The following requirements (okay…requests) will help to ensure that your participants experience the best presentation possible!

(To download the A/V requirements in PDF format, click here.)

Audio

• Wireless lavaliere microphone
• Wireless handheld microphone, on different channel than lav mic 
• Audio feed from Kaushal’s Mac laptop (1/8 inch mini plug)

PLEASE NOTE: THESE THREE AUDIO SOURCES ALL NEED TO BE PLUGGED INTO THE HOUSE AUDIO SYSTEM. THIS MAY REQUIRE A SEPARATE AUDIO MIXER. PLEASE COORDINATE THIS WITH YOUR A/V CONTACT.

Video

• LCD projector to accommodate a Mac laptop (Kaushal will provide both the laptop and the adapter cables—VGA, HDMI, and DVI—that will connect his laptop to any modern LCD projector, as well as a wireless remote to control the Mac)
• AC power for Kaushal’s computer
• Screen, with top extended as high as possible

Staging

• A/V table on stage for computer and small props (Kaushal must be able to see his computer during his presentation. This may necessitate a longer cable between the computer and the projector. PLEASE make sure your A/V contact is aware of this!)
• If not using rounds, and if possible, please arrange seats in a semi-circular or chevron pattern (audiences respond better when they can see each other)
• Lectern removed or placed to the side of the stage
• Ideally, distance from stage to first row of seats/tables should be no more than 10 feet
• House lights should be at full intensity (people tend to laugh and listen more in bright light)
• If possible, screen should be placed to the right side of the stage, from the audience’s perspective. (This puts your speaker at the center of the program, rather than the graphics.)
• Stage riser (ideal height is 6″-12″ for audiences of up to 200 people; 12″-24″ for audiences greater than 200). Please allow enough staging area for Kaushal to bring up to four audience members onto the stage 
• Two bottles of room temperature, non-carbonated water on side table

Thank you for your attention to these details. They really do make a difference!

(To download the A/V requirements in PDF format, click here.)