Tech Bar
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 |
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| Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet | Annex 1st Floor | |
| Digital Voice Recorders | Business Library & Collaboration Commons | |
| External 4k Blu-ray/DVD Players | Annex 1st Floor |
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| External Blu-ray/DVD Players | Annex 1st Floor, Business Library & Collaboration Commons |
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| 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 |
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GoPro Hero 8 Action Camera and Accessories
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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 | |
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Panasonic HC-VX981K Camcorder (4k)
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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 | ||
| 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 | User Manual for Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera | |
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Camera, Mirrorless - Canon EOS M50 Mark II with 15-45mm Lens
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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 |
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Lens - Canon EF/EOS-M Lens Adapter (for Canon EOS M50)
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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, |
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) | ||
| iZonix Digital Camera slave flash |
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| Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro mountable LED light | ||
| Lume Cube LED ring light for smartphones and cameras | ||
| Neewer 43 inch/100 centimeter light reflector, light diffuser |
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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 | |
| BenQ MH535A Projectors | Annex 1st Floor | |
| 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 |
