AV Equipment

AV Services & Design is located in HW 220.

Equipment on this page is available for faculty to checkout. Please use the AV Equipment Reservation Form to make a request. Please submit your request at least 2 business days in advance. ​Contact HelpDesk@howardcc.edu for further assistance.  

Digital Audio Recorder
Personal audio recording device.
Features USB connectivity and SD card storage. Please note in your request if you want the audio processed by an A/V Technician or if you would like to handle it yourself.

Digital Camcorder
For capturing digital video.
Unless this is used for a speech class, please enter this request as a “Pickup”. Instructors are expected to pick up the digital camcorder. Tripods are also available.
Please note in your request if you want the video processed by instructional media or if you would like to handle it yourself.

Digital Still Camera
For capturing still images.
Please enter this request as a “Pickup”. Instructors are expected to pick up the digital camcorder from HW220. Tripods are also available.
Please note in your request if you want the images processed by an AV Technician or if you would like to handle it yourself.

Document Camera
For displaying books, documents, or experiments onto a larger display or for recording to a PC.
Features VGA (PC), USB, HDMI and Composite (TV) connections.

PC with TV
32" to 65" Television, and desktop PC. 
​DVD drive should be requested if needed.

Headset with Microphone
A USB headphone and microphone for connecting to a PC.
Please enter this request as a “Pickup”. Instructors are expected to pick up the headset from HW220.

iPad Cart
Mobile iPad cart is available upon request for special events. Instructors must receive special training before requesting the iPad cart.

iPad/Tablet
Contains various educational and productivity apps. Instructor/faculty use only.

​Laptop
Individual laptops are available for instructors and faculty. They come with a power adapter and laptop bag.
Please enter this request as a “Pickup”. Instructors picking up AV items should come to HW220 or call x-4819 for more information.

Loudspeaker
High output loud speaker for playing audio from various sources to a large crowd. Available for large events such as those that take place on the Quad, ST Galleria, or large rooms with no speakers.
MP3 player connections and wireless microphone available upon request.

Mobile Whiteboard
For student collaboration, faculty sharing of content, mobile signage.

Multimedia Projector
For portable image projection. Features HDMI, VGA (PC), and Composite (TV) video connections. Typically used for rooms without a projector or events that take place indoors but outside of classrooms.
Please specify if a projector screen is desired.
Suitable in low to medium lighting conditions.

Portable PA System with Microphone
Speaker and wireless microphone on a cart for projecting audio in classrooms and for small events.

Presentation Remote
Used for wireless control of PowerPoint presentations.

Projector/PC Cart
Comes with a projector and desktop PC on a cart.
Please specify if a projector screen is desired.
Suitable in low to medium lighting conditions.

Snowball Microphone
USB Digital Audio Microphone with 360° audio pickup often used for web conferencing or for recording multiple speakers in one room.

Stereo Cart
Includes speakers, CD changer, AM/FM radio, and MP3 player input.
Please note in your request if you want a stereo cart with a tape deck included.

Webcam
USB webcam for web conferencing.
Please enter this request as a “Pickup”. Instructors are expected to pick up the webcam from HW220.
For web conference assistance please contact our Media Production Manager at x4080.

Wired Handheld Microphone
Wired handheld microphone.
Please consult with an A/V Technician if you will be requesting more than 4 microphones.

Wireless Handheld Microphone
Wireless handheld microphone.
Please consult with an A/V Technician if you will be requesting more than 4 microphones.

​Wireless Lapel Microphone
Wireless clip-on microphone.