The Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater (MEIT) is CEMI's primary performance venue. Featuring a multi-channel diffusion system (from 8 to 18.1 channels), the theater is also equipped with 180 degrees of projection screens and a DMX/MIDI controllable lighting system.

Performances in the MEIT regularly feature video projection, dance, lighting and set design. Interactive technologies include a resident video-tracking system for real-time tracking of performer gestures (via three cameras), and various motion, pressure and acceleration sensors.

Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater specs:

• Room size =70 feet W x 80 feet D x 40 feet H
• Seating capacity = approx. 100
• 8 to 18.1 channel speaker system (Genelec/ADAM)
• Genelec 7071A Subwoofer
• MAC G5
• Max/MSP
• Digital Performer
• PureData
• Tascam Da-78
• Denon Professional CD player
• Alesis ADAT Player
• SamSung VHS
• OPPO DVD Player
• EPSON Video Projectors
• Baby Grand Disklavier
• Allen and Heath GL3800 m40
• Custom Diffusion mixer using:
  • PowerMac G5
  • Mackie Control Universal + 2 extenders
  • MOTU 424/2408 Audio Cards
  • RME ADI_8 Converter
  • Mackie Ultrapiot mid-hall mixing control
• Equitek, AKG, ATM, Rode microphones
• 180 degrees of projection screens
• 3 video projectors
• DMX/MIDI controllable lighting system

The Lyric Theater is housed in the spectacular new Murchison Performing Arts Center. Shared among the College of Music's various performance ensembles, it is used by CEMI for special events and conferences.

For the 2000 SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the U.S.) national conference held at UNT, CEMI configured the Lyric Theater with a 32-channel diffusion system, featuring speakers donated for the conference by GeneLec. Jonty Harrison consulted on the installation.

Winspear Hall is the premiere performance space of the Murchison Performing Arts Center. It is used by CEMI for special events and conferences as well.

Most recently Winspear Hall was the site of several concerts held during the 2000 SEAMUS national conference.