Medienwerkstatt

Table of Contents

  1. In A Nutshell: The Medienwerkstatt
  2. Rental Inventory
  3. Rental Process
  4. Rental-, Return- & Canelling Info
  5. Wear & Damage, Other Fees, & Deposit Rules
  6. Further Notes
  7. Rental Location
  8. Still Have Some Questions?
  9. Open a Rental Request
  10. Contact
  11. Encrypted Loan Requests

In A Nutshell: The Medienwerkstatt

Are you planning an event with your fellow students, but need sound equipment? Does your student association want to host a movie night, but you don’t have a screen or projector? Are you planning a march or a protest with your peers and need equipment to make your voices heard?

If so, you’ve come to the right place! The AStA FU Media Workshop offers a wide variety of equipment for events and gatherings! Everything from professional sound and lighting equipment to beer tent sets and even power generators is available.

Rentals are generally free of cost, but a cash deposit must be left with us. The Media Workshop reserves the right to decide on rental requests.

Want to rent something from us? Be sure to read through all the sections first! ufter that you can submit your request!

Rental Inventory

Find a list of everything we are renting out. If you're interested, write down exactly what you would like to rent.

>  Go to Inventory List (in German)  <

Rental Process

  1. Read this whole page carefully, all information and details are our rental terms and conditions.
  2. You write a complete and correct request. We're answering requests in a timely matter, but that could mean a waiting time upt to 7 days.
  3. If the equipment your request is available for your time period and you're a prospect for renting with us, we will decide on dates for collection and return and inform you about further proceedings.
  4. On collecting day we're going to check the equipment with you and you will leave the previously agreed deposit with to collect your equipment. 

Important: Some rental equipment can be very heavy—we’re talking about weights exceeding 35 kg in some cases! Please understand that we will not help you with this. You must transport, load, and unload the equipment on your own. Be sure to bring people along to help—we mean this seriously!

  1. You return the rental equipment and together we check again. If it's a all good, you will get your deposit back. If there is no time left for a full check of everything, we reserve the right to do the check at a later time.

Rental-, Return- & Canelling Info

We don't have fixed opening hours, you can only visit us with an appointment! Appointments must be honored strictly.

For the agreed collection and return appointments we always schedule a 30-minute slot. We expect you to be on time at the begining of your time slot! Please, organise yourselfs and plan with a backup. If so you're event could still be a success if you fall ill.

Cancelling info: appointments must be cancelling as much in advance as possible, but at least one day prior until 20:00. It is not possible to cancel on the same day.

Be fair! If you won't return your equipment on time, others cannot run their event. Returned equipment often will be rented out on the same day.

Wear & Damage, Other Fees, & Deposit Rules

With a normal rental, there shouldn't be any fees. Due to problems with previous rentals we started charging fees for abnormal wear and damages. Please read through this sections carefully.

audio equipment

For every device that was not turned off correctly, we will charge a €10 fee. Devices are switched off correctly, if...

  • the volume slider(s) are fully set to the lowest setting(s)
  • the power switched has been set to the OFF position (if the device has such a switch)
  • You got questions to this? Be on time when collecting, we will answer you're questions on hand.

all kinds of cables

For every cable that is not in a proper condition we will charge a €10 fee. We will give you the chance to fix the issue when returning.Cables are in proper condition, if...

  • the cable(s) are looped up cleanly
  • the velcro secures the looped cable (if the cable has one)
  • the connectors are clean and not very dirty
  • the cable does not show damages or kinks and therefore cannot be used safely anymore

Handling If Problems Occur

  • If, upon return, there are defects or flaws that were not noticed at the start of the rental, we reserve the right to withhold the deposit until we can determine the cost of repairs or maintenance. If these costs are less than the deposit, the amount will be deducted from the deposit.
  • If we find significant or noticeable dirtying upon return, or if food containers and utensils such as plates, coffee pots, the slush machine, etc., have not been thoroughly washed and cleaned, we will refuse to accept the items and will withhold the deposit. These items must be returned in a hygienically safe condition. If this is not the case, you must clean them; otherwise, we reserve the right to deduct the full amount of the deposit to cover the cost of professional cleaning.
  • If any items are missing upon return, we will refuse to release the entire deposit. There are no partial refunds, regardless of which item is missing. The deposit will only be refunded once the item has been returned to us and we have verified that it is in proper condition.
  • If items that are essential for the operation of another item are missing upon return, we reserve the right in extreme cases, such as long delays in the return of the missing item, to use the deposit to purchase a replacement. 
    Here’s an example: You rent a subwoofer that comes with a special power cable. You don’t return the power cable to us, and even after two weeks, we still haven’t received it. To make sure others are able to rent the subwoofer, we’ll purchase a replacement cable. Nevertheless, we still expect you to return the original cable.

Further Notes

For liability reasons, we require the personal information of a natural person on-site for the rental. This includes the full name, registered address, cell phone number, and email address. The person must be present on-site and is responsible for ensuring the rental is conducted properly; they will also serve as our point of contact in the event of communication issues or when returning the items.

Rental Location

Unsere Adresse

Thielallee 38
(Zugang über Zufahrt von Otto-von-Simson-Straße) 
14195 Berlin 

Wie du uns findest

Wir sitzen im Keller der Thielallee 38, einerseits ist der Zugang über den Hof möglich.  
Dafür die breite Autoabfahrt zum Hof runter und direkt links die Glastür zum Treppenhaus hinter den Mülltonnen hinein. Der Rest ist dann ausgeschildert. Hier kannst du auch zum Be- und Entladen halten.

Our Address

Thielallee 38
(Access via the driveway from Otto-von-Simson-Straße)
14195 Berlin

How to Find Us

We’re located in the basement of Thielallee 38; you can access us from the courtyard.
To do so, take the wide driveway down to the courtyard and turn immediately left through the glass door leading to the stairwell behind the garbage bins. The rest of the way is signposted. You can also stop here to load and unload.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b4wFxGmR9t8NDvWs5 

Alternatively, you can also enter the building through the Unikat entrance (Thielallee 38); from there, take the stairwell on the left and go down one floor to find us.

Please note: We do not have fixed opening hours; you can only visit us by appointment. Therefore, please read the “Rental Process” tab carefully again! Appointments must be strictly adhered to.

Important: Some rental equipment can be very heavy—we’re talking about weights exceeding 35 kg in some cases! Please understand that we will not help you with this. You must transport, load, and unload the equipment on your own. Be sure to bring people along to help—we mean this seriously!

Still Have Some Questions?

Please take a look in our FAQs first: FAQs (in German)

Open a Rental Request

(Want to send us an encrypted email? Scroll all the way to the bottom.)

Send us your inquiry by email at medienwerkstatt (at) astafu.de

Please copy the following paragraph into your email to us! Without this information, we will not process your inquiry and will ignore it!

  • Your email address
  • Your name
  • Who you are (your organisation/event)
  • Briefly describe your event.
  • Where will the event take place?
  • From when to when would you like to borrow the items?
  • What would you like to borrow? Please be as specific as possible about what you need from our inventory list.
  • Yes, I have read all the information on this page regarding rentals from the AStA FU Media Workshop and agree to it in full.
  • Yes, the AStA FU Medienwerkstatt may contact me regarding the rental.

Contact

  • We schedule appointments and communicate exclusively via our email address: medienwerkstatt (at) astafu.de
  • We will never contact you via phone, WhatsApp, etc., and we do not share any of our phone numbers.
  • Even on the days of collection and return, communication will continue via email. So please check your email inbox on the day of pickup and the day before to make sure everything is in order on our end as well.
  • Need to cancel? Check the “Rental-, Return- & Canelling Info".

Encrypted Loan Requests

Of course, you can send us an encrypted email to medienwerkstatt (at) astafu.de if you prefer. Please follow the instructions under “Open a Rental Request” and use the following information for encryption.

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This page was updated on 10th November 2026