The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs, professional development courses, as well as 95,000 square feet of high-tech conference facilities. LEARN MORE
 
  Technology & Equipment

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center's sophisticated, high tech conference environment offers the meeting planner a skilled and experienced group of individuals ready to assist you with your technology needs.

Technology and Services

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  • Knowledgeable and resourceful Technical Support Staff for computer, network, and audio/visual support.
  • Gigabit Ethernet Network, including 802.11a,b,g wireless access throughout the facility.
  • High Speed Internet access for web-surfing, videoconferencing, and other internet applications. The network is comprised of a 10/100/1000 Mbps switched Ethernet network in an "extended star" topology, with over 1000 data drops. This is connected to the Internet via a 45Mbps DS3 connection.
  • Videoconferencing using multiple protocols. Through the use of a video gateway and a CSU/DSU, interconnectivity is provided between the data and telecommunications networks to allow for high-speed videoconferencing via IP (H.323), and/or ISDN (H.320). 14 classrooms & conference spaces are equipped with fixed or portable videoconferencing systems. Systems include Tandberg, VTEL, Polycom, and Aethra.
  • SVETN Network Classroom. This is a dedicated video network, providing continuous presence and full-motion Video. 45+ sites on the network, including the region's high schools and community colleges.
  • CCTV system. The facility is wired throughout with coaxial cabling to form a CCTV system. This "house" system has a high-tech video-switching unit to allow audio & video inputs/outputs from virtually any source, including internet video sources.
  • A/V and Computer Equipment

  • Mobile Computer Lab with 30 portable computers and wireless capabilities
  • Multimedia Projectors
  • Overhead Projectors
  • Portable Projection Screen
  • Motorized Projection Screen
  • Videoconferencing Systems (IP and ISDN)
  • CD/ DVD Players/Burners
  • Podiums w/ built-in microphone/speaker system (self-contained)
  • Multimedia Podiums w/microphone, speaker, computer, and LCD projector
  • AM/FM/Cassette/CD player
  • Digital Cameras
  • Digital Camcorder
  • Audio conferencing unit
  • Slide Projector & Carousel
  • TV/ VCR on cart
  • Analog phone connections
  • Computer Labs

    One 19 workstation computer lab and one 31 workstation computer lab are available. Both labs are equipped with the latest computer systems. These labs offer computers with sleek 19" LCD screens, 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo processors, and 2GB RAM.

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    An 11 workstation Resource Lab with the same equipment as listed above provides open access for student and customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Resource Lab

    A Mobile Computer Lab Cart equipped with wireless internet and 30 Pentium 4 portable computers is available for computer access throughout the facility.

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    Grand Hall Sound System Specifications

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  • 40-channel, 8 bus Soundcraft mixing console
  • 16-channel portable Soundcraft Spirit mixing board
  • OAP professional loudspeaker system including: 3 main speakers, 2 18-inch subwoofers, 3 front fill speakers, and 4 floor monitors
  • Crown power amplifiers
  • Lexicon effects processor
  • Shure audio processors
  • Rane monitor equalizers
  • Shure, Countryman, and Telex (with ElectroVoice capsules) handheld and lavalier wireless microphones
  • Shure wired microphones including: KSM-32 large diaphragm condenser mics, Beta 58A mics, and a drum mic kit
  • Tascam CD recorder
  • Telex CD duplicator
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