Panasonic Lightweight Headphones (RP-HT21)

Each Mac in the Knowledge Commons, Union Lab, Benchmark Lab, and Sage Point Lab is equipped with one of these basic stereo headphones. The only exceptions are the instructors stations in the 1705A, 1705B, 1705E, 1705F, 1715, 1725, and 1745 classrooms.

Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet

Active Area: 4″ × 5″
Pressure Levels: 1 024
Resolution: 2 540 lpi
Max. Data Rate: 200 pps
Accuracy: ± 0.01″
Tilt Range: 50—60°
Connection: USB

Graphic tablets are perfect for photo retouching, design, illustration, annotating presentations, marking up documents, sketching, and digitally signing a name. Pens and mice are available for checkout.

The Intuos 2 Grip Pen — available for checkout at the service counter in Knowledge Commons — has a cushioned, ergonomic grip, a programmable DuoSwitch™, and pressure-sensitive pen tip and eraser.

The mice — also available for checkout at the service counter in Knowledge Commons — feature smooth, accurate tracking, two buttons, and a programmable scroll wheel.

Knowledge Commons: MMac-76—78 (back row, last four on the right) all have Intuos 2 (4″ × 5″) Graphics Tablets.

iSight

Sensor: 1/4-inch color CCD image sensor, 640 × 480 VGA resolution
Audio: Integrated, dual-element microphone with noise suppression
Focus: Autofocus from 50mm to Infinity
Frame rate: Full motion video at up to 30 frames per second (FPS) depending on Internet connection speed
More information (Web site) | iSight Interactive Gallery (QuickTime VR)

The iSight is a versatile, durable, lightweight and portable state-of-the-art video camera capable of delivering high-quality audio and video. It is built out of a strong aluminum-alloy exterior which protects its sophisticated dual-element microphone and its autofocusing autoexposure F/2.8 lens which captures high-quality pictures even in low lighting. The entire package is powered through a single FireWire cable that also streams the audio and video signals to the computer. While made for use with iChat AV, it can be used with other applications like the video conferencing application Marratech.

Knowledge Commons: iSight cameras are connected to the instructor stations in the 1705F and 1725 classrooms.

All: Built-in iSight cameras are available on any iMac Intel 17" & 20" computers in any of the labs.

Belkin 8-in-1 USB Media Reader/Writer

Compatible Media:

CompactFlash I	CompactFlash II	SmartMedia	Secure Digital
MultiMedia	IBM Microdrive	Memory Stick	Memory Gate Memory Stick

This media reader/writer allows users to drag and drop files, images, and music to and from the computer. It features twin dedicated slots that will accommodate the eight types of flash media listed above.

Knowledge Commons: Belkin Media Reader/Writer is available for checkout.

A. Ray Olpin University Union: UMac-1 is connected to a Belkin Media Reader/Writer.

Benchmark: BMac-12 is connected to a Belkin Media Reader/Writer.

Sage Point: SMac-11 is connected to a Belkin Media Reader/Writer.

Epson Perfection 1660 Photo Scanner

Resolution: 1600 × 3200 dpi
Color: 48b
Connection: USB

The Epson Perfection 1660 Scanner offers a 1600 dpi optical resolution, with a maximum hardware resolution of 1600 × 3200 dpi, and a maximum interpolated resolution of 13 600 × 18 720 dpi for even the tiniest of details. These scanners also offer 48b color and 16b grayscale scanning for maximum color accuracy. With an 8.5″ x 11.7″ scanning bed and a 35mm Film Strip/Slide Adapter built into the lid, these scanners can easily handle a majority of source materials.

For scanning film strips and slides, you will need to checkout the corresponding transparency insert from the Service Counter.

Click here for help on using Epson Scanner

Knowledge Commons: MMac-1 & 2 are connected to Epson Perfection 1660 Photo scanners.

A. Ray Olpin University Union: UMac-1 is connected to an Epson Perfection 1660 Photo scanner.

Epson Perfection 1650 Photo Scanner

Resolution: 1600 × 3200 dpi
Color: 48b
Connection: USB

The Epson Perfection 1650 Scanner offers a 1600 dpi optical resolution, with a maximum hardware resolution of 1600 × 3200 dpi, and a maximum interpolated resolution of 13 600 × 18 720 dpi for even the tiniest of details. These scanners also offer 48b color and 16b grayscale scanning for maximum color accuracy. With an 8.5″ × 11.7″ scanning bed and a 35mm Film Strip/Slide Adapter built into the lid, these scanners can easily handle a majority of source materials.

For scanning film strips and slides, you will need to checkout the corresponding transparency insert from the Service Counter.

Click here for help on using Epson Scanner

Knowledge Commons: MMac-3—6 are connected to an Epson Perfection 1650 Photo scanner.

Benchmark: BMac-12 is connected to an Epson Perfection 1650 Photo scanner.

Epson Perfection 2480 Photo Scanner

Resolution: 2400 x 4800 dpi
Color: 48-bits per pixel internal & external
Connection: USB

The Epson Perfection 2480 Scanner offers a 2400 dpi optical resolution, with a maximum hardware resolution of 1600 × 3200 dpi, and a maximum interpolated resolution of 12,800 x 12,800 dpi for even the tiniest of details. These scanners also offer 48-bits per pixel color and 16-bits per pixel grayscale scanning for maximum color accuracy. With an 8.5″ x 11.7″ scanning bed and a 35mm Film Strip/Slide Adapter built into the lid, these scanners can easily handle a majority of souce materials.

For scanning film strips and slides, you will need to checkout the corresponding transparency insert from the Service Counter.

Click here for help on using Epson Scanner

A. Ray Olpin University Union: UMac-2 is connected to an Epson Perfection 2480 Photo scanner.

Sage Point: SMac-11 is connected to an Epson Perfection 1660 Photo scanner.

Epson Perfection 3490 Photo Scanner

Resolution: 3200 × 6400 dpi
Color: 48b
Connection: USB

The Epson Perfection 3490 Scanner offers a 3200 dpi optical resolution, with a maximum hardware resolution of 3200 × 6400 dpi, and a maximum interpolated resolution of 27 200 ×37 400 dpi for even the tiniest of details. These scanners also offer 48b color and 16b grayscale scanning for maximum color accuracy and 3.2 Dmax transparancy unit. With an 8.5″ × 11.7″ scanning bed and a 35mm Film Strip/Slide Adapter built into the lid, these scanners can easily handle a majority of source materials.

For scanning film strips and slides, you will need to checkout the corresponding transparency insert from the Service Counter.

Click here for help on using Epson Scanner

Knowledge Commons: MMac-7 is connected to an Epson Perfection 3490 Photo scanner.

Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner

Resolution: 2400 × 4800 dpi
Color: 48b
Connection: USB & FireWire® (IEEE 1394)
Max Read Area: 12.2" x 17.2" (310mm x 437mm)

The Epson Expression 10000XL scanner offers a 2400 dpi optical resolution, with a maximum hardware resolution of 2400 × 4800 dpi, and a maximum interpolated resolution of 12 800 ×12 800 dpi for even the tiniest of details. These scanners also offer 48b color and 16b grayscale scanning for maximum color accuracy and 3.2 Dmax transparancy unit. With an 12.2″ × 17.2″ scanning bed, these scanners can easily handle a majority of source materials.

Click here for help on using Epson Scanner

Fine Arts (M. Library level 2) : L2FMac-3 is connected to an Epson Expression 10000XL Photo scanner.

Nikon CoolScan V ED Scanner

Resolution: 4000 dpi true optical
Color: 14b
Connection: USB

The CoolScan V ED makes e-mailing images, designing web pages and creating digital archives fast and simple - even for first-time scanner users. The scanner also offers features and image quality previously found only in more expensive models, and a broad range of accessories that allow you to scan many different types of film.

Click here for help on using Nikon CoolScan V ED Scanner

Knowledge Commons: MIEMac-3 is connected to a Nikon CoolScan V ED scanner.

Koss UR29 Stereophone

Frequency Response: 18-20,000 Hz
Impedance: 100 ohms
Sensitivity: 101 dBSPL/1mW
Distortion: <0.2%
input: 3.5mm (1/8") plug

The UR29 Stereophone delivers bass-enhanced high quality sound in a sturdy package suitable for DJs and listeners on the go. Anisotropic ferrite magnets enable the UR29 to deliver great volume, even with low-voltage portable devices. Oxygen-free copper voice coils improve signal transmission and conduction for cleaner, clearer sound. Closed leatherette earcushions seal comfortably around the ears, improving bass performance and blocking outside noise. Closed cushions also prevent sound from leaking out of the headphone.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac 1 through 6

JVC HR-S5901/HR-S5902 VCR

Video: High resolution Super VHS and VHS with auto tracking, active video calibration & picture control
Audio: Hi-Fi Stereo with MTS Decoder
Input Connection: Front and rear S-Video & AV
Output Connection: Rear S-Video & AV

HR-S5901	HR-S5902

These VCRs offer powerful editing features including flying erase head, audio dub & insert edit. Super VHS & 19 Micron Heads provide high resolution recording. "ET" mode lets you make S-VHS recordings with economical VHS tape. A front S-Video input simplifies connecting a camcorder.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac 1 through 5 are equipped with the HR-S5901 model. MVMac-6 is equipped with the HR-S5902 model.

Panasonic Color Video Monitor

Screen Size: 13 inch diagonal
Input/Output Connection: S-Video

Use the monitor to view video that is being imported from an analog source, converted to DV, edited on the computer, and exported back.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac 1 through 6

Sony DVMC-DA2 Media Converter

Manual Controls: Power, Analog In, Digital In
Input/Output Connection: S-Video & AV
Digital Connection: FireWire 400

This device converts analog video signals to digital video signals and vice versa. Use it to import raw video from the VCR or other attached analog video source to the computer as well as export processed video from the computer back to the VCR.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac 1 through 2

Canopus ADVC-100 Media Converter

Manual Controls: Power, Analog In, Digital In
Input/Output Connection: S-Video & AV
Digital Connection: FireWire 400

This device converts analog video signals to digital video signals and vice versa. Use it to import raw video from the VCR or other attached analog video source to the computer as well as export processed video from the computer back to the VCR.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac 5 through 6

M-Audio Keystation e49 USB Keyboard

Keyboard: 49-note full size velocity and pressure sensitive
Audio: Built-in MIDI Interface with pitch and modulation control wheels

This keyboard allows patrons to create, play, and digitally record their own music using composition software such as GarageBand and Sibelius.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac-1

Sony HVR-M15U HDV Video Tape Recorder

Manual Controls: Power, Display Output, Input Select
Input/Output Connection: S-Video & AV
Digital Connection: HDV/DV jack(4-pin)

This device offers HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback capability for easy migration from standard to high definition production, as well as playback of HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only). Compatible with mini-size DV cassettes, it is also compatible with standard-size cassettes that allow up to 276 minutes of HDV recording with compatible tapes. Additionally, the HVR-M15U also has a down-conversion function from HD to SD and is switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) to provide full flexibility depending on production needs.

Knowledge Commons: MVMac-3 & MVMac-4