Varies
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$865.00 - $1,200.00 |
(Contact Classroom Coordinator for application recommendation)
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Inexpensive Mid-Size Options
Good for travel or portable use. Not recommended for classroom installation.
| Epson PowerLite 83+ Projector | $604.00 |
| Epson PowerLite 822+ | $666.00 |
Ultra-Portable Options
Good for travel. Not recommended for classroom installation.
| Epson PowerLite 1715c | $879.00 |
| Epson PowerLite 1720c | $1,042.00 |
| Epson PowerLite 1725c | $1,186.00 |
For additional information see Epson projector specifications at Epson.com.
You will need a projector mount and ceiling mount. Please contact David Caravella at 65959 to assist you in determining the appropriate mounts for your application. Approximate mount cost is $175.00 and $125.00 respectively.
Other costs involved in installing this technology
Installation of Mounting Plate & Ceiling
| A/C power outlet (to Facilities Management)** | Submit PRF for estimate** |
| Custom cabling, patch panel, VGA switcher and VGA splitter (to ETC) | $500.00 |
| Security cables & lock (to ETC) | $45.00 |
| Optional Sonic Shock alarm for projector | $100.00 |
Other Equipment
| Screen | Approx. $250.00 |
Please contact David Caravella @ 65959 to assist you in determining the appropriate screen size for your application.
| JVC HR- XVC11B Hi-Fi DVD/VCR | $110.00 |
| Epson ELP-DC05 document camera & cabling | $1,844.00 |
| Required document camera cabling to ETC | $150.00 |
Epson ELP-DC10s document camera & cabling
(Compact document camera, no base light)
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$383.00 |
| Required document camera cabling to ETC | $150.00 |
For additional information see Epson projector specifications at Epson.com.
Optional Integrated Sound System
| Custom sound cabling and installation (to ETC) | $75.00 |
| TOA A-712A Amp w/MB-25B rack mount brackets and U-03R Module | $550.00 |
| Electrovoice EVID 3.2 speakers (pair) | $200.00 |
Microphone Options
Contact ETC for microphone options.
Audio Component Options
| Tascam CD-A500 combination CD/cassette deck | $380.00 |
Contact ETC for other audio component options.
Optional Crestron Control System
| Control System Classrooms Under 100 seats (Option 2) | $4,700.00 |
| Control System Classrooms Over 100 seats (Option 2) | $5,500.00 |
Instructor Workstation Options
| Spectrum Media Manager Lectern V2 #55236 IDHD | $1,749.00 |
Media Director Options
| Custom Cut MSU Logo #55141 | $35.00 |
| Rack Mount Shelf #97502 | $33.00 [note2] |
| Flat Panel Monitor Arm #95509 | $237.00 [note2] |
Middle Atlantic #RSH4A2S JVC HRXVC14B
(Black Burshed Anodized) Custom RSH shelf
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$90.00 [note2] |
| Middle Atlantic # -C Clamp kit for RSH custom Shelves | $15.00 * |
| Flat Panel Monitor Arm #95509 | $237.00 [note2] |
| Middle Atlantic #PD915R AC Outlet | $85.00 |
| Littlite L-3/12 Gooseneck Light | $57.00 |
| Spectrum Compact Presentation Lectern #55218IDHD | $1,149.00 |
CLP Options
| Custom Cut MSU Logo #55141 | $35.00 |
| Flip-up Shelf #55219 ID | $199.00 [note2] |
| Flat Panel Monitor Arm #95509 | $237.00 [note2] |
Middle Atlantic #RSH4A2S JVC HRXVC14B
(Black Burshed Anodized) Custom RSH shelf
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$90.00 [note2] |
Middle Atlantic #RSH4A3M DELL OPTIPLEXGX755[SD]
(Black Burshed Anodized) Custom RSH shelf
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$100.00 [note2] |
| Middle Atlantic # -C Clamp kit for RSH custom Shelves | $15.00 * |
| Flat Panel Monitor Arm #95509 | $237.00 [note2] |
| Middle Atlantic # PD915R AC Outlet | $85.00 * |
| Littlite L-3/12 Gooseneck Light | $57.00 |
| [note2] | (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Must order options for standard classroom technology installation. All other options are recommended. |
Spectrum workstation specifications are available at SpectrumFurniture.com.
Whiteboards
PolyVision e3 ceramic steel surface, Aluminum Frame with Map Rail, Marker Tray. These should be purchased in 2'-0" increments to save custom manufacturing costs. Price varies by size installation cost will apply. Contact Facilities Management for ordering and installation details and cost.
Except for Epson EAP agreement prices, the above figures are an estimate of charges based on the latest retail pricing. Actual street and contract pricing may be lower.
Note: For an estimate of charges from MSU Facilities Management, please contact David Caravella @ 65959 to assist in the preparation of your PRF. If additional A/C outlets, data ports or whiteboard installs are required, installation, scheduling and cost will need to be arranged with Facilities Management and Telecommunications respectively.