Three-Day Loan
Expand AllThe items below circulate for three days and there is no limit on the number of these items that you can check out simultaneously. Each item marked with an asterisk (*) requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only). While completion of a media loan agreement form is only required for some items, the A/V policies and overdue fines apply to the entire collection. You can view these policies at the bottom of this page.
Items included:
- Lens cap and hood
- Power adapter
- Battery packs (2) and charger
- HDMI and USB cables
- 128 GB SD cards (2)
High quality video recording device best used for live performances, documentary films, music videos, or interviews.
Replacement cost: $2,000
Documentation: Manual
Items included:
- Lens cap and hood
- Power adapter
- Battery packs (2) and charger
- Wireless controller
- HDMI and USB cables
- 128 GB SD cards (2)
High quality video recording device best used for live performances, documentary films, music videos, or interviews.
Replacement cost: $2,000
Documentation: Manual
Requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only)
Items included:
- Lens cap and hood
- Lens
- Rear lens cap (1)
- Hot shoe cover (1)
- Batteries (2)
- Battery charger
- Battery grip connector cover
- Shoulder strap
- USB cable
- 128 GB SD card
Light-weight, high quality camera. This camera has some video capability but is best used for photography.
Replacement cost: $1,000
Documentation: Manual
Requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only)
Items included:
- Lens cap and hood
- Power adapter
- Battery packs (2) and charger
- Detachable X/Y and Zoom SSH-6 shotgun microphones
- Foam and hairy windscreens
- Tripod mounting adapter
- USB cable
- 128 GB SD card
Good quality video recording device that is simpler to use than our Canon cameras. Best used for live performances, documentary films, or interviews.
Replacement cost: $700
Documentation: Manual
Requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only)
Items included:
- Shock mount
- Foam windscreen
Shotgun microphone best used to record high fidelity audio in conjunction with a video camera such as the Canon XA11/XA20. XLR cables (1′ or 15′) may be checked out separately.
Replacement cost: $350
Documentation: Manual
Requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only)
Items included:
- Power adapter
- AC-to-Mini USB dongle
- USB cable
- 32 GB SD card
- Hairy windbuster
With built-in adjustable XY/AB mics, good for recording spoken voice, practice, lessons, etc., but somewhat sensitive to wind and movement of the device. XLR inputs support external microphone use for more detailed work. AA batteries not included. XLR cables may be checked out separately.
Replacement cost: $300
Documentation: Manual
Requires check out by a full-time library staff member and completion of an AML Media Loan Agreement Form (one time only)
Items included:
- Power module
- Clip
- Foam windscreen
Clip-on microphone to be used in conjunction with another audio recording device such as the TASCAM DR-40. Best used for recording the spoken voice in an interview setting. Batteries not included. XLR cables may be checked out separately.
Replacement cost: $150
Documentation: Instructions and spec sheet
Items included:
- Tripod stand
- Tripod stand extension
- USB cable
USB compatible microphone for simple audio recording such as interviews or song demos.
Replacement cost: $100
Documentation: Manual
tems included:
- Detachable pan bar
- Mounting plate
Compatible with the Canon XA11/XA20, Zoom Q8, Panasonic Lumix G85, and TASCAM DR-40. Adjustable height range 27.6″ to 59″ (70.1 cm to 150 cm).
Replacement cost: $150
Documentation: Instruction sheet
Items included:
- USB cable
Plug and play USB compatible 25-key keyboard/MIDI controller with programmable pads. Best used for note entry in Finale, Sibelius, or a Digital Audio Workstation such as ProTools, Logic, or GarageBand.
Replacement cost: $150
Documentation: Manual
Items included:
- USB Cable
Plug and play USB compatible optical drive used to play CDs and DVDs on a computer without an optical drive.
Replacement cost: $60
Documentation: Manual
Used to connect microphones with recording devices. XLR cables are available in 15-foot and 1-foot lengths. The 1-foot cables are intended primarily to facilitate the use of an external microphone with the Canon video cameras.
Replacement cost: $25
Replacement cost: $10
A/V Circulation Policies
All items within the Allen Music Library’s A/V Collection are due 3 days from time of check out during business hours. Any items that are more than 24 hours overdue will incur a replacement charge, which may be removed upon return at the discretion of AML Full-time Staff. The patron accepts responsibility for any damages, loss, or overdue fines associated with borrowing the item. If found liable for loss or damages, the patron must pay up to the total value of the borrowed item. This includes a $10 replacement charge for damage to or loss of the insert card found within each item’s case. The replacement prices are listed above and are subject to change based on availability and cost of replacement at time of loss or damage.
In-Library Use Equipment
Two-Hour Loan
These items are available for two-hour checkout at the circulation desk:
- Headphones
- iPhone USB-to-Lightning charging cables
- Android USB-to-Micro USB charging cables
- Macbook MagSafe power adapter
- MagSage to MagSafe2 converter
- Listening station remote controls
In-Library All Day Loan
- Portable power units available at the circulation desk
- Use a USB-C or USB-A cable to connect to your device
Printing and Copying
Printers: There are two FSU network black-and-white print stations downstairs. With the appropriate drivers (see the “Print Anywhere” button on the main page) you can send print jobs from your personal laptop or desktop. B&W printing is $0.10/page. Color printers are available in the main library.
Photocopiers: Two black-and-white (upstairs and downstairs) and one color (upstairs). The B&W copiers are $0.10/page, the color $0.25/page. Payment is via your FSU card.
Scanning stations: Two KIC scanning stations (upstairs and downstairs). Scan to PDF or image, save to thumb drive, email, or cloud storage account (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, or OneDrive).
Slide scanner: A small flatbed scanner is available upstairs. Guide frames for slides and photos are available for checkout at the circulation desk.
Microform scanner: A microfilm and microfiche reader/scanner is upstairs. Note that the attached computer is without internet connection, so saving is via thumbdrive only.
Listening and Viewing
The public computers are not equipped with DVD drives but have software for CD and DVD playback. Optical disc drives are available for checkout at the circulation desk. A viewing station is currently located next to the microform scanner in the reference area. A USB turntable is located in the computer area downstairs for LP-to-digital conversion.
Seminar Room
The seminar room is a smart classroom equipped with a projector, document camera, audio/video playback equipment, smart board, and video conferencing capabilities. When not in use for classroom instruction, it may be reserved group study or (with approval) defenses, interviews, etc. See our policies for more information or ask at the circulation desk to check room availability or make a reservation.