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Those measurements give a throw ratio of 1:1. Not the easiest projector to spec for! No options to go ultra short throw and mount it on the teaching wall?

+1 - but bear in mind you don't get Publisher on a Mac!

Have a look at - done with a CCTV camera. No idea of what software was used - though I imagine IWM might be on here to comment?

What's your school's policy of student use of phones in lessons? Shouldn't teachers be setting an example by not using them either? Give them a wireless remote and be done with it! BTW we use the Logitec R400's - as it has the On/Off on the side it saves us a fortune in batteries compared to the Kensingtons.

OP might want to look at this forum post? https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/693512-what-adapter-will-properly-mount-a-2-5-ssd-in-a-standard-optiplex-3-5-caddy

Cable ties. Line up with everything!

Office Depot do 16gb SanDisk Cruzers for £4 ex VAT. Price like that why bother with cheapies?

Surely the region issue is with the drive, not the software?

Going back to basics - it is a Region 2 disc?

Depending on your "finger strength" you may not need the suckers - I used to be able to pull the screens off by getting my nails gently behind them and pulling. Depends on how strong the magnets are I guess?

Have a look at ScreenMonkey, may do what you want. Otherwise I'd suggest something more media server based (1 PC per display) using software like Chamsys (free!).

+1 for tripods, they really should be an essential rather than a "nice to have". That set you link to looks ok - just be aware 50w is a little weedy for outdoor use! I'd also look to keep the microphones in the cubby hole and get rid of those holders - they'd only get knocked. We have a Denon Envoi which does the same job - a little beefier for power output, but I feel out of your budget. Be aware that using the CD player etc will probably cut your battery life in half, and that power input doesn't look particularly heavy duty, plus if you're running on batteries it might not be as powerful!

Then that's effectively turning the system into a threat, rather than a deterrent?

Complete waste of time and money - if they're not on all the time then it won't capture the instant problems, kids will see it being switched on and behaviour will change instantly. Also if it's not hardwired in like CCTV, teachers will probably forget to charge it, or the storage will fill up... And whose fault will it be? Better CCTV coverage that is controlled and always on is a more worthwhile investment IMO.

Done. 8th place? Good luck!

Re the consent issue - an interesting discussion on Blue Room about this recently. Parental permission (lack of) - Blue Room technical forum

I don't think a professional company would touch it for a primary. Just not enough volume of sales to make it financially viable for them, and in society today most people will record it themselves, either on their own prosumer DSLR or on their phones!

I'd say no - get them to replace the VGA like for like. That's why they (should) have insurance!

Westworld - Sonic Boom Boy. Sorry!

The Epson short throws we use are perfectly fine for the job - I've just seen an EB-485W with around 2500 hours on the lamp and still looking pretty good. Maybe a little pricey but you do get what you pay for...

Tried a hard reset? With iPad off, push and hold power and home for 10 secs (until Apple logo appears).

If you post the model of the loop amp we might be able to work something out for you?

I use 747's and as said - they're great in this application. However they're very directional - so much so we typically use 2, one mounted almost 90 degrees to the first one to get as much as we can when the speaker turns their head! Shock mounts do solve a lot of it. If you want a generic one this AT one with XLR plate with work with any goose neck. Others work by gripping the base of the gooseneck, so can be specific to a microphone. Add a high pass to this and you get a reasonable sound. (Most of our lecture theatres use this kind of system). This way ain't cheap, and will be a permanent fixing to the lectern. And you probably won't get it done in time!

Tell the Head no - get your handhelds and stick them in front of the lectern. Reason being? The amount of noise you'll pick up through the vibrations on the lectern as people lean on it, kick it, put their notes on it... it's a nightmare unless you get a proper anti-vibration mount for the mic. Either that or high pass the hell out of it so much Brian Blessed would sound like Tinkerbell.... It also has the added bonus they tend not to move the mics if they're a little more out of reach! Putting it on the lectern just encourages them to move it out of the way instead of where you want it. I've done this with the kit you've described - set your handhelds to -10db, maybe put both mics on a stereo bar if you want it to look posh (think old PUSoA before Trump) and a half decent mic stand. You'll be fine!

Instead of taking a photo yourselves - I'd suggest asking the parents to supply a recent image, preferably in their uniform. This will show the parents you are respecting their wishes and not putting any undue stress on the pupil?