Audio/video equipment checkout

Presentation Technology Services (PTS)

Presentation Technology Services (PTS) is a unit of UM-IT based in the Mansfield Library. Services are available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Presentation Technology Services (PTS) provides media presentation equipment to campus users. 

Policies for use of PTS equipment:

Media presentation equipment for courses and other state-funded University activities is loaned free of charge.

Equipment for non-state funded, University affiliated uses is loaned at a reduced fee.

Personal use by student staff or faculty, or use by non-University affiliated users (for an on campus activity coordinated by a campus entity) is charged the full rental rate

See this article: definition of users for circulating equipment which defines categories of users for the purpose of determining whether a rental charge will be applied.

Delivery, setup and operator charges are extra.

See price list (A/V equipment charge table) below.

How to request

Please click  the “Request Service” button at the top right hand side of the screen.

When using this form to request equipment please give as much detail as possible about what is needed, so we can get you the right equipment.

Users are encouraged to schedule equipment in advance.

***Requests for equipment to be picked up after 5:00 on weekdays or on weekends (during Library open hours) must be submitted ahead of time during the hours 8:00 - 4:00 Monday - Friday.****

Media Equipment available for check out:

  • DSLR digital cameras
    • Nikon D3200, D3300, D7500
  • HD Camcorders
    • Panasonic HC-V770, HC-V785
    • Canon HF-R82, HF-R70, HF-R60
  • Digital Camera - point and shoot
    • Panasonic DC-FZ80 - 60x optical zoom, 4K video, 18 Mp
    • Olympus TG-6 Tough camera
  • Tripods - video, photo, flexible (GorillaPod), desktop
  • Tripod adapter for smartphone
  • DJI OM4 Smartphone Gimbal
  • Webcam
  • USB Microphone
  • USB audio adapter for computer
  • USB extension cable - 16'
  • ATEM Mini Pro - video switcher for live streaming
  • LED video lights
  • 18" Ring Light with stand, for camcorder, DSLR, or smartphone
  • 42" Light reflector/diffuser disc kit
  • Portable Green screen - 4' x 6'
  • Digital voice recorders
  • Audio Recorders - Zoom H4N and H5
  • Wireless lapel microphones for camcorders, audio recorders, smartphones and computers
  • RODE NTG2 shotgun microphone with boom pole
  • Portable sound systems (125 watt) with wireless handheld microphone
  • Bose S1 Pro speaker
  • Microphone stands
  • Computer speakers
  • Video projectors
  • TV on cart - 32", 43", 50"
  • Display adapters - minidisplay port and USB-C
  • HDMI cable - 15',  50'
  • Projection screens - 6' and 10'
  • Presentation remotes with laser pointer
  • Easels
  • Wacom Intuos tablet
  • Wacom One 13 Pen Display
  • Wacom Cintiq 16 Pen Display
  • USB transcription pedals
  • Press box (audio output splitter)
  • VCR
  • DVD player
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7
  • iPad - 10th generation
  • iPad Mini 6

Videoconferencing

  • Sennheiser TC-W Conference System - 4 wireless microphone/speaker units for better audio coverage of room for hybrid Zoom meetings
  • Meeting Owl - 360 camera/microphone/speaker
  • Chat 160 - USB microphone/speaker unit
  • Chat Attach system - two Chat 160 microphone/speaker units daisy chained together for better coverage
  • Logitech BCC-950 ConferenceCam - camera/microphone/speaker
  • webcam (with built-in microphone)
  • wireless lapel microphone for Zoom - Revolabs xTag

 

AV Equipment Charge Table (Charges are per/day)

Description UM Users (for academic/ State appropriated funded activities) UM Affiliated (Non-state supported activities; grant funded; designated or auxiliary account funded) Personal use or on-campus use by non-UM users sponsored by UM department
AC Extension Cord No Charge $1.00 $2.00
Audio Mixer No Charge $12.50 $25.00
Audio Conference system - Sennheiser TC-W No Charge $50.00 $100.00
Audio conference microphone/speaker - Chat 160 No Charge $15.00 $30.00
Boombox (CD, tape, and radio) No Charge $7.50 $15.00
Camcorder, HD - Panasonic HC- V785, V770 No Charge $20.00 $40.00
Camcorder, HD - Canon HF-R82, R70, R60 No Charge $15.00 $30.00
Camera, DSLR No Charge $25.00 $50.00
Cart or Stand No Charge $5.00 $10.00
Computer, laptop No Charge $25.00 $50.00
DVD Player No Charge $7.50 $15.00
Easel No Charge $4.00 $8.00
HDMI Cable, 15' No Charge $6.00 $12.00
HDMI Cable, 35' No Charge $7.50 $15.00
HDMI Cable, 50' No Charge $12.50 $25.00
HDTV, 32" with DVD No Charge $10.00 $20.00
HDTV, 43" No Charge $20.00 $40.00
HDTV, 50" No Charge $25.00 $50.00
Lecternette with Microphone No Charge $11.00 $22.00
Meeting Owl 3 No Charge $25.00 $50.00
Microphone No Charge $5.00 $10.00
Microphone, Wireless Handheld No Charge $10.00 $20.00
Microphone, Wireless Lapel No Charge $10.00 $20.00
Microphone Cable, XLR No Charge $1.50 $3.00
Microphone, Mixer No Charge $9.00 $18.00
Microphone Stand, Floor No Charge $2.00 $4.00
Microphone Stand, Table No Charge $2.00 $4.00
Overhead Projector No Charge $10.00 $20.00
Presentation Remote (with laser pointer) No Charge $2.50 $5.00
Portable PA System, 125 watt (single speaker/amplifier; add microphone) No Charge $15.00 $30.00
Podium (with built-in amplifier and speaker, 30 watt) No Charge $12.50 $25.00
Screen, 6-Foot Wide No Charge $5.00 $10.00
Screen, 10-Foot Wide No Charge $15.00 $30.00
Screen, Rear Projection, 6-Foot Wide No Charge $12.50 $25.00
Sennheiser TC-W Conference System No Charge $50.00 $100.00
Small Powered Speaker No Charge $8.00 $16.00
Tripod - standard video No Charge $4.00 $8.00
Tripod adapter for smartphone No Charge $1.00 2.00
VHS VCR No Charge $10.00 $20.00
Video Projector No Charge $25.00 $50.00
Voice Recorder, Digital No Charge $5.00 $10.00
White Board, Portable (2.5' x 3') No Charge $7.50 $15.00

Charge

AV equipment rental is free of charge for academic usage to students and faculty.

Rental charges apply for non-coursework and non-university usage. 

See table above for prices. (Charges are on a per/day basis)

Eligibility

UM employees and students; UM sponsored centers and institutes; Campus entities with designated or auxiliary accounts.

Availability

Equipment can be requested M - F, 8:00 - 5:00

Checkout (of previously requested equipment) and return during open hours of Mansfield Library

Policy

Definition of users for circulating equipment

Related Services

Audio/video production assistance

Multimedia consultation