Boris Turcios
CONFERENCE TECH SETUP – VOCABULARY WITH MEANINGS EVENT PLANNING ; COMMUNICATION - Technical requirements — Specific equipment and needs for a successful event - Written confirmation — A document that outlines agreed specifications in writing - Early communication — Speaking or writing ahead of time to avoid confusion - Prevent last-minute failures — Taking action ahead of time to avoid problems - Test run — A rehearsal or practice session before the actual event - On-site verification — Checking equipment physically before the event starts AUDIO ; VIDEO EQUIPMENT - Microphone — A device that captures sound - Lavalier (lapel) microphone — A small mic clipped onto clothing for hands-free speaking - Wired microphone — A mic that uses a cable to connect - Wireless microphone — A mic that transmits signal without cables - Projector — A device that displays an image or video on a screen - HDMI — A cable standard for high-definition video and audio - VGA — An older video connector format - USB-C — A modern port used on many devices for power and data - Adapter — A device that allows different types of connectors to fit - Dongle — A small adapter for a specific type of port - Resolution — Degree of image clarity and detail (e.g., 1080p) - Screen — The surface where visual content is shown - Audio path — The complete route that sound travels through equipment ROOM LAYOUT ; SEATING - Meeting room setup — The arrangement of space and seating for an event - Theater style — Rows of chairs without tables for presentations - Classroom style — Rows of tables with chairs for note-taking - Round tables — Circular tables that encourage interaction - Capacity — Number of people a room can hold - Participation — Engaging the audience in activities or discussions NETWORK ; CONNECTIVITY - Wi-Fi — Wireless internet access - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi — Finding and fixing problems with wireless internet - Hotspot — A personal or portable network created by a device - Forget the network — Removing saved Wi-Fi settings to reconnect - Captive portal — A login page that appears before full internet access - Case sensitive — Text that distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase SUPPORT ; SERVICE - On-site technical support — Staff available to assist with equipment issues - Contact number — A phone number provided for assistance - Backup kit — Extra tools or adapters brought in case something fails - Speaker support — Assistance specifically for presenters COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENTS - Confirm in writing — To put agreed details into an email or document - Clarify needs — Asking specific questions to understand requirements - Confirm availability — Making sure equipment and staff are ready - Provide clear instructions — Explaining steps or setup in an easy-to-follow way