Media Cart & AV Carts for Modern Learning

Providing reliable tools for classroom presentations is essential for student engagement in today's evolving educational settings. NextGen Furniture offers a curated selection of mobile solutions designed to help teachers share digital resources throughout any campus.

Why Choose NextGen Furniture Media Cart & AV Carts

Equipping a school requires furniture that balances durability with ease of use. Our selection focuses on ergonomics and strength, ensuring that heavy monitors and projectors remain stable while moving between classrooms. These tools allow teachers to bring technology directly to the students, creating a more interactive and flexible environment for different learning styles.

With over 37 years of experience serving educational institutions, NextGen Furniture understands the unique needs of schools. We provide wholesale pricing to help your budget go further without sacrificing quality. Beyond supplying equipment, we offer expert layout design and space planning services to ensure your new mobile stations fit perfectly within your existing floor plans.

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Media Cart Versatility

Popular types of media carts include heavy-duty steel options for expensive equipment and lightweight plastic models for quick movement. Most models are primarily used in schools for flexible presentations and secure storage. With a mobile cart, instructors quickly deploy projectors and laptops in any room.

Adjustable Shelves

Many media carts come with adjustable shelves to accommodate different equipment sizes. This flexibility is vital for schools that need to switch between tall document cameras and smaller tablet charging stations. Each shelf is built for strength, with some models supporting a maximum load capacity of 117 lbs per shelf.

Cord Management

To keep learning areas tidy and safe, media carts include built-in cord management to keep cables organized. These units include a three-outlet UL-listed electrical assembly, allowing you to power multiple devices from a single outlet. Many also include built-in power strips with surge protectors to safeguard sensitive electronics.

Featured Media Cart & AV Carts Options

AV Cart/Lectern Base

The AV Cart/Lectern Base is a versatile media cart designed to function on its own or as a mobile base for a coordinating tabletop lectern. Built with a scratch-resistant, thermofused laminate over a particleboard core, it includes an integrated storage shelf measuring 19-1/2”W x 14-1/2”H for presentation equipment. Smooth swivel casters, including two locking casters, allow easy movement while maintaining stability during use.

Multimedia Presentation Cart, Cherry/Black

The Multimedia Presentation Cart, Cherry/Black, is a well-equipped media cart ideal for presentations that require multiple devices at once. It features a large work surface, a front slide-out laptop shelf, dual flip-up side shelves, and secure storage through a lockable drawer and cabinet with an adjustable shelf. Finished in a durable cherry laminate with black accents, it rolls smoothly on 3" casters with locking brakes.

Adjustable-Height Steel AV Cart with Pullout Keyboard Tray, Cabinet, and Drop Leaf Shelves

The Adjustable-Height Steel AV Cart with Pullout Keyboard Tray, Cabinet, and Drop Leaf Shelves is a heavy-duty media cart built for secure transport and storage of audiovisual equipment. It offers a pullout keyboard tray sized 18.75"W x 11.75"D, and drop-leaf shelves measuring 11"W x 18"D for added workspace. A secure steel cabinet and four 4" swivel casters with two locking brakes enhance security and mobility. This durable AV cart ships ready to assemble and is a dependable, in-stock product for demanding environments.

Built for Daily Use

• Durable Materials: Choose from heavy-gauge steel or injection-molded thermoplastic that won't chip, warp, or rust.

• Mobility: Ball-bearing swivel casters come standard for easy movement, with two locking brakes to secure items during use.

• Security Details: Specific models feature locking cabinets or hinged rear panels to protect valuable gear in high-traffic areas.

• Technical Specs: Options include dual display support up to 60 inches, dedicated camera platforms, and a 117 lb capacity per shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AV cart primarily used for in schools?

AV carts transport audiovisual equipment like monitors and projectors to improve efficiency in classrooms. They allow a single set of technology to be shared across multiple rooms, maximizing the school's investment.

Can these carts be used for digital signage?

Yes, some carts can be stationed in high-traffic areas for digital signage purposes. Carts stationed this way are effective for displaying daily announcements, event schedules, or wayfinding information in hallways or cafeterias.

Do these carts require special maintenance?

Because they are made from materials like thermoplastic or scratch-resistant laminate, they are very easy to clean and maintain. They are designed to withstand the high-traffic environment of a busy school without peeling or rusting.

Complete Your Classroom

To further improve your school's tech integration, explore our flat panel TV carts for larger displays or our presentation carts for more compact mobile workstations.