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	** '''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.
−	; '''Cable & Adapter Catalog'''	+	**
−		+
−	== AUDIO ==	+
−	* '''Mini – 1/4" Dual'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod	+
−	** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" plugs for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop.	+
−		+
−	* '''1/4" – Mini'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones	+
−	** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.	+
−		+
−	* '''Mini – 1/4"'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones	+
−	** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.	+
−		+
−	* '''Mini w/ Screw – 1/4"'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones	+
−	** '''Description:''' Screw‑locking headphone plug adapter.	+
−		+
−	* '''Mini – RCA Dual'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod	+
−	** '''Description:''' Sends stereo Mini (1/8") audio to dual RCA inputs.	+
−		+
−	* '''RCA Stereo'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO / VIDEO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio	+
	; '''Cable & Adapter Catalog'''		; '''Cable & Adapter Catalog'''
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	== AUDIO ==		== AUDIO ==
	* '''Mini – 1/4" Dual'''		* '''Mini – 1/4" Dual'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod		** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod
	** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" plugs for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop.		** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" plugs for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop.
	* '''1/4" – Mini'''		* '''1/4" – Mini'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones		** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones
	** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.		** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.
	* '''Mini – 1/4"'''		* '''Mini – 1/4"'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones		** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones
	** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.		** '''Description:''' Headphone plug adapter.
	* '''Mini w/ Screw – 1/4"'''		* '''Mini w/ Screw – 1/4"'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones		** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones
	** '''Description:''' Screw‑locking headphone plug adapter.		** '''Description:''' Screw‑locking headphone plug adapter.
	* '''Mini – RCA Dual'''		* '''Mini – RCA Dual'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod		** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod
	** '''Description:''' Sends stereo Mini (1/8") audio to dual RCA inputs.		** '''Description:''' Sends stereo Mini (1/8") audio to dual RCA inputs.
	* '''RCA Stereo'''		* '''RCA Stereo'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO / VIDEO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio		** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio
	** '''Description:''' Standard stereo RCA cable for devices with RCA at both ends.		** '''Description:''' Standard stereo RCA cable for devices with RCA at both ends.
	* '''Headphone Splitter'''		* '''Headphone Splitter'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones		** '''Most Common Use:''' Headphones
	** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") plug to two Mini (1/8") sockets for sharing headphones.		** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") plug to two Mini (1/8") sockets for sharing headphones.
	* '''RCA P – S'''		* '''RCA P – S'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO / VIDEO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio		** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio
	** '''Description:''' RCA plug-to-socket extension; not advised for long runs due to unbalanced noise.		** '''Description:''' RCA plug-to-socket extension; not advised for long runs due to unbalanced noise.
	* '''RCA P – P'''		* '''RCA P – P'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO / VIDEO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio		** '''Most Common Use:''' Home Audio
	** '''Description:''' RCA plug-to-plug for audio L/R or composite video.		** '''Description:''' RCA plug-to-plug for audio L/R or composite video.
	* '''MINI P – S'''		* '''MINI P – S'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod		** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod
	** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") extender cable.		** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") extender cable.
	* '''MINI P – P'''		* '''MINI P – P'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod		** '''Most Common Use:''' iPod
	** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") cable for connecting iPods and similar devices.		** '''Description:''' Mini (1/8") cable for connecting iPods and similar devices.
	* '''1/4" – RCA'''		* '''1/4" – RCA'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' 1/4" plug to RCA plug adapter for compatible equipment.		** '''Description:''' 1/4" plug to RCA plug adapter for compatible equipment.
	* '''1/4" S Barrel'''		* '''1/4" S Barrel'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' 1/4" socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining two 1/4" plugs.		** '''Description:''' 1/4" socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining two 1/4" plugs.
	* '''1/4" TS'''		* '''1/4" TS'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Guitar / Keyboards		** '''Most Common Use:''' Guitar / Keyboards
	** '''Description:''' TS (Tip‑Sleeve) cable for unbalanced audio.		** '''Description:''' TS (Tip‑Sleeve) cable for unbalanced audio.
	* '''1/4" TRS'''		* '''1/4" TRS'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' TRS (Tip‑Ring‑Sleeve) cable for 1 balanced or 2 unbalanced signals.		** '''Description:''' TRS (Tip‑Ring‑Sleeve) cable for 1 balanced or 2 unbalanced signals.
	* '''1/4" TRS P – S'''		* '''1/4" TRS P – S'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' TRS plug‑to‑socket extension cable.		** '''Description:''' TRS plug‑to‑socket extension cable.
	* '''DI Box'''		* '''DI Box'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Guitar / Keyboards		** '''Most Common Use:''' Guitar / Keyboards
−	** '''Description:''' Converts unbalanced 1/4" to balanced XLR; helps with ground loops, impedance matching, and noise; includes pad and ground lift switches.	+	** '''Description:''' Converts unbalanced 1/4" to balanced XLR; helps with ground loops, impedance matching, and noise; includes pad and ground lift switches
−		+
−	* '''1/4" to XLR Hi‑low'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Guitar / Keyboards	+
−	** '''Description:''' Converts unbalanced 1/4" socket to balanced XLR.	+
	* '''XLR S Barrel'''		* '''XLR S Barrel'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' XLR socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining XLR plugs.		** '''Description:''' XLR socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining XLR plugs.
	* '''XLR P Barrel'''		* '''XLR P Barrel'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' XLR plug‑to‑plug barrel for joining XLR sockets.		** '''Description:''' XLR plug‑to‑plug barrel for joining XLR sockets.
	* '''XLR P – 1/4" TRS'''		* '''XLR P – 1/4" TRS'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' XLR plug to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.		** '''Description:''' XLR plug to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.
	* '''XLR S – 1/4" TRS'''		* '''XLR S – 1/4" TRS'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' PA		** '''Most Common Use:''' PA
	** '''Description:''' XLR socket to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.		** '''Description:''' XLR socket to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.
−
−	* '''XLR – USB B'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO / COMPUTER
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Mic
−	** '''Description:''' Digitizes an XLR microphone signal into USB‑B for computers.
	* '''Mic Splitter'''		* '''Mic Splitter'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
	** '''Most Common Use:''' Mic		** '''Most Common Use:''' Mic
	** '''Description:''' Splits one XLR signal to two outputs.		** '''Description:''' Splits one XLR signal to two outputs.
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	** '''Most Common Use:''' Camera A/V		** '''Most Common Use:''' Camera A/V
	** '''Description:''' Three RCA to Mini (1/8”) TRRS for L/R audio and composite video.		** '''Description:''' Three RCA to Mini (1/8”) TRRS for L/R audio and composite video.
−
−	* '''RCA Triple – Canon Connector'''
−	** '''Category:''' VIDEO / AUDIO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Camera A/V
−	** '''Description:''' Three RCA leads to Canon AV connector.
−
−	* '''BNC'''
−	** '''Category:''' VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video
−	** '''Description:''' Standard cable for SD‑SDI and HD‑SDI signals.
−
−	* '''XLR S w/Transformer – Mini TRS'''
−	** '''Category:''' AUDIO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Camera Audio
−	** '''Description:''' Connects professional mics to consumer cameras; often better to record separately to an audio recorder.
	== DISPLAY ==		== DISPLAY ==
−	* '''Mac DVI – VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
−	** '''Description:''' Mac DVI to VGA adapter.
−
−	* '''Mac Thunderbolt – VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
−	** '''Description:''' MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to VGA.
−
	* '''DVI – VGA'''		* '''DVI – VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' DVI to VGA.		** '''Description:''' DVI to VGA.
	* '''VGA mini – VGA'''		* '''VGA mini – VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' VGA mini to VGA.		** '''Description:''' VGA mini to VGA.
	* '''HDMI'''		* '''HDMI'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' Standard HDMI cable.		** '''Description:''' Standard HDMI cable.
	* '''HDMI micro'''		* '''HDMI micro'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' HDMI to HDMI micro.		** '''Description:''' HDMI to HDMI micro.
	* '''HDMI – VGA'''		* '''HDMI – VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' HDMI to VGA.		** '''Description:''' HDMI to VGA.
	* '''HDMI – Thunderbolt'''		* '''HDMI – Thunderbolt'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' Thunderbolt display adapter.		** '''Description:''' Thunderbolt display adapter.
	* '''VGA w/Audio'''		* '''VGA w/Audio'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' VGA cable bundled with Mini (1/8") audio.		** '''Description:''' VGA cable bundled with Mini (1/8") audio.
−
−	* '''VGA'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
−	** '''Description:''' Standard VGA cable (no audio).
	* '''HDMI Mini'''		* '''HDMI Mini'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' HDMI to HDMI mini.		** '''Description:''' HDMI to HDMI mini.
	* '''USB‑C Display Adapter'''		* '''USB‑C Display Adapter'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER / VIDEO
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Video Display
	** '''Description:''' USB‑C adapter supporting HDMI, VGA, and DVI.		** '''Description:''' USB‑C adapter supporting HDMI, VGA, and DVI.
	== COMPUTER ==		== COMPUTER ==
−	* '''USB A – B'''	+	* '''USB A to B Cable'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data	+
	** '''Description:''' Standard USB A to USB‑B cable.		** '''Description:''' Standard USB A to USB‑B cable.
	* '''Card Reader'''		* '''Card Reader'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data
	** '''Description:''' Transfers SD and other media card data to USB‑mini.		** '''Description:''' Transfers SD and other media card data to USB‑mini.
	* '''USB mini'''		* '''USB mini'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data
	** '''Description:''' USB‑A to USB‑mini cable.		** '''Description:''' USB‑A to USB‑mini cable.
	* '''USB micro'''		* '''USB micro'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data
	** '''Description:''' USB‑A to USB‑micro cable.		** '''Description:''' USB‑A to USB‑micro cable.
	* '''USB P – S'''		* '''USB P – S'''
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+	** '''Description:''' USB extension cable
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data	+
−	** '''Description:''' USB extension cable.	+
−		+
−	* '''Firewire'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data	+
−	** '''Description:''' FireWire data cable.	+
−		+
−	* '''Phone connector'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Phone	+
−	** '''Description:''' Phone connection cable.	+
−		+
−	* '''Ethernet'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data	+
−	** '''Description:''' Network cable for wired internet.	+
−		+
−	* '''Coax'''	+
−	** '''Category:''' COMPUTER	+
−	** '''Most Common Use:''' Data	+
−	** '''Description:''' RF connection used for cable/internet; cable is coaxial (same as RCA/BNC), connector is F‑Type.	+
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Overview:

Catalog

Camera

Digital Camera

• DSLR Camera
  • Brand & Model: Canon Rebel T6i
  • Gear Guide: Canon Rebel T5i/T6i/T7i Gear Guide · Camera Fundamentals
  • 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
  • Brand & Model: Vixia HF M500
  • Gear Guide: Vixia HD 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
  • Brand & Model: GoPro Hero 4
  • Gear Guide: GoPro Hero 4 Gear Guide
  • Description: Used for action shots and timelapse. Comes with a waterproof case—our only waterproof camera.

• Point and Shoot
  • Brand & Model: 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: Fixed and zoom lenses from 10mm to 75mm. Used to see more of a scene, making objects appear smaller.
    • Fixed Lenses: 20mm, 28mm, 35mm
    • Zoom Lenses: 8–15mm (fisheye), 11–18mm, 10–24mm

• Normal Angle Lens
  • Brand & Model: Many EF and EF‑S mount models
  • Description: Fixed and zoom lenses from 28mm to 100mm, designed to mimic human eye perspective.
    • Fixed Lenses: 50mm, 50mm (macro), 60mm (macro)
    • Zoom Lenses: 24–70mm, 28–75mm

• Telephoto Lens
  • Brand & Model: Many EF and EF‑S mount models
  • Description: Fixed and zoom lenses from 75mm to 300mm. Used to “zoom in” on distant subjects.
    • Fixed Lenses: 85mm (portrait), 100mm (macro), 105mm (macro)
    • Zoom Lenses: 28–105mm, 55–200mm, 55–250mm, 75–300mm

Film Camera

• 35mm SLR Camera
  • Brand & Model: Pentax K‑1000
  • Gear Guide: 35mm SLR Camera Gear Guide · Camera Fundamentals
  • 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 in film photography.

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
  • Brand & Model: Many models
  • Description: Tripods for stabilizing shots.

• Video Tripod
  • Brand & Model: Many models
  • 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 quick shots in the field.

• Tripod Dolly (Spreader)
  • Description: Collapsible wheeled base for moving a tripod.

• Pocket Skater
  • Brand & Model: Edelkrone Pocket Skater 2

Audio

Audio Fundamentals

Microphones in General Access

Dynamic Microphones

all are XLR connectors, non need phantom power 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 need are XLR connectors and need +48v Phantom Power unless batteries listed

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.

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.
• Voice Recorder
  • Brand & Model: Sony ICD-SX750
  • 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.

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

Stand

• Mic Desk Stand
  • Description: A small mic stand that is perfect for voice over, interviews, or audio projects that happen at a desk.
• Mic 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.

Cables and Adapters

• An Assortment
  • Gear Guide: Cable Wrapping Video
  • 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.

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.

Cable & Adapter Catalog

AUDIO

• Mini – 1/4" Dual
  • Most Common Use: iPod
  • Description: Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" plugs for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop.

• 1/4" – Mini
  • Most Common Use: Headphones
  • Description: Headphone plug adapter.

• Mini – 1/4"
  • Most Common Use: Headphones
  • Description: Headphone plug adapter.

• Mini w/ Screw – 1/4"
  • Most Common Use: Headphones
  • Description: Screw‑locking headphone plug adapter.

• Mini – RCA Dual
  • Most Common Use: iPod
  • Description: Sends stereo Mini (1/8") audio to dual RCA inputs.

• RCA Stereo
  • Most Common Use: Home Audio
  • Description: Standard stereo RCA cable for devices with RCA at both ends.

• Headphone Splitter
  • Most Common Use: Headphones
  • Description: Mini (1/8") plug to two Mini (1/8") sockets for sharing headphones.

• RCA P – S
  • Most Common Use: Home Audio
  • Description: RCA plug-to-socket extension; not advised for long runs due to unbalanced noise.

• RCA P – P
  • Most Common Use: Home Audio
  • Description: RCA plug-to-plug for audio L/R or composite video.

• MINI P – S
  • Most Common Use: iPod
  • Description: Mini (1/8") extender cable.

• MINI P – P
  • Most Common Use: iPod
  • Description: Mini (1/8") cable for connecting iPods and similar devices.

• 1/4" – RCA
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: 1/4" plug to RCA plug adapter for compatible equipment.

• 1/4" S Barrel
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: 1/4" socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining two 1/4" plugs.

• 1/4" TS
  • Most Common Use: Guitar / Keyboards
  • Description: TS (Tip‑Sleeve) cable for unbalanced audio.

• 1/4" TRS
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: TRS (Tip‑Ring‑Sleeve) cable for 1 balanced or 2 unbalanced signals.

• 1/4" TRS P – S
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: TRS plug‑to‑socket extension cable.

• DI Box
  • Most Common Use: Guitar / Keyboards
  • Description: Converts unbalanced 1/4" to balanced XLR; helps with ground loops, impedance matching, and noise; includes pad and ground lift switches

• XLR S Barrel
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: XLR socket‑to‑socket barrel for joining XLR plugs.

• XLR P Barrel
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: XLR plug‑to‑plug barrel for joining XLR sockets.

• XLR P – 1/4" TRS
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: XLR plug to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.

• XLR S – 1/4" TRS
  • Most Common Use: PA
  • Description: XLR socket to 1/4" TRS plug for balanced connections.

• Mic Splitter
  • Most Common Use: Mic
  • Description: Splits one XLR signal to two outputs.

VIDEO

• RCA Triple
  • Category: VIDEO / AUDIO
  • Most Common Use: Video Display
  • Description: Three RCA connectors for L‑Audio (white), R‑Audio (red), and composite video (yellow).

• Component Adapter
  • Category: VIDEO / AUDIO
  • Most Common Use: Video Display
  • Description: 3 RCA leads to DSLR component input carrying RGB video.

• S Video
  • Category: VIDEO / AUDIO
  • Most Common Use: Video Display
  • Description: Older video connector standard.

• RCA – Mini TS
  • Category: AUDIO
  • Most Common Use: Camera Audio
  • Description: RCA to Mini (1/8") TS for consumer camera audio.

• RCA Triple – Mini TRRS
  • Category: VIDEO / AUDIO
  • Most Common Use: Camera A/V
  • Description: Three RCA to Mini (1/8”) TRRS for L/R audio and composite video.

DISPLAY

• DVI – VGA
  • Description: DVI to VGA.

• VGA mini – VGA
  • Description: VGA mini to VGA.

• HDMI
  • Description: Standard HDMI cable.

• HDMI micro
  • Description: HDMI to HDMI micro.

• HDMI – VGA
  • Description: HDMI to VGA.

• HDMI – Thunderbolt
  • Description: Thunderbolt display adapter.

• VGA w/Audio
  • Description: VGA cable bundled with Mini (1/8") audio.

• HDMI Mini
  • Description: HDMI to HDMI mini.

• USB‑C Display Adapter
  • Description: USB‑C adapter supporting HDMI, VGA, and DVI.

COMPUTER

• USB A to B Cable
  • Description: Standard USB A to USB‑B cable.

• Card Reader
  • Description: Transfers SD and other media card data to USB‑mini.

• USB mini
  • Description: USB‑A to USB‑mini cable.

• USB micro
  • Description: USB‑A to USB‑micro cable.

• USB P – S
  • Description: USB extension cable