Tech Bar

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Find the equipment you need to succeed!

Check out the equipment offerings at the Texas A&M University Libraries! 

  • Phone and laptop chargers, calculators, cameras, projectors, laptops, tablets, and more.
  • All equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and loan periods may vary.
  • Quantities of some items are limited.
  • Equipment is available for checkout year round.
  • Visit your library service desk or the links below to find out what types of equipment are available at your library location.

Check back. New items coming soon!

 

Accessories

In addition to the accessories listed here, some  Libraries also offer tripods; various calculators (Basic 4-function, TI-30X Scientific, TI-BAII Financial, TI-83+ Graphing, TI-84+ CE Graphing, and TI-89 Titanium Graphing); headset microphones; and various computer accessories (USB Mice, 4-Port USB Hub, Multi-Card Reader, Logitech C615 Webcam). Loan periods vary by library and accessory type.

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Headphones, various over-the-ear models Medical Sciences Library,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons,
Policy Sciences & Economics Library
Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet Annex 1st Floor
Digital Voice Recorders Business Library & Collaboration Commons
External 4k Blu-ray/DVD Players Annex 1st Floor

External Blu-ray/DVD Players Annex 1st Floor,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons
Logitech C615 Portable Webcam Annex 1st Floor Setup Guide
Logitech C920X HD Webcam Annex 1st Floor Quick Start Guide

 

Audio and Recording Equipment and Accessories

Selections include podcasting microphones, lapel microphone kits, camera shotgun microphones, and handheld and camera mounted recorders as well as stands, boom poles, and headsets with microphones. Loan periods vary.

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Headphones - Audio-technica ATH-M30X headphones Annex 1st Floor
Headphones - Kensington 33137 headphones Annex 1st Floor
Headphones + Microphone - Logitech H390 headset with microphone Annex 1st Floor
Microphone - Audio-Technica MB 1k/c handheld vocal microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Audio-Technica MB1k/c Handheld Vocal Microphone
Microphone - Behringer B-5 condenser microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Behringer B-5 condenser microphone
Microphone - Behringer C-1 studio condenser microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Behringer C-1 studio condenser microphone
Microphone - Rode VideoMic Pro on-camera shotgun microphone (camera mountable) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Rode VideoMic Pro microphone
Microphone - Rode VideoMicro shotgun microphone (camera mountable) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Rode VideoMicro Shotgun Microphone
Microphone - Rode Wireless GO II microphone system Annex 1st Floor User Manual Rode Wireless GO II Microphone System
Microphone - Samson Q2U podcasting microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Sampson Q2 podcasting microphone
Microphone - Shure SM57-LC dynamic instrument microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Shure SM57-LC dynamic instrument microphone
Microphone - Slint Lavalier Lapel microphone kit  Annex 1st Floor User Manual Lapel Microphone
Microphone - Yeti Nano podcasting microphone Annex 1st Floor User Manual Yeti Nano Microphone
Microphone stand - K&M 210/9 tripod microphone stand with telescoping boom Annex 1st Floor Microphone Stand Specifications
Public address system - Fender Passport Conference Series 2 PR844 powered public address (PA) kit Annex 1st Floor User Manual for the Fender Passport Conference PA kit
Recorder - Olympus digital voice recorder WS-400S Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-400 S
Recorder - Olympus digital voice recorder WS-801 Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-801
Recorder - Zoom H1n handy recorder (camera mountable) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Zoom H1n audio recorder
Recorder - Zoom H3-VR audio recorder with built-in Ambisonics mic array Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Zoom H3-VR audio recorder
Technology - Mackie Mix 12FX 12-chnnel compact mixer with effects Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Mackie Mix 12FX
Technology - Zoom AMS-44 audio interface Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Zoom AMS-44 audio interface

Camcorders and Action Cameras

Selections include basic camcorders, GoPro cameras, and 4K camcorders. Camcorders can record video with no time limitations. Loan period: 7 days.

Model Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Canon Vixia HF R40 Camcorder Policy Sciences & Economics Library User Manual for Canon Vixia HF R40
Canon Vixia HF R62 Camcorder Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon Vixia HF R62
GoPro Hero 9 Action Camera and Accessories Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Go Pro Hero 9
GoPro Hero 8 Action Camera and Accessories
Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Go Pro Hero 8
GoPro Hero 7 Action Camera and Accessories Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Go Pro Hero 7
GoPro Hero 5 Action Camera and Accessories Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Go Pro Hero5
GoPro Biking & Water Accessory Kits Annex 1st Floor  
GoPro General Accessory Kits Annex 1st Floor  
Panasonic HC-VX981K Camcorder (4k)
Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Panasonic HC-VX981K
Sony Camcorder HDR-CX240 HD Business Library & Collaboration Commons User Manual for Sony Camcorder HDR-CX240 HD

Digital Cameras

Selections include point-and-shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, tripods, alternate lenses, and camera microphones. Digital cameras can record video up to 30 minutes. Loan period: 7 days.

Model Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Camera, DSLR - Canon EOS Rebel T5with 18-55mm Lens

Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for Canon EOS Rebel T5 Camera

Camera, DSLR - Canon EOS Rebel T6 with 18-55mm Lens Annex 1st Floor,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons,
Policy Sciences & Economics Library
User Manual for Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera
Camera, DSLR - Canon EOS Rebel T6i with 18-55mm Lens Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera
Camera, DSLR - Canon EOS Rebel T7i with 18-55mm Lens Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera
Camera, DSLR - Canon EOS Rebel T8i with 18-55mm Lens Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EOS Rebel T8i DSLR Camera
Camera, DSLR - Nikon D7500 with AF-S Nikkor 50mm lens and Nikon HB-47 bayonet lens hood Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Nikon D7500 Camera
Camera, Mirrorless - Canon EOS M50 with 15-45mm Lens

Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera
Camera, Mirrorless - Canon EOS M50 Mark II with 15-45mm Lens
Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
Camera, Mirrorless - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 4k Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 4k
Lens - Canon EF/EOS-M Lens Adapter (for Canon EOS M50)
Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EF/EOS-M Lens Adapter
Lens - Canon EFS 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EFS 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens
Lens - Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
Lens - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Annex 1st Floor  User Manual for Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens 
Lens - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Lens Annex 1st Floor,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons
User Manual for Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Lens
Support - Bilione Desktop stand for microphone, smartphone, or camera Annex 1st Floor
Support - DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphones Annex 1st Floor
Support - Neewer 80cm Carbon Fiber Camera Track Slider [coming soon] Annex 1st Floor
Support - Neewer Aluminum Alloy Camera Video Cage [coming soon] Annex 1st Floor
Support - Smartphone Mount Tripod Adapter Annex 1st Floor
Tripod – Amazon Basics (supports 6.6 lbs)  Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Tripod – Amazon Basics
Tripod -- Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod (supports 13.2 lbs) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Tripod -- Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod
Tripod -- Manfrotto Element Traveler Tripod (supports 8.8 lbs) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Tripod -- Manfrotto Element Traveler Tripod
Tripod – Sony VCT-R640 (supports 6.6 lbs) Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Tripod – Sony VCT-R640

 

GPS Equipment

Selections include units used for navigation (Garmin NUVI 2597) and units used to record location (Garmin eTrex Legend HCx, and Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx). Loan period: 14 days.

 

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Garmin NUVI 2597 Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Garmin NUVI 2597
Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx Annex 1st Floor User Manual for Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx

 

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are available for short-term loan at several library locations.
Quantities available for checkout and loan periods vary according to library.
For more information, inquire at our service desks.

 

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Chromebooks    

Annex 1st Floor,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons,

Medical Sciences Library

User Guide

 

Lighting

Items include ring lights (standalone or for cell phone), light diffuser/reflector panels, mountable camera flashes, other camera mountable LED lights, and (COMING SOON) standalone light kits. Loan Period: 7 Days.
For more information, inquire at our service desks.

 

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
Dracast X Series LED500 Bicolor Video Light Kit (2 light panels and 2 stands)

Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for Dracast X Series LED500 Kit

iZonix Digital Camera slave flash

Annex 1st Floor

 

Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro mountable LED light

Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro light

Lume Cube LED ring light for smartphones and cameras

Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for Lume Cube LED ring light 

Neewer 43 inch/100 centimeter light reflector, light diffuser

Annex 1st Floor

 

 

Phone Chargers, Power Adaptors, & Assorted Wires

Is your mobile phone low on power? Need an adaptor or connecting wire?

A selection of USB wall plugs, various mobile phone charging cables, and assorted wires and adaptors are available for short-term loan from Media & Reserves (Evans Annex 1st Floor), Business Library & Collaboration Commons, and the Policy Sciences & Economics Library. Inquire at the service desk for details about availability and loan periods.

Laptop Chargers - (Universal PC, Mac MagSafe 1, Mac MagSafe2, Mac USB-C, Surface RT/1/2, and Surface 3/4/5)

Loan Period: Varies

 

Projectors

Several portable projectors are available for short-term loan from the Libraries.
Loan Period: 3 Days 

 

Equipment Check Availability User Guide & Specs
NEC NP-VE303 Projector Annex 1st Floor User Manual for NEC NP-VE303 Projector
BenQ MH530FHD Projector Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for BenQ MH530FHD Projector

BenQ MH535A Projectors Annex 1st Floor

User Manual for BenQ MH535A Projector

BenQ HT2050A Projector Annex 1st Floor User Manual for BenQ HT2050A Projector
ViewSonic M1 Portable Projector Annex 1st Floor,
Business Library & Collaboration Commons,
Policy Sciences & Economics Library
User Manual for ViewSonic M1 Portable Projector
ViewSonic M1+ Portable Projector Annex 1st Floor User Manual for ViewSonic M1+ Portable Projector
ViewSonic M2e Smart Projector Annex 1st Floor User Manual for ViewSonic M2e Smart Projector