Sutherland Auditorium
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Overview
Sutherland Auditorium is a fixed-seating auditorium for group sizes up to 716 guests. Located inside of Biola’s first building in La Mirada, the auditorium features a beautifully shaded courtyard and lobby just outside of the auditorium — perfect for hosting a vendor fair or catered reception after your event. Featuring modern audio/video capabilities able to support almost any event need, Sutherland Auditorium is a great hub for medium-large sized lectures, conferences, concerts or worship services.
Room & Seating Capacity
| Room Dimensions | 67'w x 104'd (including stage) |
| Size | 6,968 sq ft |
| Fixed-seating | 716 people |
To view seating diagrams, contact event.services@biola.edu.
Audio / Video / Lighting Capabilities
Audio
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Up to three (3) wired microphones |
Up to four (4) wireless microphones, handheld or headset |
| Input for audio playback via 1/8" headphone jack (for iPhone, laptop, etc.) or HDMI |
Inputs for medium-large band setups (vocalists, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, drums, etc.) |
| Built-in podium microphone | Monitoring via wedges |
Video
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Self-service room technology maintained by IT department | |
| Three (3) retractable screens at left, center and right of stage with HD projectors | Three (3) retractable screens at left, center and right of stage with HD projectors |
| HDMI and VGA input at podium for Mac or PC laptop (may need own display adapter) | HDMI and VGA input at podium for Mac or PC laptop (may need own display adapter) |
| Blu-ray player | Blu-ray player |
| Ability for multiple switchable laptop inputs from tech booth and podium | |
| In cooperation with Biola’s EMC Video Production studio, ability for multiple camera video shoots for IMAG, recording, and live web / TV streaming |
Lighting
| Without an Event Services Technician | With an Event Services Technician |
|---|---|
| Switchable fluorescent house lighting via self-service control switches at front of room |
Front wash lighting for on-stage participants |
| Complex LED and moving light setups, from Biola-owned lighting equipment |