Guide to using Music Library equipment

Zoom H4N PRO (user manual) (SD card compatibility list)

• Six (6) H4N PRO recorders are available for loan
• Microphones are built-in and fragile. Adjust by rotating microphone heads
• Has two (2) XLR ports to allow for up to 4-channel recording
• Navigation is through on-screen menus and a selector wheel on the side. Scroll with the wheel, select by pushing the wheel into the device
• Memory cards and batteries are not included, borrowers must use their own. Only accepts SD cards up to 32GB size
• Has a standard threaded tripod mount on the back of the recorder

Sony PCM-D50 (user manual)

• One (1) PCM-D50 is available for loan
• Microphones are built-in, adjust only in the horizontal plane
• Built-in battery included
• Memory cards not included, borrowers must use their own. Note: memory cards are proprietary, Sony brand only
• Navigation is through buttons rather than on-screen menus
• Has a threaded tripod mount that fits standard tripods

Microtrack II (user manual)

• Four (4) Microtrack digital audio recorders are available for loan
• Important note: plug the microphone into the top of the device (labeled “MIC”), otherwise it will not pick up any sound
• To move files onto a computer, first connect the USB cable to the computer. On the recorder, select “Connect to PC” on the settings menu
• Navigation is through on-screen menus and a selector button on the side. Gently flick the button to scroll up or down, select by pushing the button into the device

Korg MR-1000 (user manual)

• One (1) MR-1000 recorder is available for loan
• Can operate on batteries, which makes it a good choice for field recordings and podcasts
• Allows high-precision condenser mics to be used
• Includes AudioGate format conversion software to convert audio files to different file formats

Sony Stereo ICD-UX523 USB recording devices (user manual)

• Two (2) ICD-UX523 USB recorders are available for loan
• Small portable recorders good for recording speech, field notes
• The USB connection slides into the recorder when not in use

Zoom mic clip adapters

• The Music Library loans a limited number of Zoom mic clip adapters
• Connect via the threaded tripod mount to fit a mic clip for use on a mic stand rather than a tripod
• Compatible with mic clips for the Shure SM57 and SM58 microphones
• Compatible mic clips also available for loan

Zoom H6 (user manual) (SD card compatibility list)

• Three (3) H6 recorders are available for loan
• Has four (4) XLR ports to allow for up to 6-channel recording
• Microphone heads are interchangeable. Be careful of the plastic sleeves protecting the connection ports.
• Memory cards and batteries are not included, borrowers must use their own. Accepts SD cards up to 128GB size
• Has a standard threaded tripod mount on the back of the recorder