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 to the right.
Proficiency: In the "Proficiency Required?" columns, you can see that none of our General Access equipment requires a proficiency test to prove you are ready to use the gear, students can just start using them. For that reason be sure to review the gear guide and especially the precautions in each gear. If you need any help learning your gear or have any issues feel free to reach out to us at the front desk, or call or email. See our website linked to the right for contact information.
Camera and Accessories
| Type | Item | Brand & Model | Gear Guide | Description | Proficiency Required? | Access | Quantity of This Model | Quantity of Similar Models | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Camera | DSLR
Camera |
Canon Rebel T6i |
Canon Rebel T5i/T6i/T7i Gear Guide | Used for photo and video. Our most popular camera that is ideal for new camera users but has all the features a professional would need. Can connect with our many lenses, stabilizers and flashes. | No | General
Access |
30 | Rebel T7i (7)
Rebel T5i (26) Rebel T2i (19) Rebel T1i (5) Rebel Xsi (8) |
CDI |
| Palmcorder | 
Vixia HF M500 |
Vixia HD Camcorder Gear Guide | Used for video. This camcorder is easy to use and can get good footage with minimal menu diving. | No | General
Access |
17 | HFM400,
HFM300, HFM200 (total 21) |
VCH | |
| Go Pro | 
Go Pro Hero 4 |
GoPro Hero 4 Gear Guide | Used for for action shots and timelapse. This well known camera comes with a water proof case and is our only waterproof camera. | No | General
Access |
5 | x | VGH | |
| Point and Shoot | 
Olympus Tough TG-2 |
A simple camera that requires the least experience and camera knowledge to use. | No | General
Access |
20 | x | CDO | ||
| Lens for Digital Camera | Wide Angle Lens |  Many Models of
EF and EF-S Mounts |
We have fixed and zoom lens options ranging from focal lengths of 10mm to 75mm. Simply put, these are used to see more of a scene, making objects look smaller.
Fixed Lens: 20mm, 28mm, 35mm Zoom Lens: 8-15mm (fisheye), 11-18mm, 10-24mm |
No | General
Access |
Many Models | Many Models | CWZ
CWF | |
| Normal Angle Lens |
Many Models of EF and EF-S Mounts |
We have fixed and zoom lens options ranging from focal lengths of 28mm to 100mm. Simply put, these are designed to see objects more similar to human eyes than the other lens types.
Fixed Lens: 50mm, 50mm (macro), 60mm (macro Zoom Lens: 24-70mm, 28-75mm (improved kit lens) |
No | General
Access |
Many Models | Many Models | CMZ
CMF | ||
| Telephoto Lens |
Many Models of EF and EF-S Mounts |
We have fixed and zoom lens options ranging from focal lengths of 75mm to 300mm. Simply put, these are used to see less of a scene, making objects look bigger.
Fixed Lens: 85mm (portrait), 100mm (macro), 105mm (macro) Zoom Lens: 28-105mm, 55-200mm, 55-250mm, 75-300mm |
No | General
Access |
Many Models | Many Models | CTPF
CLZ | ||
| Film Camera | 35mm SLR
Camera |
Pentax K-1000 |
35mm SLR Camera Gear Guide | Our most popular film camera. Can use a wide variety of lenses (K mount) listed below in the "lens for 35mm SLR Camera" section. Film can be developed in Photoland. | No | General
Access |
29 | Pentax Zx-M (12)
Promaster 2500PK (10) Vivitar 35mm (19) |
CSP |
| Medium Format |  |
A simple medium format camera with minimal controls. Good for beginners in medium format. Non-detachable 60mm focal length lens. | No | General
Access |
30 | x | CSH | ||
| Lens for 35mm SLR Camera | Lens | 
Many Models of K Mount |
We have fixed and zoom lens options ranging from focal lengths of 8mm to 210mm. These lens are K mount, meaning they only connect to our 35mm film cameras like the K-1000.
Fixed Lens: 8mm (fisheye),14mm (fisheye), 16mm (fisheye), 28mm, 100mm (macro), 135mm Zoom Lens: 28-80mm (macro), 35-80mm, 28-200mm, 70-200mm, 70-210mm (macro) |
No | General
Access |
Many Models | Many Models | Many codes starting with LS | |
| Light Meter | Light Meter | 
Many Models |
A tool that analyzes light in order to help set the correct exposure in film photography. | No | General
Access |
Many Models | Many Models | EMF | |
| Lighting | LED kit | 
Genarary SP-E-240B Kit with 2 lights |
This kit comes with 2 adjustable lights and all the stands and power to make it work | No | General
Access |
4 | Dracast 500 S-Series Kit with 3 lights (2) | LED | |
| LED single | Genaray Spectroled Studio 500 | A single adjustable light, can be attached to a light stand. | No | General
Access |
6 | x | LEDS | ||
| Assortment of accessories like Gels, Diffusers, scrim, bounce, grey card, lens hoods, lens filters, etc | 
Many items |
We have many tools to adjust existing lighting and other related aspects of photography and videography.
We have many of the objects used to alter the quality of light like black flags, diffusion flags, scrim cookies, wood cookies, a light control kit and more. |
No | General
Access |
Ask for relevant count | Many Items | Many Items | ||
| Camera Flash |  Many Models
|
Photography tool used to add more flash than the built in flash of a camera. | No | General
Access |
Ask for relevant count | Many Models | Many Models | ||
| Flash Kit |  Speedlite
|
A well stocked kit with 2 flashes, a transmitter and many modifiers like reflector, bounce, beauty dish, honeycomb, filter, and more | No | General
Access |
3 | x | EFX | ||
| Studio Flash |  Elinchrom D-lite 2 light kit
|
Elinchrom Studio Flash Kit Gear Guide | Lights that can be triggered to flash when a camera takes a picture. They come with stands and attachments to modify the light. | No | General
Access |
2 | White Lightning (1) | EFE | |
| Stabilizers | Photo Tripod | 
Many Models |
We have different sizes of tripod for stabilizing shots. | No | General
Access |
55 total | Many Models | TPI | |
| Video Tripod | 
Many Models |
This is different from a photo tripod because it has a "fluid head" which allows for smooth movements. | No | General
Access |
36 total | Many Models | TPB | ||
| Gorillapod | 
Joby Gorillapod |
A small tripod with opposable legs. | No | General
Access |
12 | x | TPG | ||
| Monopod | 
Gitzo GM3350XL |
An adjustable pole with a camera mountable top. Ideal for quick shot in the feild that don't require absolute stability. | No | General
Access |
8 | x | TPBX | ||
| Tripod Dolly (Spreader) |  Unmarked
|
A collapsible platform to put a tripod on top of. effectively gives the tripod wheels for sliding shot. | No | General
Access |
4 | x | TRYX | ||
| Pocket Skater |  Edelkrone Pocket Skater 2
|
A small, versitle camera mount. It has adjustable wheels and mounting platform to make many sliding shots. | No | General
Access |
2 | x | PSK | ||
| Weighted Stabilizer | 
ProAm Autopilot |
A handheld camera mount with weights to stabilize camera movement. | No | General
Access |
4 | x | GDC | ||
| Phone Gimbal | DJI OM5 | Small automated stabilizer for making smooth handheld shot on phone camera. | No | General
Access |
x | ||||
| Sandbag |  Unmarked
|
Used to weigh down C-stands and other stands. these are essential for top heavy set ups. we have 15lb bags and 5lb bags | No | General
Access |
24 Total | x | LQMXM | ||
| C-Stand | Unmarked | A common stand for holding lighting equipment. We have the gobo arms that go along with them as well. | No | General
Access |
14 Total | x | LQMX | ||
| Other
Camera Accessories |
Assortment of camera specific cables. | Many Items | DSLR cable release for DSLR and film camera, sync cables, wireless remotes for DSLR and more. | No | General
Access |
Ask for relevant count | Many Items | Many Items | |
| DSLR intervalometer for timelapse | 
Vello ShutterBoss II |
A tool that plugs into a DSLR like the Canon Rebel and can be used to take photos at an interval of your choosing. | No | General
Access |
8 | x | CDVR | ||
| Clapboard |  Unmarked
|
Used for video production to note scenes and sync audio to video sources when they are recorded separately. | No | General
Access |
8 | x | CLSX |
Audio
| Type | Item | Brand & Model | Gear Guide | Description | Proficiency
Required? |
Access | Quantity of This Model | Quantity of Similar Models | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Stage | 
Shure SM-58 |
Microphones in General Access | The most popular mic in the world. | No | General
Access |
11 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MHA |
| Podcast |  Electrovoice RE27ND
|
Microphones in General Access | A mic often used by professional broadcasts and podcasts. | No | General
Access |
10 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MEV | |
| Shotgun |  Sennheiser K6 Kit
|
Microphones in General Access | A versatile mic kit with adjustable attachments to make the mic a shotgun, cardioid or omni-directional pick-up pattern. | No | General
Access |
31 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MNC | |
| USB | 
Blue Yeti Pro |
Microphones in General Access | Can connect directly to a computer. | No | General
Access |
2 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MBY | |
| Lavalier | 
AudioTechnica AT899 |
Microphones in General Access | Good for interviews or other close mic situations where you want to attach the mic to the performers collar. | No | General
Access |
10 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MOJ | |
| Stereo | 
Rode NT4 |
Microphones in General Access | A microphone that can capture 2 separate signals. Stereo recording sound can take advantage of the fact that people have 2 ears to determine space and direction of sound. | No | General
Access |
4 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MCNT | |
| Camera Mounted | 
Rode Videomic |
Microphones in General Access | A microphone that mounts on top of a camera like the Canon Rebel T6i and can give it much better sound than it's little built in mic. | No | General
Access |
24 | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MCV | |
| Recorders | Field Recorders | 
Zoom H4n |
Zoom H4n Audio Recorder Gear Guide | An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built in mics, but can also use any 2 of mics like the ones listed above | No | General
Access |
30 | x | RDZ |
Olympus LS-100 |
Olympus LS-100 Audio Recorder Gear Guide | An audio recorder well suited for field recording or interviews. Has 2 built in mics, but can also use any 2 of mics like the ones listed above. | No | General
Access |
48 | x | RDL | ||
| Voice Recorder | 
Sony ICD-SX750 |
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. | No | General
Access |
16 | Olympus DS30 (23)
Olympus WS-100 (26) |
RDS | ||
| Mixers | 10 channel mixer | 
Yamaha MG10XU |
An audio device that can take in audio signals, mix them together and send them to speakers. The MG10UX is a 10 channel mixer with 4 XLR inputs, built in effects, and USB interfacing for connecting to computers. | No | General
Access |
2 | Behringer Q1202USB (2) | MXY | |
| Interface | 2 channel interface |  Motu M2
|
An audio device built specifically for getting sounds in and out of a computer. This can get be used for audio recording or video conferencing. | No | General
Access |
19 | Mackie BlackJack (6) | MTU | |
| Headphones | Over-Ear | 
Behringer HPM1000 |
Good headphones that go around your ears. | No | General
Access |
35 | AudioTechnica (27)
Polsen (7) JVC (20) |
HPBX | |
| USB Headset |  Plantronics 628USB
|
A useful device for quickly and easily connecting a combined microphone and headphones to a computer over USB. | No | General
Access |
10 | x | MHU | ||
| Speakers | Small |  Mackie SRM150
|
A small speaker that you can use in various ways like connecting microphones directly to it for a simple public address sytem. | No | General
Access |
7 | Anchor AN-1000X (2) | SPM | |
| Large | 
Behringer B212A |
We have 2 speakers, so enough to make a substantial stereo public address system. We have speaker stands to raise them up. | No | General
Access |
2 | x | SPB | ||
| Other Speakers |  JVC RCEX20 BoomBox |
A variety of other speakers including: Rogue MPM 504, and Electrovoice Sentry 100EL | No | General
Access |
2 | x | DPP | ||
| Keyboard | Midi Keyboard | 
Samson Graphite M32 |
A keyboard that can connect to a computer and be used with any audio program like Ableton, Protools, or VCV Rack. | No | General
Access |
2 | x | MIDI | |
| Synthesizer | Semi Modular Synth | Moog Mother 32 | Yes | General
Access |
2 | ||||
| Stands | Mic Desk Stand | 
Many Models |
A small mic stand that is perfect for voice over, interviews, or audio project that happens at a desk | No | General
Access |
19 | x | MSDX | |
| Mic Floor Stand | 
Many Models |
The most common kind of stand you see on stage and in studio. | No | General
Access |
15 | x | MSFX | ||
| Boom Pole |  Many Models like the Rode BoomPole |
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 camera frame. | No | General
Access |
15 | x | MSH | ||
| Cables and Adapters | An Assortment | Many Items | 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. | No | General
Access |
Many Items | See the Cables and Adapters Catalog for what is available. | Many Items |
Presentation
| Type | Item | Brand & Model | Gear Guide | Description | Proficiency
Required? |
Access | Quantity of This Model | Quantity of Similar Models | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Projection | Projector | 
Vivitek Qumi Q6 |
A small portable projector that can use HDMI and a variety of other inputs. Can be set up quickly and easily. | No | General
Access |
9 | Sharp XG C435X-L with no Case (11) | VDPQ | |
| Screen for Projection | Many Models | We have many projection screens that can be set up for locations that don't have screens installed or blank white walls. | No | General
Access |
10 | x | SCT | ||
| Display Adapters Assortment | Many Items | We have many kinds of solutions available to connect equipment for video. | No | General
Access |
x | See the Cables and Adapters Catalog for what is available. | Many Items | ||
| Document Camera | USB capable Doc Cam | 
Epson DC-21 |
A document camera that can connect over USB to project or make a "2nd camera" as a "shared screen" while video conferencing. Can zoom in and focus on documents and objects in the document area. | No | General
Access |
2 | DC20 (2) | PES | |
| Video Players | DVD & Blu-Ray Player | 
Panasonic Dmp-bd85 |
A video player that can take both DVDs and Blurays. It comes with a remote. Can be connected to a projector or TV with a variety of cables. | No | General
Access |
4 | x | BLU | |
| CD & DVD Player | 
Sony DVP N557P |
A player for CDs and DVDs that outputs audio and/or video. | No | General
Access |
7 | x | DVD | ||
| VHS Player | 
Panasonic PV4561 |
VHS player, outputs audio and video. Can be a part of a complete set-up with other Media Loan gear and cables. | No | General
Access |
1 | Sony SV0 1550 (1) | VRH | ||
| Audio For Presentation | Microphones | 
Shure SM58 |
The most popular mic the world. Just needs an XLR cable and something to connect it to like a Mackie Speaker | No | General
Access |
See the Audio section above for count. | Check Microphones in General Access to see all available Microphones. | MHA | |
| Speakers | Mackie SRM150
|
An speaker that you connect a microphone and an iPod into for simple presentation set ups. | No | General
Access |
See the Audio section above for count. | Microphones in General Access | SPM |
Quantity last updated July 2021.
