The support room (Room 202) has a large selection of loaner equipment.
Items not listed below may be available for loan. Please contact the Support Office (Room 202, Tel 042-330-5417). If we receive a request for equipment that is not currently available, but we determine that there is a need for it, we will consider introducing new equipment. Please let us know what you think.
- June 2023Smartphone gimbal (stabilizer)
- May 2023TMS universal type (original equipment of the Office of Information Technology Support for Education)
- April 2023TMS simplified type (original equipment of the Office of Information Technology Support for Education)
- February 2023Wireless Display Adapter
- February 2023Ultra wide-angle webcam
- January 2023Wireless headset microphone (hands-free)
- January 2023360° Web camera
- January 2023AI Automatic Tracking Camera
- January 2023PTZ camera (Bluetooth remote control type)
- October 2022Software pointer (Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote)
- Original equipment of the Information Technology Support Office for Education
- Equipment to be used with classroom facilities
- Equipment for online classes (equipment loaned out after the Corona disaster)
- PC Peripherals
- Useful Items
- Equipment for recording images
- Equipment for showing images
- Equipment for recording audio
- Equipment for listening to audio
- Prometheus Hall Dedicated Microphone
- Other
Original equipment of the Information Technology Support Office for Education
TMS Simplified Type
Stock: 2
Model No.: Combination equipment
Simply place it in your classroom to easily turn your class into a simultaneous face-to-face & online session (HyFlex style). Everything you need is included in the set up and ready to go. Online participants can participate in class while freely switching between the PTZ camera, which can be remotely controlled, and the 360° camera, which can see all directions in the classroom, making it less likely that they will fall asleep. The battery-powered system can be used on the move, and can also be used for online campus tours.
See also.TMS Introduction Page
TMS universal type (prototype)
Stock: 1
Model No.: Combination equipment
Simply place it in the classroom to easily turn your class into a simultaneous face-to-face & online (HyFlex style). It can be moved on casters with everything you need set up. Because it has a portable 100V power supply, it can be equipped with high-performance equipment as cameras and sound systems, allowing for higher quality HyFlex events and classes. It can be used while traveling outdoors and can be used for online campus tours.
See also.TMS Introduction Page
Equipment to be used with classroom facilities
AV rack key
Target classrooms: 101 102 103 104 107 108 109 113 114
Some classrooms on the first floor of the Research and Lecture Building require a key for the AV rack when using classroom equipment such as microphones and projectors. Please pick one up at the Support Office if necessary.
Please note that if there are consecutive classes in the classroom, you may be asked to hand over the key to the teacher of the previous class and the teacher of the next class. We appreciate your cooperation.
- There have been many cases of people accidentally taking keys home with them.Please be sure to return the key after use.
remote control
In stock: many
Type: TV remote control, DVD / Blu-ray deck remote control, projector remote control, etc.
Remote controls are not required for classroom TVs, DVD decks, etc., as they can also be operated by pressing buttons. Please use a remote control when you want to operate them from a distance or when it is easier to conduct a class with a remote control.
Pen and eraser for electronic blackboard
In stock: many
Model number: ELMO xSync Board, 3-piece set including ELMO Board dedicated pen, eraser, and remote control
Since the electronic blackboard is equipped with a touch panel and can be operated by hand, pens, erasers, and remote controls are not required. Use them when you want to draw thick and thin lines separately, or when you want to erase what you have drawn intuitively using an eraser.
Equipment for online classes(Equipment on loan increased after the Corona disaster)
PC
Stock: 50 +
Model number: DELL Vostro 14, HP ProBook 650 G4, Panasonic CF-SV7HD4VS, etc.
All are Windows 10 powered PCs with built-in camera and microphone for stand-alone Zoom classes. The following options are available. If you have a preference, please let our staff know at the time of your loaner reservation.
Windows 10 Language | Japanese / English |
internal drive | DVD / Blu-ray / No drive |
screen size | 14 inches / 12.1 inches |
External display connection method | HDMI / VGA |
Availability of various ports | USB-A / USB-C / Wired LAN port / Other |
Main unit size and weight | Please let us know your request. Generally, small and lightweight ones have no internal drives, small screen size, and no VGA or LAN ports. |
Web camera, PTZ camera, etc.
Webcam
Stock: 20 +
Model number: Logitech C925e
This is a standard webcam with a 78° angle of view, and is available for rent with a tripod set up for use in the classroom for Zoom lessons and other such activities. The image has no distortion and is suitable for viewing the instructor. However, if you want to view the whiteboard or blackboard together with the student, you will need to set it up at a distance from the teaching table, and a USB extension cable is required.
Ultra wide-angle webcam
Stock: 2
Model Number: SANWA SUPPLY CMS-V43BK
This is a standard webcam with a 78° angle of view, and is available for rent with a tripod set up for use in the classroom for Zoom lessons and other such activities. The image has no distortion and is suitable for viewing the instructor. However, if you want to view the whiteboard or blackboard together with the student, you will need to set it up at a distance from the teaching table, and a USB extension cable is required.
PTZ camera (infrared remote control type)
Stock: 2
Model Number: Logitech PTZ Pro 2
This is a special type of webcam that allows the user to freely change the angle and other settings with a remote control. There is a feature called "preset position," which allows you to quickly switch camera angles such as "presenter near view," "presenter near view," "audience view," and so on. Furthermore, if you allow remote control in the Zoom settings in advance, participants on the Zoom side can freely move the camera in the classroom. Because of its multifunctionality, the system can be used in a variety of ways, depending on the ingenuity of the user. This is useful for classrooms that do not have ceiling cameras installed, where you want to relay realistic and moving video to the online side. The same thing can be done with a combination of Handycam and HDMI capture. In many cases, PTZ cameras are more convenient in that they can be operated by remote control or remotely from Zoom, but HD camcorders are easier to use when filming while walking, so it is best to use different types depending on the situation.
PTZ camera (Bluetooth remote control type)
Stock: 1
Model Number: Logitech Rally PTZ CC4900E
It is basically the same as an infrared PTZ camera, but since the remote control is Bluetooth, there is no need to point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera when operating it. If you place the PTZ camera in front of where you are sitting and use the camera to shoot in the direction you are looking, rather than face-to-face, the infrared remote control cannot be used, so the Bluetooth remote control is useful. When broadcasting an academic event, etc., a distribution combining an HD video camera and HDMI capture is optimal if you want to move the camera freely and shoot quickly, but one staff member will have the camera at all times, so when you are doing a one-operation EvaZoom distribution and camera operation with others, A Bluetooth remote-controlled PTZ camera is easier to use.
AI auto-tracking PTZ camera
Stock: 1
Model number: AVer PTC310U
This camera can be operated by remote control like a normal PTZ camera, and can also use AI-based automatic tracking. In addition to a mode that always keeps the locked-on person in the center of the screen for tracking, there is also a mode that is ideal for classes, where zones can be set so that text on a blackboard or whiteboard is easy to read, the camera stays in place while in a zone, and the camera switches zones when entering another zone.
360° Web camera
Stock: 1
Model number: Kandao Meeting Pro
This is a type of webcam that is set in the center of a meeting or presentation that is held in a circle. It can identify the speaker by voice and face recognition and quickly switch between the two while projecting the image. It can also be used with a mask.
ReferenceEquipment Introduction Video "360°Web Camera
HD video camera (Handycam)
Stock: In stock
Model No.
It can capture video. It is useful when you want to relay video with more realistic motion than a webcam to the online side of the room. The same thing can be done with PTZ cameras. While HD video cameras are suitable for filming while walking, PTZ cameras, which can be operated by remote control or remotely, are easier to use for filming while pivoting from a fixed point, so it is best to use different types of cameras depending on the situation.
See also.HDMI Capture
Various captures (for HyFlex classes)
audio capture
Stock: 10
Model Number: SANWA SUPPLY 400-MEDI017
Used to use the sound from the microphones and other equipment at the venue as a microphone input for the PC. This is useful when conducting HyFlex classes in the "Medium Lecture Rooms" on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Research and Lecture Building. High-quality, noise-free audio captured by the classroom microphones can be sent to the online side. However, since the speaker must use the microphone, a speakerphone (eMeet or YVC-1000 depending on the size of the classroom) is better suited for classes where an unspecified number of people speak freely. It is advisable to use different types of speakerphones depending on the type of class.
HDMI Capture
Stock: 5 +
Model No.: I-O DATA GU-HUVC, NAPA HDMI to USB Video Capture (higher-end model: for important events)
Both audio from microphones and other equipment at the venue and video from ceiling cameras and other equipment can be used as video and microphone inputs to a PC via an HDMI cable. This is useful for HyFlex classes in the Research and Lecture Building's "Large Lecture Halls," classrooms 115 and 227, which are equipped with ceiling cameras. High-quality, noise-free audio captured by the venue microphone can be sent to the online side. However, since the speaker must use the microphone, a large speakerphone (YVC-1000) is better suited for classes where an unspecified number of people speak freely. It is advisable to use different types of speakerphones depending on the type of class.
speakerphone
YVC-1000
Stock: 3
Model number: YAMAHA YVC-1000
This is a large, high-performance, multi-functional speakerphone. It can be used by itself or connected to external microphones and external speakers, allowing HyFlex classes to be held in classrooms and venues of all sizes, from small laboratories to large convention halls. Both patterns can be used, one using a 360˚ omnidirectional sound-collecting microphone that allows an unspecified number of people to speak freely, and the other using a wired or wireless microphone for high-quality, noise-free audio. Up to five additional child units can be added to cover a wide area, and the YVC-1000's use is easy to understand with illustrated examples of settings on its official website.
See also.https://sound-solution.yamaha.com/lp/uc_experience
YVC-1000 Connector set
Stock: 3
Contents: XLR-RCA conversion cable, Phone-RCA conversion cable, Mini plug-RCA conversion cable
Used to connect a switched dynamic microphone, wireless microphone set, or venue microphone to the YAMAHA YVC-1000. This is useful when conducting HyFlex classes in relatively large classrooms or venues such as medium or large lecture halls.
Extension microphone for YVC-1000
Stock: 3
Model number: YAMAHA YVC-MIC1000EX
This is the same device as the 360˚ omni-directional sound collection microphone in the YAMAHA YVC-1000's child unit, and is used when multiple child units are used to extend the area that can be covered.
eMeet (mini speakerphone)
Stock: 20
Model number: eMeet Luna
This is a lightweight, compact speakerphone. It has a built-in battery and a USB receiver housed on the back for wireless connectivity, and can be placed anywhere in the classroom. This is convenient for those who want to conduct HyFlex classes easily. The recommended number of in-person participants is 5 to 8, but two eMeets can be connected via cascade cable to extend the sound collection range to 10 to 16 participants. If the number of participants increases beyond that, the larger YVC-1000 is louder and more comfortable, so it is recommended to use different types depending on the size of the classroom and the number of participants.
Cascade cable for eMeet
Stock: 2
Model Number: eMeet Daisy-Chain Cable
Used to link two eMeets together. It increases the range of sound collection and can accommodate up to 10 to 16 people.
headset (for phones, etc.)
Stock: 48
Type: Stereo mini jack 1-piece type (14), 2-piece type (29), USB type (5)
These are headphones with a microphone. Unlike speakerphones, audio is not shared in the field, so even if participants are in the same room and connected to the same Zoom, there will be no feedback or other problems. HyFlex classes with speakerphones allow anyone in the classroom to share their comments with the online side of the class, but can cause howling if you try to mix in-person and online participants in a group work session. If all students bring their own PCs and each student wears a headset, group work can be conducted without howling.
PC Peripherals
HDMI conversion adapter (USB-C ⇒ HDMI, etc.)
In stock: many
Type: USB-C ⇒ HDM, Lightning ⇒ HDMI, Mini DisplayPort ⇒ HDMI, etc.
When slide materials created on a PC are to be displayed on a classroom screen, an HDMI conversion adapter must be used if the PC does not have an HDMI port. With the recent increase in the number of PCs equipped with USB-C, USB-C ⇒ HDMI conversion adapters are increasingly available for loan; Lightning ⇒ HDMI and Mini DisplayPort ⇒ HDMI for Apple iPhone and Mac users are also in high demand. In classes where students connect their own PCs to a TV or screen for presentation, the above three conversion adapters and the Micro-HDMI (Type D) conversion adapter can be used for almost any PC.
Wireless Display Adapter (Wireless HDMI)
Stock: 2
Type: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter P3Q-00009 V2
PCs and monitors can be connected wirelessly; any WiFi-equipped Windows PC can be used. Students can freely walk around the classroom with their notebook PCs without worrying about cables getting caught in their feet. Student PCs can also be connected, making it convenient for presentation activities.
See also.Equipment introduction video "Wireless Display Adapter
Mouse, Mouse pad
In stock: many
This is useful when you are not accustomed to using a laptop touchpad.
External DVD drive, external Blu-ray drive
Stock: In stock
Model No.
This is useful for thin PCs and other devices that do not have an internal drive.
Power Extension Cable
In stock: many
Type: short, long, etc.
Many teachers can borrow this along with a laptop. This is necessary when there is a distance from the classroom wall outlet to the teaching table.
Useful Items
laser pointer
Stock: 14
Model numbers: SANWA SUPPLY LP-RD304, KOKUYO Sash-40, PLUS Vision LP-320
You can indicate on the whiteboard or screen the areas you want students to focus on.
laser presenter
Stock: 4
Model numbers: August LP210, technologic LP-RP6400
In addition to the laser pointer function, it can be connected to a PC to manipulate slide materials at hand.
software pointerNEW!
Stock: 1
Model Number: Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote
It is a type of laser pointer reproduced on a PC and can be used to indicate points on the screen that require attention. One advantage over conventional laser pointers that emit laser light is that they can be set up to be viewed on the online side, such as Zoom, so they are sometimes used in online classes.
indicator
Stock: 2
Traditionally used on blackboards and whiteboards, it can also be useful on TV screens, LCD monitors, and other screens where laser pointers cannot be used.
Equipment for recording images
digital camera
Stock: 6
Model number: Canon IXY DIGITAL 2000 IS
It can take pictures. The one we have in stock at the support office is an older model from 2007 with a 3.7x optical zoom lens and 12.1 megapixels.
HD video camera
See also.Equipment Corner for Online Classes
tripod
In stock: many
Type: small and large
It is useful with digital cameras, HD camcorders, webcams, PTZ cameras, etc.
Tripod (monopod) for smartphone
Stock: 1
Type:
This is a type of tripod that can hold a smartphone. Shaped like a combination of a monopod and a tripod, it can be lifted with one hand and is easy to carry even when deployed.
Smartphone gimbal (stabilizer)
Stock: 2
Model number: Hohem M6
Because iPhones and other modern smartphones are so powerful, video recording can be as good as or better than HD cameras in terms of image and sound quality. By using a gimbal, it is possible to capture smooth, shake-free video. In addition, the loaned smartphone gimbal also has an AI auto-tracking function, allowing for one-operation motion selfies, etc. (Many of the equipment instructional videos posted on this website were shot using the smartphone gimbal's AI auto-tracking function.)
MP4 capture board
Stock: 2
Model Number: I-O DATA GV-HDREC
HDMI output video can be recorded. Video is recorded in MPEG4. Since there is no built-in HDD in the main unit, a separate USB memory stick or SD card is required. Since there is no monitor attached to the main unit, a separate monitor is required to check the recording status in real time.
External hard disk for MP4 capture recording
Stock: 1
Model number: I-O DATA HDCA-UT2.0K
With its large 2TB capacity, the MP4 capture board can record over 120 hours at the highest quality (Full HD 1080/60p). The large capacity also allows you to leave recordings in place before you forget to record them.
Equipment for showing images
Portable Projector
Stock: In stock
Model No.
It is mainly used in classrooms that have screens but no permanent projector, such as the "small lecture rooms" in the Research and Lecture Building. When using a classroom without a screen, it is convenient to project on a white wall or use a portable screen if you want to enhance the image quality. A special use unique to a university of foreign languages is to use two projectors at the same time, with the first projecting a movie or other image and the second projecting a subtitle created by the student (e.g., a slide document with white letters on a black background) overlaid on the first projector. Similar processing can be done digitally using a video mixer.
Portable Screen
Stock: 3
Type: Small, medium and large
Used for projecting images on a projector in a classroom without a screen.
AV Rack
Stock: In stock
The set consists of a TV screen, DVD deck, Blu-ray deck, and VHS deck on a stand with casters. Since it is small enough to fit in an elevator, it can be moved to any classroom from the 1st to 8th floor of the Research and Lecture Building. This is convenient for classrooms that do not have permanent AV racks and where students want to watch movies.
DVD deck, Blu-ray deck, VHS deck
Stock: In stock
Model No.
In the past, DVD/Blu-ray/VHS decks were installed in almost all classrooms, but since video and audio are increasingly played on PCs, the number of decks has been reduced. Spares are stocked in the support room, so please contact us if you wish to have a deck installed in your classroom.
See also.Equipment rental and installation of decks in classrooms
document camera
Stock: 1
Model No.
Printed materials at hand can be enlarged and projected on the screen. In recent years, the use of PC slides has become the mainstream, so we have reduced the number of projectors deployed. Some of the latest models are wireless and can be carried around freely in the classroom, but we do not have them. Please let us know if you have any requests.
See also.Request new equipment
video mixer
Stock: In stock
Model No.
This is used when you want to combine two or more images, such as video and subtitles. Another analog method of doing the same thing is to use two projectors.
Equipment for recording audio
Voice Recorder (IC Recorder)
In stock: many
Model No.: Various manufacturers' products
Used for recording.
Gun Microphones for Video Cameras (Directional Microphones)
Stock: In stock
Model No.
Used for HD camcorders and when shooting video with digital cameras. It is easier to pick up sound from a specific direction. If the subject is a specific person, such as a reporter, a wireless microphone for video cameras will pick up sound more easily, but if you want to collect some surrounding sound, a gun microphone may be more suitable. It is advisable to use different types of microphones depending on the situation.
Wireless microphones for video cameras
Stock: 1
Model No.
This is used when shooting video with HD camcorders and digital cameras. Normally, when shooting a distant subject with a video camera, a close-up image can be captured by zooming in, but the audio is recorded from a distance and the sound quality is much lower than that of the video. By using a wireless microphone for video cameras, it is possible to attach a pin microphone to the subject and record clear audio from the subject's mouth.
XLR-USB conversion cable
Stock: 1
Model Number: ULBRE XLR USB Cable
A dynamic microphone can be connected to the XLR jack and directly to a computer via USB. Dynamic microphones have a narrow sound-collecting range and are less likely to pick up noise, making it possible to record clear audio even in environments without soundproofing. This is useful when you want to create audio materials or listening tests, but cannot use the recording room because it is booked up.
See also.Equipment Introduction Video "XLR-USB Conversion Cable
See also.Dynamic microphone with switch
Equipment for listening to audio
CD players, CD boomboxes, cassette decks, etc.
In stock: many
Model No.: Various manufacturers' products
It can play CDs, cassettes, and other audio media.
Wired Microphone Set
Stock: In stock
Model No.
The product combines a wired microphone and a loudspeaker for amplification, and has a handle for easy transportation. This product is used when you want to amplify your voice in a classroom without microphone equipment.
Wireless Microphone Set
Stock: 7
Model No.
Wireless microphones and loudspeakers are combined into a single product, which is easy to carry with handles and other features. This product is used when you want to amplify your voice in a classroom without microphone equipment. Many of them come as a set of two wireless microphones, but wired microphones can be added, which is useful when you want to use more than three microphones in total. It is convenient to use in combination with the YAMAHA YVC-1000 for HyFlex classes in large venues.
See also.yamaha yvc-1000
Wireless headset microphone
Stock: 1
Model Number: CLASSIC PRO CWR242 Headset Microphone Dual Set
This microphone is worn on the head and is used by sports instructors. Both hands are free to use, and the microphone is fixed to the mouth, so classes can be conducted without worrying about the direction of the face.
See also.Supporting Case Study "Recording a class using a head microphone that allows both hands to be used"
Dynamic microphone with switch
Stock: In stock
Model No.
This microphone can pick up high-quality audio. The range of the microphone is narrow and it only picks up sounds near the microphone, but this is also an advantage in that it is difficult for noise to enter. It can be turned on and off with a switch on the hand.
Microphone stands, tabletop microphone stands
In stock: many
There are two types of stands: a tall stand for standing use and a smaller stand for seated use. There is no need to hold the microphone with your hand, and you can use gestures to teach the class.
Speakers, Mobile Speakers
Stock: In stock
Model No.
They can be connected to PCs, smartphones, and other devices to amplify sound. While some are high-powered and require a power supply, others are battery-powered and can be connected wirelessly. Wireless ones can be installed in the back of a classroom, making them useful when you want the sound to be heard in a large space.
Prometheus Hall Dedicated Microphone
Wireless hand microphones No.1 to No.6
Stock: 6 pcs.
Model number: SHURE ULXD2/SM58-JB
These wireless hand microphones are dedicated to Prometheus Hall. Wireless microphones have a total of eight frequency assignments, of which numbers 1-6 are used by hand microphones; numbers 1-2 are frequencies dedicated to hand microphones, while numbers 3-6 are shared with pin microphones. Hand microphones and pin microphones with the same number cannot be used at the same time.
Wireless pin microphones No.3 to No.8
Stock: 6 pcs.
Model Number: SHURE ULXD1 + WL185
These wireless pin microphones are dedicated to Prometheus Hall. Wireless microphones have a total of eight frequency assignments, of which numbers 3-8 are used for pin microphones. 7-8 are frequencies dedicated to pin microphones, while numbers 3-6 are shared with hand microphones. Hand microphones and pin microphones with the same number cannot be used at the same time.
Docking charging station
Stock: 2 sets
Model number: SHURE SBC200-JA
This is a dedicated charger for wireless microphones for Prometheus Hall. Both hand and pin microphones can be charged. For events that last a long time, or for multi-day events, a charger may be installed in the rear adjustment room of Prometheus Hall so that microphones can be recharged as needed. Please consult with us.
Other
Various cables
In stock: many
HDMI cables, RGB/VGA cables, DVI cables, 3-color cables, RCA cables, earphone cables (mini plugs), XLR cables (canon cables), phone cables, LAN cables, USB extension cables, etc.
Various relay terminals
In stock: many
When the cable is not long enough, a relay terminal can be used to connect two cables together. However, longer cables may cause equipment to not operate properly, and in such cases, a signal amplifier (e.g., HDMI booster, etc.) is required. Signal amplifiers are not available in the support room.
Various conversion cables
In stock: many
These cables can be connected even with terminals of different shapes, such as XLR, phone, RCA, and mini-plugs. Since they are not always completely compatible, their use requires some expertise.
Various conversion adapters
In stock: many
HDMI to VGA conversion adapters are useful when connecting a PC with only HDMI output to some older displays or projectors that only allow VGA connections. HDMI to VGA Conversion Adapter