Upper Gwinn AV

Overview

Upper Gwinn is a flexible event space with two primary rooms that can be combined or split depending on the needs of each event: Queen Anne room (QA) and Cascade room (CA). The space includes a foyer and a meeting room called the President's Dining Room (PDR). Each of the rooms in Upper Gwinn contains a configurable AV system that can match the combined or split modes of the physical space. The system was completely overhauled in December 2016 and January 2017 and now features modern audio and video capabilities while retaining the original system's functionality with the exception of AV connectivity to the President's Dining Room (PDR). Click here for more information on the PDR AV System.

Reserving Upper Gwinn

Upper Gwinn needs to be reserved in advance for events and related services through the following departments:

Event Reservations

SPU Events can be reserved 9 or 12 months in advance through Conference Services via conferenceservices@spu.edu.
External non-SPU Events can be reserved 6 months in advance through Conference Services via conferenceservices@spu.edu.
The President's Dining Room can only be reserved for approved use through the Office of the President and Office of the Provost. Contact them at provost@spu.edu or president@spu.edu.

Catering services can be reserved through SPU's official campus food supply partner Sodexo Catering Services.

AV support services are available from the CIS Help Desk. Click here for more information on AV Support.

Upper Gwinn AV Components

Podium - 1 for QA and 1 for CA. Each podium includes:

Touch panel for system control.
Computer.
Laptop input (HDMI + Adapters).
Blu-Ray player (which can also play DVD's).
Drawers for microphone storage.

Wireless microphones shared between both Queen Anne and Cascade rooms.

6 wireless handheld transmitters with microphones.
2 wireless beltpack transmitters with lapel microphones.

In addition, the following components can be reserved for event use via CIS' AV Checkout System.

iPad for wireless control of the AV system. There are two iPads which can both be used if the system is in split mode. The iPads mirror the control system of the touch panel.
Earset microphone to be used with either wireless beltpack transmitter.

Combined Mode vs. Split Mode

The AV system can be started in combined or split mode based on the physical configuration of the room. When in combined mode, the system acts as a single system and when in split mode, the AV system functions as two separate systems. Keep in mind the following behavior that will differ between the two modes.

	Combined Mode	Split Mode
Video	Both projectors display the same image based on the selected input. The Cascade Room's podium and corresponding inputs are not available for use.	Each projector displays separate video based on the selected input on each podium. Both sets of podium inputs can be selected independently of the other.
Audio	All audio is projected via both Queen Anne and Cascade speakers. All wireless handheld and belt pack microphones are available for use. All wired microphone inputs are available for use.	Speakers are split based on which physical room they are in. Audio is send through the corresponding speakers for that room. Wired microphone inputs physically located in the Queen Anne or Cascade rooms are only available for use in the corresponding room. Wireless handheld and belt pack microphones are split between the two rooms but can be configured to "move" to the other room depending on each room's needs.
Room Functions	All lights, shades, and blackouts are controlled from the same group buttons.	Lights, shades, and blackout group buttons are split into each individual room. Control is achievable from each room's corresponding podium or iPad.

Advanced Capabilities

For more information regarding the Upper Gwinn AV System, see one of the following pages.

Upper Gwinn AV - Available Equipment
Upper Gwinn AV - Advanced Capabilities