The available equipment is listed below. Bookings can be made by contacting the IT Helpdesk with details of what you need, when, and for how long. Items can be collected from our department during normal office hours. All items come with basic operating instructions. If you require a demonstration or have queries about what would be best for your needs, please specify this in your message via the IT Helpdesk.

List of available equipment for loan

Item	Can be used for	Things to consider
Video recording
Sony HD camcorder	This HD camera is suitable for film making. The camera works from both mains power (recommended) and rechargeable battery. An on board USB plug allows recordings to be directly downloaded to your PC. It has a good built in microphone and the provision for an external microphone for special circumstances.	Charge the internal camera battery (cables provided) if you don’t plan to run it on mains power.
Kodak PlayTouch HD Video Camera	This very compact touch screen camera is ideal for recording static fixed scenes such as student assessments or presentations. Working from mains power the camera can record for hours onto its hard drive. An on board USB plug allows recordings to be directly downloaded to your PC. It has a built in microphone and the provision for an external microphone for special circumstances.	Charge the internal camera battery (cables provided) if you don’t plan to run it on mains power.
Canon (DVD writer) camcorder DC410	This simple-to-use camera records on to an on board one hour DVD disk allowing the user/student to walk off with a completed disk directly after use. This mini DVD disk can then be played back in a standard DVD player or PC. The camera works from both mains power (recommended) and rechargeable battery. It has a built in microphone and the provision for an external microphone for special circumstances.	Recording DVD disk lasts one hour before needing to be replacement (generally not a problem for single teaching sessions). DVD disks provided with camera at minimal cost. Charge the internal camera battery (cables provided) if you don’t plan to run it on mains power.
Audio recording
Zoom H1 (DP31527)	Any situation	Built-in or external mic/ takes 1xAA battery/USB Connection
Denpa VT-32 Digital Voice Recorder and Digital Audio Player	Any situation	USB connection for download
Zoom H2N Handy Recorder	Any situation	Built-in or external mic/takes 4 x A4 battery / USB connection
Marantz PMD 660 Solid State Recorder	Any situation	Tech Advice recommended
Samson Go Mic	Computer recording / Skype etc.	Good for single or multiple person recording
Samson UB1	Computer reading / Skype etc.	Particularly recommended for recording larger groups
Microphones
Yoga EM-016 Lavalier Microphone (MP33850)	Connection to PC, PA, audio recorder or video camera	Connects via 3.5mm jack plug and requires 1xAAA battery
Audio-Technica Lavaliere Microphone	Connection to PC, PA, audio recorder or video camera	Connects via 3.5mm jack plug and requires 1xLR44 battery
PA Systems
Pulse Portable PA (DP30787)
Samson-XP150-Portable PA (DP32411)
Smart Portable Wireless PA

Contact:

IT Helpdesk: extension 2345 (external callers: 01603 592345),  Contact Helpdesk