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, ~ elllo~\~ TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members FROM: Teresa Bender, City Clerk ,.{.f3.-' SUBJECT: Council Chamber Microphone Replacement (Cable Funds) DATE: August 8, 2002 , , As you are aware Mr. Rick Kocinski from the North Metro TelecommunicationsiMedia Center has been working to ascertain the City's audio problems. Mr. Kocinski believes same is due to the current "garage band" microphones and has recommended the replacement of same. Today, EPA Audio Visual, me. provided a demonstration of a Microflex MX412 microphone which greatly improved the sound quality compared to the existing microphones. Attached, you will find specifications sheets for several microphones that were discussed; one being a PRO 2ax which is the closest to the existing microphones in use for comparison to the two (2) other specification sheets (pRO 47T and Microflex MX412 and MX418. The difference between the MX412 and MX418 is the gooseneck's length 12" vs. 18"). Mr. Kocinski recommends the Microflex MX412 for CenterviIle's council chambers due to several features and they are as follows: . Provides excellent audio capabilities . Has a shock mount · Base fits in the existing council counter/workspace holes w/very minimal modification I spoke with a member of the Public Works staff who was available at the time of demonstration of the MX412 in regards to installation of same. The staff member stated that it would require a minimal amount of time and cost to install same. I also discussed with this staff member the installation of the microphone to the podium, he also felt that this would require a minimal amount oftime and cost. Also attached, you will find a quote for four (4) types of microphones per my request. Due to the fact that the PRO 47T Gooseneck's lack of a shock mount, it is not recominended. The other three (3) types would be council's preference. The fIrst microphone does not include an "on/off' or "mute" switch. The third microphone does