We are excited to announce new AV upgrades to the Ka‘ala Room (GT 105)! Check out the latest updates—designed to enhance the teaching, learning, collaboration, and presentation experiences for all users. Incorporating campus feedback from the Technology Needs Assessment, the AV Services Unit selected equipment upgrades that reflect our ongoing commitment to providing modern, user-friendly spaces equipped with the latest in audio-visual (AV) technology. Here’s what’s new.
🧑🏫 New Podium with Side Shelf
The Ka‘ala Room now features a newly installed podium that includes a convenient flip-up side shelf on its left side, allowing presenters to easily connect and use their own laptops or to use as additional tabletop space.
📐 Expanded Work Surface
A larger countertop work surface has been added to provide more room for materials, notes, and devices. This extra space is especially useful for presenters who need to manage multiple resources at once.
📷 Integrated Document Camera
Need to share a physical document or object with your audience? A document camera has been neatly integrated into a pullout drawer on the right side of the podium, offering quick and easy access without cluttering the main tabletop area.
🎛️ Second Touch Panel Control
In addition to the main control panel at the front of the room, the Ka‘ala Room now includes a secondary touch panel controller located in the back of the room. This allows presenters or AV support staff the flexibility to access the room’s AV system from multiple locations.
📺 New 85″ Display
A brand new 85-inch monitor, mounted with a service-friendly wall mount, now commands attention at the back of the room. This vibrant, large-format display ensures crystal-clear visuals from anywhere in the room, perfect for presentations, videos, or collaborative sessions.
📡 Wireless Media Player
Say goodbye to adapters and cables—the new wireless media player allows seamless content sharing from a variety of devices, including both Windows and Apple platforms, of up to four devices simultaneously. Whether you’re presenting slides, videos, or documents, sharing content wirelessly has never been easier.
🔊 Enhanced Audio System
Experience clearer, more immersive sound with a completely upgraded audio system. Whether you’re listening to a guest speaker or viewing multimedia content, the improved audio quality ensures every word and note comes through crisp and clear.
🎥 Video Production Connection Points
For those utilizing our Video Production Unit’s video services, the Ka‘ala Room is now equipped with video connection points, making it easier and faster for our team to set up and support your video production needs.
📍Register for the Ka‘ala Room Orientation
These improvements are aimed at making the Ka‘ala Room more versatile, efficient, and ready to support a variety of instructional and event formats. We invite you to explore the updated space and experience the difference these changes bring. Please register for our upcoming Ka‘ala Room Orientation on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.