Equipment Rentals & Services

Cal Poly Humboldt 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

Miscellaneous Services

Services/Equipment/PermitsCostAdditional Labor Cost
Custom Room Set Up$160.00Included
Portable Stage [8'x8' or 8'x16']$150.00Included
State Fire Marshal Permit$250.00-
Daily Parking Permit Rate$3.50/Day-

AV Equipment

EquipmentCostAdditional Labor Cost
Portable PA$120$100 - $200
Portable PA Speaker Stands$20-
Portable PA Sandbags $0-
Portable PA Wireless Mic Set$50-
Tabletop Microphone Stand$10
Tall Microphone Stand$10
Long Extension Cord$20-
Short Extension Cord$10-
LCD Projector$100-
Long HDMI Cord$0-
10' Portable Screen [Large]$80$100 - $200
70" Portable Screen [Medium]$70-
Wireless Presentation Remote$20-

Theater Equipment

EquipmentCostAdditional Labor Cost
Marley Dance Floor$500Included
Upgrade to DMT's ETC Element II Light Board$300Labor costs may be required
Wireless Mics$50-
Podium$50-

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