Training and Conference Room Audio Enhancement RFP 2019 Q&A Training Room 1. Is it the intent to reuse the existing JVC Dual Cassette Deck, or replace it with a similar 2. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Tascam Multi CD Player, or replace it with a similar 3. Could you provide the configuration of the two Biamp Tesira Server-IO units? Which cards and how many have been installed in each frame? See the accompanying data sheet and documentation of the type of equipment we are using. Currently those units handle all the inputs appropriately, so replacing or adding to them should not be necessary. 4. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Lab Gruppen 2 Channel Amplifier and replace the Multichannel Behringer Amplifiers? Gruppen amps can be reused, but not necessary if multi-channel amp is more effective. Will defer decision to vendor on if they want to re-use or not. Behringer amps must be replaced 5. I believe the specified Crestron Touchpanel will be smaller than the vacated opening on the lectern, Will the modifications to the lectern be the responsibility of the contractor?, we can handle this. 6. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Blu-ray player in the lectern, or replace it with a similar 7. Is it the intent reuse the existing DVD/VHS Combo in the lectern, or replace it with a similar 8. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Document Camera in the lectern, or replace it with a similar
Re-use if possible, replace if necessary. Our understanding is the definition is high enough that it s not required that we replace the unit, but be aware that it is a VGA output. 9. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Ceiling Projector, or replace it with a similar Re-use at this time. But would appreciate a quote for possibly replacing it with a laser projector. 10. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Ceiling Speakers and add to them accordingly, or replace them all? For the training room the intent is to reuse and add accordingly. However, if a vendor expects that audio quality will suffer then replacement of all of them should be quoted. Conference Room 11. Is it the intent to reuse the existing DVD/VHS Combo in the lectern, or replace it with a similar 12. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Sony Dual Cassette Deck, or replace it with a similar 13. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Denon Surround Sound Receiver Amplifier with the existing 5.1 speaker arrangement? 14. Could you provide the configuration of the Biamp Tesira Server-IO Which cards and how many have been installed in the frame? I ve attached a data sheet and documentation of the type of equipment we are using. Currently those units handle all the inputs appropriately, so replacing or adding to them should not be necessary. 15. Could you clarify the purpose of the existing Biamp Controller in the rack? Can it be assumed that all audio adjustments will be done on this Controller and none on the new Touch panel?
The control in the rack was meant to serve as a temporary solution while we finalize room design. This is only for controlling the microphones and speaker volume in the room. Please expect to transfer this control to the new touch panel. 16. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Document Camera in the lectern, or replace it with a similar 17. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Ceiling Projector, or replace it with a similar Re-use at this time. But would appreciate a quote for possibly replacing it with a laser projector. 18. Is it the intent to reuse the existing Recessed Electric Screen (4:3 ratio), or replace it with a similar 16:10 ratio Screen? Reuse the existing screen. 19. What is the purpose of the specified Crestron C3IO-16 and C3RY-16? Relay output for controlling the various equipment, inputs and other devices within the room. As specified in the RFP these were only recommendations and not a guide for adoption. If the vendor has some other way to control devices within the room outside of the Crestron system we welcome any suggestions. 20. Are there existing Floorplan or Block diagrams drawings available for reference?
SURS Training Room (rough estimates of measurements only) Ceiling height slopes with floor height changes. Approximate height at lectern: 12 feet ~16' Lectern and Computer Approximate height at back of the room opposite lectern: 9.5 feet ~35' ~57' Equipment Room and Server Rack location
SURS Main Conference Room (rough estimates of measurements only) A recessed ceiling is located directly above the conference table with ceiling height of approximately 12 feet. 40 ' Remainder of the room has a ceiling height of approximately 9 feet. 26 ' Conference Table Equipment Server Rack Lectern