| Equipment | Good for... |
|---|---|
| Rode NT-USB Mini Microphone | Individual podcast and voiceover recording. Plug one (or multiple) directly into your computer and go. |
| Yeti USB Microphone | Individual, conversation, and group recording. Plug directly into your computer and go. |
| Audio Interface | Connect an XLR or quarter inch mic or instrument to your computer. |
| H1n Recorder | Recorder/mic combo good for field recording, on-the-go interviews, and voiceover. Very compact, portable, and records very good quality audio. |
| H2n Recorder | Recorder/mic combo similar to the H1n but with more pickup pattern settings, including the ability to record spatial audio. |
| H6n Recorder | Portable recorder with XLR and quarter inch connections as well as two built-in mic attachments. |
| Shure MV7X Microphone | XLR dynamic microphone good for individual voice recording. Delivers high quality recording in imperfect recording environments. |
| Rode Wireless Mic | Wireless lapel mic for recording a variety of environments where cables are not optimal. |
| Audio Accessories Kit | Contains a variety of adaptors useful for connection mics to audio/video recording devices. |
| Blue Compass Boom Arm | Mount to the side a desk or table and attach any of our microphones. Great for getting the mic away from tabletop noise and closer to your mouth for better recording quality. |
| Equipment | Good for... |
|---|---|
| High-quality photography or video. These cameras work great with a tripod or handheld, though other options are more portable. Auto-focus capabilities make it beginner-friendly. Both models come with an EF-S 18–55mm standard zoom lens. Kits come with an SD card, but you can also use your own for easier downloading if you need more time. Other lens sizes are also available. | |
| GoPro HERO5 Black | Videos and photos on the go. The kit comes with a tripod and waterproof case. The camera is very easy to use though it allows for less control of its image. |
| Panasonic HC-VX1 4K Video Camera | Easy to film, professional quality video. Works great with a tripod or handheld. |
| Tripod and GorillaPod and Monopod | Stabilizing a camera or microphone. GorillaPods (flexible) are more compact and can bend to fit onto a variety of surfaces. The fixed tripods are larger and better suited for heavier equipment. The monopod is compact, stable and versatile, making it a handy travel companion. Ideal for photographers who use long and heavy lenses but need move around and reposition themselves quickly, as well as photography at crowded events with limited range of motion. |
| Huion Inspiroy | Tablet for illustration, photo editing, and 3D modeling. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux. |
| Huion Kamvas | Tablet for illustration, photo editing, and 3D modeling. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and some Android devices. The tablet has a built-in screen making it easy to use for those new to drawing tablets. |
| Green Screen | Removing the background from photos or videos for customization and special effects. |
The land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, comprised of the descendants of indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the Central Coast, is today working hard to restore traditional stewardship practices on these lands and heal from historical trauma.
The land acknowledgement used at UC Santa Cruz was developed in partnership with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Chairman and the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program at the UCSC Arboretum.
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