Oral History Recording

Media Loan Checklist:

1. Make a reservation for equipment, stop by or call (360) 867-6253.
2. Bring your student ID with the current quarter sticker.
3. Test all equipment before leaving Media Loan and checkout extras as a backup.
4. Provide your own fresh batteries. Media Loan does NOT supply them for the recorders.
5. Your checkout should include:

• Digital Voice Recorder / Marantz Flash Recorder / Zoom Flash Recorder
• Headphones – mini adapter only
• Microphone appropriate to your recording situation:

Suggested Media Loan Microphones

MOT Stereo Mic	Place between two people to get a stereo recording	Requires a battery
MOE Omni Lavalier (clip on mic)	Good for isolating just the interviewee	Clips on shirt- requires a battery
MCP Soundgrabber	Useful for placing on table surfaces and picking up surrounding noises	Ask for 1/8 “ adapter
Use any other regular mic combined with a Hi-Lo adapter to make it mini connector compatible