Guide to using Music Library equipment

Roland Micro CUBE GX guitar amp (user manual)

• One (1) small guitar amp is available for loan
• This is an ultra compact AC power connected amp. It can also be powered by six AA batteries, not provided
• The Micro CUBE amp has one 1/4" input and one 1/8" (3.5mm aux) input
• Weight: 3.3 kg / 7 lbs 5 oz

Fender Passport Conference portable PA system (user manual)

• One (1) portable PA system is available for loan
• Has 2 detachable speakers connected to a mixer tower
  • The mixer tower has 4 channels:
    • 3 channels with XLR and 1/4" inputs
    • 1 channel with two 1/4" inputs (use the L/MONO input for mono, use both L & R inputs for stereo) and a single 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo aux input
  • 1 dynamic microphone and XLR cable located in the back compartment of the mixer tower
  • The speaker cables and power cable are in a separate plastic container
• Weight: 13.61 kg / 30 lbs

Mackie Thump GO portable loudspeaker (user manual)

• Two (2) loudspeakers are available for loan
• 8" portable battery-powered loudspeaker with optional Bluetooth connection
• Each Thump GO speaker has:
  • Two channels with XLR combo jacks (can accept either XLR or 1/4" TRS cables)
  • XLR male THRU input
  • Bluetooth connection capabilities through a pair button on the back
• Weight: 8 kg / 17.6 lbs

Mackie FreePlay Live Bluetooth PA speaker (user manual)

• Two (2) PA speakers are available for loan
• Lightweight, can fit onto a mic stand
• Each FreePlay Live speaker has:
  • Two XLR combo jacks (can accept either XLR or 1/4" TRS cables)
  • One 1/8" (3.5mm) aux input
  • One 1/4" MON OUT output
• Weight: 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs

Bose SoundLink Color II speakers (user manual)

• One (1) speaker is available for loan
• Has a 3.5mm aux port for wired connections
• Silicone exterior and water-resistant
• Connect wirelessly from up to 30 feet away
• Up to 8 hours of battery life per charge

Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth speaker (user manual)

• One (1) speaker is available for loan
• Has a 3.5mm aux port for wired connections
• The speaker remembers the six most recently connected devices
• Up to 14 hours of battery life per charge

Bose Portable Home Speaker (user manual)

• One (1) speaker is available for loan
• Only connects wirelessly, no aux port available
• Up to 12 hours of battery life per charge

Bose SoundDock Portable Digital Music System (user manual)

• One (1) speaker is available for loan
• Has dock for iPods and iPhones with 30-pin connector ports
• Has a 3.5mm aux port for wired connections
• Up to 3 hours of battery life per charge

Bose Soundlink Flex Bluetooth speakers (quick start guide | owner's guide)

• Two (2) Soundlink Flex speakers are available for loan
• Connect wirelessly from up to 30 feet away
• Only has a wireless connection, no aux port available
• Up to 12 hours of battery life per charge, has USB-C port

JBL Xtreme portable Bluetooth speaker (quick start guide)

• Two (2) JBL speakers are available for loan
• One (1) power charger is available, loaned separately from the speakers
• Up to 15 hours of battery life per charge, charges devices via dual USB ports

Bose Soundlink Flex speakers (quick start guide) (owner's guide)

• Two (2) Bose Soundlink Flex speakers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Music Library Service Desk
• The Soundlink Flex speakers are designated as 3-hour short term loans for times when borrowers need an emergency speaker for a class
• The speakers charge via a USB-C cable
• No aux port, Bluetooth connection only

iPods: 8 GB Nano, 60 GB Video

• 8GB iPod Nano tech specs

• 60 GB iPod tech specs

• This equipment is only available for McGill Music students, faculty, and staff

Headphones

• Various headphone models are available for loan

Sony CFD-740 boombox (user guide)

• One (1) boombox is available for loan

• Has detachable speakers that connect to the central unit via speaker wire

• Functions:

  • CD player

  • AM/FM radio

  • 2 cassette decks (capable of cassette tape dubbing)

  • Mix mic input (mini-jack)

• Includes power cable. Can also run on ten D-cell batteries, not provided

Sony CFD-S70 boombox (user guide)

• One (1) boombox is available for loan

• Functions:

  • CD player

  • AM/FM radio

  • 1 cassette deck

  • Stereo 3.5 mm aux mini jack

• Includes power cable. Can also run on six C batteries, not provided

• Weight: 1.9 kg / 61.7 oz