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 ILS: OFFICES: CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY & EVENT SUPPORT: Loaner Pool

SOUND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT

This document is intended to provide users with an understanding of what sound equipment is available for checkout through the Loaner Pool. It provides a list of the items available, their intended usage and the approximate repair minimums and replacement costs of each item. As per the Loaner Pool policy, any damage incurred will be charged to the individual who has checked the equipment out, NOT to the individual who caused the damage. This is not intended to provide instruction for the set-up or the operation of this equipment. Instructions for this will be provided at checkout. Note that these items are provided as a package and cannot be checked out as individual items.

Party Rig
DJ Rig
Powered Head
Extreme Unit

PRERECORDED MUSIC

PARTY RIG

This package of equipment is for prerecorded music either on CD, Tape or MP3/Laptop with a Line-out signal. Its usage would be for a DJ dance party in a space such as the Mays Center or Chase Hall Lounge. It is relatively easy to setup and operate, and all cables necessary are included, with the exception of the MP3 connection cable.

Items included:

Equipment

Repair Minimum

(Approximate)

Replacement Cost

(Approximate)

1) DJ Mixing Console – Features individual input volume faders, a master volume fader, cue features, headphones input, 1) microphone input and EQ control.

$100.00

$250.00

2) Teac CD Players

$75.00/player

$250.00/player

1) Yamaha Tape Player

$100.00

$325.00

2) Mackie SRM450 Powered Speakers

$150.00/speaker

$725.00/speaker

2) Ultimate Speaker Stands

$50.00/stand

$120.00/stand

1) Mackie Powered Subwoofer (optional)

$150.00

$800.00

1) Shure SM58 Microphone

$50.00

$120.00

1) Mic Stand

$00.00

$40.00

5) XLR Cables

$00.00/cable

$20.00/cable

1) Extension Cable and Power Strip

$00.00

$25.00




DJ RIG

This package of equipment is for prerecorded music on CD and allows for more advanced DJ operations, including CD scratching. It does have Line-In capabilities for MP3/Laptop recordings, and a Microphone input. Its usage is for a DJ dance party in a space such as the Mays Center or Chase Hall Lounge. It is a relatively easy setup though much more complex to operate than the PARTY RIG, and includes looping, sampling and tempo controls. All cables necessary are included, with the exception of the MP3 connection cable.

Items included:

Equipment

Repair Minimum

(Approximate)

Replacement Cost

(Approximate)

1) Tascam CD302. This unit is connected to 2) CD players and features individual looping, sampling and tempo controls as well as scratching controls.

$150.00

$725.00

1) Rane Mn-8z DJ mixer. This unit has 4 individual faders, a master volume fader, individual channel EQ, cue features and controls, MP3/Laptop aux input, headphones input and volume control and 1) Mic input.

$150.00

$725.00

1) 100 watt Realistic Stereo Power Amp

$100.00

$250.00

2) or 4) LTI Speakers – Use 4) for larger spaces.

$75.00/speaker

$150.00/speaker

2 or 4) Proel Speaker Stands

$40.00/stand

$80.00/stand

1) Shure SM58 Microphone

$50.00

$120.00

1) Mic Stand

$00.00

$40.00

1) XLR Cable

$00.00

$20.00

4) 25’ 1/4” to 1/4” Speaker Cable

$00.00/cable

$20.00/cable

1) Extension Cable and Power Strip

$00.00

$25.00





LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT

BANDS/MULTIPLE INPUT

This package of equipment is for Sound Reinforcement in live performance situations. It provides bands and performers with multiple inputs for vocal reinforcement and some instrument support. It is capable of supporting public address needs where multiple speakers are present and require separate microphones, Acoustic oriented bands and performances where instruments and vocals require reinforcement. It is not capable of supporting excessive volume for extended periods, for loud percussion reinforcement such as kick drums or snare drums, or for reinforcing already amplified instruments, such as electric guitars. Use of this equipment for these, or other unintended uses, may cause damage to the speakers and/or the amplifier. It is relatively easy to setup, and though it can be run from the stage its most effective use requires an operator who is not one of the performers. All cables necessary are included.

Items included:

Equipment

Repair Minimum

(Approximate)

Replacement Cost

(Approximate)

1) Mackie 404M Powered Head – Features 250 watts/side, 6 input channels w/ 3 band EQ, Separate Main and Monitor volume and EQ controls and built in digital effects.

$200.00

$600.00

2) Nady THS1515 15-inch 2-Way PA Speaker

$100.00/speaker

$200.00/speaker

2) Nady PFW12 12-inch 2-Way Floor Monitor Cabinet

$100.00/speaker

$200.00/speaker

2) Proel Speaker Stands

$40.00/stand

$80.00/stand

4) Shure SM58 Microphone

$50.00/microphone

$120.00/microphone

4) Mic Stands

$20.00/stand

$40.00/stand

4) XLR Cable

$00.00/ cable

$20.00/ cable

4) 50’ 1/4” to 1/4” Speaker Cable

$00.00/cable

$30.00/cable

1) Extension Cable and Power Strip

$00.00

$25.00

 


SPEAKING/GENERAL USE

This item is used for simple speaking or performing engagements, or for playing a single CD for background music or in support of a performance such as a dance. It has a wireless microphone built in the unit, and comes with an additional wired microphone that can be used for another vocalist or to mic an acoustic instrument such as a guitar. It has a line level input to support any preamped electric instrument, such as a keyboard, and a built-in CD player as well. Though capable of filling a medium sized space effectively, it is not capable of supporting excessive volume for extended periods, for loud percussion reinforcement such as kick drums or snare drums, or for reinforcing already amplified instruments, such as electric guitars. Use of this equipment for these, or other unintended uses, may cause damage to the speakers and/or the amplifier. All cables necessary are included.

Items included:

Equipment

Repair Minimum

(Approximate)

Replacement Cost

(Approximate)

1) Anchor Xtreme II XTR-6000CU1 with Speaker Stand

$300.00

$1800.00

1) Shure SM58 Microphone

$50.00

$120.00

1) Mic Stands

$20.00

$40.00

1) 20’ XLR Cable

$00.00

$20.00

1) Extension Cable and Power Strip

$00.00

$25.00


 
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