Loanable Technology – Music and Performing Arts Library

The Music & Performing Arts Library has a collection of technology that you can borrow for free! The loanable technology collection includes items you can check out to take home as well as some materials available for in-library use.

Browse the lists below to see what materials we have available and ask to check them out at the service desk.

If you can’t find what you need in our collection, the Media Commons in the Main Library (room 306) has a larger collection of loanable technology so don’t forget to check there, too.

Loanable Technology Policies

These materials are only available to University students, faculty, and staff with an active I-card
All loanable technology must be returned to the MPAL service desk – do not return them to other libraries or put them in our drop box

1 Week Loan Materials

Renewals available upon request. Call, email, or stop by in person at the service desk to inquire about renewing 1 week loanable tech items.

Image of Blue Snowball Microphone, a small round mic on a tripod

Blue Snowball USB Microphone

Two-condenser-capsule design for recording vocals, music, podcasts and more. Includes adjustable metal mic stand and USB cable.
Plug and play with Mac and PC.
Blue Snowball Quick Start Guide (English)

Image of Zoom IQ6 Microphone with lightning connector

Zoom IQ6 Stereo X/Y Microphone with Lightning Connector

This is the same microphone configuration used on Zoom’s H4n Handy Recorder, boasting high-quality condenser mics and flexible 90-/120-degree XY stereo recording.
Separate controls for input gain and headphone output level.
Zoom IQ6 Operation Manual

Zoom H6 Handy Recorder

Zoom H6 Handy Recorder

Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad. Six-track simultaneous recording.
Includes Zoom AD-17A/D AC adapter, Windbuster, and 32 GB SanDisk card. Does not include batteries.
H6 Quick Guide and H6 Operation Manual

Samsung external CD/DVD player, a small square disc drive

Samsung External CD / DVD Player

Samsung portable CD/DVD player that connects to laptops with included USB cable

LG Portable CD/DVD Player, a small square disc drive

LG External CD / DVD Player

LG portable CD/DVD player that connects to laptops with included USB cable

portable record player with vinyl record

Audio-Technica Sound Burger – Portable Bluetooth Turntable

AT-SB727 Sound Burger plays 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records; the turntable’s Bluetooth capabilities allow you to play records wirelessly for up to 12 hours or use the included audio cable for a wired listening experience
Quick Start Guide and User Manual

Boom 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Portable outdoor bluetooth speaker with subwoofer
Quick Start Guide and User Manual

Image of Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapters

Image of USB-C to HDMI Adapter

USB-C to HDMI Adapters

Image of Mini Display Port to HDMI Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters

USB-C to USB-A adapter

USB-C to USB-A Adapters

Image of Donner Pedal

Donner Wireless Page Turner Pedal for Tablets

Compatible with Mac, PC, iOS or Android. Use it to turn pages of music, scroll through lyrics or guitar tabs, control a teleprompter, or control the playback of media.
Bluetooth control with a 32-foot wireless range.
Donner Page Turner Pedal User Manual

2-Hour In-Library Use Materials

usb-c laptop charger