Student Unions & Activities: Events & Conferences: A/V Tech Info

Audio/Visual Tech Services

Our AV staff is eager to assist you with your technical needs and are available to provide support to make your event a success. Please see below for an abbreviated list of equipment or contact our AV managers:

Coffman Memorial Union (CMU)
Joe Thoen
(612) 625-1966
St. Paul Student Center (SPSC)
Sam Baldwin
(612) 624-3121

For the technical specifications of our larger venues, see Room Specs at the bottom of this page.

Audio/Video Packages

Student Unions & Activities offers basic and advanced packages designed to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. Inquiries should be directed to our A/V Manager at (612) 625-1966.

All requests should be made a minimum of 10 business days before your event. Extra fees may apply for additional A/V equipment, last minute requests or tech time.

Please note MN State Sales Tax will be charged on all Audio/Video Equipment for student groups and guest reservations at the current rate of 7.775% in CMU and 7.125% in SPSC.

Click on the links for more information:
Student Organization A/V Package Rates
University Department A/V Package Rates
University Guests A/V Package Rates

Basic Systems

Package Student Organization University Department University Guests
Lecture Sound System $10.00 $20.00 $40.00
Basic sound system designed for voice amplification. System includes podium, microphones, amplifiers, and speakers.
Presentation Sound System (CMU) $70.00 $140.00 $280.00
Presentation Sound System (SPSC) $40.00 $80.00 $160.00
Includes data projector and the lecture sound system. Please note this system does not include laptop rental.

Advanced Systems

Package Student Organization University Department University Guests
Concert Sound System* $70.00 + $20/hr $140.00 + $25.00/hr $280.00 + $30.00/hr
Designed to amplify musical performances and more complicated events. Includes microphones, amplifiers, speakers, mixers, and monitors.
*SUA technician required.

Miscellaneous Equipment

Equipment Student Organization University Department University Guests
Built-in Data Projector (CMU) $60.00 $120.00 $240.00
Data Projector (SPSC) $30.00 $60.00 $120.00
Built-in Displays $60.00 - Waived $120.00 $240.00
Wireless Microphone $20.00 $40.00 $40.00
Conference Call Unit $20.00 $40.00 $40.00

A/V Personnel

Personnel Student Organization University Department University Guests
SUA Technician* $20.00/hr $25.00/hr $30.00/hr
*All events with a technician require a minimum of 2 hours for set-up and take down.

Room Specs

For more specific information about a room, the following tech sheets are available in PDF:

Coffman Memorial Union

St. Paul Student Center

University of Minnesota