Proposal

Narrative

The purpose of this upgrade is to improve the quality and clarity of lecture recordings in classroom BC126 by installing tabletop microphones. This upgrade will ensure that student questions and instructor responses to questions are captured clearly, enhancing the learning experience for both in-person and asynchronous students. Students rely heavily on lecture recordings to succeed in their coursework and prepare for high-stakes exams like Step 1. According to our Learning Resources Survey, students often lose context when audience questions are not audible. Tabletop microphones will capture these interactions creating a more immersive and complete recording. This project supports what we already know works: giving students better access to high-quality learning materials improves their performance and confidence. By upgrading the technology in BC126, we’re making sure students can hear and see everything they need—whether they’re in the room or watching later. It’s a practical step toward making education more inclusive, more engaging, and more effective. How will students benefit from this project? - Improved clarity and context in lecture recordings - Enhanced student engagement during Q&A sessions - Better preparation for exams and clinical reasoning - Enhanced access to virtual guest lectures - More inclusive learning for students who miss class or need review

Facilities

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Hardware Requirements

55 Sennheiser MEB 114-S (White if possible) On-Table Boundary Microphone w/ external control 17 Shure ANI4IN-BLOCK 4-Input, Block connectors, Mic/Line Dante™ Audio Network Interface with Mic Logic, PEQ, and Audio Summing 5 Sennheiser MEB 114-S (White if possible) On-Table Boundary Microphone w/ external control 2 Shure ANI4IN-BLOCK 4-Input, Block connectors, Mic/Line Dante™ Audio Network Interface with Mic Logic, PEQ, and Audio Summing 1 Biamp TesiraForte Server-IO AVB Tesira DSP server with up to 48 channels of I/O, AVB Card 6 Biamp SEC-4 4 channel mic/line input card with acoustic echo cancellation 3 Biamp SOC-4 4 channel mic/line output card 1 Biamp DAN-1 64x64 Dante™ interface card for Server-IO chassis 1 Biamp DSP-2 Additional DSP-2 Card for Server-IO chassis 3 Biamp TesiraForte CI AVB Audio DSP with 12 AEC input channels 1 Biamp TesiraForte CI AVB Audio DSP with 12 AEC input channels 1 Biamp TesiraCONNECT TC-5D 5-Port Dante&AVB Switch with PoE+ on 4 ports 1 Crestron AMP-3210T 3x210W Commercial Power Amplifier, 4/8Ohm or 70/100V 1 Gefen EXT-USB2.0-LR USB 2.0 Long Range Extender for USB Audio (Transmitter) 1 Netgear M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ (GSM4248PXN) etgear 48 port switch with 960W POE budget (40 POE+, 8 SFP+) 1 Netgear SFP+ DAC CABLE (AXC761) 1m Passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable

Software Requirements

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Personnel Costs

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Other Costs

Installation Contractor Supplies- $5,766.14 Labor- $17,298.43

Timeline

Summer 2026

Sustainability

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Resource Matching

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Implementing Organization

FAU OIT