The Alumni Theatre is located in the New Academic Building (NAB).
Please note that support outside the hours of 08.30-18.00 must be pre-arranged and may require funding. Not all events necessarily require a technician present.
Available equipment
Wired microphones
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2 XLR cables for wired microphones can be run across the front of the theatre (wired table microphones that give some amplification but are mainly for recording purposes – not suitable for speakers who are softly spoken)
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Lectern microphone fixed onto the teaching table
Wireless microphones
Normally 1 handheld, 1 lapel (can be changed if prearranged).
Sound feeds
Hard of Hearing system
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Wired induction loop, requires standard hearing aid set to T-loop position
Media/recording facilities
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1 fixed standard definition camera
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Automated podcasting and lecture capture system (scheduled upon request)
Display/ projection facilities
Front projection system receives inputs from
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Teaching desk that houses PC, 1 x Visualiser, DVD/VHS and laptop input
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Laptop inputs and PC housed in projection room
Presentation Furniture
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Stage lectern with microphone and presentation devices (see above)
Additional equipment/advanced services
These are not available unless prearranged and may only be available if sufficient resource is provided or funded to operate the equipment. They may be managed by other LSE departments and thus subject to their resources and terms and conditions.
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High quality video recording – cameramen can be hired to provide high quality vodcasts
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Live streaming – requires an AV technician to be present