Cain, Joe
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Head of Department, and
Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology
Prof Cain's research interests include the history of evolutionary studies, Darwin and Darwinism, history of science in London, history of natural history and natural history films.
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0207 679 3041 (UK)
+442076793041 (intl)
J.Cain@ucl.ac.uk
Twitter: @profjoecain
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equipment available for loan: staff
STS has a collection of recording equipment available for loan for academic purposes. This page lists items available, plus gives links to manuals and loan sheets.
Best to request a reservation for equipment well in advance.
Before we loan any equipment, we must be confident protocols are in place for ethical data collection and data protection. Discuss this with the Director of Research.
Find out more about data protection (link)
Find out more about ethics of data collection (link)
Items available to loan for undergraduates and masters students here (link).
Marantz PMD-620This digital recorder has excellent sensitivity and is easy to use. Records MP3 and WAV files. Runs on 2xAA batteries or AC power. Available for loan to staff and all our students. |
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Olympus WS-320M DictaphoneThis digital recorder has good sensitivity and is easy to use. Records MP3 and DSS files. Designed for use as a dictaphone, this is best used in cases where you want to capture one person's voice. Runs on 1xAAA battery. Available for loan to staff and all our students. |
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Marantz PMD-660This digital recorder is designed for field uses where a higher quality recording is required. It also is used for applications where separate microphones are required, or when the recorded sounds are distant from the recorder. Records in MP3 and WAV. Runs on 4xAA batteries or AC power. Available for loan to staff and PGR students. |
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JVC video cameraThis is a simple and easy to use digital recorder. Runs on a battery provided (requires charging, so plan ahead) or AC power. Available for loan to staff and all our students. |
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Webcam Logitech HD C920Requires standalone PC and software installation (ready to use on STS departmental laptops). Does not run on MACs. Microphone on camera has good pickup. Connects by USB. Best application is where the camera needs to be placed at a distance away from the computer. Available for loan to staff and PGR students. |
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Webcam
Requires standalone MAC. Software installation required (here). Microphone on camera has good pickup. Connects by USB. Best application is where the camera needs to be placed at a distance away from the computer. Available for loan to staff and PGR students. |
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Olympus transcription pedalUse when transcribing audio files. These allow start/stop/reverse controls using foot pedal. For use on standalone computers. Requires software installation. WIN and MAC compatible. Available for loan to staff and all our students. |
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Polycom SoundStation2
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In addition
Sony HD video cameraThis is a sophisticated camera. The key advantages are (1) higher visual quality, and (2) professional audio capabilities. The key disadvantages are that it's a technical piece of kit, and it takes some training. The audio can include either wired or wireless microphones. Best to discuss your application with Joe in advance of need. Runs on a battery provided (requires charging, so plan ahead) or AC power. Available for loan to staff; also, to PGR students for select purposes. |
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Professor Joe Cain
UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies
