The Music Library provides access to equipment for music-related research, studies, and other projects. Our current collection includes video cameras, recording equipment, various cables and charging equipment, and lighting equipment.

Digital cameras

Sony Alpha A7III cameras

Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with image sensor

Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9am on the day of booking.
Camera comes with tripod (Benro IF18+ iFOTO tripod).
Cameras must be pre-booked.
Memory card not included.
Available to music students and faculty with valid library card (UTORid).
Operational manual

Book camera

Stage lighting equipment

Orion ORCAN2 LED Can light

Multi-colour and multi-effect LED stage light with integrated microphone. Sits on support stand.

Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available with camera booking, or
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Orion 16-Channel Dmx Lighting Controller

Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Home recording and podcasting

Podcast kit

2 Shure podcast microphones connected to Focusrite Scarlett audio interface equipped with high performance converters.

Comes with 2 Shure microphones, desktop stands, Focusrite Scarlett audio interface, cables and carrying case.
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

USB mic

Blue USB multi directional mic
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Digital audio recorders

Zoom H4n Pro Handy Recorders
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Audio interface

Focusrite scarlett with various knobs and controls for input and output

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Headphones

Audio-Technica headphones
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Tripod boom stands

Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Neumann KM 184 mics

Available to music students and faculty with valid library card (UTORid).
Loan period: 72 hours, starting from 9 am on the day of booking.
Available at the Music Library service desk on a first-come, first-served basis (cannot be booked in advance).

Cables, chargers, and other equipment

The loan period for all equipment in this category is 5 hours.

Docks, hubs, and cables

UGREEN Revodok USB C Hub, 7 in 1 USB C dock with:
- 4K 60Hz HDMI port
- 1Gbps Ethernet
- 2 USB 3.0
- 100W PD
- SD and TF card readers
- compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, iPad, XPS, Thinkpad, Steam Deck
3-in-1 cable that can charge Micro-USB, Lightning and USB-C device
USB type-C to USB cable
USB type-C USB to USB type C cable
Micro USB to USB cable
Lightning to USB Cable

Adapters and chargers

Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter
Apple 5W USB power adapter
18 watt power supply for phones and tablets
Universal laptop charger (mac excluded)

Storage and rewritable drives

MediaStation rewritable DVD drive
USB storage thumb drive

Music Library technology loans

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