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<div class="lead">[[File:Media Loan Logo.png|left|frameless|90x90px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:Media_Loan_Logo.png]] Media Loan gear available to all Evergreen students. </div></div></div></div>
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== '''Overview:''' ==
 
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This catalog shows all "General Access" gear available at Media Loan. General Access means any enrolled student can use it. Some items have gear guides for more information about how to use them. Some gear guides have videos produced in house or sourced online. We have more equipment that is only accessible to specific classes. To see more equipment, see our other catalogs linked in the sidebar on the right.     
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This catalog shows all "General Access" gear available at Media Loan. General Access means any enrolled student can use it. Some items have gear guides for more information about how to use them. Some gear guides have videos produced in house or sourced online. We have more equipment that is only accessible to specific classes. To see more equipment, see our other catalogs linked in the sidebar on the right. All of our other General Access gear does not require instruction in order to check it out from us. For that reason be sure to review the gear guide and especially the precautions in each gear. If you would like any help learning our gear or have any issues feel free to reach out to us at the front desk, or call or email. See our website linked in the sidebar on the right for contact information.     
  
 
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=== '''Proficiency:''' ===
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At the moment, our parabolic microphone is the only General Access equipment that requires proficiency in order to use. This requires in-person instruction that Media Loan provides before use. All of our other General Access gear does not require instruction in order to check it out from us. For that reason be sure to review the gear guide and especially the precautions in each gear. If you would like any help learning our gear or have any issues feel free to reach out to us at the front desk, or call or email. See our website linked in the sidebar on the right for contact information.   
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=== '''Media Loan Intro Video''' ===
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{{#ev:youtube|C5rL0-HZTbM|1000|left}}
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== '''Catalog'''==
 
== '''Catalog'''==
  
 
=== '''Camera''' ===
 
=== '''Camera''' ===
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[[Camera Fundamentals]]
  
 
==== '''Digital Camera''' ====
 
==== '''Digital Camera''' ====
* '''DSLR Camera'''
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[[File:Rebel.png|frameless|400x400px|alt=Canon Rebel T6i DSLR Camera]]
** '''Brand & Model:''' Canon Rebel T6i
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* '''DSLR Camera:''' [[Canon Rebel T5i/T6i/T7i Gear Guide|Canon Rebel T6i Gear Guide]]
** '''Gear Guide:''' [[Canon Rebel T5i/T6i/T7i Gear Guide]] · [[Camera Fundamentals]] 
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** '''Description:''' Used for photo and video. Our most popular camera—ideal for new users but with all the features a professional would need. Compatible with many lenses, stabilizers and flashes. We also have the Rebel T7i, T5i, T2i, and T1i
 
** '''Description:''' Used for photo and video. Our most popular camera—ideal for new users but with all the features a professional would need. Compatible with many lenses, stabilizers and flashes. We also have the Rebel T7i, T5i, T2i, and T1i
  
* '''Palmcorder'''
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* '''Palmcorder:''' [[Vixia HD Camcorder Gear Guide|Vixia HD HMF500 Camcorder Gear Guide]]
** '''Brand & Model:''' Vixia HF M500 
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** '''Gear Guide:''' [[Vixia HD Camcorder Gear Guide]]
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** '''Description:''' A video-focused camcorder that is easy to use and gets good footage with minimal menu diving. We also have the HFM700, HFM400, HFM300, HFM200.
 
** '''Description:''' A video-focused camcorder that is easy to use and gets good footage with minimal menu diving. We also have the HFM700, HFM400, HFM300, HFM200.
  
* '''Go Pro'''
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* '''Go Pro:''' [[GoPro Hero 4 Gear Guide]]
** '''Brand & Model:''' GoPro Hero 4 
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** '''Gear Guide:''' [[GoPro Hero 4 Gear Guide]]
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** '''Description:''' Used for action shots and timelapse. Comes with a waterproof case—our only waterproof camera.
 
** '''Description:''' Used for action shots and timelapse. Comes with a waterproof case—our only waterproof camera.
  
* '''Point and Shoot'''
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* '''Point and Shoot:''' Olympus Tough TG‑2
** '''Brand & Model:''' Olympus Tough TG‑2
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** '''Description:''' A simple camera requiring the least experience or camera knowledge to use.
 
** '''Description:''' A simple camera requiring the least experience or camera knowledge to use.
  
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* '''Wide Angle Lens'''
 
* '''Wide Angle Lens'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Many EF and EF‑S mount models   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Many EF and EF‑S mount models   
** '''Description:''' Fixed and zoom lenses from 10mm to 75mm. Used to see more of a scene, making objects appear smaller.   
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** '''Description:''' We have many digital camera lenses that are EF and EF‑S connections. This means they will all connect to the Canon Rebel. W have fixed and zoom lenses ranging from focal lengths of 8mm to 300mm.   
*** '''Fixed Lenses:''' 20mm, 28mm, 35mm
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*** '''Fixed Lenses:''' 20mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 50mm (macro), 60mm (macro), 85mm (portrait), 100mm (macro), 105mm (macro)   
*** '''Zoom Lenses:''' 8–15mm (fisheye), 11–18mm, 10–24mm
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*** '''Zoom Lenses:''' 8–15mm (fisheye), 11–18mm, 10–24mm, 24–70mm, 28–75mm, 28–105mm, 55–200mm, 55–250mm, 75–300mm
 
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* '''Normal Angle Lens'''
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Many EF and EF‑S mount models 
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** '''Description:''' Fixed and zoom lenses from 28mm to 100mm, designed to mimic human eye perspective. 
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*** '''Fixed Lenses:''' 50mm, 50mm (macro), 60mm (macro)
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*** '''Zoom Lenses:''' 24–70mm, 28–75mm
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* '''Telephoto Lens'''
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Many EF and EF‑S mount models 
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** '''Description:''' Fixed and zoom lenses from 75mm to 300mm. Used to “zoom in” on distant subjects. 
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*** '''Fixed Lenses:''' 85mm (portrait), 100mm (macro), 105mm (macro)   
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*** '''Zoom Lenses:''' 28–105mm, 55–200mm, 55–250mm, 75–300mm
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==== '''Film Camera''' ====
 
==== '''Film Camera''' ====
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[[File:K1000front.png|frameless|400x400px|alt=Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera]]
 
*'''35mm SLR Camera'''
 
*'''35mm SLR Camera'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Pentax K‑1000   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Pentax K‑1000   
** '''Gear Guide:''' [[35mm SLR Camera Gear Guide]] · [[Camera Fundamentals]]   
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** '''Gear Guide:''' [[35mm SLR Camera Gear Guide]]   
 
** '''Description:''' Our most popular film camera. Uses K‑mount lenses listed under “Lens for 35mm SLR Camera.” Film can be developed at [https://sites.evergreen.edu/photoland/ Photoland]. Also available: Pentax ZX‑M, Promaster 2500PK, Vivitar 35mm.
 
** '''Description:''' Our most popular film camera. Uses K‑mount lenses listed under “Lens for 35mm SLR Camera.” Film can be developed at [https://sites.evergreen.edu/photoland/ Photoland]. Also available: Pentax ZX‑M, Promaster 2500PK, Vivitar 35mm.
  
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* '''Light Meter'''
 
* '''Light Meter'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Sekonic L‑308s   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Sekonic L‑308s   
** '''Description:''' Measures light to determine proper exposure in film photography.
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** '''Description:''' Measures light to determine proper exposure for the camera. Most cameras have a light meter built in, but this gives more options
  
 
==== '''Lighting''' ====
 
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==== '''Stabilizers''' ====
 
==== '''Stabilizers''' ====
 
* '''Photo Tripod'''
 
* '''Photo Tripod'''
** '''Brand & Model:''' Many models 
 
 
** '''Description:''' Tripods for stabilizing shots.
 
** '''Description:''' Tripods for stabilizing shots.
  
 
* '''Video Tripod'''
 
* '''Video Tripod'''
** '''Brand & Model:''' Many models 
 
 
** '''Description:''' Includes a fluid head for smooth camera movements.
 
** '''Description:''' Includes a fluid head for smooth camera movements.
  
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* '''Monopod'''
 
* '''Monopod'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Gitzo GM3350XL   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Gitzo GM3350XL   
** '''Description:''' Adjustable pole with a camera mount. Ideal for quick shots in the field.
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** '''Description:''' Adjustable pole with a camera mount. Ideal for carrying to locations.
  
 
* '''Tripod Dolly (Spreader)'''
 
* '''Tripod Dolly (Spreader)'''
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* '''Pocket Skater'''
 
* '''Pocket Skater'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Edelkrone Pocket Skater 2   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Edelkrone Pocket Skater 2   
 
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** '''Description:''' Small device to help a camera roll smoothly on a table for controlled moving shots.<br> 
 
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=== '''Audio''' ===
 
=== '''Audio''' ===
 
[[Audio Fundamentals]]
 
[[Audio Fundamentals]]
 
==== '''Microphone''' ====
 
[[Microphones in General Access]]
 
* '''Stage'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Shure SM-58
 
** '''Description:''' The most popular mic in the world.
 
* '''Podcast'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Electrovoice RE27ND
 
** '''Description:''' A mic often used by professional broadcasts and podcasts.
 
* '''Shotgun'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Sennheiser K6 Kit
 
** '''Description:''' A versatile mic kit with adjustable attachments to make the mic a shotgun, cardioid or omni-directional pick-up pattern.
 
* '''USB'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Blue Yeti Pro
 
** '''Description:''' Can connect directly to a computer.
 
* '''Lavalier'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' AudioTechnica AT899
 
** '''Description:''' Good for interviews or other close mic situations where you want to attach the mic to the performer's collar.
 
* '''Stereo'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Rode NT4
 
** '''Description:''' A microphone that can capture 2 separate signals. Stereo recording can express the space and direction of sound.
 
* '''Camera Mounted'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Rode Videomic
 
** '''Description:''' A microphone that mounts on top of a camera like the Canon Rebel T6i and can give it much better sound than its little built-in mic.
 
  
 
==== '''Recorder''' ====
 
==== '''Recorder''' ====
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[[File:H4N recorder.png|frameless|400x400px|alt=Zoom H4n Audio Field Recorder]]
 
* '''Field Recorder'''
 
* '''Field Recorder'''
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Zoom H4n
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Zoom H4n
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** '''Gear Guide:''' [[Olympus LS-100 Audio Recorder Gear Guide]]
 
** '''Gear Guide:''' [[Olympus LS-100 Audio Recorder Gear Guide]]
 
** '''Description:''' An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built-in mics, but can also use any 2 mics like the ones listed above.
 
** '''Description:''' An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built-in mics, but can also use any 2 mics like the ones listed above.
* '''Voice Recorder'''
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** '''Description:''' A small audio recorder. It has less control and audio quality than our field recorders listed above, but is great when you need a small quick device for interviews. We also have the Olympus DS30, Olympus WS-100.
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* '''Shure SM58'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice
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* '''Shure SM57'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Instruments 
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* '''Shure Beta 57A'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Sennheiser MD 421-II'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Electrovoice RE-27 N/D'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice 
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* '''Sennheiser MD46'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice 
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* '''Beyerdynamic M58'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice 
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* '''Electrovoice 635A'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Beyerdynamic M88 TG'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Hypercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Vocals & instruments; excels at capturing lower frequencies 
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* '''Electrovoice RE18'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Electrovoice RE16'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Electrovoice RE15'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice and instruments 
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* '''Aston Origin'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments 
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* '''Pacific Pro Audio LD1'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments 
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* '''Marshall MXL2003'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments 
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* '''Studio Projects C4'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Variable — Cardioid, Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Instruments 
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* '''Sennheiser K6'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Variable — Cardioid, Omni, Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Versatile set for video, stage, and studio; 1 module + 3 capsules 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power 
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* '''Audio Technica 835B'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Hypercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Video, broadcast, and field work 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power 
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* '''Rode NTG1'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Video, broadcast, and field work 
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===== '''Lavalier''' =====
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* '''Shure MX185'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Interview, broadcast, presentation 
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* '''Audio Technica 899'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Interview, broadcast, presentation 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA Battery 
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* '''Sennheiser ME2'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Interview, broadcast, presentation 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1/8" plug‑in power 
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** '''Connector:''' 1/8” 
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===== '''Stage (Condenser)''' =====
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* '''Shure SM86'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Voice 
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===== '''Stereo''' =====
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* '''Audio Technica AT825'''
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** '''Pattern:''' X/Y Dual Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Instruments and video 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power 
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* '''Rode NT4'''
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** '''Pattern:''' X/Y Dual Cardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Instruments and video 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 × 9V battery or +48v Phantom Power 
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* '''Sony ECM‑MS907'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Stereo 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Video, broadcast, field work 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA Battery 
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** '''Connector:''' 1/8” 
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* '''Sony ECM‑MS957'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Stereo 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Live concerts, conferences, interviews, sound effects 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA Battery 
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* '''Rode VideoMic'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Supercardioid 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Video, broadcast, field work 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 × 9V Battery 
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** '''Connector:''' 1/8” 
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===== '''PZM (Pressure Zone Microphones)''' =====
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* '''Crown Sound Grabber II'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Conferences, interviews, lectures 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AAA Battery 
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** '''Connector:''' 1/8” 
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* '''Crown Optimus Sound Grabber'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Omni 
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** '''Standard Usage:''' Conferences, interviews, lectures 
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** '''Power Source:''' 1 AA Battery 
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===== '''Parabolic''' =====
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*'''Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 Combo kit'''
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**'''Pattern:''' Cardioid amplified by Parabolic dish
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**'''Description:''' Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. This is the only General access equipment that has a Proficiency required.
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* '''Blue Yeti Pro'''
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** '''Pattern:''' Multiple patterns
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** '''Standard Usage:''' connecting directly to a computer without an audio interface. An audio interface like the Motu M2 would allow all other microphones to connect to a computer. 
 
==== '''Mixer''' ====
 
==== '''Mixer''' ====
 
* '''10 channel mixer'''
 
* '''10 channel mixer'''
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Moog Mother 32
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Moog Mother 32
  
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* '''Mic Desk Stand'''
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* '''Desk Stand'''
 
** '''Description:''' A small mic stand that is perfect for voice over, interviews, or audio projects that happen at a desk.
 
** '''Description:''' A small mic stand that is perfect for voice over, interviews, or audio projects that happen at a desk.
* '''Mic Floor Stand'''
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* '''Floor Stand'''
 
** '''Description:''' The most common kind of stand you see on stage and in studio. We have standard height and shorter stand.
 
** '''Description:''' The most common kind of stand you see on stage and in studio. We have standard height and shorter stand.
  
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Rode BoomPole
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Rode BoomPole
 
** '''Description:''' A pole that can hold a microphone on one end while a "boom operator" holds the other end; used to get good sound right next to a source without being in the camera frame.
 
** '''Description:''' A pole that can hold a microphone on one end while a "boom operator" holds the other end; used to get good sound right next to a source without being in the camera frame.
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*'''Small Voice Recorder'''
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Sony ICD-SX750
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==== '''Cables and Adapters''' ====
 
==== '''Cables and Adapters''' ====
* '''An Assortment'''
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7BAYs1-hq4 Cable Wrapping Video]
** '''Gear Guide:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7BAYs1-hq4 Cable Wrapping Video]
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*'''XLR:''' The standard connector for professional audio commonly used with microphones.
** '''Description:''' We have many XLR cables for microphones ranging from 6ft to 50ft. We have many adapters for XLR, 1/4" (guitar), 1/8" (iPod), and RCA. We also have DI Boxes for guitars and much more. See the [[Cables and Adapters Catalog]] for what is available.
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* '''1/8"''' '''(aka mini or 3.5mm or "aux"):''' smaller version of 1/4" commonly used for headphone output of a device.
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* '''1/4":''' cables for unbalanced audio or balanced audio, commonly used for guitar and keyboard.
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* '''RCA:''' Standard cable for unbalanced home audio.
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* '''DI Box:''' Used for getting signal from guitar by converts unbalanced 1/4" to balanced XLR; helps with ground loops, impedance matching, and noise; includes pad and ground lift switch
  
 
=== '''Presentation''' ===
 
=== '''Presentation''' ===
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** '''Brand & Model:''' Mackie SRM150   
 
** '''Brand & Model:''' Mackie SRM150   
 
** '''Description:''' A speaker that you can connect a microphone and an iPod into for simple presentation setups.
 
** '''Description:''' A speaker that you can connect a microphone and an iPod into for simple presentation setups.
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* '''USB‑C Display Adapter:''' an adapter supporting HDMI and others
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* '''HDMI:''' Standard video connector. comes in Mini and Micro options and adapts to many other formats
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* '''RCA:''' RCA can carry audio, component video or composite video.
  
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* '''USB Cables:''' Universal computer cables for transferring data with A, B, and C connection in different sizes
  
 
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM58
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|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
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|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
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|Cardioid
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[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM57
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|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
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[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Stage
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|Shure
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Beta 57A
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|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
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|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Stage
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|Sennheiser
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MD 421-II
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|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
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|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|| Broadcast
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]||[[File:RE27.wav|frameless]]
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| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required|| XLR
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|Broadcast
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|Sennheiser MD46
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
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|[[File:MD46.wav|frameless]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
+
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
+
|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
+
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Broadcast
+
|Beyerdynamic M58
+
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
+
|[[File:M58.wav|frameless]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
+
 
+
|Voice
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Broadcast
+
|Electrovoice 635A
+
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
+
|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice and instruments
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE18
+
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
+
|[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Voice and instruments
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
||Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
| Voice and instruments  ||Dynamic
+
|Not required|| XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE15
+
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
+
|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice and instruments
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Aston
+
Origin
+
|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|No Example
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+
|Condenser
+
 
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Pacific Pro Audio
+
LD1
+
|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|No Example
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+
|Condenser
+
 
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Marshall MXL2003
+
|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+
|Condenser
+
 
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo pair
+
|Studio
+
Projects C4
+
|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|No Example
+
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni
+
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments
+
|Condenser
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Combo Kit
+
|Sennheiser
+
K6
+
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
+
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
 
+
[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
 
+
[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
+
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Shotgun
+
|Audio Technica 835B
+
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
+
|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
+
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Video, broadcast, and field work.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Shotgun
+
|Rode
+
NTG1
+
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
+
|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Video, broadcast, and field work.
+
|Condenser
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Lavalier
+
|Shure
+
MX185
+
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
+
|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
+
|Condenser
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Lavalier
+
|Audio Technica 899
+
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
+
|[[File:899.wav|frameless]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stage
+
|Shure
+
SM86
+
| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
+
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Audio Technica AT825
+
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
+
|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
+
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
+
|Instruments and video
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Rode
+
NT4
+
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
+
|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
+
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
+
|Instruments and video
+
|Condenser
+
|1 9V Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Shotgun
+
|Rode
+
VideoMic
+
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Video, broadcast, and field work.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 9V Battery
+
|1/8”
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Sony
+
ECM-MS907
+
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Stereo
+
|Video, broadcast, and field work.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
|1/8”
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Sony
+
ECM-MS957
+
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
+
|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
+
|Stereo
+
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Lavalier
+
|Sennheiser ME2
+
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
+
|Condenser
+
|1/8" plug-in power
+
|1/8”
+
|-
+
|PZM
+
|Crown
+
Sound Grabber II
+
| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] ||No Example
+
| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”
+
|-
+
|PZM
+
|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] ||No Example
+
| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR
+
|-
+
|USB
+
|Blue
+
Yeti Pro
+
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
+
|Voice
+
|Condenser
+
|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR
+
|USB & XLR
+
|-
+
|USB
+
|Plantronics Audio
+
628
+
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Headset mic for calls.
+
|
+
|Powered by USB
+
|USB
+
|-
+
|Hydrophone
+
|DolphinEar Pro
+
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
+
|Contact
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Parabolic
+
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
+
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
+
|No Example
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.
+
|Condenser
+
|1 AA Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|}
+
Most recent update: February 2025.
+
 
+
 
+
 
+
"Audio Studio" microphones are not available for checkout. This page is only here for reference. They are only used by the advanced audio classes and are to be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus.
+
 
+
== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only) ==
+
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+
|+ style="white-space:nowrap" | Expand to see Audio Studio Microphones
+
|-
+
!Type
+
!Brand/Model!! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
+
Source
+
! Connector
+
|-
+
|Stage
+
|AKG
+
D202E
+
|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required||XLR
+
|-
+
|High SPL
+
|AKG
+
D224E
+
|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required||XLR
+
|-
+
|Instrument
+
|AKG
+
460B
+
|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Drum mic
+
|AKG
+
D112
+
|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required||XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|AKG
+
C414
+
|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid
+
|All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone)
+
|Condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Tube mic
+
|Audio
+
Technica 4060
+
|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
+
|Tube condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
|External power supply
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo pair kit
+
|Neumann
+
KM84
+
|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Neumann
+
U87
+
|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
+
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
+
|Condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Instruments
+
|Neumann
+
KM83
+
|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Neumann
+
 
+
U47 (FET)
+
|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo mic
+
|Avantone
+
CK40
+
|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
+
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo mic
+
|Rode
+
NT4
+
|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
+
|Instruments and video
+
|Condenser
+
|1 9V Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|PZM
+
|Crown
+
PZM
+
|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
+
|PZM
+
|2 9V Battery
+
or
+
 
+
+48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Broadcast
+
|Electrovoice
+
 
+
635A
+
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice and room mic
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE16
+
|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Voice and instruments
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE15
+
|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Instruments
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Broadcast
+
|Electrovoice RE55
+
|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice and room mic
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Instruments
+
|Electrovoice CS15
+
|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
+
|Versatile instrument use
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Broadcast
+
|Electrovoice RE20
+
|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Isolating from noise
+
|Electrovoice RE18
+
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required||XLR
+
|-
+
|Drum mic
+
|Electrovoice 408B
+
|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Drum mic
+
|Electrovoice 308B
+
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Reference mic
+
|Earthworks
+
 
+
TC20
+
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Ribbon
+
|Cascade Fathead
+
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
+
|Ribbon
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stage
+
|Shure
+
SM58
+
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Voice
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stage
+
|Shure
+
Beta 87A
+
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
+
|Condenser
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Voice
+
|Shure
+
SM53
+
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stage
+
|Shure
+
SM57
+
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Instruments    
+
|Dynamic
+
|Not required
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Instruments
+
|Shure
+
SM81
+
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
+
|Condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Shure
+
VP88
+
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
+
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
+
|Condenser
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|All purpose studio
+
|Shure
+
KSM32
+
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|General purpose condenser mic    
+
|Condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
| +48v Phantom Power
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Instruments
+
|Shure
+
KSM137
+
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|Instruments.    
+
|Condenser
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(Small diaphragm)
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|Voice
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|Shure
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SM7B
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Drum mic
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|Shure
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Beta 52A
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Stage
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|Sennheiser MD 421-II
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|Instruments
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|Sennheiser MKH40
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|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
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|Condenser
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(Small diaphragm)
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|Drum mic
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|Sennheiser E604 Kit
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|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Clip on mics for snares and toms
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|-
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|Combo Kit
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|Sennheiser K6
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|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|Condenser
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(Small diaphragm)
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|-
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|Voice
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|Sennheiser 441
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|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
+
|XLR
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|-
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|Binaural mic
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|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
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(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
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|Condenser
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|1 9V Battery
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|XLR
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|-
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|Lavalier
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|Sony
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ECM50
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|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|Condenser
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|1 E90 Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|-
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|Ribbon
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|Beyerdynamic M160
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|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Instruments, popular on strings.    
+
|Ribbon
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|XLR
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|-
+
|Ribbon
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|Coles
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4038
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|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Classic instrument and voice mic    
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|Ribbon
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|XLR
+
|-
+
|Ribbon
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|RCA
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77DX
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|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
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|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
+
|Ribbon
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|XLR
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|-
+
|Ribbon
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|Royer
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R121
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|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Instruments    
+
|Ribbon
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|XLR
+
|-
+
|Tube mic
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|Chameleon Labs
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TS-1
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|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable:
+
cardioid, omnidirectional
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|Instruments    
+
|Tube condenser
+
(Small diaphragm)
+
|External power supply
+
|XLR
+
|-
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|Tube mic
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|Chameleon Labs
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TS-2
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|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
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|General purpose condenser mic
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|Tube condenser
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(Large diaphragm)
+
|External power supply
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|XLR
+
|-
+
|Tube mic
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|sE Electronics sE5000
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|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
|General purpose condenser mic    
+
|Tube condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
|External power supply
+
|XLR
+
|-
+
|Tube mic
+
|sE Electronics sE5600
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|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
+
|General purpose condenser mic    
+
|Tube condenser
+
(Large diaphragm)
+
|External power supply
+
|XLR
+
|}
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 19 March 2026

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Media Loan gear available to all Evergreen students.

Overview:

General Access:

This catalog shows all "General Access" gear available at Media Loan. General Access means any enrolled student can use it. Some items have gear guides for more information about how to use them. Some gear guides have videos produced in house or sourced online. We have more equipment that is only accessible to specific classes. To see more equipment, see our other catalogs linked in the sidebar on the right. All of our other General Access gear does not require instruction in order to check it out from us. For that reason be sure to review the gear guide and especially the precautions in each gear. If you would like any help learning our gear or have any issues feel free to reach out to us at the front desk, or call or email. See our website linked in the sidebar on the right for contact information.

Catalog

Camera

Camera Fundamentals

Digital Camera

Canon Rebel T6i DSLR Camera

  • DSLR Camera: Canon Rebel T6i Gear Guide
    • Description: Used for photo and video. Our most popular camera—ideal for new users but with all the features a professional would need. Compatible with many lenses, stabilizers and flashes. We also have the Rebel T7i, T5i, T2i, and T1i
  • Palmcorder: Vixia HD HMF500 Camcorder Gear Guide
    • Description: A video-focused camcorder that is easy to use and gets good footage with minimal menu diving. We also have the HFM700, HFM400, HFM300, HFM200.
  • Go Pro: GoPro Hero 4 Gear Guide
    • Description: Used for action shots and timelapse. Comes with a waterproof case—our only waterproof camera.
  • Point and Shoot: Olympus Tough TG‑2
    • Description: A simple camera requiring the least experience or camera knowledge to use.

Lens for Digital Camera

  • Wide Angle Lens
    • Brand & Model: Many EF and EF‑S mount models
    • Description: We have many digital camera lenses that are EF and EF‑S connections. This means they will all connect to the Canon Rebel. W have fixed and zoom lenses ranging from focal lengths of 8mm to 300mm.
      • Fixed Lenses: 20mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 50mm (macro), 60mm (macro), 85mm (portrait), 100mm (macro), 105mm (macro)
      • Zoom Lenses: 8–15mm (fisheye), 11–18mm, 10–24mm, 24–70mm, 28–75mm, 28–105mm, 55–200mm, 55–250mm, 75–300mm

Film Camera

Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera

  • 35mm SLR Camera
    • Brand & Model: Pentax K‑1000
    • Gear Guide: 35mm SLR Camera Gear Guide
    • Description: Our most popular film camera. Uses K‑mount lenses listed under “Lens for 35mm SLR Camera.” Film can be developed at Photoland. Also available: Pentax ZX‑M, Promaster 2500PK, Vivitar 35mm.
  • Medium Format
    • Brand & Model: Holga 120 GCFN
    • Description: Simple medium format camera with minimal controls. Fixed 60mm lens; good for beginners.

Lens for 35mm SLR Camera

  • Lens
    • Brand & Model: Many K‑mount models
    • Description: Fixed and zoom K‑mount lenses from 8mm to 210mm—these only work with 35mm film cameras like the K‑1000.
      • Fixed Lenses: 8mm (fisheye), 14mm (fisheye), 16mm (fisheye), 28mm, 100mm (macro), 135mm
      • Zoom Lenses: 28–80mm (macro), 35–80mm, 28–200mm, 70–200mm, 70–210mm (macro)

Light Meter

  • Light Meter
    • Brand & Model: Sekonic L‑308s
    • Description: Measures light to determine proper exposure for the camera. Most cameras have a light meter built in, but this gives more options

Lighting

  • LED
    • Brand & Model: Genaray SP‑E‑240B 2‑Light Kit
    • Gear Guide: LED With 3 Point Lighting Gear Guide
    • Description: Kit with 2 adjustable lights, stands, and power. Other options include GVM 560AS, Dracast 500 S‑Series, Genaray Spectroled Studio 500, GVM Ring Light, Smallrig RM100 LED.
  • Assorted Accessories
    • Brand & Model: Many items
    • Description: Tools for modifying light: gels, diffusers, scrim, bounce, grey card, lens hoods, filters, black flags, diffusion flags, scrim cookies, wood cookies, light control kit, and more.
  • Camera Flash
    • Brand & Model: Many Models
    • Description: Adds more flash than a camera’s built‑in flash.
  • Flash Kit
    • Brand & Model: Speedlite Kit
    • Description: Kit with 2 flashes, transmitter, and modifiers (reflector, bounce, beauty dish, honeycomb, filters, etc).
  • Studio Flash
    • Brand & Model: Elinchrom D‑lite 2‑Light Kit
    • Gear Guide: Elinchrom Studio Flash Kit Gear Guide
    • Description: Strobe lights triggered by camera shutter. Includes stands and light modifiers.

Stabilizers

  • Photo Tripod
    • Description: Tripods for stabilizing shots.
  • Video Tripod
    • Description: Includes a fluid head for smooth camera movements.
  • Gorillapod
    • Brand & Model: Joby Gorillapod
    • Description: Small tripod with posable legs.
  • Monopod
    • Brand & Model: Gitzo GM3350XL
    • Description: Adjustable pole with a camera mount. Ideal for carrying to locations.
  • Tripod Dolly (Spreader)
    • Description: Collapsible wheeled base for moving a tripod.
  • Pocket Skater
    • Brand & Model: Edelkrone Pocket Skater 2
    • Description: Small device to help a camera roll smoothly on a table for controlled moving shots.

Audio

Audio Fundamentals

Recorder

Zoom H4n Audio Field Recorder

  • Field Recorder
    • Brand & Model: Zoom H4n
    • Gear Guide: Zoom H4n Audio Recorder Gear Guide
    • Description: An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built-in mics, but can also use any 2 mics like the ones listed above. We also have the H4essential.
  • Field Recorder
    • Brand & Model: Olympus LS-100
    • Gear Guide: Olympus LS-100 Audio Recorder Gear Guide
    • Description: An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built-in mics, but can also use any 2 mics like the ones listed above.

Dynamic Microphones

All mics in this section have XLR connectors and do not need phantom power.

Stage
  • Shure SM58
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice
  • Shure SM57
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Instruments
  • Shure Beta 57A
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments
  • Sennheiser MD 421-II
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments
Broadcast
  • Electrovoice RE-27 N/D
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice
  • Sennheiser MD46
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice
  • Beyerdynamic M58
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Voice
  • Electrovoice 635A
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments
Isolating from noise
  • Beyerdynamic M88 TG
    • Pattern: Hypercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Vocals & instruments; excels at capturing lower frequencies
  • Electrovoice RE18
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments
  • Electrovoice RE16
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments
  • Electrovoice RE15
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice and instruments

Condenser Microphones

All mics in this sections have XLR connectors and need +48v Phantom Power unless otherwise noted.

All Purpose Studio
  • Aston Origin
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments
  • Pacific Pro Audio LD1
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments
  • Marshall MXL2003
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: General purpose condenser for vocals & instruments
Stereo Pair
  • Studio Projects C4
    • Pattern: Variable — Cardioid, Omni
    • Standard Usage: Instruments
Combo Kit
  • Sennheiser K6
    • Pattern: Variable — Cardioid, Omni, Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Versatile set for video, stage, and studio; 1 module + 3 capsules
    • Power Source: 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power
Shotgun
  • Audio Technica 835B
    • Pattern: Hypercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Video, broadcast, and field work
    • Power Source: 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power
  • Rode NTG1
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Video, broadcast, and field work
Lavalier
  • Shure MX185
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Interview, broadcast, presentation
  • Audio Technica 899
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Interview, broadcast, presentation
    • Power Source: 1 AA Battery
  • Sennheiser ME2
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Interview, broadcast, presentation
    • Power Source: 1/8" plug‑in power
    • Connector: 1/8”
Stage (Condenser)
  • Shure SM86
    • Pattern: Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Voice
Stereo
  • Audio Technica AT825
    • Pattern: X/Y Dual Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Instruments and video
    • Power Source: 1 AA battery or +48v Phantom Power
  • Rode NT4
    • Pattern: X/Y Dual Cardioid
    • Standard Usage: Instruments and video
    • Power Source: 1 × 9V battery or +48v Phantom Power
  • Sony ECM‑MS907
    • Pattern: Stereo
    • Standard Usage: Video, broadcast, field work
    • Power Source: 1 AA Battery
    • Connector: 1/8”
  • Sony ECM‑MS957
    • Pattern: Stereo
    • Standard Usage: Live concerts, conferences, interviews, sound effects
    • Power Source: 1 AA Battery
Shotgun (Camera‑mounted)
  • Rode VideoMic
    • Pattern: Supercardioid
    • Standard Usage: Video, broadcast, field work
    • Power Source: 1 × 9V Battery
    • Connector: 1/8”
PZM (Pressure Zone Microphones)
  • Crown Sound Grabber II
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Conferences, interviews, lectures
    • Power Source: 1 AAA Battery
    • Connector: 1/8”
  • Crown Optimus Sound Grabber
    • Pattern: Omni
    • Standard Usage: Conferences, interviews, lectures
    • Power Source: 1 AA Battery
Parabolic
  • Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 Combo kit
    • Pattern: Cardioid amplified by Parabolic dish
    • Description: Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. This is the only General access equipment that has a Proficiency required.

USB Microphone

  • Blue Yeti Pro
    • Pattern: Multiple patterns
    • Standard Usage: connecting directly to a computer without an audio interface. An audio interface like the Motu M2 would allow all other microphones to connect to a computer.

Mixer

  • 10 channel mixer
    • Brand & Model: Yamaha MG10XU
    • Description: An audio device that can take in audio signals, mix them together and send them to speakers. The MG10XU is a 10‑channel mixer with 4 XLR inputs, built‑in effects, and USB interfacing for connecting to computers. We also have the Behringer Q1202USB.

Interface

  • 2 channel interface
    • Brand & Model: Motu M2
    • Gear Guide: Motu M2 Video Gear Guide
    • Description: An audio device built specifically for getting sounds in and out of a computer. This can be used for audio recording or video conferencing. We also have the Mackie BlackJack.

Headphones

  • Over-Ear
    • Brand & Model: Behringer HPM1000
    • Description: Good headphones that go around your ears.
  • USB Headset
    • Brand & Model: Plantronics 628USB
    • Description: A useful device for quickly and easily connecting a combined microphone and headphones to a computer over USB.

Speaker

  • Small
    • Brand & Model: Mackie SRM150
    • Description: A small speaker that you can use in various ways, like connecting microphones directly to it for a simple public address system.
  • Other Speakers
    • Brand & Model: JVC RCEX20 BoomBox
    • Description: We have the CD BoomBox and a variety of other speakers including: Rogue MPM 504, and Electrovoice Sentry 100EL.

Keyboard

  • Midi Keyboard
    • Brand & Model: Samson Graphite M32
    • Description: A keyboard that can connect to a computer and be used with any audio program like Ableton, Protools, or VCV Rack.

Synthesizer

  • Semi Modular Synth
    • Brand & Model: Moog Mother 32

Mic Stand

  • Desk Stand
    • Description: A small mic stand that is perfect for voice over, interviews, or audio projects that happen at a desk.
  • Floor Stand
    • Description: The most common kind of stand you see on stage and in studio. We have standard height and shorter stand.

Boom Pole

  • Boom Pole
    • Brand & Model: Rode BoomPole
    • Description: A pole that can hold a microphone on one end while a "boom operator" holds the other end; used to get good sound right next to a source without being in the camera frame.

Voice Recorder

  • Small Voice Recorder
    • Brand & Model: Sony ICD-SX750
    • Description: It has less control and audio quality than our field recorders listed above, but is great when you need a small quick device for interviews. We also have the Olympus DS30, Olympus WS-100.

Cables and Adapters

Cable Wrapping Video

  • XLR: The standard connector for professional audio commonly used with microphones.
  • 1/8" (aka mini or 3.5mm or "aux"): smaller version of 1/4" commonly used for headphone output of a device.
  • 1/4": cables for unbalanced audio or balanced audio, commonly used for guitar and keyboard.
  • RCA: Standard cable for unbalanced home audio.
  • DI Box: Used for getting signal from guitar by converts unbalanced 1/4" to balanced XLR; helps with ground loops, impedance matching, and noise; includes pad and ground lift switch

Presentation

Modern Projection

  • Projector
    • Brand & Model: Vivitek Qumi Q6
    • Description: A small portable projector that can use HDMI and a variety of other inputs. Can be set up quickly and easily. We also have the Sharp XG C435X-L.
  • Screen for Projection
    • Description: We have many projection screens that can be set up for locations that don't have screens installed or blank white walls.
  • Display Adapters Assortment
    • Description: We have many kinds of solutions available to connect equipment for video. See the Cables and Adapters Catalog for what is available.

Document Camera

  • USB capable Doc Cam
    • Brand & Model: Epson DC‑21
    • Description: A document camera that can connect over USB to project or act as a "2nd camera" as a "shared screen" while video conferencing. Can zoom and focus on documents and objects. We also have the DC‑20.

Video Player

  • DVD & Blu-Ray Player
    • Brand & Model: Panasonic DMP‑BD85
    • Description: A video player that can take both DVDs and Blu‑rays. It comes with a remote and can be connected to a projector or TV with a variety of cables.
  • CD & DVD Player
    • Brand & Model: Sony DVP‑N557P
    • Description: A player for CDs and DVDs that outputs audio and/or video.
  • VHS Player
    • Brand & Model: Panasonic PV4561
    • Description: A VHS player that outputs audio and video. Can be part of a complete setup with other Media Loan gear and cables.

Audio For Presentation

  • Microphones
    • Brand & Model: Shure SM58
    • Description: The most popular mic in the world. Just needs an XLR cable and something to connect it to, like a Mackie speaker.
  • Speakers
    • Brand & Model: Mackie SRM150
    • Description: A speaker that you can connect a microphone and an iPod into for simple presentation setups.

Cables and Adapters

  • USB‑C Display Adapter: an adapter supporting HDMI and others
  • HDMI: Standard video connector. comes in Mini and Micro options and adapts to many other formats
  • RCA: RCA can carry audio, component video or composite video.
  • VGA w/Audio: VGA cable bundled with Mini (1/8") audio.
  • USB Cables: Universal computer cables for transferring data with A, B, and C connection in different sizes
  • Card Reader: Transfers SD and other media card data to USB