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The department has a set of portable audio and video recorders available for borrowing.  You should [https://mrbs.ece.ubc.ca/day.php?area=12 reserve the equipment on MRBS] and pick it up from ECE Stores in MCLD 112B.

== Audio Recorder Kits ==

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Each audio recorder kit consists of:

* [https://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u56/h_ce/ Sony ICD-UX560]
* Lavalier clip microphone (with 3.5mm TRRS connector)
* 3.5mm TRRS-to-TRS adapter
* Carrying case

The Sony ICD-UX560 produces audio files with MP3 compression (192 kbps, 128kbps, or 48 kbps) or uncompressed audio in LPCM format.

The recorder has 4 GB of built-in storage, accessible via the USB-A connector.  Alternatively, you can insert your own microSD card.

To record:

# Retract the USB-A connector.
# Momentarily slide the power switch.
# Plug the microphone into the adapter dongle, and the adapter into the microphone port.
# Press the Record 🔴 button.  The audio level meters on the display should confirm that it is recording.

After recording:

# Extend the USB-A connector, and plug it into your computer.
# Copy your audio file to your computer.
# Delete your audio file from the recorder using the computer (or press OPTION → Delete a File).
# Slide and hold the power switch to turn the recorder off.

== Video Recorder Kits ==

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Each video recorder kit consists of:

* [https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q2n-4k-handy-video-recorder Zoom Q2n-4K]
* Sandisk high-endurance microSDHC card, 32 GB
* microSD-to-SD adapter
* USB A to Micro-USB cable, 2 m
* USB power adapter
* Desktop tripod
* Carrying case

The Zoom Q2n-4K produces video files in an MP4 container (.MOV file extension) with H.264 compression.

To record:

# Plug in the USB power source.  (The unit can also be powered by 2 AA batteries.)
# Press the Play ▶️ button to turn on the recorder.
# Twist the lens cap off.
# Use the VIDEO button to select the video resolution (1080∙30 is recommended).  The estimated available recording length is displayed.
# Use the FOV button to adjust the zoom.
# Set the AUTO GAIN mode to MEETING.  (Alternatively, if auto gain is off, turn the knob such that the peak audio level is at -12 dB.)
# Press the Record 🔴 button.  The timer should start counting up.

After recording:

# Press the Record 🔴 button to stop recording.
# Twist the lens cap on.
# Connect the unit to your computer via USB.
# Turn the recorder off (hold down the Play ▶️ button), then turn in on again.
# Select the Card Reader mode (press FOV, then press Record 🔴 twice).
# Copy your video file to your computer. (Note that long recordings will be split into multiple 4 GiB chunks.)
# Delete your video file from the recorder using the computer (or press Play ▶️, LO CUT 🗑, VIDEO ✓, LO CUT 🗑, Record 🔴).
# Turn the recorder off (hold down the Play ▶️ button).

Alternatively, you can use put the microSD card in your computer — but please remember to put it back into the recorder afterwards!  The microSD card slot is in the middle of the battery compartment on the bottom of the recorder.