• Computers, HP, Pentium III with CD-ROM, Zip drive, and headset -- 32 stations. These computers are connected to a Sony console, which provides audio from cassette tape or CD player, video from DVD player, video from VCR, video from satellite TV (Dish Network) and video from JCU cable TV. The computers are also connected to the JCU network and the Internet. Network resources include two laser printers.
  
  
• Audio cassette recorders controlled by Sony console -- 32 stations. Currently these recorders are not used to record to tape (listening only - computers are used to record student voice). However, it is possible to connect a microphone temporarily if the recording function is needed.
  
  
• VCR for individual viewing -- 8 stations (VCR connected to computer)
  
  
• DVD player (world format) for individual viewing -- 2 stations (DVD player connected to computer)

In addition, the lab is equipped with three 24-inch Sony flat screen TVs for group viewing. Four headphones are connected to each TV and 4 additional headphones can be added. All three TVs include a combination VCR/DVD player. Two TVs are also connected to satellite TV (Dish Network - Spanish, French and Japanese) and JCU cable TV. One TV has an additional DVD player for foreign titles (World format - plays discs from all regions).

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