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Media Resources Centre

A hallway view into Media Resources, with shelves of equipment visible and a student walking past a sign on the wall.

Borrow cameras, lighting, audio and media gear for classes, projects and exhibitions.

The Media Resources Centre (MRC) provides access to a wide range of professional equipment, technical support and user guides for film, animation, sound and photography work.

  • Cameras + lenses
  • Audio recorders + microphones
  • Projectors + lighting kits
  • Media players + monitors
Equipment Booking

Current students, faculty and staff can borrow gear or request assistance through the MRC.
Before your first loan, complete the Borrowing Policy Agreement to confirm you understand your responsibilities.

Things to Know

Access

The MRC is open to all ECU students, faculty and staff.

Contact Details + Hours of Operation
Location: Room C4230

Equipment loans are open to all current students, faculty and staff. All loans are free of charge but subject to availability and borrowing rules.

  • All-Access Gear: Available to everyone
  • Restricted-Access Gear: Based on program, year, or training requirements
Equipment Booking

Borrowing Requirements

  • Complete the Borrowing Policy Agreement
  • Bring your OneCard to pick up gear
  • Return all equipment on time to avoid suspension of privileges

How to Borrow

  • One: Review available gear lists and manuals
  • Two: Book equipment online
  • Three: Pick up and return items during MRC hours
Resources + Equipment

The MRC offers manuals and quick guides for all equipment so you can set up, operate and troubleshoot with confidence.

Quick Guides

  • Microphones
  • Media players
  • Projectors + recorders

Featured Equipment


  • Canon + RED cameras
  • Tascam + Zoom recorders
  • Profoto lighting kits
  • Epson projectors + field mixers

Find all manuals, specs and tutorials on the full Media Resources page.

Scenes from the Media Resources Centre