Loft 214 Audio / Visual Information
Microphones: Two handheld wireless and one lapel microphone (lapel should not to be used on stage due to feedback).  Two mic stands are available for use.
Sound System: In house system includes 7 speakers and is great for speaking.  Clients / auctioneers are responsible for keeping their guests talking to a reasonable level so speaker can be understood.  Mics should not be used for loud announcements such as grand marches for weddings as the system is calibrated for speaking, not loud announcements.
Musicians: All musicians must provide their own system​ and stands unless they are performing  without amplification.
Inputs: Up to 2 HDMI  inputs can be used for client presentations: One input is located inside of our AV room upstairs and is plugged into our own in-house laptop. Clients can either provide their files in a compatible format (JPEG or MP4) on a flash drive or plug in using the HDMI cable provided. The second input is in the form of an AV wall plate equipped with an HDMI port for playing sound and video. Only one of these two inputs can be displayed at a time, but they can be switched between via an HDMI switch.
Slideshows:  Slideshows should be given to event staff on a USB drive in jpeg format.  Videos with audio are to be played by client on their own laptops through an HDMI wall plate input.  Sound should be tested at least an hour before guest arrival and just before presentation.  Screen savers should be disabled and laptop left open as to not disrupt audio or video feed.  Clients are to bring their own laptop, HDMI cord, and power supply.  Event staff will adjust inputs and volume.
Background music: Should be played by client through a laptop with wall plate input or the input in the AV room so it can be stopped and started when the client wishes.  The building host will help adjust volume on the house system as needed. There is also a bluetooth receiver on site but the range is variable depending on device and less reliable than a wired connection.
Projectors: The loft at Studio J is equipped with one projector in the space and is tied to the same input as the two wall TVs
      The projectors dimension is roughly 93”x69”
TVs: 
There are two 50”  HDTVs available for use in the upper level of The Loft, both of which are positioned on the brick wall (placement shown on the map above)
Bar Menu: may be customized as a horizontal .jpeg (1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high) and should be emailed to [email protected] and put on a USB drive as a backup.
Power: All of the outlets in the space are marked on the AV map posted above.
XLR audio feed:  This is for videographers that want an audio  feed out of the house system - located in the AV room.

The Loft Provides:  Onsite Event Lead - will provide AV support including testing prior to event and loading onto TVs/Projectors.  This event lead is not responsible for starting / stopping / advancing presentations but will help with volume and lighting adjustments.
Client Provides: Presentations on own laptop, software, clicker for advancing slides, HDMI Cord (and adapter if needed), and USB drive with backup of any .jpeg images for use on The Loft’s devices.