Event Production Services

The Office of Event Production supports the audio-visual and technical needs of any university-affiliates using spaces within the William Pitt Union and O’Hara Student Center. We provide audio, video, lighting, streaming and hybrid equipment, as well as trained staff to support over 3,000 events per year. Whether you are planning weekly club meetings, a concert, lecture series, or anything in between, our friendly staff is here to make your event a success.

Technical Requests 

Start a request for audio/visual equipment or support here: SA Tech Request Form

*Please note that we have a two-week (14 day) policy on all requests, as well as a 21 day policy for all large events including: concerts, talent shows, fashion shows, plays, and large-scale conferences. Requests submitted within these windows may not be confirmed.

If you need audio/visual services for a registered Pitt course or an event within any other academic building, please contact Classroom Services.

After receiving the request, a member of our team will contact you to confirm your request or get more details. 
Not sure what to request? Check out some of the equipment and support options available from Event Production below, or contact our office directly at satech@pitt.edu or 412-648-7821.

Equipment and Services and Options 

Pricing listed is for University Departments and Academic Centers. All student organizations certified through the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) are provided with technical support at no charge. All events requiring technical support will be charged labor depending on event needs. 

Equipment and Services

Audio Registered Student Organizations (RSO) Pitt Departments & Academic Centers

Wired Microphone

Includes cord & stand

$0 $20

Wireless Handheld Microphone

Includes stand

$0

$40

Wireless Lavalier Microphone

$0 $45

Podium Microphone

$0 $20

Portable Sound System (QPA)

Only available in the WPU Plaza & other non-traditional spaces. Speakers & microphones are not included with the portable sound system and will be charged separately

$0 $100

LTI / Aux Cord

3.5mm aux connection for an audio device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) to be amplified over the room audio system. Device must have a headphone jack.

$0 $5

Portable Speaker

Only for use in room without integrated sound system.

$0 $30

Direct Input (DI) Box

1/4" to XLR DI box for instruments.

$0 $15

Visual & Projection Registered Student Organizations (RSO) Pitt Departments & Academic Centers

Projector & Screen

Available in WPU & OSC multipurpose rooms

$0 $100

Meeting Room TV

Mounted flat screen TV available in self-service meeting rooms

$0

$0

Portable TV Cart

55" TV on a rolling cart

$0 $75

Laptop

$0 $70

Video Camera Recording / Livestream setup

$0 $150

OWL Meeting Camera

360 meeting camera with integrated microphone

$0 $75

Slide Advancer

Wireless slide advancer with laser pointer

$0 $10

Power Strips

Additional charge applied if more power strips are requested beyond what is required for the setup

$0 $5

Lighting Registered Student Organizations (RSO) Pitt Departments & Academic Centers

Portable Uplights

Six Chauvet Freedom PAR uplights

$0 $100/six

Portable Lighting Tree

Up to two GigBAR portable lighting trees featuring moving spots, par cans, derbys, and lasers

$0

$100 each

Assembly Room Theatrical Lighting

Full theatrical lighting rig capabilities. Only available in WPU Assembly Room. Requires additional coordination with Event Production Staff. 

$0 $50

Labor & Support Services Registered Student Organizations (RSO) Pitt Departments & Academic Centers

Staff Sit-In on Event

Having a student staff member sit in on your event is available upon request.

$0 $40/hr

Pro-Staff

A pro-staff member can be guaranteed on-shift for your event upon request.

$0

$80/hr

Assistant Director

The Assistant Director can be guaranteed on-shift for your event upon request.

$0 $100/hr

Live Audio Mixer

$0 $40/hr

Livestream / Video Operator

$0 $40/hr

Stage Crew

For live bands

$0 $40/hr

Policies 

Pricing listed is for University Departments and Academic Centers only. The costs for all equipment rental and labor are charged to the account number provided. All student organizations certified through the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) are provided technical support at no charge, but must follow the same guidelines as set forth through these policies. Certain events may require an audio-visual technician on site. Applicable fees may apply.

Organizations from outside the University paying for services for a University co-sponsored event cannot be billed directly. Charges must be billed to the University unit co-sponsoring the event. 

Please note that WPU rooms 310, 527, 538, 539, 540, 630, 837, 918, Dining Room C, as well as OSC room 114 are self-service rooms. We do not offer additional tech such as microphones and speakers to these rooms as they are equipped with a built-in TV and all necessary cables to connect to a laptop for video & sound.

Requests 

Requesting technical support is the responsibility of the person(s) organizing the event. Completing a room reservation in EMS does not include technical services. All tech requests must be made directly through the Office of Event Production. 

All Requests must be made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the date of the event. Events involving live entertainment (concerts, talent shows, fashion shows, plays, etc.) as well as large-scale conferences require an extra level of coordination between the client and Event Production. In this case, it is necessary for the event coordinator to contact Event Production at least one month (21 days) prior to the event to set up a meeting and discuss the event’s needs.

All requests for equipment and staffing must be confirmed by Office of Event Production staff.

Cancellations 

It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization to directly notify Event Production when an event is cancelled. Failure to cancel a reservation prior to the event date may result in related fees. 

Repeated failure to cancel reservations prior to the event date may result in a group losing tech reservation privileges with the Office of Event Production.

Equipment Use 

Only Office of Event Production staff members are allowed to operate the audio/visual equipment. 

Damages to, or loss of, equipment caused by the client will be billed to the account number provided.  

The Office of Event Production does not provide support for tech not owned by our office.