Tech Lab

Tech lab showing three desktop computers against a colorful wall

About the Tech Lab

Located on the lower level of the library, the Tech Lab is a welcoming and engaging space with resources to tap into your creativity and tools for creating new media and digitizing old media—from hardware and software to equipment and helpful staff. 

Have a question about using Tech Lab resources or need some assistance with a project? Contact us by emailing techlab@townofchapelhill.org.

In the collection

Audio Recorder

Audio Recorder

Audio recorder kit. Includes Zoom H6essential audio recorder, SD card, mount, and case.

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internet enabled chromebook

Chromebook

Kit includes a Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4. If you don't have WiFi, each device can connect to the Internet via AT&T mobile data.

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DSLR camera

DSLR camera

A Canon Rebel DSLR camera kit. Includes lens, battery charger, two batteries and memory card in a camera bag.

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Lavalier Microphone

Lavalier Microphone

Lavalier microphone with wireless transmitter and receiver.

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Mini Shotgun Microphone

Mini Shotgun Microphone

Kit includes a Røde VideoMicro II microphone, mount, connecting cord, microphone windscreen, and a case.

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Projection Screen

Projection Screen

A portable, quick set up, self-standing projection screen in a hard-shell carrying case.

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Projector

Projector

Epson H849A Projector kit. 3700 lumens for indoor or nighttime projection. Includes projector, HDMI and VGA connectors. Comes in a carrying case with remote.

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Shotgun Microphone

Shotgun Microphone

Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Microphone Kit. Comes with microphone, windscreen, shock mount and XLR cord in case.

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Smartphone Recording Kit

Smartphone Recording Kit

Kit includes Sennheiser’s compact MKE 400 compact shotgun microphone, clamp for a smartphone, and mini tripod. The smartphone clamp allows for both portrait and landscape orientation. Includes windscreen for microphone.

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Tripod

Tripod

A sturdy tripod for small and medium cameras. Includes carrying bag.

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USB Microphone

USB Microphone

Kit includes a Logitech Snowball microphone, table-top tripod, cord, and case.

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Vixia Camcorder

Vixia Camcorder

A Canon Vixia HF R800 camcorder kit. Comes with camera, charging cable, memory card, rechargable batteries in a camera bag.

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Learning opportunities

Need help with a specific topic? You can book a tech tutoring appointment and request time for one-on-one assistance and expertise.

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Available software

All of the programs below are pre-loaded onto the available iMacs in the Tech Lab.  All workstations have headphones available.

  • Adobe Creative Suite  
  • iMovie  
  • ProTools  
  • Garage Band  
  • Audacity  
  • Blender  
  • Unity  
  • Python  
  • Visual Studio Code  
  • Epson scan, ScanSnap, VLC, elGato 

Digitization services

In addition to creating new content, we have tools to digitize analog media of various formats. View a list of available equipment below. If you’ll need help digitizing your media, please book a Tech Tutoring appointment. 

  • Audio cassette players (cassette, micro cassette, and reel to reel) 
  • A phonograph record player (vinyl 45s and 33s) 
  • Video tape players (VHS, VHS-c, miniDV tapes, HDV tapes, Digital8/Video8/hi8 tapes) 
  • A flatbed scanner (documents, photos, and transparent media like slides or film negatives and positives) 
  • A batch scanner for printed photos