The NIH Library offers Record on the Go kits, providing staff with all the necessary equipment to elevate their meetings, presentations, and recordings. Each kit includes a high-definition video camera, webcam, desktop microphone, tripod, and ring light, all packed in a sturdy carrying case.
NIH staff can check out a kit for one week and use it in their office, laboratory, or home. Library staff are available for virtual consultations and tutorials on how to use the equipment for recording and post-production techniques.
Customers can edit their content using the software available on the NIH Library workstations, which can be reserved for in-library use or remote access.
Record on the Go kits must be reserved in advance and picked up and dropped off at the NIH Library in Building 10. For reservations and additional information, contact Alicia Lillich (alicia.lillich@nih.gov).
Recording and Equipment Setup Tips
Kit Contents
| Equipment | Notes |
|---|---|
| Snowball iCE: Plug-and-play microphone | Ensure that the USB cable is plugged firmly into the Blue Snowball microphone. Then, plug the USB cord’s other end to your computer’s USB port. Once connected, you will see a red light on the microphone’s top. Audio setup tips |
| PowerShot G7 X Mark III: Digital camera that can be used for capturing still images and short videos | User Manual |
| Octopus Tripod: Desktop tripod can be used with camera or personal mobile devices | Mini-tripod camera stand bends and flexes into any position. Comes with easy-slide adapters for cameras and smartphones. Flexible tripod can stand or wrap around almost any surface. |
| Ring Light: Flexible ring light, with 3 lighting modes and 10 brightness settings | Connects via USB and can clamp onto your desk or monitor base. Controls are located on the cord. Ring light setup tips |
| Elgato Facecam: Professional-quality web camera | Can be used with Zoom, Teams, and other streaming services |