Áras De Brún
ADB-2018 is a Seminar Room located in the the Aras De Brun Building. This room has two High Definition cameras and two ceiling suspended echo-cancelling boundary microphones for the purpose of facilitating Hybrid Meetings. This can be achieved using the provided PC and some of the preinstalled University of Galway ISS supported video conferencing applications. e.g. Zoom, MS Teams or Canvas.
| Display | |
|---|---|
| 1 x 86" Iiyama screen at top of room, 1 x 86" Ssony TV at back of room |
YES |
| Lecturn |
YES |
| Audio | |
| Lecturn Microphone | NO |
| Lapel Microphone (located in Audio Visual Dept) |
NO |
| Handheld Microphone (needs to be booked in advance and collected from Audiovisual) |
NO |
| 4 x Bi-amp ceiling mircophones connected to PC for use with MSTeams, Zoom, Canvas, Kaltura etc |
YES |
| Laptop Connections | |
| VGA Laptop connection |
NO |
| HDMI Laptop connection | YES |
| Camera | |
| 2 x Cameras (one positioned on the lecturn, and one on the audience) |
YES |
| Web Conferencing | |
| Compatible with Zoom, MS Teams, Canvas |
YES |
| Additional Technical Features | |
| Standing Lecturn |
NO |
| Control Panel - Extron Touchpanel TLP Pro |
YES |
| Networked Windows Computer (PC) |
YES |
| Document Camera |
NO |
| Wireless Apple TV | NO |
| Overhead projector |
NO |
| 2 x Speakers | YES |
- Press "START" Button on Controller to turn on projector.
- Select "PC" when using the Hybrid equipment. (Camera, microphones are connected to PC only). When you move the mouse, the PC should wake up; if not please press the power button on the PC to turn on.
- Login to the provided PC using your University of Galway campus account:
- Staff: login using staffid (e.g 0123456s ) and associated password
- From the PC desktop, please double-click to the application you wish to use. i.e. MS Teams or Zoom. When signing in to Teams or Zoom, please use login [email protected] and the associated password.
- Ensure that you select the correct camera, microphone and speaker within the application’s Audio & Video settings.
- How to select the correct Camera, Microphone, and Speaker while using this PC for Hybrid Meetings:
- Select "USB Capture HDMI" as your camera. There are two of these cameras, one on the presenter and one on the audience. Please choose the camera you want to use from the Touch Panel by selecting "Camera Control" and either "NEAR" or "FAR" camera.
- Select “Echo Cancelling Speakerphone (ADB Audio System)” as your microphone.
- Select "Echo Cancelling Speakerphone (ADB Audio SystemADB Audio System)" as your speaker.
Camera Settings
You can change the camera you are using and adjust camera settings by clicking on the "Camera Control" button;
- Select "Near" to take control of camera pointing at lecturn.
- Select "Far" to take control of camera pointing at class or audience.
Mute Microphones
To mute the microphones please press "Mute " on the bottom left of the screen
You can share content presentations / excel sheets as normal through your chosen application. Make sure your presentation is available on your email / one drive so you can access it.
Press "System off" and log off to shut down.
| Camera | Microphone | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| USB Capture HDMI (Select Near / Far from touch panel to change camera source) | Echo Cancelling Speakerphone (ADB Audio System) | Echo Cancelling Speakerphone (ADB Audio System) |
- Select "Laptop" from the touchpanel
- Plug laptop into HDMI cable on lecturn and project your Excel, Powerpoint etc
Audio is through HDMI cable also
The PC can also be used for local presentations also!!