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Audio Visual Program

The Audio Visual (AV) Program at SLAC provides cutting-edge audiovisual support and services to enhance collaboration, communication, and learning across the SLAC community through high-quality, immersive experiences for all users.

Focused on modernizing and optimizing AV equipment, the team supports an array of needs, from simple meeting setups to comprehensive conference room enhancements. The AV Program also offers hands-on sessions, such as IT Jams, to guide users in maximizing the potential of new tools like Neat equipment and advanced Zoom features. Through ongoing upgrades and expert support, SLAC’s AV Program ensures every meeting and event achieves seamless and effective communication.

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Explore a visual journey through the memorable events our AV team has supported.

AV Event Highlights

Join the AV team as they introduce the new Neat equipment and the latest Zoom features. Learn how to make the most out of...
People sitting around a conference room table attending a remote meeting
Nov20
Timeline
  • Complete
    Trinity : March 8, 2024
  • Complete
    RedTail: June 14, 2024
  • Complete
    Kavli: August 30, 2024
  • Complete
    34 Rooms: October 2024

Project updates

Sound board

AV services

Auditorium and conference room enhancements

SLAC IT’s AV team has been working to modernize equipment and improve the overall meeting experience in Kavli Auditorium, Redtail Conference Rooms (A and B), and Trinity conference rooms. 

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AV enhancements

AV services

SLAC IT completes upgrade of 34 conference rooms

The AV team has successfully upgraded 34 conference rooms across the lab. The newly upgraded conference rooms are now fully operational, providing staff with a streamlined, user-friendly meeting experience that enhances collaboration.

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Project insights

  • Improve the overall AV experience in conference rooms and Kavli auditorium.
  • Remove obsolete equipment and components.
  • Install new systems and components.
  • Complete all critical component installation and testing within the project schedule.
  • Ensure optimal lighting.

  • Conference rooms will be unavailable for use while upgrades are being made. Rooms will be blocked out during construction.
  • Full functionality may not be available until final completion, however there will be periods when minimal functionality will be available prior to completion.

  • Assess AV systems-determine the limitations of existing AV systems in the conference rooms.
  • Engage with Stanford UIT to manage the implementation- Stanford UIT will be responsible for managing the sub contractors, installation and configuration of the systems.
    • Provide technical design
    • Select and purchase equipment
    • Installation of all cabling and hardware
    • Testing and troubleshooting
  • SLAC IT is responsible for providing all necessary infrastructure and ensuring that the project adheres to SLAC policies and procedures.
    • Secure approvals and permits- Obtain Pre-Job Briefing (PJB) and Job Safety Assessment (JSA) approvals, along with building manager clearance
    • Coordinate with SLAC organizations to provide services and infrastructure
    • Coordinate the construction schedule and room availability
    • Engage building managers and end users
    • Communicate with the SLAC community

 

Project TeamsResponsibilities
AV Managerapprove design, modifications, and final product

AV Operations team

provide on-site support for the sub-contractors
Stanford UITproject planning, control, updates, and communication with sponsors

Project Manager

coordination of SLAC resources, services and communication with the SLAC community.