Loanable equipment
Cameras, tripods, microphones, hard drives, DSLRs, and other media equipment are available for checkout for UMN students, staff and faculty. No reservation is needed; equipment is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Available equipment
Video
Canon Vixia HD camcorder
- HD video camcorder (1920x1080 video resolution)
- Image stabilization
- Great for digital stories, interviews
- Check out a tripod with this camera.
Video
Kodak Play Sport
- Digital zoom
- Multiple recording modes
Video
Insta360 One X2
- 360 video camera
- 64GB micro SD card (about 60 minutes of recording)
- Monopod is included (Bushman V2)
- Great for storytelling in 3D
Photo
Canon Rebel DSLR camera
- Ideal for photography
- 18-55mm EFS lens
- High resolution (18-21MP)
Audio
Blue Snowball microphone
- USB-based microphone (laptop needed for recording)
- Use Audacity software with this microphone to record
- Great for voiceovers, interviews, small group recordings
Audio
Blue Yeti microphone
- USB-based microphone (laptop needed for recording)
- Use Audacity software with this microphone to record
- Great for voiceovers, interviews, small group recordings
Audio
Tascam DR-05 digital audio recorder
- Portable field recorder
- No laptop needed
- Great for voiceovers, interviews, small group recordings
- We recommend the Zoom H2n instead, unless you are familiar with this device.
Audio
Zoom H2n digital audio recorder
- Portable field recorder
- No laptop needed
- Great for voiceovers, interviews, small group recordings
Audio
Blue Snowflake microphone
- USB-based microphone (laptop needed for recording)
- Use Audacity software with this microphone to record
- Great for voiceovers
- Mono recording
Equipment
Tripod
- Full height
- Works with most cameras
- Some models come with panning arm
Equipment
External hard drive
- Large capacity for video projects
- Essential equipment if you plan to edit using library computers