Dual 2 GHz Power Macintosh G5 [Jun 2004] (back to top)
CPU: 2x 2 GHz PowerPC G5
RAM: 512MB
Drives: 160GB HDD, "Super" drives (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
SCL PR Page | More information (Web site) | G5 Introductory Movie (QuickTime stream)

Not only is the PowerPC 970 - the "G5" - the first 64-bit personal computer microprocessor, but it is fully backwards compatible with 32-bit PowerPC software - which means it can run all Mac OS X software without modification. 64-bit integers can store a range of values 4.3 billion (4.3 thousand million) times as large as 32-bit integers. The PowerPC 970 also has arguably the most advanced architecture of any PC microprocessor. The Power Macintosh G5 is not only the first 64-bit PC, but it is also the first PC with a number of powerful technologies - such as HyperTransport and 133 MHz PCI-X - all of which boost overall performance.

KOSS Stereo Headphones (TD-80) [Feb 2005] (back to top)
These headphones feature a closed ear cushion design for maximum isolation and deep base making them ideal for use on the video editing stations in the Multimedia center open lab. They also have individual volume controls on each ear cup for easy level adjustment from ear to ear along with an adjustable, vinyl-covered headband that easily adapts to individual head sizes.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 1 through 6

JVC HR-S5901/HR-S5902 VCR [Feb 2005] (back to top)
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.

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

Panasonic Color Video Monitor [Feb 2005] (back to top)
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.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 1 through 6

Sony DVMC-DA2 Media Converter [Feb 2005] (back to top)
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.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 1 through 4

Canopus ADVC-100 Media Converter [Feb 2005] (back to top)
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.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 5 through 6

Telex M-560 USB Microphone [Feb 2005] (back to top)
Audio: Electric microphone with directional processing acoustic structure
Range: Speech recognition up to two feet away in most office environments (Effective range is even further for other uses).

The Telex M-560 microphone is ideal for all voice applications, including Internet phone and chat, video conferencing or editing, language labs, voice command and control, and speech dictation. Its unique internal structure allows destructive interference to cancel background noise and focus audio reception on the user's voice.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 1 through 4

M-Audio Keystation e49 USB Keyboard [Feb 2005] (back to top)
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.

Multimedia Center: MVMac-1

Panasonic DV Master Editing VCR (AG-DV2000) [Feb 2005] (back to top)
Video Resolution: Digital component video quality of more than 500 lines of resolution.
Audio Resolution: 16-bit digital PCM audio system selectable between 48kHZ/16 bits (2 channels) and 32kHz/12 bits (4 channels). High S/N ratio of 50dB.
Compatible Media: Large 123-minute size (DVM123) and mini 63-minute size (DVM63) DV tapes.
Primary Connection: FireWire 400 input/output terminal
Secondary Connections: 5-pin editing terminal for VHS/S-VHS VCRs or camcorders, S-Video and AV line input/output terminals.

The DV master editing VCR allows users to record for more than two hours with full editing capabilities. It features one-touch editing keys, frame-by-frame time coding, super linear slow playback, and versatile programmed editing functions, including assemble editing for up to 40 scenes, insert editing, and machine-to-machine editing to maintain high digital video quality. Audio editing functions include digital PCM editing, audio dubbing, audio insert and audio mix. An ultra high-precision drive mechanism assures smooth tape movement, extra-quick search and response times, outstanding tape protection, and accurate editing.

Multimedia Center: MVMac-4

Wiebetech BayDock 800 [Feb 2005] (back to top)
Compatibility: Wiebetech BayDock Intelligent Drive Trays.
External Connection: FireWire 800
Drive Interface: Oxford OXUF922 FireWire bridge (hot-swappable)

These are Hard Drive "Docks" that will accept Wiebetech BayDock Intelligent Drive Trays. Patrons with these trays can insert them into the dock and access their files.

Multimedia Center: MVMac 3 and 4.