The following equipment is available for Students, Staff & Faculty to borrow. All equipment has a 24 hour loan unless otherwise stated.
Email multimedia@mhc.ab.ca to learn more or book equipment.
Redcat
Redcats are an all-in-one classroom audio system with a flat panel speaker design and wireless speaker microphone to deliver highly intelligible speech everywhere in the room. Perfect for soft-spoken instructors or people with a sore throat.
Specs
Models include 2 Flex MIc lanyards or 1 Flex Mic lanyard & 1 Sharemic
Best results when Redcat is positioned at the opposite end of the room as the speaker
Up to 200 ft range
Catchbox
Catchbox encourages everyone to join the conversation. This cube shaped foam-surrounded, wireless microphone can be "tossed" around from person to person, giving it a unique fun-factor that breaks down barriers and allows people to feel confident when sharing ideas.
Specs
Up to 30m/100ft wireless range
Built-in 2.4 GHz transmitter
Wireless charging capability
Alesis Portable Sound System
The Alesis Transacrive Wireless 2 is a complete PA system with built in lights designed for on the go use. Simple single pairing button allows you to instantly stream audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device. You can also activate an exciting full-color light show that reacts to your music.
Specs
Bluetooth connectivity
XLR + 1/4 microphone/line input
1/4" instrument/line input
Stereo 1/8" auxiliary input
Mackie Sound System
For larger events, and situations that require multiple microphones, the library has the Mackie 408 MFR Series mixer + speakers. This equipment is ideal for events, parties, conferences, and presentations that have sizeable crowds and require PA capability, mixing capability, and music playing capacity, or all three.
Specs
High quality sound for large crowds
IQ, EQ and routing
FX processor with 12 reverbs
PA's
Califone PA-300 speakers are available for loan from the library. These portable speakers are ideal for wired uses to any equipment that has an RCA or 3.5 mm port. This equipment comes included on CVP/laptop carts, and is ideal for lectures or presentations.
Specs
Requires 3.5 mm to RCA cable or RCA to RCA cable
Ideal for smaller rooms
Simple to use
Microphones
Do you need a microphone for a presentation or event? The Medicine Hat College Library has a variety of microphones for various uses and requirements. Standard, wireless, lapel, lavalier, apogee, or USB conference, we have what you need.
Specs
Various styles: standard, wireless, lapel, lavalier, apogee, USB conference
Mics for small groups or larger set-ups
PA's/speakers available - borrowed separately
Yeti Mic
The Yeti Mic allows users to create unparalleled recordings with your computer. Yeti condenser microphones produce pristine, studio-quality recordings with legendary ease. You can record vocals for music, podcasts, Twitch-streaming, Youtube videos, or even lectures in ways that would normally require multiple microphones.
Specs
The ultimate professional USB microphone
Unique positionable design
Mac and PC compatible
Tri-capsule array three condenser capsules that can record almost any situation
Small Blue Tooth Speaker
Play your music or presentation wirelessly with perfect sound quality and bass response with the August MS425R Bluetooth speaker. Bluetooth speakers are ideal for ease of connection with a single or multiple devices.
Specs
Standard 3.5 mm audio-in socket
Hands-free call with microphones
Built-in rechargeable battery
10m range
Bose Sound Dock
The SoundDock series is a high-end table-top sound station. This equipment can be used to wire into a computer for conference calls and presentations, or used to play music from your phone in a small room. Reviews suggest it is one of the best external speakers with outstanding sound quality.
Specs
30 pin to Lightning converter required for newer devices (available for loan at the library)