OPTION 1: FULL PROFESSIONAL BUILD (PHASED)
PHASE 1: STUDIO CAMERAS, AUDIO CAPTURE, AND CORE SYSTEMS
$60,525
An industry-standard live production switcher and control surface used by professional broadcasters -
- NewTek TriCaster TC410 Plus - $10,500
- Flex Control Panel – $9,500
- NEWTEK Support Warranty - $1,000
- Sony PXW2200 Cameras – broadcast-quality cameras that enable multi-camera video production. $4,000 (3) = $12,000
- Sennheiser Lavalier Microphones – professional wireless mics for high-quality sound capture. $1,000 (3) = $3,000
- Tripods, dollies, batteries, etc. – mobility and flexibility for in-studio and field production. $1475 (3) = $4,425
- Audio and control upgrades $400
- Mackie mixer, $1,200(2) = $2,400
- Genelec studio monitors) - $400 (2)= $800
- Routing system (Blackmagic 20x20 Router) – connects all video sources across the studio and theater for flexible signal management. $2,700
- Texolve Integration & - Setup – professional wiring, configuration, and system calibration. $11,200
- Materials: Includes cables and connectors: $2,600
→ Student Capability:
- Multi-camera production, live broadcast switching, on-location interviews, podcasting, and storytelling with industry-standard tools.
- Understanding of audio engineering, live sound management, and signal flow—critical media literacy skills for modern production careers.
PHASE 2: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
$4,700
Support scripted performances, news-style broadcasts, and student announcements.
- Teleprompter – 12" screen, mounting hardware, software - $1300 (3) = $390
- Studio monitor with cart - $800 (1)= $800
→ Student Capability: Experience with on-camera performance, teleprompting,
and professional production workflows.
PHASE 3: THEATER REMOTE INTEGRATION
PHASE 3: THEATER REMOTE INTEGRATION
$24,100
Enable remote operation and live capture of performances, concerts, and assemblies directly from the control room.
- Sony PTZ Cameras with mounting hardware - $5300 (3) = $15,900
- Sony PTZ Camera Controller – $2600 (3) = $7,800
- PTZ Camera monitor - $400
→ Student Capability: Cross-department collaboration with Theater, Music, and Dance to produce broadcast-quality performance recordings.
OPTION 2: SCALED BUILD
ALT PHASE 1: STUDIO CAMERAS, AUDIO CAPTURE
$19,425
Allows immediate
video and sound capture for projects and performances.
- Sony PXW2200 Cameras – broadcast-quality cameras that enable multi-camera video production. $4,000 (3) = $12,000
- Sennheiser Lavalier Microphones – professional wireless mics for high-quality sound capture. $1,000 (3) = $3,000
- Tripods, dollies, batteries, etc. – mobility and flexibility for in-studio and field production. $1475 (3) = $4,425
→ Student Capability:
- Students can start recording and editing content, though without live switching.
ALT PHASE 2: CORE SYSTEMS & CONTROL SET-UP
$41,100
Brings live, broadcast capability later, includes integration, audio, and monitoring equipment.
- NewTek TriCaster TC410 Plus - $10,500
- Flex Control Panel – $9,500
- NEWTEK Support Warranty - $1,000
- Audio and control upgrades $400
- Mackie mixer, $1,200(2) = $2,400
- Genelec studio monitors) - $400 (2)= $800
- Routing system (Blackmagic 20x20 Router) – connects all video sources across the studio and theater for flexible signal management. $2,700
- Texolve Integration & - Setup – professional wiring, configuration, and system calibration. $11,200
- Materials: Includes cables and connectors: $2,600
PHASE 3: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
PHASE 3: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
PHASE 3: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
$4,700
Support scripted performances, news-style broadcasts, and student announcements.
- Teleprompter – 12" screen, mounting hardware, software - $1300 (3) = $3900
- Studio monitor with cart - $800 (1)= $800
→ Student Capability: Experience with on-camera performance, teleprompting,
and professional production workflows.
PHASE 4: THEATER REMOTE INTEGRATION
PHASE 3: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
PHASE 3: ON-CAMERA PRESENTATION MONITORING
$24,100
Enable remote operation and live capture of performances, concerts, and assemblies directly from the control room.
- Sony PTZ Cameras with mounting hardware - $5300 (3) = $15,900
- Sony PTZ Camera Controller – $2600 (3) = $7800
- PTZ Camera monitor - $400
→ Student Capability: Cross-department collaboration with Theater, Music, and Dance to produce broadcast-quality performance recordings.
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