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Audio equipment

Explore the range of audio gear available to help you create during Open lab hours at The Edge. There are tools for every creative and storyteller!

Access

Members will need to complete a General Induction at The Edge during opening hours, to borrow equipment. 

Some of this equipment is only available during Open lab, every Thursday from 1:30–8 pm and Saturday from 12pm to 5 pm. 

You can join our Hack the evening community meetup every Thursday from 5 pm, where staff are on hand to help you access equipment as capacity and demand permit. 

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Check out the getting started page for further terms of use and FAQs. 

Audio equipment

Explore and book audio equiptment at The Edge.

Arturia MIDI Keyboard Controller MiniLab 3

The Edge Arturia MINILAB-MK3 Midi Keyboards can be used with music software applications such as Ableton, Logic, Garage Band, ProTools and FL Studio. Featuring 25 keys, pressure-sensitive pads, and automation controllers.

Equipment may only be borrowed by people with a State Library of Queensland membership with Queensland residency status who have completed a General induction at The Edge.

Ensure the keyboards are used within The Edge building only.

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The Zoom H4N Pro is a portable audio recorder and audio interface that can be used for various applications such as podcasting, audio sampling and music. It features 2 built-in condenser microphones and 2 combo XLR/TRS inputs for external microphones and instruments.  ​

The audio interface feature also allows audio to be recorded directly to a computer.  ​

The Edge Zoom H4N Pro kit includes:

  • 1x Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder

  • 1x SD Card​

  • 1x USB Cable

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The Zoom F1 Field Recorder is a compact and versatile audio recorder, perfect for videography and field journalism. It features a modular mic system for flexible recording setups and a stereo mini-jack input for lapel mics. The F1 records directly to microSD cards, making it ideal for on-the-go audio capture. 

The Edge Zoom F1 Field kit includes:

  • 2x Zoom F1​

  • 2x Lapel Mics​

  • 2x SD Cards​

  • 2x USB Cable

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The Rode Wireless GO II is a compact and versatile wireless microphone system, perfect for content creators and filmmakers. It features dual transmitters for multi-source audio capture and easily connects to cameras and smartphones. Its rechargeable design makes it ideal for on-the-go recording.​

The Edge Rode Label microphone & wireless receiver kit includes:

  • 1x Rode Wireless GO II Mic/Transmitter​

  • 1x Rode Wireless GO II Receiver​

  • 1x 3.5mm TRS cables​

  • 1x USB Cables​

  • System supports up to 2 mic (book the second kit where required) ​

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The NT-USB is a professional USB condenser microphone that delivers exceptional performance for recording vocals and instruments, gaming and livestreaming, podcasting, voice-overs and more. ​

The Edge Rode NT USB Mic kit includes:

  • Studio Quality NT USB Condenser Mic​

  • USB Connectivity (long USB A cable included)​

  • Headphone output ​

  • Desk Stand and pop filter included

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Headphones
Wired headphones and bluetooth noise cancelling headphones are available for use in the DML and Computer Zone.
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Midi Keyboards
The Edge has 10 Arturia MINILAB-MK3 Midi Keyboards can be used with your own laptop on one of The Edge computers.
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Portable audio recording gear
The Edge has a range of wireless lapel mics and Zoom audio recorders available for use within the building.
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