Norris Technical Services - A/V Rental Request

Thank you for your interest in renting AV equipment from Norris Technical Services.

At this time, due to staffing shortages, our ability to rent equipment is very limited. It may take up to 5 business days for us to respond. Requests submitted less than 10 business days in advance will not be able to be accommodated.

All rentals are self service - No delivery, setup, or operation is provided at this time.
Renter Contact and Billing Information

Please provide the following information, so we know how to reach you, and to ensure we charge the correct account.
Name Name First Last
Name will be used as primary contact for event. Must be affiliated directly with department or organization.
Email

Email must be a northwestern.edu or u.northwestern.edu
Phone Number Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Event Name
Recognized organization or University department name

Organization or department must supply Norris Tech Services with a valid chart string account number.
Chartstring or SOFO Account #

A chartstring is required for the rental of equipment, and any event outside of Norris. Student Organizations must have an active SOFO account. Quotes and reservations cannot be processed without this information.
Event Details

Please provide the following information, so we can accurately serve your needs.
Reservation Number (If Available)

We can verify that the equipment is attached to the correct reservation.
First Event Date First Event Date / MM / DD YYYY

Must be a minimum of 7 days from todays date.
Event Length

Event Length Single Day Event Multi Day Event
Last Event Date Last Event Date / MM / DD YYYY

Must be a minimum of 7 days from todays date.
Set up by Set up by : HH MM AM/PM

This is the time before your event starts in which you may need to Sound Check.
Event start time Event start time : HH MM AM/PM
Event end time Event end time : HH MM AM/PM

This is the time that Norris Tech Services came come and remove equipment from your event.
Location of Event

Location of Event Norris Performance or Satellite Venue Parkes Hall, Rm 122 Other Campus Location, Indoors Other Campus Location, Outdoors Off Campus

Please choose an answer.
Which Room(s)

Which Room(s) McCormick Auditorium Wildcat Room Evans Room Chicago Room Big Ten Room Eighteen Fifty-One Room Northwestern Room Lake Room Scholars Room Louis Room Arch Room Rock Room Armadillo Room Alumni Room 1999 The Gathering Place Casbah Room Norris East Lawn Norris South Lawn Other Other

Select all that apply
What space are you using?

What space are you using? Cahn Auditorium Shanley The Great Room The Performance Hall (2122 Sheridan) Ryan Auditorium Lutkin Auditorium
We are not currently able to provide delivery of equipment or full service support to locations not run by Norris.

We are not currently able to provide delivery of equipment or full service support to locations not run by Norris. I understand that I will need to pick up my equipment from the Norris Center, and return it at the end of my reservation.
Location of Event Location of Event
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Must be on Campus. Rental equipment is not permitted off-campus. If you do not know street address use Building name and room number.
How many audience members are you expecting?

How many audience members are you expecting? 25-50 people 50-100 100+ 300+

We will determine what size speakers you may need for your event. Please let us know how many people will be attending. (best estimate) Anything over 300 audience members (indoors) or 200 (outdoors) will require an outside vendor to provide services.
Who will attend your event

Who will attend your event Students Faculty and Staff Community Members Student Families Alumni
Will your event include any of the following VIP speakers or attendees?

Will your event include any of the following VIP speakers or attendees? Northwestern President, Executive Vice President, Provost, or Vice Presidents? Government Officials Political Candidates Celebrities Controversial Topics Press/Media Coverage No VIPs
Please list VIP guests, and describe their involvement.
Cost of Attending

Cost of Attending Free Event Suggested Donation Charging Admission

Have you submitted the following requests for your outdoor event?
	Yes	No
Outdoor Event Request Form?	Outdoor Event Request Form?Yes	Outdoor Event Request Form?No
- Has it been given initial approval?	- Has it been given initial approval?Yes	- Has it been given initial approval?No
Sound Permit from the City of Evanston?	Sound Permit from the City of Evanston?Yes	Sound Permit from the City of Evanston?No
- Has it been approved?	- Has it been approved?Yes	- Has it been approved?No

Service Type

Service Type Self Service Pickup - We'll pick up the equipment at Norris

Full Service Support is currently available only in Norris-run spaces.
Type of Equipment Needed

Type of Equipment Needed Sound Equipment Projection Equipment

Check all that apply

Number of Wired Microphones
Number of Wired Microphones	NONE	1	2	3	4 or more
Handheld Microphones - Wired	Handheld Microphones - WiredNONE	Handheld Microphones - Wired1	Handheld Microphones - Wired2	Handheld Microphones - Wired3	Handheld Microphones - Wired4 or more
Instrument Microphones - Wired	Instrument Microphones - WiredNONE	Instrument Microphones - Wired1	Instrument Microphones - Wired2	Instrument Microphones - Wired3	Instrument Microphones - Wired4 or more

Other Audio Needs

Other Audio Needs Computer Audio iPod/Phone Audio DJ Equipment Connection CD Player DVD Player Audio Microphone Stands (for mics above) Other Other
For your projector, do you need any of the following?

For your projector, do you need any of the following? Cables Cart Projection Screen

If we're providing the laptop, we'll provide the correct cable by default.
Video Cable Type

Video Cable Type VGA HDMI DVI Componant Composite Other Other

What is the output from your computer or other video device?
Basic description of what you're trying do?

What type of event is the equipment to be used for? If there are specific microphone requirements (wired vs. wireless) please list them.
By default, we will provide the best equipment for your application. But if you have budget restrictions, feel free to note that below. Our prices are fixed, but we will do our best to suggest options that fall within your budget.
Budget $ Dollars . Cents
Not Required.

Number of Wireless Microphones	NONE	1	2	3	4 or more
Handheld Microphones - Wireless	Handheld Microphones - WirelessNONE	Handheld Microphones - Wireless1	Handheld Microphones - Wireless2	Handheld Microphones - Wireless3	Handheld Microphones - Wireless4 or more
Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - Wireless	Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - WirelessNONE	Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - Wireless1	Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - Wireless2	Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - Wireless3	Lavaliere (Lapel) Microphones - Wireless4 or more

Norris Technical Services - A/V Rental Request

Renter Contact and Billing Information

Event Details

By default, we will provide the best equipment for your application. But if you have budget restrictions, feel free to note that below. Our prices are fixed, but we will do our best to suggest options that fall within your budget.