60 Fifth Avenue | Room C15

Podium

The podium in C15 houses the following components:

  1. PC running Windows.
  2. HDMI cable with laptop adapter ring attached.
  3. Podium microphone (wired) and wearable wireless microphone, both of which connect to 6 speakers in the ceiling of C15.
  4. Crestron "touch panel" for control of the projector, room audio, and camera.
  5. For recording in Room C15, please see the Recording Options section below. 

PC/MAC/Laptop Usage

To begin:

  1. If the system is off, touch the Crestron screen to wake up the system. Turn the projector on and lower the screen by pushing "Display Control" then "Projector: On" on the touch panel (the screen should lower automatically if it's not down). Note: You will see the projector bulb turn on before the projector warms up enough to project an image on the screen in the front. Please be patient.
  2. Log on to the in-room PC or connect a laptop to the HDMI cable.
  3. Select "Laptop" or "Room PC" from the touch panel to display on screen.
  4. If you are using a laptop: There is a power outlet and wired ethernet cable, should they be needed.

For sound:

  • On the Crestron touch panel, use the Speech Volume slider (by touch) to adjust the volume on the microphones. This slider controls both the microphone in the podium and the wireless microphone.
  • Use the Program Volume slide (by touch) to adjust the volume output from the device that's being displayed.
  • Both volume controls also have mute buttons.

When you are done:

  1. Logout of the PC or disconnect your laptop or other device.
  2. Exit the system on the Crestron touch panel. You should see the light go off on the projector and the screen raise.

Recording Options

Room C15 has a projector and a television available for your usage. 

Using the Projector

Room C15 has video capture capabilities via Zoom or Panopto recordings. For Panopto recordings, please contact helpdesk@cims.nyu.edu to schedule a date and time for your recording in advance. 

For Zoom recordings, the basic setup for Room C15 is as follows: The camera selection should be "Datapath VisionAV-HD Video 03" and for optimal audio quality, please ensure that the audio selection is set to the built-in laptop mic or the "Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)". This microphone is located at the top of the podium in Room C15. An optional lapel microphone is also available in the drawer, which can enhance audio capture further.
    

Using the Television

Room C15 is equipped with a television that supports Zoom functionality. The television also includes HDMI cables for direct connectivity with your laptop. Please note that depending on your laptop's hardware, you may require an HDMI to USB-C adapter to establish this connection.

Note: This television has a built-in, front-facing camera that can be utilized in a Zoom meeting. Simply start your Zoom meeting on your laptop, and then select the appropriate camera option. Be aware that this built-in, front-facing camera cannot change its angle. This camera would be primarily utilized to capture your audience. 

For additional assistance, please email helpdesk@cims.nyu.edu.