Institute of Geography

Infrastructure / Lending

Studierende im mLAB

The mLAB is much more than just a room equipped with technical resources. It is an inspiring meeting place for students and staff of the Institute of Geography, encouraging collaborative work with film, graphics, audio, social media, and other media formats. Our goal is to explore innovative teaching methods, investigate our social and material environment, and communicate research results in new ways.

Services

The mLAB offers a platform for teaching and research-related collaborations at the Institute of Geography. The technical infrastructure can be used free of charge by students and staff who have registered on ILIAS.

The mLAB complements the wide range of multimedia services offered at the University of Bern. However, we do not offer services such as the production of teaching and research videos. The services listed below provide some of these offerings.

Rental

All staff and students who wish to use the mLAB (cameras, editing stations, etc.) for the first time are invited to attend an introductory session. Equipment can be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time.

Equipment rentals and editing station reservations are managed via Ilias.

For registration, you are required to provide your liability insurance number. Borrowing and returning equipment is possible on the following days:

Rental and Return Times

Tuesday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Lena, mLAB

Thursday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Lukas, mLAB or Office 313

Equipment

Cameras

Cameras
Name and Features Inventory
Sony PXW-Z90 Kamera

Camcorder Video Sony Z-90

  • Suitable for freehand and tripod shots
  • Resolution: 4K
  • 12x zoom factor
  • XLR audio input

GISELE, BRUNO & GULU

Inventory: 3
LUMIX G-90

Lumix DMC-G70 & G-90

  • For filming on a tripod or photography of all kinds
  • Resolution: 4K
  • Incl: 10x zoom lens G Vario 14 - 140 mm
  • Incl. clip-on condenser directional microphone (cardioid)

LUNA & LEVI

Inventory: 2

Can be combined with BETTINA, HERBERT, HANS and ALBRECHT
GoPro Fusion 360

GoPro Fusion 360°

  • For 360° videos
  • Ideally suited for exposed film locations
  • Time-lapse and landscape shots
  • Resolution: 4992 x 2496 in 30fps; 4K in 60fps; 1080p (Full HD) in 240fps
  • 2 x 190° lenses

SOYUZ

Inventory: 1
Samsung Gear 360

Samsung GEAR 360°

  • For 360° videos and photos
  • Compact format and low weight
  • For connection to smartphone or PC
  • Resolution: 4K

SPUTNIK

Inventory: 1
Sony RX 100

Sony RX-100 II camera

  • Very handy and compact
  • Well suited for photos

ANTONIO

Inventory: 1
Sony Alpha 7S-III mit Atomos Monitor

Sony Alpha 7S III

  • Full-frame sensor for best image quality
  • Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM and Sony 35mm F1.8 lenses
  • External Atomos Ninja V+ monitor for recording
  • 1TB SSD for recording
  • Sony XLR-K3M audio adapter incl. directional microphone
  • Smallrig cage and matte box with var. ND filter

SONIQUE

Inventory: 1

Lending only after introduction

Audio recorders

Audio Recorders
Name and Features Inventory
Zoom H6

Zoom H6

  • 6-track audio WAV/MP3 recorder with interchangeable microphone system (incl.)
  • 24 bit resolution / 96 kHz sampling rate
  • 4 microphone/line inputs XLR/jack
  • Operation via battery and socket

EMMA & EMILIA

Inventory: 2
Zoom H2n

Zoom H2n

  • For room and voice recordings (4 characteristics)
  • Connection of our headphone microphone via line-in possible
  • Operation via battery and socket

ZOOM

Inventory: 15

Microphones

Microphones
Name and Features Inventory
AVX-ME2 Set-3-AU

AVX-ME2 Set-3-AU wireless microphone from Sennheiser

  • Ideal for interviews thanks to maximum freedom of movement
  • Incl. additional batteries
  • XLR connection suitable for our Sony cameras, Zoom H6 and audio interface and small jack suitable for Lumix cameras

ALBRECHT, HANS & HERBERT

Inventory: 3
Sennheiser MKE 600

MKE 600 shotgun microphone from Sennheiser

  • Particularly low noise
  • Condenser microphone suitable for mounting on our Sony cameras, table stand or Rode Blimp
  • XLR connection suitable for Zoom H6 and audio interface
  • Transmission range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Sensitivity: -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

VERA, VICTORIA & VINCENT

Inventory: 3
RØDE NT1-A

RØDE NT1-A

  • Perfect all-round condenser microphone for studio recording
  • Fits the t.bone Micscreen
  • XLR connector suitable for Zoom H6 and audio interface
  • Extremely low self-noise of only 5dB (A)
  • Transmission range: 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Sensitivity: -31.9dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

RUDI

Inventory: 1
SOUNDMAN OKM II Klassik solo

Headphone microphone SOUNDMAN OKM II Classic solo

  • Omnidirectional, stereo
  • Spatial recording impression for voice recordings, nature and ambient recordings

SINA

Inventory: 1

Tripods

Tripods, etc.
Name and Features Inventory
Manfrotto MVT502AM

Manfrotto MVT502AM

  • Incl. swivel arm
  • Maximum height: 143.5 cm
  • Minimum height: 57.0 cm

MANFREDO, FREDDY & OTTO

Inventory: 3
DJI Ronin S

DJI Ronin S Gimbal

  • Dji Ronin S Standard Kit enables electronically stabilized recordings
  • Rotations also programmable
  • 3-axis system

KARIBD

Inventory: 1
Walimex pro Slider 100 cm

Walimex pro slider video rail 100 cm

  • For smooth camera movements with all our cameras
  • Mounting on table, floor or our Manfrotto tripods (can be aligned horizontally, vertically and diagonally)
  • Max. Load capacity: approx. 8 kg

LILLY

Inventory: 1
RØDE Blimp

RØDE Blimp

  • Sound boom and protective basket for strong reduction of handling and wind noise

MIKE

Inventory: 1
Millenium MS 2003

Millenium MS 2003

  • Microphone stand with boom joint
  • Height adjustable from 105-170 cm
  • Swivel arm: 75cm

MATHILDA

Inventory: 1
Joby GripTight One GP

Joby GripTight One GP Stand

  • Small, flexible stand for directional microphones, zoom recording devices and smartphones
  • Incl. smartphone holder

GRIPPY

Inventory: 5

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous
Special Features and Technical Details Inventory
t.bone Micscreen

t.bone Micscreen XL

  • Portable 5-segment absorber and diffuser for microphones
  • Reduces the transmission of unwanted room influences such as ambient noise and echoes
  • Ideal for podcasts or voice-overs for movies
  • Mounting on tripod possible

CHANTAL

Inventory: 1
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen

Focusrite Scarlett Audio Interface

  • Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen
  • USB audio interface for recording directly to your computer
  • 8 analog inputs, including 4 mic preamps (XLR)
  • Ideal for podcasts

SCARLETT

Inventory: 1
Walimex Pro 5 in 1 Reflektor

Walimex Pro 5 in 1 Folding Reflector

  • For directing light, brightening or shading
  • Mounting on lamp tripod possible

FATIMA

Inventory: 1
Walimex 2 in 1, white and black background

Walimex 2 in 1, White and Black Background

  • For photo and film shoots (e.g. portraits and interviews)
  • 2m x 1.5m

FAY

Inventory: 1
Amaran F22C

Amaran F22C

  • Bright, wide-area light source
  • Tripod and large diffuser also available

Inventory: 1