MPC Equipment | Labor
MTS Audio | Computer | Projection | Video | Other | Materials | Labor
Who Is Charged?
MPC Equipment Rates for Harvard University
| Production Equipment | hourly |
|---|---|
| Audio and Video | $20 |
| Recording Studio | $10 |
| Video-conferencing Suite | $30 + ISDN line charges |
MTS Equipment Rental Rates
Hourly or Daily Charges for Harvard University Borrowers:
- Rental is charged by the hour for up to five hours use.
- Rental is charged by the day for more than 5 hours use.
- Equipment borrowed for the day must be returned by no later than 10 a.m. on the following day or additional charges begin.
Daily Charges for Non-Harvard Borrowers:
- Rental is charged by the half-day for up to four hours use.
- Rental is charged by the full-day for more than 4 hours use.
- Equipment borrowed for the day must be returned by no later than 10 a.m. on the following day or additional charges begin.
Multi-day Use of MTS Equipment:
- Three-day use of equipment will be charged at two times the daily rate.
- Five-day use of equipment will be charged at three times the daily rate.
- Seven-day use of equipment will be charged at four times the daily rate.
- Weekends are charged as one "day" of use, provided the equipment is picked up after 3:00 p.m. Friday and returned before 9:00 a.m. Monday (or 9:00 a.m. Tuesday if Monday is a Harvard University official holiday).
- Special rates can be negotiated for equipment that will be kept for periods longer than one month and this must be arranged in advance of the equipment pick-up by calling MTS at 617-495-9460.
| Audio | hourly | day |
|---|---|---|
| Assistive Listening System | No charge | No charge |
| Bullhorn | $10 | $50 |
| Cassette/CD Player | $5 | $25 |
| CD Recorder | $20 | $100 |
| DAT Player/Recorder | $10 | $50 |
| Wired Microphone | $3 | $15 |
| Wireless Microphone | $10 | $50 |
| PA, Small | $10 | $50 |
| PA, Large | $15 | $75 |
| Record Player | $3 | $15 |
| Sound System | $10 | $50 |
| Transcriber, Cassette Tape | $5 | $25 |
| Computer | hourly | day |
|---|---|---|
| Computer, Macintosh or PC | $25 | $125 |
| Wireless Mouse | $3 | $15 |
| Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer | $3 | $15 |
| Projection | hourly | day |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Projector 35 mm Single | $5 | $25 |
| Slide Projector Single Remote | $5 | $25 |
| Slide Projector Dual Remote | $10 | $50 |
| Slide Projector Slide Tray | $3 | $3 |
| Video/data Projector | $45 | $225 |
| Video/data Projector VGA Extender Cable | $10 | $50 |
| Film Projector, 16 mm | $15 | $75 |
| Overhead Projector | $5 | $25 |
| Screen, Portable | $3 | $15 |
| Video | hourly | day |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Digital Video Camera | $20 | $100 |
| VHS/S-VHS Video Camera | $12 | $60 |
| Tripod | $2 | $10 |
| DVD Player | $10 | $50 |
| DVD Player, Multi-Region | $20 | $100 |
| DVD Player/VHS Player/Monitor Combo Unit | $30 | $150 |
| VHS Player/Monitor Combo Unit | $20 | $100 |
| S-VHS Player | $20 | $100 |
| VHS Player | $5 | $25 |
| VHS Player, Tri-Standard | $20 | $100 |
| Other | hourly | day |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Stand | $2 | $10 |
| Light Kit | $25 | $35 |
| Easel for Flip Charts (Pads of Paper Not Provided) | $2 | $10 |
| Laser Pointer | $3 | $15 |
| Binoculars | No charge | No charge |
| Extension Cord | No charge | No charge |
| Power Strip | No charge | No charge |
| Wood Pointer | No charge | No charge |
| Podium Lamp | No charge | No charge |
| Materials | Cost Per Item |
|---|---|
| Audio Cassette, 100 Minutes | $3 |
| CD-R | $1 |
| DAT, 120 Minutes | $6.50 |
| Mini DV Cassette, 64 Minutes | $20 |
| Mini DV Cassette, 94 Minutes | $25 |
| Mini DV Professional Cassette, 124 Minutes | $27 |
| Mini DV Professional Cassette, 184 Minutes | $33 |
| VHS Tape, 120 Minutes | $4 |
MPC and MTS Service Rates for Harvard University
Notes About Our Service Rates
- Labor charges will include the time needed for transport, set-up, operation and breakdown.
- We will assign the appropriate technician for each request, based on the job requirements and personnel availablity.
Specific requests will be honored based on staff availability. - There is a $50 surcharge per request for weekend or holiday work. Also, the hourly labor rates are higher for night, weekend and holiday work. Holiday work is scheduled only subject to personnel availability.
Hourly Labor Rates
| Labor Category | hourly rate |
|---|---|
| IMS Non-Staff | $25 |
| IMS Staff | $42 |
| IMS Staff Weeknights | $53 |
| IMS Staff Weekends |
$53 plus $50 surcharge 4-hour minimum |
| IMS Staff Holidays |
$84 plus $50 surcharge 4-hour minimum |
Flat Rate Services
| Service | flat rate |
|---|---|
| MTS Equipment Pick-up/Delivery (not available for laptops or small items) | $20 |
| MTS Film/Video Search and Assistance with Rental or Purchase |
$20 plus rental/purchase cost |
| Video-conference Coordination Fee | $50 |
| MTS Video/Data Projector Bulb Replacement | $100 plus cost of bulb |
| MPC Duplication |
CDs $3.00/each DVDs $5.00/each Audio Tapes $8.00/each Video Tapes $15.00/each |
MPC Equipment | Labor
MTS Audio | Computer | Projection | Video | Other | Materials | Labor
Who Is Charged?