Berndt 310

Berndt 310

This space, last updated in the summer of 2024, features a QSC touch screen controller that handles the projectors, PC, audio options, and camera control all with an easy to use touch display mounted on the sturdy new podium at the front of the room. Facing the students there is an 86" touch screen, flanked on both sides by a whiteboard. Instead of rows of individual desks, this space makes use of pods where several students can all sit and interact at a table. At the back of the room hang two 43" LG TVs that display the same thing as the main touch screen. 

Classroom technology

Additional Screens

Some of our classrooms have additional TV screens on the side or at the back of the room. Many times there is a camera near the additional screens. With this arrangement, if there are remote students joining the class, they can be seen on the back TVs. When the professor looks at that screen, the relative position of the camera makes the remote student feel like the professor is looking at them.

Additional screens

Dell Touch TV

The Dell Touch TVs allow for touch and pen interactions with a connected device. The Built-in PCs in the classroom are wired to the screens. The screens are not smart in anyway, they just provide a touch interface with a connected computer. In a few rooms there is a USB cable with the HDMI cable. Connecting that paired USB cable allows your laptop to use the camera and microphones for the room.

  • If needed, there is a power button on the bottom bezel of the TV under the power indicator LED. If the touch panel or remote are not controlling power, then you can use this button.
Dell Touch TV

New Podiums

With Schlessman Family Hall, the CATS team has been able to start constructing our own modern podiums using the QSYS AV system. The newest podiums come in two sizes:

  • Honor's Podium
  • Deluxe Podium

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QSC Control System

Q-SYS is a programmable AV Control platform. The CATS team has two Q-SYS certified AV engineers on staff, allowing us to troubleshoot, redesign, and adapt the room's control panel.

Starting with Schlessman in 2023, Q-SYS has become the new standard system for controlling the equipment in the teaching space.

qsc control system

Q-SYS NC-110 Student Camera

The NC 110 is a wide-angle camera that is typically installed at the front of the classroom to capture the view of the students.

The camera can be controlled by the Q-SYS Touch Screen Controller found on the podium. The camera should default to a wide view, but allows for digital panning, tilting, and Zooming.

Q-SYS NC-110 Student Camera

Q-SYS PTZ Camera

The Q-SYS PTZ cameras are positioned to capture the podium area. These cameras are controlled from the Q-SYS Touch Panel Controller on the podium. The PTZ designation stands for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom allowing for repositioning of the view.

  • No tracking feature

Q-SYS PTZ Camera front view
Q-SYS PTZ Camera side view