Daniels Communication Lab Equipment

The Daniels Communication Lab offers equipment available for Communication students and faculty for research projects. Check out is located in Ryan Urbach's office in ACD 402a - just outside of 402 near water fountains. Equipment is checked out for a 3 day period (due back before noon on third day) and supplies are limited. Be sure to contact Ryan with any questions.

Check the availability of equipment from the Daniel's lab.

Equipment is also offered through the library second floor. Visit their website for a complete list of equipment.

Panasonic PV-GS65
Quantity: 6
The Panasonic PV-GS65 is a consumer-grade 3-CCD video camcorder. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, optional wide-angle lens, and camera case. Camera uses miniDV tape for recording.
Manual

Sony VX2100
Quantity: 1
The Sony VX2100 is a prosumer-grade 3-CCD video camcorder. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, optional wide-angle lens, and camera case. Camera uses miniDV tape for recording.
This camera is reserved for advanced users.

Canon HV20
Quantity: 2
The Canon HV20 is a consumer-grade high definition video camcorder. The camera utilizes HDV technology and records to MiniDV. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, and camera case.

Panasonic HDC-SD1
Quantity: 4
The Panasonic HDC-SD1 is a consumer-grade high definition video camcorder. The SD1 records directly to SDHC memory cards using AVCHD codec. The camera includes an extra batter, UV filter, and camera case.

JVC Everio GX-MZ57
Quantity: 1
The JVC Everio GX-MZ57 is a consumer-grade video camcorder. The camera records directly to an internal hard disk in mp4 .MOD format. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, and camera case.

Bogen Manfrotto Tripod
Quantity: 11
These tripods include a fluid head for smooth pans. They work with both cameras and camcorders (both digital and non).

Omnipod
Quantity: 2
The Omnipod allows stabilization of small still and video cameras on a variety of surfaces.

Azden SGM-2X Shotgun Microphone
Quantity: 6
The Azden SGM-2X shotgun connects via a XLR cable requiring the use of an audio adapter when using the digital cameras. This microphone connects to the top of the camera and works well with short-range, directional audio capture.

Audio-Technica Lavaliere Mic
Quantity: 3
This is a wired lavaliere mic connecting with a XLR cable. Longest cable available currently is 15'.

Audio-Technica Pro 88W Wireless Mic
Quantity: 3
These microphones are wireless with a lavaliere microphone input. These mics can be used for longer distances than the wired mic.

Sennheiser G2
Quantity: 1
This microphone is wireless with a lavaliere microphone input. These mics can be used for longer distances than the wired mic.

Countryman E6 Headset Microphone
Quantity: 1
This microphone is worn around the ear and is made to pick up close-range audio.

Audix OM2
Quantity: 3
The Audix OM2 handheld microphone is designed to provide added warmth in the lower mid-bass and slight boost in the midrange.

Beachtek DXA-2s Audio Adapter
Quantity: 6
These audio adapters allow XLR input into the digital camcorders while also allowing for more control over audio levels. The adapters attach to the bottom of the camera and also to a tripod for ease of use.

Marantz PMD 660 Audio Recorder
Quantity: 4
The Marantz PMD 660 is a professional audio recorder allowing you to record two channels of xlr audio to compact flash.

Gitzo Fishpole with K-tek Zeppelin
Quantity: 1
The Gitzo G-7680 Studex is a 6-section carbon boompole measuring 2.7 to 12.5'. It comes with a K-tek zeppelin for use in outdoor production (mic not included).

Lowel DV Creator 1 Tungsten 3 Light Kit
Quantity: 2
The Lowel DV Creator 1 Tungsten 3 Light Kit gives students a portable solution for three-point lighting. The kit contains three tungsten lights (pro, omni, tota) as well as stands, umbrellas, gels, and cables.

Lowel Rifa Light
Quantity: 3
The Lowel Rifa Light is a single Tungsten light which gives students a portable lighting solution. The light differs from other kits because of the soft-box enclosure.

Olympus D2 digital Voice Recorder
Quantity: 1
The Olympus D2 is commonly used for interview and note-taking situations. It features an external mic input, stereo recording, folder system, and a USB interface. No media required. Mac and PC compatible (software included).
Manual

Canon PowerShot A410
Quantity: 1
This consumer-grade digital camera captures 3.2 mega-pixel images with a 3.2x optical zoom. Included with the camera: rechargeable NiMH batteries, and a 256 Mb Secure Digital media card.

Maxtor 250gig Hard Drive
Quantity: 6
These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester.

Western Digital 250gig Hard Drive
Quantity: 35
These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester. These drives are available for checkout for a semester at a time.

OWC 100gig Hard Drive
Quantity: 15
These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire, Firewire 800 and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester. These drives are available for checkout for a semester at a time.

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	Panasonic PV-GS65 Quantity: 6 The Panasonic PV-GS65 is a consumer-grade 3-CCD video camcorder. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, optional wide-angle lens, and camera case. Camera uses miniDV tape for recording. Manual
	Sony VX2100 Quantity: 1 The Sony VX2100 is a prosumer-grade 3-CCD video camcorder. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, optional wide-angle lens, and camera case. Camera uses miniDV tape for recording. This camera is reserved for advanced users.
	Canon HV20 Quantity: 2 The Canon HV20 is a consumer-grade high definition video camcorder. The camera utilizes HDV technology and records to MiniDV. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, UV filter, and camera case.
	Panasonic HDC-SD1 Quantity: 4 The Panasonic HDC-SD1 is a consumer-grade high definition video camcorder. The SD1 records directly to SDHC memory cards using AVCHD codec. The camera includes an extra batter, UV filter, and camera case.
	JVC Everio GX-MZ57 Quantity: 1 The JVC Everio GX-MZ57 is a consumer-grade video camcorder. The camera records directly to an internal hard disk in mp4 .MOD format. The camera includes an extra long-life battery, and camera case.
	Bogen Manfrotto Tripod Quantity: 11 These tripods include a fluid head for smooth pans. They work with both cameras and camcorders (both digital and non).
	Omnipod Quantity: 2 The Omnipod allows stabilization of small still and video cameras on a variety of surfaces.
	Azden SGM-2X Shotgun Microphone Quantity: 6 The Azden SGM-2X shotgun connects via a XLR cable requiring the use of an audio adapter when using the digital cameras. This microphone connects to the top of the camera and works well with short-range, directional audio capture.
	Audio-Technica Lavaliere Mic Quantity: 3 This is a wired lavaliere mic connecting with a XLR cable. Longest cable available currently is 15'.
	Audio-Technica Pro 88W Wireless Mic Quantity: 3 These microphones are wireless with a lavaliere microphone input. These mics can be used for longer distances than the wired mic.
	Sennheiser G2 Quantity: 1 This microphone is wireless with a lavaliere microphone input. These mics can be used for longer distances than the wired mic.
	Countryman E6 Headset Microphone Quantity: 1 This microphone is worn around the ear and is made to pick up close-range audio.
	Audix OM2 Quantity: 3 The Audix OM2 handheld microphone is designed to provide added warmth in the lower mid-bass and slight boost in the midrange.
	Beachtek DXA-2s Audio Adapter Quantity: 6 These audio adapters allow XLR input into the digital camcorders while also allowing for more control over audio levels. The adapters attach to the bottom of the camera and also to a tripod for ease of use.
	Marantz PMD 660 Audio Recorder Quantity: 4 The Marantz PMD 660 is a professional audio recorder allowing you to record two channels of xlr audio to compact flash.
	Gitzo Fishpole with K-tek Zeppelin Quantity: 1 The Gitzo G-7680 Studex is a 6-section carbon boompole measuring 2.7 to 12.5'. It comes with a K-tek zeppelin for use in outdoor production (mic not included).
	Lowel DV Creator 1 Tungsten 3 Light Kit Quantity: 2 The Lowel DV Creator 1 Tungsten 3 Light Kit gives students a portable solution for three-point lighting. The kit contains three tungsten lights (pro, omni, tota) as well as stands, umbrellas, gels, and cables.
	Lowel Rifa Light Quantity: 3 The Lowel Rifa Light is a single Tungsten light which gives students a portable lighting solution. The light differs from other kits because of the soft-box enclosure.
	Olympus D2 digital Voice Recorder Quantity: 1 The Olympus D2 is commonly used for interview and note-taking situations. It features an external mic input, stereo recording, folder system, and a USB interface. No media required. Mac and PC compatible (software included). Manual
	Canon PowerShot A410 Quantity: 1 This consumer-grade digital camera captures 3.2 mega-pixel images with a 3.2x optical zoom. Included with the camera: rechargeable NiMH batteries, and a 256 Mb Secure Digital media card.
	Maxtor 250gig Hard Drive Quantity: 6 These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester.
	Western Digital 250gig Hard Drive Quantity: 35 These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester. These drives are available for checkout for a semester at a time.
	OWC 100gig Hard Drive Quantity: 15 These external hard drives can be used to back-up and transport hours of video from one computer to another. They utilize both Firewire, Firewire 800 and USB 2.0 technology. Hard drives are erased at the end of the semester. These drives are available for checkout for a semester at a time.
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