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Directions
We are located on the lower level of the Undergraduate Library, across from the ITS computer lab.

Phone: (919)-962-2559
Email us

Fall Hours
Mon - Thurs: 8am-9:45pm
Fri: 8am-4:45pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 2pm-9:45pm

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Tue. 11.24: 8am - 4:45pm
Wed. 11.25: 8am - 4:45pm
Thu. 11.26: Closed
Fri. 11.27: Closed
Sat. 11.28: Closed
Sun. 11.29: Closed
Mon. 11.30: Resume Regular Hours

Please note: The entrance to the MRC will be locked 5 minutes before closing.

Please check here for any deviations to this schedule.

Equipment Rentals
The MRC currently has video cameras, still cameras and light kits available for checkout to UNC students and staff. All equipment is available to checkout for 3 days (2 nights) to anyone with a UNC OneCard. You can schedule equipment by calling the MRC at (919) 962-2559, coming by, or e-mailing the lab manager: greg.klaiber@unc.edu

OUR EQUIPMENT

Canon GL-2
The Canon GL2s are 3CCD full manual control videocameras that come with a carrying case, a mini-shotgun mic, batteries, an A/C power adapter, and a Tripod. The GL2 records to mini DV tape, which are available for purchase at Student Stores and most electronics stores. Wide-angle lens adapters are available upon request. We also have adapters to connect professional microphones such as the lavaliere and shotgun mics you can borrow from us.

Canon ZR100 & ZR700
The Canon's ZR100 videocameras are easy-to-use, basic cameras that come with a tripod, carrying case and A/C power adapter. These cameras record to mini DV tape, which we do not supply.

Optoma EP719 Projector
Optoma's compact, lightweight projector accepts video connections from DVD players or game consoles on a standard RCA cable, or from laptops on a standard RGB or DVI cable. Comes with power, RCA and RGB cables in a carrying case.

Zoom H4 Digital Recorder
The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder fits in your palm and is ideal for recording live musical performances, interviews, podcasts, meetings, classes and seminars. The H4 allows you to record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps. It comes with a 1 GB SD memory card, a USB cable and a power adapter.

Nintendo Wii
Yes, you can check out a Wii from the MRC. It comes with the power supply, infrared sensor, composite RCA A/V cables, Wii Play, a hook-up guide, and 2 controllers (we have extras, too). You can see that games we have available for checkout here.

Sennheiser Shotgun Mic
The Sennheiser ME66 microphone is a shotgun mic that is especially suited for film and video location recording applications, and for picking up quiet signals in noisy enviroments. It can be connected to the Canon GL2 cameras with the included 15-foot XLR microphone cable, and it can be mounted on a "fishpole" mic stand, which the MRC supplies

Sennheiser Wireless Lavaliere Mic
The ew 100-ENG G2 system is ideal for video recording in the most varied recording situations. The ME 2 clip-on microphone is virtually invisible. The extremely small SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter and the SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter as well as the EK 100 G2 camera receiver feature nine frequency banks with four directly accessible presets each – ready for immediate use.

Sony DSC-P52
The Sony DSC-P52s are 3 megapixel still digital cameras that come with rechargeable AA batteries and a memory stick. Download the Windows 98/2000/XP drivers for this camera, from Sony's website.

Lowel DV Creator Light Kit
The Lowel DV Creator kits combine some of the most popular lights with accessories for increased versatility. A 500w max. focusable Omni-light, a 250w focusable Pro-light, & a 750w max. broad throw Tota-light, with Uni-stands and a handful of light controls in a compact soft case.

Greenscreen
We have a 10 x 15 foot greenscreen you can check out for chroma keying effects and color replacement. It comes with a cloth screen and a frame.

MRC Equipment Loan Policies

The purpose of the Media Resources Center equipment checkout policies follows from the mission of the Media Resources Center: to serve the instructional and curricular needs of the University community and the individual study, scholarship, cultural enrichment and recreation needs of UNC students and faculty.

To borrow equipment from the Media Resources Center, the patron must present a valid UNC OneCard. Equipment will not circulate during the first two hours MRC is open or during the last two hours MRC is open. Videocameras, still cameras and accessories may be borrowed for 2 days (over 2 nights) at a time. Patrons will be charged $30.00 for every hour (or partial hour) that the equipment is overdue. Please note that there is no maximum fine for overdue equipment. If a patron returns equipment late, they will receive a one-time warning in addition to their fine. Returning equipment late a second time will result in not being allowed to check out equipment for the duration of the semester.

Borrowers will be held responsible for damages to all equipment while it is checked out to them. This includes, but is not limited to: theft, abuse/misuse of equipment (both unintentional and intentional), neglect, or carelessness. Patrons will be responsible for paying the University of North Carolina a replacement charge plus a processing fee for damage to or the loss of the equipment and accessories issued to them up to a maximum of $4,000. These charges will be subject to the same collection procedures that are used for fines or fees for damaged or lost materials; meaning, they will be added to your UNC account payable at the Cashier's office. Damage, destruction or loss must be reported to the Media Resources Center no later than the beginning of the next workday following knowledge of such damage, destruction or loss.

MRC staff will inspect equipment upon its return before discharging it from the borrower's account. This will be done during the first two hours MRC is open and during the last two hours MRC is open on a given day. If damages are noted, MRC staff will contact the borrower to assess fines.

Renewals are not allowed. This is to ensure that MRC staff has time to inspect equipment. Equipment that is loaned out will be assured to be in proper working order unless a checkout supervisor has noted otherwise. Borrowers will not be held responsible for previous damages.

Reservations must be made for all equipment. Patrons can reserve equipment starting the day after it is due to be returned (this includes a 2 day loan plus 24 hrs for staff inspection). Patrons may only reserve one item at a time. Patrons may borrow only one video camera or still camera at a time. The 2 day loan period begins on the day of the reservation, no matter when the patron arrives to pick up the materials. Please note that reservations are subject to availability of working equipment.