A/V Recording Equipment

Questions and Reservations

All equipment listed below is available for checkout by University of Hartford students, faculty, and staff. Library staff can provide basic assistance with the use of this equipment. If you need equipment longer than the standard loan period, please contact us in advance to set up a reservation for more time.

Audio Recorders

Standalone recording devices can record audio either onto an SD card or directly onto a computer.

Tascam DR-40

Includes adjustable mics from XY to AB position. Records to BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats. Handles up to 125 dB.

Available at: Mortensen Library
Loan Period: 48 hours
Manual: https://tascam.com/downloads/tascam/706/e_dr-40_om_va.pdf

Zoom H4n

Includes mics in XY position with changeable angle from 90 to 120 degrees. Records to BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats. Handles up to 140 dB.

Available at: Allen Library
Loan Period: One day (due next day at closing)
Manual: https://www.zoom.co.jp/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_H4nSP_0.pdf

Video Camcorders

HD camcorders can record audio and video onto an SD card or directly onto a computer. Some may also be used for livestreaming.

Canon VIXIA HF R72

Records high-quality video (up to 1080p at 60fps) and medium-quality audio (up to 48.0 kHz sampling rate) in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

Available at: Mortensen Library
Loan Period: 2 weeks
Manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/4/0300022044/01/vixiahfr70-72-700-im-en.pdf

Panasonic HC-X920M and HC-V750

Records high-quality video (up to 1080p at 60fps) and medium-quality audio (up to 48.0 kHz sampling rate) in AVCHD and MP4 formats. Can also take still photos in JPEG or MPO formats.

Available at: Allen Library
Loan Period: One day (due next day at closing)
Manuals: HC-X920M, HC-V750

Zoom Q4

Records high-quality video (up to 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps) and high-quality audio (up to 96kHz sampling rate) in MOV format. Can also record audio only in WAV or AAC formats.

Available at: Allen Library
Loan Period: One day (due next day at closing)
Manual: https://zoomcorp.com/media/documents/E_Q4_0.pdf

USB Microphones

These microphones can be connected to a computer or other equipment via USB-A input, for recording purposes. (They are not for amplifying live sound.) We also have USB-A to USB-C adapters if needed to connect to your device.

Yeti

Records very high-quality audio at 48kHz sampling rate with frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz.

Available at: Allen Library
Loan Period: One day (due next day at closing)
Manual: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cd.bluemic.com/pdf/yetipro/YetiPro_manual_English.pdf

Audio-Technica ATR2500

Records high-quality audio at 48kHz sampling rate with frequency response of 30Hz – 15kHz.

Available at: Allen Library
Loan Period: One day (due next day at closing)
Manual: https://www.audio-technica.com/media/wysiwyg/product/pdfs/us/p52300_atr2500_usb_om.pdf

Other Microphones

Other USB microphones are available at the Allen Library, also for one-day loans. They include tabletop microphones for recording or teleconferencing, plus clip-on lavalier microphones. These are slightly lower quality than the professional Yeti and Audio-Technica microphones, but are suitable for amateur projects.

Equipment Accessories

A variety of accessories are available for each type of equipment: SD cards, tripods, windscreens, lights, green screens, etc. For more information, see our Accessories page or inquire at the Mortensen or Allen circulation desk.

Post-Recording Processing Software

Some library desktop computers include Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, XD, and more. These computers are located on the upper level of Mortensen Library, surrounding the atrium. Ask at the circulation desk if you're not sure which computer to use.

Some MacBook Pro laptops at the Allen Library include the ProApps bundle, with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. Please contact Mike Anderson to set up a reservation for one of these laptops.