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Library Equipment

Audio Equipment

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)

  • 4 x 2.5 inch drivers

  • Proprietary signal processing technology