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CSU Tech Specs

Page address: http://csu.mnsu.edu/technology/

The Centennial Student Union is constantly upgrading to allow the utilization of the latest innovations in technology. Below are a sampling of the unique spaces to be found within the CSU as well as the technology that they house.

Visit Event and Meeting Services for more information on how to reserve these spaces or call 507-389-2223.

Ostrander Auditorium
Ballroom
Conference Rooms
Misc. CSU Tech
In October 2009, CSU's Ostrander Auditorium reopened after a complete floor-to-rafters renovation. Soon afterward, a cover story in Sound & Communications magazine recognized the award-winning space as the "Swiss Army Auditorium." This versatile and attractive 350-seat performance and lecture space offers the latest in multimedia communication perfect for professional entertainment or information delivery.
Capacity
  • 349 General Seating
  • Sound
  • Allen & Heath Mixer (I-Live T80)
  • 7:1 Surround Sound
  • Custom-made Innovox speakers for House Sound
  • (4) Monitor Speakers (Electro-Voice ZXA5)
  • Lighting
  • ETC ION Lighting Console
  • (2) Verilites (VL1000)
  • (12) ETC Source Four PAR
  • (22) ETC Source Four 14°
  • (8) ETC Source Four 19°
  • (8) ETC Source Four 26°
  • (4) Strand Fresnel
  • (7) Berkey Colortran Zoom Ellipse
  • Projection
  • Sanyo (PLC-XF60) 4x3 Projector
  • Sanyo (PDG-DHT100L) 16x9 HD Projector
  • Company Switch
  • 200 Amp
  • 3 Phase

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    Additional Equipment
  • Touch Panel (Crestron TPS-6X-DS)
  • (2) DVD/VHS Combo (Sony RDR-VX560)
  • (2) Blu-Ray (Sony BDP-S360)
  • Document Camera (Elmo P30S)
  • Podium
  • 50” Confidence Monitor (Panasonic TH-50PF11UK)
  • Additional Lighting
  • (4) Kliegel Bros. Scoops
  • (6) Kliegel Bros. Fresnel 8”
  • (5) Strand Fresnel 6”
  • (8) Lekolites 15°-40°
  • (3) Lekolites 25°-50°

  • Ostrander Tech Specs PDF
    Lighting Plot PDF
    In November 2011, the CSU Ballroom reopened after a complete floor to rafters renovation. The Ballroom can be used as one large space or five separate spaces for concerts, speakers, banquets, wedding receptions, meetings, and cultural events. The Ballroom has an exciting, modern look that incorporates the latest in energy efficient lighting and walls that double as viewing screens for seventeen digital projectors.

    Capacity (Max. for full Ballroom)
  • 420 Round Tables
  • 750 Theater
  • 1,000 Standing
  • Lighting/Rigging
  • LED Multicolor Lighting Capabilities
  • (4) Gobo Projections
  • Electronic Posistions: (3) Front of House; (1) Above Stage
  • (4) 2000LB Motorized Rigging Points
  • (8) PAR 56 Instruments on Portable Light Trees
  • Projection
  • (17) Digital Projectors (Sanyo PLC-ZM5000L)
  • Video Management System
  • Dataton WATCHOUT multi-display projection and playback system lets you orchestrate skills, animations, graphics, video, sound, and live feeds in a single impressive show across multiple display areas.
  • Presentation Carts
  • Multi-input connection to a Crestron 32 x 32 Matrix
  • Intelix High Resolution Digital Scaler Switcher
  • HP LCD Confidence Monitors
  • Company Switch
  • 200 Amp
  • 3 Phase
  • Microphones
  • Wireless Handhelds
  • Wireless Lavalieres
  • Corded Microphones
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    House Sound
  • Tannoy Speakers
  • Podium with Microphone
  • Listen Assist Capabilities
  • Live Sound
  • Mackie CR1604-VLZ 16 Microphone/Line Imputs, (4) Auxiliary Outputs, and (4) Sub-Mix Outputs
  • Yamaha EMX5014C Powered 14 Channel Mixer
  • (2) Crown Power-Tech 3 Amplifiers
  • Behringer EP4000 Amplifiers
  • DBX 223 Crossover
  • Behringer MDX2600 2-Channel Compressor
  • Behringer XR4400 4-Channel Gate
  • Klark-Teknik DN 360 Graphic EQ
  • Yamaha Q2031 Graphic Equalizer
  • Yamaha SPX9011 Digital Multi-Effect Processor
  • Speakers
  • (2) EAW FR153 3-way Loudspeaker (375 watts; 8 ohms)
  • (1) EAW SB 625 2-15 Dedicated Subwoofer (200 watts; 4 ohms)
  • (4) EV SX250 15” 2-way Full Range Loudspeaker Monitors (350 watts; 8 ohms)

  • Ballroom Tech Specs PDF
    Lighting Plot PDF
    Projection Plot PDF
    Heritage Room
    For an ambience offering fireplace seating and natural lighting, the CSU’s beautiful Heritage Room seats 70 for small group gatherings or weekend luncheons.

    Heritage Conference Room Heritage Fireplace
    Nickerson Conference Room
    This corporate-style boardroom, offers round table meeting with advanced multimedia and internet capabilities.

    Nickerson Conference Room
    Meeting Rooms For All Needs
    Adjacent to the ballroom is one of two larger CSU conference spaces that can be divided into breakout spaces. Eight other meeting spaces complete the CSU's offers to meet needs from intimate to grand.

    Conference Room Conference Room Conference Room
    CSU Monitors
    All throughout the CSU are flat screen displays where the latest events, weather, and TV programming are shown through each day. It is possible for all types of events to be displayed here, visit the Scheduling office in CSU219 for more information.

    Monitors
    Barney Boards
    On the exterior of Ostrander Auditorium and the main extrance of the CSU are large full-color message display boards. With technology provided by Daktronics they are able to display custom messages that can be requested through the Scheduling office in CSU219.

    Barney Boards