The Student Activities Office (SAO) offers a variety of music equipment to loan specifically to Carleton students for live performances on-campus or in town. There is a PA system, microphones, a drum set, bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, and a variety of amplifiers. SAO also has a JBL Partybox that can be used for DJ events, speaking engagements, or karaoke nights. The equipment can be reserved using the link to the form on this page. Reservations for equipment must be made at least two days in advance of the performance. *Please note that the performance location must be a campus location approved in 25Live or a venue in the community. Music equipment cannot be loaned out for use in unapproved locations on campus or to support private events.*

If an item goes missing or is damaged while on loan due to abuse or negligence, please notify SAO immediately so the problem can be addressed prior to the next reservation. Do not borrow equipment from other campus locations for live performances. Access to the loan equipment will be revoked if equipment is borrowed from other campus locations.

Please meet at SAO for equipment pick up. You can park at the Sayles-Hill loading dock if you are transporting the equipment.

This equipment is for student use only. The equipment is for student functions on-and-off campus. Students may not reserve the equipment to support another community member or private business (e.g., wedding, garage sale, birthday party).

Policies for Use

  • All equipment must be returned in clean, working condition to the Student Activities Office. (Hours M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are no after-hours or weekend pickup/drop off. Do not call Security to return equipment early.)
  • Equipment is not available during established blackout dates, including Sproncert weekend, Rotblatt weekend, Reading Days, Finals, during academic breaks, or summer break. The last check-out date for the academic year is May 15.
  • All equipment must be returned at the agreed upon time. Failure to return equipment on time will result in a daily fee being assessed.
  • Lost or damaged equipment as a result of misuse or neglect will result in a replacement fee being applied to the student’s account. Typical wear and tear is expected.
  • Loss of access to the equipment may result if equipment is loaned to a third party before the equipment is returned to SAO. No student-to-student transfers of equipment.  
  • Students are responsible for arranging for transportation of the equipment to their event. Travel waivers are required for the transportation of any Carleton provided music equipment when traveling via a motorized vehicle. This applies even if only traveling on campus property.
  • Report any missing or broken equipment to SAO as soon as you notice it. Please do not assume it has already been reported.

Reservations

  • Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis.
  • The Music Equipment Request Form should be completed at least two business days in advance.
  • The Coordinator of Student Activities will coordinate a time to pick up and return equipment.

Inventory (Subject to Change)

For small events: JBL PartyBox 520 Bluetooth Speaker

* This speaker is not to be used to amplify an instrument. You must provide your own laptop + aux cable, or Bluetooth-capable device. Download the JBL Partybox app on the Google Play Store for additional functionality.

For Musicians:

  • Yamaha S115V PA Speakers (2)
  • Speaker Stands
  • Yamaha EMX512SC Powered Mixer
  • Fender Stratocaster Guitar
  • Fender Champion 100 Guitar Amplifier
  • Spider V240 Guitar Amplifier
  • Orange Crush 12 Guitar Amplifier
  • Fender Squire Bass Guitar
  • Acoustic B15 Bass Amplifier
  • Acoustic B450 Bass Amplifier
  • Yamaha MM8 Synthesizer
  • Yamaha P-45 Keyboard
  • Roland KC-350 Keyboard Amplifier
  • Keyboard Stand
  • Instrument Cables
  • Various microphones and mic stands
  • Behringer U-Phoria, UMC1820 USB Audio Interface
  • Gretsch Catalina Birch Drumset with hard cases
    • 1 Mounted tom
    • Snare Drum
    • Floor Tom
    • Bass Drum
    • Hardware/Accessories
    • High-hat Stand
    • Rack mount/Tom Mount
    • Floor Tom Legs
    • Snare Drum Stand
    • Bass Drum Foot Pedal (single)
    • Drum Throne
    • Drummer Crash Pad
    • Straight Gibraltar Cymbal Stand
    • High-hat Cymbals (pair)
    • 16 inch Crash Cymbal
    • 18 inch Crash Cymbal
    • 20 inch Medium Ride Cymbal

Partybox User Instructions