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Equipment to Use & Borrow

24" iMac Multimedia Computers

There are 4 iMacs workstations with OSX 10.6.8 available in the DMDS.

Two are located against the front wall of the main area. The remaining two are in cubicles opposite Room 209 in the DMDS.

Audio Digitization Station

This equipment is used to transfer audio media from an analog format, Audio Cassette, Vinyl Records to a digital format, such as MP3. The following peripherals are attached to this workstation: A Denon Amplifier, A Nakamichi Cassette player and a Technics SL-1200 Turntable. This workstation uses...

Audix i5 Microphone

Audix i5

This microphone is the most directional dynamic microphone in the DMDS inventory. Therefore it is great for isolated use on a fixed source (guitar amps, snare drums, etc). It can be used interchangeably with the OM-2, keep in mind that if used for...

Audix OM-2 Microphone

Audix OM-2

This microphone is mainly used for directional vocal applications. This is an excellant microphone to use in a noisy background as this microphone will isolate only the voice you want to hear (when spoken into). This microphone is also good for...

Canon PowerShot SD800-IS Digital Still Camera

Canon PowerShot SD800-IS, is a 7.1 Megapixel digital still camera that may be borrowed for on campus use. It has 16MB of storage and a USB2 cable to transfer image files to a workstation for further editing.

Canon ZR960 Mini-DV Camcorder

Canon ZR960

Mini-DV camcorders circulate outside the Library, but must be returned the same day before the DMDS closes. MiniDV tapes not included.

Specifications:

Depth: 4.8 inches
Battery Form Factor: Battery Pack BP...

Digital Video Converters

The Canopus Video converters convert Analog and/or Digital video into a signal that is usable by the MacPro and iMac media production workstations.

DVD Duplicator

The DVD Duplicator makes 1 to 1 high speed duplicates of finished DVDs. Two duplication units are available for patron use.

ElectroVoice RE50N/D-B Microphone

ElectroVoice RE50N/D-B

This is primarily an interview microphone. This works best at isolating the range in which spoken word exists. It works great for on-camera interviews. This microphone is also omnidirectional so it will pick up a voice from any direction...

Epson Flat Bed Scanner

Scanner Type: Flatbed color Document, Slide and Photo scanner

Optical Sensor: Color Epson MatrixCCD® line sensor

Optical Resolution: 4800 dpi

Hardware Resolution: 4800 x 9600 dpi with Micro Step Drive™...

Headphones

Headphones are available for use within the DMDS upon request.

Macintosh Pro Multimedia Computers with 27" Monitors

The DMDS has 8 MacPros with OS X 10.6.8 available in the main room of the DMDS.

The following peripherals are connected the the Mac Pros: Sony HDV VCR, Canopus Digital Video Converter, Epson Scanner and a Wacom Bamboo tablet.

Olympus WS-400S Digital Audio Recorder

Olympus WS-400S is a digital audio recorder that records sound in the WMA file format. Files recorded with this device must be converted to MP3 by Audacity.

The digital audio recorders can circulate outside the library, but must be returned the same day before the DMDS...

Panasonic PV-GS90 Mini-DV Camcorder

Panasonic PV-GS90

Mini-DV camcorders circulate outside the Library, but must be returned the same day before the DMDS closes. MiniDV tapes not included.

Specifications:

Depth: 4.8 inches
Battery...

Recording Studio-Room 208 (Audio Recording)

The soundproof studio seats up to five people comfortably. Software includes GarageBand and Logic Pro. Hardware includes a MacPro, a 4-channel Mackie mixing board, an Oxygen 8 USB midi keyboard, and a condenser microphone.

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Recording Studio-Room 210 (Video Recording)

The soundproof studio accommodates individuals and small groups. A green screen is mounted on the wall. A ...

Samson C01 Microphone

Samson C01

This microphone works best for close-up voice overs. It is easy to use and picks up a well-rounded vocal sound. This microphone is ideal for vocal performances and singing due to its wide frequency range. It tends to pick up a lot of sound in front...

Samson C02 (stereo pair) Microphones

Samson C02 (stereo pair)

Due to the larger frequency range often inherent with condenser microphones, these are great for picking up more complex sounds as well as room tones. These particular microphones work well for capturing the sounds that occur in the...

Sony BX800 Digital Audio Recorder

Sony BX800  is digital audio recorder that records sound in the MP3 file format. This device uses audio cable to transfer recorded files onto a computer.

The Sony BX800 Digital audio recorder may circulate outside the library, but must be returned the same day before the...

Sony BX820 digital audio recorder

Sony BX820 records sound in the MP3 file format. It uses a USB2 cable to transfer recorded files to a computer.

The digital audio recorders circulate outside the library, but must be returned the same day before the DMDS closes.

Sony GV-HD700 Mini-DV VCRs

The Sony GV-HD700 Mini-DV VCRs allow for the playback (Video capture) and recording of Mini-DV videotapes. The DMDS has 10 Sony GV-HD700 Mini-DV VCRs connected to Mac Pro workstations 1-10

This item does not circulate...

Three Point Video Lighting Kit

The three point lighting kit is used to illuminate the set for video recording and still photography. This item may be used for no longer then 3 hours. 

Please schedule an appointment...

Tripods

The DMDS has the following Tripods avaialble to lend:

1 Velbon tripod

4 Pearstone Tripods

Tripods may circulate outside of the library but must be returned the same day before the DMDS closes.

Wacom Bamboo Connect Tablet

The Bamboo Connect allows you to sketch-out ideas, mark up or annotate documents, take handwritten notes and create free hand artwork in various applications.

The stylus for the tablets can be checked out at the service counter.