Equipment Rentals & Services

Audio/Video Event Equipment Support

University provides basic, smart technology instructional media equipment such as LED monitors, LCD projectors, screens, and computers with audio capabilities in many spaces. Additional audio-visual items are available at extra cost. University reserves the right, at its discretion, to require an A/V tech at the customer’s expense if the event necessitates one. Complex events requiring A/V support will be charged the hourly rate for the support staff (2-hour minimum). Requests for A/V equipment or personnel must be made at least two (2) weeks prior to the event date. Late requests may not be accommodated and/or may result in additional charges.

To request A/V equipment or technical support services, please indicate your needs in your 25Live Event Request, contact the CES office at (707) 826-5981 or email ces@humboldt.edu at least 2 weeks prior to your event. For all staff, faculty and student technology needs associated with classroom and academic purposes, please contact Technology Equipment Checkout at x4200 or email tecmail@humboldt.edu

Equipment available for event support:

Audio/Video Equipment


Catchbox Throwable Participation Microphone $10 per item
Cord Covers
Document Camera (1080p) 45 per item
DVD/ Blueray Player $20 per item
Extension Cord (long) $20 per item
Extension Cord (short) $10 per item
Kit of Adapters
LCD Projector $100 per item
Long HDMI Cable
Microphone Stand (Tabletop) $10 per item
Microphone Stand (Tall) $10 per item
Panel Microphone kit *requires staff setup $80 per item
Photography Lighting Kit $70 per item
Portable PA System (large) 250w *requires staff setup $120 per item
Portable Screen (Large 10’) *Requires Staff setup $80 per item
Portable Screen (Medium 70”) $70 per item
Sand Bags
Small Speakers
Speaker Stands $20 per item
Wireless Mic set
Wireless Presentation Remote $20 per item

Other Equipment for Rent



Musical Instruments & Equipment


Additional Pitch Raise & Stabilization $300
Bass Drum w. Beater $100
Bass/ Guitar Amp $50
Bongos $50
Celeste $100
Chimes $100
Concert Toms & Stands (per drum) $25
Congas $75
Crash Cymbals w. Stand $75
Glockenspiel $75
Grand Piano & Steinway B (includes 1 tuning) $100
Hamburg Steinway D (includes 1 tuning) $250
Harp $100
Harpsichord - French Double (Includes one tuning) $150
Harpsichord - Single Flemish (includes 1 tuning) $100
Kawaii 88 note keyboard $50
Large Gong, stand and beater $75
Lights for Music stands (each) $1 (each)
Marimba $125
Music Chair (each) $2 (each)
Music Stand (each) $3 (each)
Orchestra Bells w. Stand $75
Orchestral/ Brass Band Instruments $75
Piano Bench (w/o Piano) $15
Snare Drum & Stand $75
Sound Shell (per unit, 7 available) $10 (each)
Steinway D (includes 1 tuning) $150
Synthesizer $75
Timpani (per drum) $50
Touchup services, beyond initial tuning $50
Upright Piano (includes 1 tuning) $50
Vibraphone $100
Xylophone $100

Theatre Equipment


Dance Floor $400
ETC Element II Light Board $300
Podium and wireless microphones $50