Using the Audio Studio: Home

Resources in the Audio Studio

The Audio Studio is set up for recording interviews, podcasts, or music.

Hardware

• An iMac
• Audient iD44 audio interface
• 4 Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone
  • For Professional Voiceover Applications
  • For Podcasting and Broadcasting Work
  • Dynamic Cardioid Pickup Pattern
  • Tip: When recording, keep your mouth within 3 inches of the microphone and maintain a consistent distance to ensure even volume and a professional-quality sound. 
• 1 Cloudlifter CL-4 Rack Mount Mic Activator
  • Gives passive mics up to +25 dB additional active output

  • Requires phantom power to operate

• PreSonus HP4 - 4-Channel Headphone Distribution Amplifier
  • 4 sets of Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Monitor Headphones
• A USB piano keyboard is available for in-house checkout at the DMC
• A Zoom H4N audio recorder can be checked out for use as a secondary recording device for interviews
• Users can also bring in their own equipment to record

Software

• Audacity
• Adobe Audition 
• GarageBand
• OBS Studio (Open Source Broadcaster Software)
• Zoom
• iMovie
• Adobe Premiere Pro

User Guide

Users can refer to the DMC Audio Studio User Guide to learn how to effectively use the equipment and the setup.

Room Info

• Room dimension: 13’x11’
• 1 table
• 4 task chairs
• 1 mobile extending table (optional)

Reservations

• The DMC Audio Studio can be reserved and used only by Rice faculty, students and staff.
• The rooms are available for booking during the DMC open hours.
• Studio reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance using the self-booking feature in Primo.
• Reservations are up to 4 hours.
• One reservation per 24 hour period. If you need to use the studio multiple times within the same 24 hour period, contact DMC staff.
• Unclaimed reservations will be released after 30 minutes.

Studio Check-out

1. Whether you have reserved the studio or you are a walk-in user, come to the DMC service desk to check out the key to the studio.
2. Ask DMC staff for help if you are in doubt when using the studio. 
3. Tidy up the space when you are done.
4. Return the key to a staff at the DMC service desk.