2006-2007 SEASON

MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER TECHNICAL PACKET
LOCATION: The Dallas Arts District ADDRESS: 2301 Flora Street Dallas, Texas 75201-2413 TELEPHONE: 214-670-3600 FAX: 214-670-4334 www.meyersonsymphonycenter.com
ARCHITECT: I.M. Pei and Partners, New York City THEATRE AND ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANTS: Artec Consultants, New York City

Technical Information

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Street, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75201 214-670-3600 Fax: 214-670-4334

(revised 2/24/07)

The following information is provided as a general reference guide for planning an event at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (MSC). Technical details covered in this packet may not apply to your particular event. More information is available in the rental information and rates packet.
MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
Located in Dallas' growing Arts District, the MSC is an optimal space for concerts, recitals, recordings, meetings, lectures, receptions, weddings, banquets and similar events. Owned and operated by the City of Dallas - Event Facilities/Cultural Affairs, the MSC opened in September of 1989. The MSC was designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei. The acoustician was Russell Johnson of Artec Consultants. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO), in partnership with the City of Dallas, helped to spearhead the efforts to make the Meyerson Symphony Center a reality. The DSO is the Primary Tenant of the MSC with offices located on the third and fourth floors. The DSO presents over 180 concert events annually.
EUGENE McDERMOTT CONCERT HALL
The centerpiece of the MSC is the Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, an intimate, acoustically superior, performance space with seating for up to 2,062. Every detail of the concert hall was designed to achieve the highest acoustical quality, with special elements of the design providing the capability of tailoring the acoustical environment to the performance. Acoustical features A system of four acoustical canopies, suspended above the stage, can be raised, lowered and tilted to enhance the sound clarity. The canopy units are 5 inches thick and constructed of laminated wood securely bonded together and attached to a steel frame. The canopies completely cover the stage, Choral Terrace and a portion of the Orchestra Floor (about 4,000 square feet). Selecting a canopy height for each concert is dependent on several factors including the size and location of the performance group, the instrumentation, and the style or character of the music being performed. The main canopy (center front) weighs 42 tons, and is capable of tilting up to 7 degrees, with a high trim of 74 feet and a low trim of 35 feet. The side canopies (left and right) weigh 15 tons each and move together in tandem, and have a high trim of 76 feet and a low trim of 37 feet. The rear canopy, weighing 12 tons, has a high trim of 73 feet and a low trim height of 37 feet. The reverberation chamber is a 300,000 cubic foot, U-shaped space, which surrounds the upper perimeter of the shoe-box shaped concert hall. The reverberation chamber is lined with 72 hinged, 4-inch-thick concrete acoustical doors that can be adjusted to tailor the reverberation decay. With the doors closed, the reverberance of the hall is reduced; when opened, the reverberation is increased. Acoustical curtains are also available to decrease reverberation within the chamber. The entire system is used to achieve the desired articulation of sound. Acoustical curtains are available throughout the concert hall. This comprehensive system of 62 motor operated, multi-layered sound absorbing cloth curtains can be extended out of storage pockets to cover most of the wall surfaces of the audience and choral seating areas. Other acoustical features include 39 antechambers to provide sound locks at all entrances to the concert hall, including backstage; and materials chosen specifically for their acoustical enhancement features (African cherry wood walls/mohair fabric on seats/terrazzo floor) are used throughout the concert hall.
Stage Stage width is 66'-6"; depth is 37'-3". There is no fly or wing space. The stage floor is wooden. Orchestra risers Four levels of orchestra risers on stage. The orchestra risers consist of 44 units, which can be removed and stored backstage and in the basement, depending on the building schedule. Note: To remove risers for a flat stage surface requires a labor call and is dependent upon activities and time available before and after event. Arrangements must be made with the Technical Director, in advance, regarding the removal of orchestra risers. (see diagram and billing information) Choral risers Four levels of choral risers upstage, above the stage platform. Entrance from house Loge/Choral Terrace level. Bench seating for 198 singers or audience. (see diagram) Herman W. & Amelia H. Lay Family Concert Organ Located in the concert hall, this is one of the largest mechanical (tracker)-action organs ever built for a symphony hall. Designed by C.B. Fisk, Inc. of Gloucester, MA, the organ completed in September 1992 features 4,535 pipes, ranging in size from 32 feet long down to the size of a pencil. The organ has seven divisions played on four manuals (keyboards) and pedal: La Resonance, Great, Positive, Swell, Pedal, Solo, and Pedal Solo. Each manual keyboard has 61 notes; the pedal keyboard has 32 notes. Use of the organ is limited to qualified, pre-approved organists only. A performance charge of $500.00 will be required for its use. Any use of the organ involved with recording projects is subject to an additional recording rights fee. Technical control positions (each booth is equipped with an audio monitor to hear the onstage program) Stage manager booths (4-10 x 12-9 each) off Stage L and Stage R, with windows to stage and hall. Lighting booth (7-6 x 9-6) at rear of Orch Ter Hs L, with window to concert hall. Media/Recording booth (10 x 20 x 7-5H) at rear of Orch Ter Ctr, with window to concert hall. Sound mix platform (approx. 7-6 x 3small deck; or 11 x 7 large deck) at rear of Orch floor Hs R. Lighting control platform (approx. 7-6 x 3small deck; or 11 x 7 large deck) at rear of Orch floor Hs.L. Audio recording control room (15 x 20 x 10H) on Lower Level near MSC administrative offices. Video control room (15-4 x 20-7x 9-10H) on Lower Level near MSC administrative offices. Note: Arrangements must be made with Technical Director, in advance, to use the lighting control platform. Stage load-in openings Backstage right from dock elevator (bi-fold acoustical doors): 18W x 11H. Upstage center (bi-fold acoustical door/percussion entry): 14-4W x 10-10H. Stage right and left to stage (double acoustical doors): 7-9W x 9-9H. Stage left door to lobby: 2-9W x 6-8H from backstage to lobby. Lobby doors/entry from street: To Flora St. 5-7W x 8H; to Leonard St. 56W x 76H Atrium/backstage doors: 6-1W x 68H Ramps are available on all levels. (Steps at atrium entry and stage left door exit to lobby) Cable pass throughways (8diameter openings) From loading dock to backstage right. From stage left or right up to Chor Ter antechambers, side lighting positions, Reverb Chamber and Attic. From rear center of Orch Ter up to Loge Box KLM, Dress Circle, Grand Tier and Spot Booth. From stage left and right booths to the stage. Audience seating levels Orchestra Floor (raked floor) Orchestra Terrace (street level) Loge/Choral Terrace (1st balcony) Dress Circle/Dress Circle Lofts (2nd balcony) Grand Tier (3rd balcony)

PRODUCTION SUPPORT AREAS

Loading dock / Freight elevator / Passenger elevators
The loading dock is located underground, with entry down a service ramp off the Woodall Rodgers access road, which is on the buildings north side. Trucks enter the loading dock down the ramp marked restricted entrance. Drivers of tractor trailers over 42 in length are advised to back down the ramp, due to limited turning space in the dock entrance area. On-site security personnel are available to direct drivers as they enter the dock area. The use of the loading dock must be scheduled in advance with the Technical Director. Ramp entrance clearance: 24-6W x 14-2H (13-6H truck will clear). The primary receiving area has two bays, (Dock 1 and Dock 2) that can accommodate two 48 to 53 tractortrailers simultaneously. The dock height is 4 with bay ramps which can lower to 3-5 high. The loading dock is approximately 50 from the freight elevator. A secondary receiving area, Dock 3, is sidewalk depth and can accommodate two panel vans. It is suitable for quick deliveries. All loading into the McDermott Concert Hall is done via the freight elevator at the loading dock area. This elevator goes to backstage right. Freight elevator specifications: 18x 11x 9-5H (9-6 clearance inside elevator) with load capacity 10,000 lbs.
If the freight elevator is unavailable, a passenger elevator in the atrium (stage left) may be used to transport a piano or stage equipment. Atrium elevator specifications: 9-10x 82x 82H inside elevator (Door: 5-10W x 611H) Load capacity: 10,000 lbs. There are two passenger elevators in the lobby serving all public seating levels. Passenger elevator specs: 6-11 x 52 x 9H inside elevator (Door: 3-8 x 7-4H) Load capacity: 3,500 lbs.

Dressing rooms

The backstage area features 10 dressing rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors near backstage left. Some dressing rooms and their contents are permanently used by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The Technical Director or the MSC Event Coordinator will assist with scheduling and assigning dressing rooms based on availability 1st floor. 3 private dressing rooms Each room has 1 shower, sink & toilet 2 people each. 2nd floor 3 private dressing rooms Each room has 1 shower, sink & toilet 2 people each. 2nd floor 2 medium size dressing rooms Each room has 2 showers, 2 sinks & 2 toilets 10 people each. 2nd floor 2 large dressing rooms Each room has 2 showers, 4 sinks & 6 toilets 20-30 people each. The Musicians Lounge (21x 44) is located off stage right. Food and beverage vending machines are available backstage near the Musicians Lounge or on the Lower Level in the MSC employee break room. The Green Room is located off stage left and is accessible from both the dressing rooms and lobby. The Green Room may be used as a performer lounge area, an area to receive guests, to conduct interviews, or to host small dinners (20 people) and receptions (30 - 40) people. A wet bar area is provided as well as chairs, tables and sofa.

Audio monitor speakers are available in each control booth as well as the Musicians Lounge, the Green Room
and in all dressing rooms and backstage hallways, allowing performers to hear the onstage program. A backstage paging microphone is available in the stage left booth, permitting paging to all backstage support areas except for the immediate backstage area. Volume controls are available in each dressing room area. Two announce microphones are permanently patched and readily available at stage left for emergency announcements within the concert hall. Another emergency announce microphone is available inside the Lighting Booth. Emergency announcements may also be heard throughout the lobby recall speaker system during concert events. Assistive listening devices are offered at no charge for public use within the concert hall and the entertainment suites. The concert hall is outfitted with 10 infrared emitters, 100 headsets and an assortment of neck-loop receivers; while the entertainment suites are equipped with wireless headset assistive listening systems.

Chorus rehearsal room

Located in the first basement area directly below the stage is a chorus rehearsal room that will accommodate up to 200 people. This room may be used as a choral warm-up area prior to performances or as an independent rehearsal space. Use of this space requires advance approval by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO).
Mitchell Family Foundation Broadcast Control Facility
Located on the first basement level, the Mitchell Family Broadcast Control Facility consists of separate control and equipment rooms for both audio and video recording. Users must provide their own broadcast/recording equipment. The audio and video rooms contain patch bays, which correspond to audio and video jacks at the Truck Patch Panel and panels throughout the concert hall. There are 26 Triax camera connections available for use at 14 different camera positions, (as well as 1 panel in the West Lobby House Manager panel); 62 Coax video connections; 88 microphone jacks; and 48 additional audio jacks for line level sources. The Truck Patch Panel contains a total of 12 Triax camera jacks, 30 Coax video jacks, 60 microphone jacks and 24 line level jacks.

Media / Recording Booth

The Media/Recording booth, on the Orchestra Terrace level, is available for media photographers during concerts. Photographers are not allowed to film inside the concert hall during events, unless the event producer and the MSC have granted approval. Flash photography is never permitted during performances. The Media/Recording booth also serves as an optional control room for audio or video recording or for voice-overs. Two ISDN lines are available in the booth for internet web casts. Audio or video programs may also be transmitted for live broadcast via the Southwestern Bell Fiber Optic Network or in-house ISDN lines for additional fees. Contact the MSCs Technical Director in advance to arrange for placement of uplink satellite trucks or for any other broadcast equipment or audio-video recording questions.

LOBBY AREAS

Surrounding the Eugene McDermott Concert Hall is an expansive lobby space offering freedom of movement for all audience members. The lobby features marble floors and railings, limestone and glass walls, and onyx light fixtures. The east side, or Renaissance Foyer, offers close to 24,000 square feet of space with a 50 foot ceiling height. An additional lobby space, the Loge Terrace, is an extension of the Loge seating level that provides a dramatic view overlooking the main floor. Located on the first basement level is the Lower Lobby, which serves as the primary entrance to the building from the Dallas Arts District Parking Garage (DADG) and underground valet parking drop-off area. On this level are the MSC's box office, Hart Symphony Suites and the Symphony Store. All of the lobby areas provide an exceptional space for dinners (up to 1000), receptions (up to 3000), fashion shows, weddings, mini trade shows, commercial photo shoots, etc.

"OPUS"

Located in the Meyersons West lobby, is OPUS, a public restaurant offering creative culinary works that tie the cuisine to the performance. OPUS offers an elegant yet informal dining service for up to 150 diners, overlooking a dramatic downtown skyline and Betty B. Marcus Park. Evening dining service offers a la carte or buffet on nights of public performances beginning as early as 6:00 PM. Brunch service can also be available for Sunday performances beginning at 12:00 PM. OPUS may be available for private functions and special events on nonconcert evenings. The decision to open OPUS for public dining service is made on an event-by-event basis. The number to call for dinner reservations is 214-670-3721.

Hart Symphony Suites

Located on the Lower Lobby level, the Hart Symphony Suites are outfitted with state of the art AV equipment, and are ideal spaces for hosting pre-concert lectures, recitals, meetings, seminars, receptions and dinners. The Hart Atrium (1,703 sq. ft.) features a built in bar and commissioned sculpture by David Bates. This space is ideal for stand-up receptions and for refreshment breaks in support of meetings being held in other rooms within the suites. The Hart Atrium can comfortably accommodate up to 150 people. Horchow Hall (1,958 sq. ft.) is an exceptional space for hosting lectures, recitals, dinners, business meetings and receptions. The room can seat up to 175 theater style, or 130 for seated dinners. Located at one end of the suites is the Meeting Room (540 sq. ft.). Furnished with a large conference table in the center of the room, this space is designed for smaller meetings of 10 to 30 people. Completing the suites at the other end is the Anita Sampels Suite (556 sq. ft.). Similar in design to the Meeting Room, but absent of furniture, this space is functional for hosting luncheons, dinners, receptions and small meetings for up to 40 people.

PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT

SOUND (for additional information see EQUIPMENT INVENTORY)

Acoustics

Many concerts presented in the McDermott Concert Hall do not require sound reinforcement due to reflective surfaces within the space, which optimize the natural sound quality of the onstage ensemble. However, this acoustical design often creates a challenge for live sound reinforcement, as the amplified sound level of large groups can be difficult to control. Therefore, special attention is necessary to control stage monitor and house PA volume levels. Acoustic curtains are available throughout the concert hall and within the reverberation chamber, to dampen sound reflections. The MSC technical staff can provide helpful suggestions with regard to acoustical settings, ensemble staging and sound equipment placement necessary to benefit the sound quality. Concert hall room dimensions: 85 feet from floor to ceiling; Orchestra level is 75 feet wide by 115 feet in length.

Loudspeakers

The house PA system consists of a central line array to provide coverage for most of the main floor as well as the first and second tiers, with supplemental side fills, third tier delay fills and near-field speakers to serve all other seating areas. Upstage fill speakers are available for concerts, which utilize the Choral Terrace and Loft seating. Rental use of the concert hall includes one announce microphone through the primary PA system, which is adequate reinforcement for brief announcements. All other amplified presentations will require additional front fill speakers on stage, to improve coverage and clarity for the front rows of the Orchestra Floor seating area. Presenters may use any/or all of the front fill speakers available in-house, or provide their own front fill speakers and amplifiers. Most presentations with sound reinforcement will also require use of the supplemental Grand Tier (third tier) loudspeakers, for which there is an additional fee. If needed, in-house wedge monitor speakers are available at no additional charge. Presenters must provide any additional monitor cabinets or subwoofers, which may be needed for the performance.

Mixers and auxiliary equipment
The front of house mix position is located on the Orchestra Floor level at the back of house right. Use of this position requires removal of at least two or as many as six seats. A platform is available to provide a level surface for equipment placement. There is not a permanent mixing console provided within the concert hall. A 4-channel mixer with one auxiliary output, is available, at no charge, for minimal mixing needs. A 32-channel mixer (28 mic inputs and 4 stereo inputs, with four sub-groups and four auxiliary outputs), and front of house auxiliary equipment is available for productions requiring special equalization or other processing. There are additional fees for use of the 32-channel mixer or front of house auxiliary equipment rack.

Audio patching

For programs requiring special microphones other than those available, it will be necessary for the presenter to provide their own microphones with stands. A 36-channel snake and several sub-snakes are available for patching between the stage and front of house mix position. Several XLR microphone and line level jacks are available to conveniently route signals throughout the facility. Special arrangements for audio recording or program feeds to video, remote broadcast vehicles or other locations should be made in advance with the MSC Technical Director.

Sound recording

The DSO provides 10 recording microphones, which are permanently hung in the concert hall. Four of these microphones are equally spaced across the four sections of the Choral Terrace; four are located downstage, (with the center pair together on a bar), and two microphones hang at the rear of the audience chamber. Use of these microphones and the Media/Recording booth is included with payment of the Recording Rights Fee. All recording microphone signals are provided at line level via Benchmark Media Inc. System 1000 pre-amp modules. Presenters are encouraged to furnish their own recording equipment, recording media and operator. Several XLR microphone and line level jacks are available to conveniently route signals from the concert hall to the Media/Recording booth, the Broadcast/Recording room or the Audio/Video Truck panel. Audio programs may be transmitted for live broadcasts via the Southwestern Bell Fiber Optic Network or in-house ISDN lines for internet web casts.
LIGHTING (for additional information see EQUIPMENT INVENTORY)

Stage Lighting

Rental use of the concert hall includes the following customary concert lighting instruments: 310 permanently focused canopy down lights (500w mini-ellipsoidals) covering the stage and risers; 6 rim lights (26 degree ellipsoidals) permanently focused downstage center; 4 permanently focused conductor specials (19 degree ellipsoidals; located downstage at the front of the canopy); 6 front of house specials (5 degree ellipsoidals) permanently focused downstage left, downstage center and downstage right; and 22 front-of- house lighting instruments (5 degree ellipsoidals) are located above the follow spot booth, which may be focused or gelled as needed. All lighting instruments listed are permanently hung, and none of them may be moved to other locations. The canopy down lights and rim lights cannot be gelled. The in-house assortment of gel colors is limited, therefore, special colors must be supplied by the user group. The lighting control booth is located at the back of house left, on the Orchestra Terrace level.

House Technicians ($28.00/hr. reg. - $42.00/hr. overtime; Labor rates are subject to change)
For both concert hall and lobby functions the number of House Technicians required will vary. The MSC's Technical Director, in consultation with the renting organization, will determine the number required. Renting organizations may either provide their own production crew, or the MSC Technical Director can request additional stagehands, truck loaders, carpenters, lighting techs, sound techs, riggers or follow spot operators from IATSE Local #127. The renting organization will be responsible for payment directly to Local #127 for additional stagehands. Local #127 work calls are scheduled for 4-hour minimums. It is a house policy that all rigging and follow spot operation be provided by qualified, experienced members of IATSE Local 127. For specific questions regarding IATSE Dallas-Local 127 rates and conditions, please contact: Carl Labry, Business Representative, I.A.T.S.E. Local 127; 2805 Canton Street, Dallas, TX, 75226; Office: 214-742-4741 Fax: 214-747-4792 Toll Free: 800-333-6712 If additional musicians are required, please contact:
American Federation of Musicians union, Local 72-147; 1939 Stadium Oaks Ct., Dallas, TX 76011

SERVICE FEES

Recording
The Eugene McDermott Concert Hall is an ideal location for audio/video recording sessions. Rental fees vary for recording sessions in which no audience is involved (closed session), depending upon time of day. Daytime sessions between the hours of 7:00 AM & 5:00 PM are eligible for a special discounted rate of up to 10 hours for the price of 5. Evening sessions (after 5:00 PM) will have a minimal 3-hour charge. (see rental packet) A $200.00 fee will be charged for any archival audio and/or video recording that is requested and approved in advance by the MSC. This does not include commercial recording projects, for which special arrangements must be made. If the Lay Family Concert Organ is included in any part of the recording, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will assess an additional $1,000.00 royalty rights fee. Renting organizations are encouraged to provide their own mixer, recording equipment, tape stock and operator. Use of the in-house recording microphones is included with the archival recording fee. Additional labor fees will be assessed for any special microphone adjustments.
Miscellaneous equipment set up

($15.00per roll)

Note: Presenters are encouraged to furnish their own music stand lights, stools, special music stands or gaffers tape. Tables with or without skirting are available through and payable to the catering department. (See MSC Rental packet for more info). Special riser platforms for drums or other instruments are not available.

SOUND EQUIPMENT

House Sound System General Information One announce microphone through primary PA system (no charge) Any use of Grand Tier loudspeakers ($250.00) Small (4ch) Front of House Mixer, Frt Fill Spkrs & two Monitors (no charge) Large (32ch) Front of House Mixer, Effects Rack & Frt Fill Spkrs ($125.00 for mixer / $125.00 for FX rack) Portable Sound System (4 spkrs) as side monitors for concert hall ($100.00) House Sound System Inventory Central Loudspeaker Array (Orch floor, Loge, DC, Choral Terrace) 5 EAW KF730 SLAM (small line array modules) (downstage- Orch, Loge, DC) 2 EAW KF300i loudspeakers (upstage center- Choral Terrace) 4 QSC 3500 dual amplifiers Supplemental Fill Loudspeakers (from lowest level to highest level) Front Fill Speakers (downstage left and right) 4 Meyer Sound UPA-1A loudspeakers 2 EAW UB12 loudspeakers (as needed) for center front fill 1 Meyer M-1A processor 2 Crown Micro-Tech 602 dual amplifiers Orchestra Terrace (downstage at stage level) 2 EAW UB12 loudspeakers (Aisle 1 & 4 fills) 1 Carver PM600 dual amplifier 20 EAW L8/CX2XD-TM loudspeakers (4 delay zones) 1 White Model 5000 digital delay unit 5 Carver PM600 dual amplifiers Loge (downstage side fills for 1st tier box seats) 2 EAW KF300i loudspeakers 1 QSC 3500 dual amplifier Dress Circle (downstage side fills for 2nd tier box seats) 2 EAW KF300i loudspeakers 1 Carver PM900 dual amplifier Choral Terrace (upstage 1st tier side fills) 2 EAW KF300i loudspeakers 1 Carver PM600 dual amplifiers Dress Circle Loft (upstage 2nd tier side fills) 2 EAW KF 300i loudspeakers 1 Carver PM900 dual amplifier Supplemental Grand Tier Loudspeakers ($250.00) 2 EAW KF300i loudspeakers (downstage- 3rd tier box side fills) 1 EAW MX200i dual processor 1 Carver PM900 dual amplifier 2 EAW MQV 1394e loudspeakers (downstage- 3rd tier delay fills) 1 Carver PM900 dual amplifier Front of House Sound Equipment ($250.00) 1 Midas/Venice 32 Channel Mixer (24 mono/4 stereo inputs) 1 Ashley MQX2310 31-band dual EQ 1 Klark Teknik DN360 31-band dual EQ 1 Klark Teknik DN504B Quad Compressor/Limiter 1 Lexicon MPX500 digital effects processor 1 Marantz PMD350 cassette/CD player Auxiliary Processing Equipment 2 Peavey Architectural Acoustics Media Matrix X-Frame 88 Digital Signal Processors 1 Klark Teknik DN500 Quad Compressor/Limiter 2 Klark Teknik DN360 31-band dual equalizers 2 EAW MX200i dual processors 1 Behringer DSP8024 dual digital signal processor

Note: Presenters are encouraged to furnish their own mixer, recording equipment, recording media and operator.
Blank DAT Tapes Blank Audio Cassette Tapes (90min hi-bias) Blank CDs Blank Mini Discs Broadcast/Recording Studios Audio Broadcast/Recording Studio Video Broadcast/Recording Studio Audio/Video Truck Patch Panel
($10.00 each) ($4.00 each) ($2.00 each) ($5.00 each)
($225.00/day) ($275.00/day) ($350.00/day)
Other Sound Equipment Sennheiser infrared assistive listening system (10 emitters/100 headsets / no charge)

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

Portable AV Equipment Panasonic 27" TV/Monitor/VCR (on 4 ft. portable cart) Kodak Ektagraphic III slide projector (w/ wireless remote) Elmo HP-L290 overhead projector (Hart Symphony Suites) Philips DVD/VCR (Hi-Fi combo player) ($150.00) ($25.00) (DSA equipment/no charge) ($25.00 if not used w/ MSC video equipment)
Hart Symphony Suites AV equipment (AV equipment included with rental of suites) All user-controllable equipment within the Suites is controlled by an AMX Touch Screen (1) or Soft Key Remote Control units (3). The AMX Control System allows the user to select and control lighting, roll-drop screen, volume, and playback/record functions for CD Player, VCR (VHS), DAT Recorder and Cassette Deck. Horchow Hall is equipped with a Barco 8100LC Graphics projector and (2) Sony 41 rear projection TVs for computer or video presentations. The Meeting Room and Sampels Suite each offer a Sony 41 rear projection TV for viewing presentations, or users may provide their own computer data projectors for viewing on the roll-drop screen available in each room. Wireless handheld or lavaliere microphones (4) are available in Horchow Hall. Presenters may use their own laptop computer or an in-house laptop for presentations to be projected. Special equipment needs should be arranged in advance with the MSC Technical Director. Early arrival is always recommended to test computer presentations or video projection. Note: Portable video projection equipment is not available in-house. Events requiring video projection within the concert hall or the lobby must make advanced arrangements through the MSCs Technical Director to coordinate power, rigging and placement of projectors and screens.
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, RIGGING and POWER
Lighting - Concert Hall (Customary Concert Lighting) (no charge) Canopy down lights, rim lights, conductor specials & soloist specials Instruments are permanently hung, and not available for re-focus or color. Canopy Down Lighting 310 Colortran 500watt mini-ellipse (stage and Choral Terrace) 6 ETC Source Four 26 degree ellipsoidals (mid canopy rim lights) 4 ETC Source Four 19 degree ellipsoidals (front of canopy conductor specials) Front of House (F1) soloist specials (Down center/white wash only) 6 ETC Source Four 750 / 5 degree ellipsoidals Console: ETC Expression 2X Dimmers: Colortran D192 and ETC Sensor Lighting Concert Hall (Specials) All available for re-focus and color. Front of House (F2) specials 22 ETC Source Four 750/ 5 degree ellipsoidals

Side Bay Lighting (5 UpStage Left; 5 UpStage Right) ($10 per bay) 38 1000w PAR64 units available (19 per side from DC Loft areas) 10 ETC Source Four 26 degree (5 per side from DC Lofts) Vari*Lites Concert Hall only Vari-Lites (6 - VL 6 Spot Luminaires) - Front of Canopy Vari-Lites (20 - VL 5 Wash Luminaires) - Side Bays Vari-Lites (Programming Labor Charge)
($50.00 /unit or $250.00 max.) ($20.00/unit or $300.00 max.) ($75.00/hour)
Additional Lighting/Rigging Concert Hall only 13 CM Lodestar one-ton Chain Motors In Attic/for rigging ($35.00/unit) Note: The MSC attic is outfitted w/ multi- cable & outlet boxes w/ 126 circuits available. Additional labor charges for rigging provided by IATSE #127. (IATSE #127 Quote) Additional Lighting Concert Hall or Lobby (Portable) ($100.00 per tree unit) 1 Leprecon LP612DMX Lighting Console 2 Leprecon LD340 Dimmer Packs with stage pin outs 2 Ultimate Support light trees (8ft. w/ T-bar) 8 ETC Source Four PARs (4 per light tree) Additional fee for any single, portable, floor- mounted instrument ($25.00 each) Follow Spots Concert Hall only ($100.00 per unit) 3 Xenon Strong Super Troopers - 2000 watt (IATSE #127 Quote) Note: Additional labor charges for IATSE #127 follow spot operators. Gel (per sheet / in-house selection) Gobos (Steel or Glass/ in-house selection) Installation of special gobos for VL6 Spot Luminaires Presenters must provide special filter colors or gobos. (no charge) (no charge) ($75.00 per hr)
Electrical Tie-In Charge ($75.00 per panel) Electrical tie-in to power sources for lighting, sound, lasers, projectors, etc.
Co. Switch #1: Backstage Right-400a/208v/3-phase (E1016 Cam-Lok or bare wire) Co. Switch #2: Backstage Right-400a/208v/3-phase (E1016 Cam-Lok or bare wire) Co. Switch #3: Backstage Right-125a/208v/3-phase (bare wire only) Sound Co. Switch: Stage Left-200a/110v/hot-neutral-isolated technical ground (E1016 Cam-Lok or bare wire) Broadcast Co. Switches: (2) 200a/208v/3-phase services at truck pad (E1016 Cam-Lok) Loading Dock Co. Switch: 200a/208v/3-phase service at loading dock (bare wire only) Additional Power for Lobby Events Portable 15kva 208v transformer with multiple outlets; by special arrangement
(1) 50a twist-lock outlet; (2) 20a/110v twist-lock outlets; (6) 20a/110v duplex outlets

(Panel equipped w/200 cable. Plugs into service outlet in Greenroom or W. Lobby kitchen)

($100.00 per day)

Note: Presenters must provide their own power generators if needed. Electrical extension cords - Lobby (no charge) Presenters are encouraged to furnish their own extension cords for large events
Other electrical convenience outlets (no charge) Stage L & R: (4) Dimmable circuits for music stand lights; outlet strips on all risers. Stage L, R & Upstage: (20) 20a/110v twist-lock outlets w/ isolated audio ground Stage L & R booths: (2) 20a/110v duplex outlets Backstage: (8) 20a/110v duplex outlets Concert hall: 20a/110v duplex outlets- (2) Loge; (4) Dress Circle; (4) Grand Tier FOH sound mix: (4) 20a/110v twist-lock outlets w/ isolated audio ground Orchestra Terrace Section F: (4) 20a/110v twist-lock outlets w/ isolated audio ground Media/recording booth: (12) 20a/110v duplex outlets w/ isolated audio ground Lighting booth: (2) 20a/110v duplex outlets Follow spot booth: (5) 30a/208v twist-lock outlets; (2) 20a/110v duplex outlets Dress Circle spotlight position: (4) 30a/208v twist-lock outlets Green room: (5) 20a/110v circuits distributed between (8) outlets Flora Street: (2) 100a/120-240v/3-phase twist-lock outlets (by special arrangement) Lower Lobby: (4) 20a/110v duplex outlets E. Lobby Orch level: (5) 20a/110v circuits distributed between (9) duplex outlets W. Lobby Orch level: (3) 20a/110v circuits distributed between (6) duplex outlets Orchestra Terrace hallways: (6) 20a/110v duplex outlets East & West Loge hallways: (6) 20a/110v duplex outlets Hart Atrium: (7) 20a/110v duplex outlets Horchow Hall: (12) 20a/110v duplex outlets Meeting Room: (4) 20a/110v duplex outlets Sampels Dining Room: (4) 20a/110v duplex outlets
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT and SERVICES
ISDN Lines (two) ($150.00/per line) Two BRI 2B+D clear channel ISDN lines (64K per channel) with call hunting between the two SPID numbers. Both lines configured to support data transmission. Located in Media Booth. Long distance fees are additional. Special Telephone Lines/Fiber Optic Transmission Equipment (Quote) Arrangements should be made in advance for video projection equipment placement or for transmission of program feeds via the Southwestern Bell Fiber Optic Network or in-house ISDN lines for Internet web cast. Wireless Internet Connection (by special permission) ($100.00 per day) System: DSL service with modem and wireless router. Available backstage in first floor dressing room #3 or the Center Media Booth at rear of the concert hall. Additional Dumpster for Special Lobby Events ($200.00 per day)

ADDITIONAL REHEARSAL SPACE
Choral Rehearsal/Warm-up Room ($100.00 per day) Located within the MSC Administrative Office area, special permission must be received for use of this space.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Meyerson Symphony Center Staff:
Les Studdard Lamar Livingston Ed Schmitt Chris Head Sam Saenz Kerry Musick Melanie Armstrong David Hunter George Bridges Debra Daniel Vincent Puentes General Manager Technical Director Lighting/Stage Operations Lighting/Stage Operations Sound/Stage Operations Booking/Event Manager House Manager/Tour Coordinator Event Coordinator Security Supervisor Office Clerk Maintenance/Mechanic
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214/670-3600 Fax: 214/670-4334
Food & Beverage/Catering Services (Culinaire- Distinctive Dining and Hospitality Management):
Christine Magrann Angela Morgan Shay Allen Tim Semenuk Melissa Markland Food & Beverage Director Catering Coordinator Banquet Manager Executive Chef Administrative Assistant
Culinaire International, Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214/670-1771 or 214/670-3725 Reservations (Opus): 214/670-3721
Parking Services (Ace Parking Management, Inc.):
Michael Bridwell Ace Parking Management, Inc., 2017 Young Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-748-5535 Fax: 214-748-9112 Site Supervisor
Initial Security Services provides building and event security services.
Pam Pierce Lifenet / TIBH provides building custodial services. Hortencia Farghal Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor

PLEASE REFER TO THE RENTAL RATES PACKET FOR OTHER ELEMENTS AVAILABLE TO USER GROUPS RENTING THE CONCERT HALL. (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)