===== Useful Tools =====

 * Viewing Distance Calculator: http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html
 * Screen Dimensions Calculator: http://www.prinds.com/tools/screenDimensions.htm

===== 2013 Info =====

hotel floorplans: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/floor-plans/dtwpo-auburn-hills-marriott-pontiac-at-centerpoint/

All projectors should have VGA and HDMI inputs.

Access to cables should be limited.  Require checkout from Ops.


  * Big Top - Salon C (60x44x20)
    * 2000 lumen projector - requires regular inputs plus RCA input for DVD player
    * screen - choose 1
      * 96" 16:9 (83.67 x 47.06)
      * 84" 4:3 (67.20 x 50.40)
    * 4 wireless microphones with table stands
    * also a floor stand
    * audio mixer with at least 6 inputs (4 microphone, 2 aux)
    * pair of speakers with stands
    * 50ft power extension cords (assume outlets at less convenient locations)
      * projector
      * mixer and other audio equipment
      * speakers?
    * 30ft VGA cable
    * 30ft HDMI cable
    * 30ft audio cable
    * adapters for 1/8" phono jacks
  * geek prom/dance?
  * Salon A, B (each) (34x30x20), Ottawas (each, 4) (25x24x20)
    * 5x 1000 lumen projector, primarily for Powerpoint
    * 5x screen - choose 1:
      * 60" 16:9 (52.29 x 29.42)
      * 48" 4:3 (38.40 x 28.80)
    * small computer speakers, available for checkout, probably purchase by Con
    * **note:** Panelists are responsible for bringing their own cables, adapters, etc.

Currently unhomed equipment believed needed:
  * includes for Music Track
  * amplified speaker with 2 inputs (can steal 2 microphones from Big Top)
    * floor stand for microphone
    * with 12ft cable and mini-phono adapter.
    * Assume dance (if held) will be in the Big Top, and will not use this.
    * Suitable for swing dance class.
    * //Adequate for Geek Prom? (if held)//
    * Assume if the Music Track room requires audio equipment, schedule will prevent sharing.
  * spare bulbs/equipment

Bands performing will supply their own equipment.