Summary
This document identifies an Audio-Visual (AV) tiers classification system room.
Before You Start
This scheme simplifies identifying AV components in a room. Some Tier 1 or 2 rooms may include Tier 3 custom AV solutions. While it doesn't specify required AV capabilities, it helps with budgeting, planning, inventory, and usage for educational or professional purposes.
AV Tiers
Tier 0, No presentation system
May have one or more instructor and/or student computers and desktop monitors.
Tier 1, Presentation system
At Least one mounted TV or projector/screen to display content from a PC or other connected device to an audience. Desktop and/or ceiling speakers for audio output.
Tier 2, Presentation and Video Conferencing System
A Tier 2 presentation system supplemented with one or more video cameras (pan-tilt-zoom, tracking or non-tracking). At least 1 presenter microphone (e.g., handheld, lapel, over-the-ear) and in-ceiling microphones for video conferencing/recording only. A confidence monitor may be present to display slides with notes and/or remote participants. A document camera may be present.
Tier 3, Event Space
PC and HDMI input options, TV and/or projector display, one or more video cameras (mobile and/or installed), and 2+ simultaneous microphones for video conferencing AND in-room amplified sound.
Tier 4, Custom AV
A unique AV solution, customized to meet specific teaching, learning, and/or working requirements, and in some cases, physical space considerations. May incorporate some or all features listed above. Customized examples include: mobile television/video conferencing/micro PC cart, livestreaming (static or mobile), dual TV/projector. Special AV hardware or modifications to existing AV hardware to accommodate a person’s specific needs.
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Tier
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Display
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Audio
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HyFlex
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Other
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Tier 0
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None
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None
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None
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May have PCs
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Tier 1
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1+ TV/Projector
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Installed speakers (ceiling, in most cases)
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None
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Tier 2
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1+ TV/Projector
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Installed speakers (ceiling, in most cases)
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1+ Wireless Mics, In-Ceiling Mics, 1+ Video Camera(s)
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Possible Confidence Monitor
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Tier 3
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1+ TV/Projector
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2+ Mic output to in-room Speakers
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Mobile and/or Installed Mic(s)/Camera(s)
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Tier 4
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Custom, notably involving modifications and/or additions to a Tier 1-3 space
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Custom, notably involving modifications and/or additions to a Tier 1-3 space
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Custom, notably involving modifications and/or additions to a Tier 1-3 space
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Based on the needs of specific programs/faculty
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Additional Resources