Mixing Bench Overview - Revision history

Krusea: /* General Policies */

2026-03-13T00:02:29Z

‎General Policies

Krusea: /* Overview */

2024-11-14T18:28:27Z

‎Overview

Krusea: /* Access */

2024-10-29T16:58:18Z

‎Access

Krusea: /* Access */

2024-10-29T16:53:55Z

‎Access

Krusea: /* Help */

2024-10-23T17:52:52Z

‎Help

Krusea: /* Applications */

2024-09-28T18:11:49Z

‎Applications

Wrrt7350: /* Monitoring */ (we swapped Mackie Big Knobs for Monicons)

2024-05-22T16:24:04Z

‎Monitoring: (we swapped Mackie Big Knobs for Monicons)

Krusea: /* Access */

2024-04-05T21:07:52Z

‎Access

Krusea: /* Applications */

2023-09-15T22:20:55Z

‎Applications

Krusea at 23:01, 26 July 2023

2023-07-26T23:01:11Z

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 * Reports any lab problems by following the [[Report a Problem in a Media Lab|Report a problem in a media lab]] procedure.
 * Be courteous and respectful to the other users of the labs and all student employees.
-* Follow the [https://www.evergreen.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Code_of_Student_Rights_and_Responsibilities.pdf Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities] and the [https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=174-121-010 Social Contract]
+* Follow the [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/student-conduct-code Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities] and the [https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=174-121-010 Social Contract]
 * Files on computers may be deleted at the end of each quarter or as-needed.
 ** Always keep a backup of your work in another location.

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 * They are designed to be used by 1-2 students.
 * They are available for students to use for academic use.
 === Location ===

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 ===Access===
-* The labs require the proficiency badge.
+* The labs require the '''Audio - Mixing Bench''' proficiency badge in Schedule Evergreen.
 * Read the [[Media Labs Proficiency Process]] page for proficiency information.
 * Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices.
 * Read the [[Scheduling General Access Media Labs]] article for scheduling procedures.

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 ===Access===
-* The labs require the proficiency badge and also the quarterly access badge.
+* The labs require the proficiency badge.
 * Read the [[Media Labs Proficiency Process]] page for proficiency information.
 * Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices.

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 ===Help===
 * Always enter your name and time into the logbook, along with any problems you encounter during your time in the lab
-* If you need help, go to the '''Multimedia Lab''' 1404.
+* If you need help, go to the '''Multimedia Lab''' Evans 1404.
 * In the dock there is a folder with an orange '''M''' called '''Manuals''' that contain PDF’s of some of the manuals
 *The Evergreen Help Wiki – has helpful Mixing Bench articles as well as various audio editing software cheat sheets

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 * '''Ableton Live''': Music Production
 * '''Pro Tools''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing.
 * '''Audacity''': Open source audio editor.

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 === Powering On Procedure ===
-# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob''' monitor controller.  It’s the metal box with a silver knob.
+# Turn down the volume on the '''Palmer Monicon''' monitor controller.  It’s the black box with a large volume knob.
 # Turn on the power strip located on the right corner of the computer desk.
 # Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k.
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 === Monitoring ===
-* The '''Mackie Big Knob''' monitor controller is used to set the monitoring volume.
+* The '''Palmer Monicon''' monitor controller is used to set the monitoring volume.
 * [[Audio Monitoring - Mixing Bench]]
-* On the '''Mackie Big Knob''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''A''' to listen to the the '''Apollo x8'''.
+* On the '''Monicon''' set the '''Input Selection''' button to '''1 (Stereo)''' to listen to outputs 1 and 2 of the '''Apollo x8'''.
-** The computer is set up to send signals through the '''Apollo x8'''.
+** The computer is set up to send its main output signals through the '''Apollo x8'''.
-* On the '''Mackie Big Knob''' Source '''B''' is not being used.
+* On the '''Monicon''', '''Input Selection 2''' is not being used.
 ===File Management===

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 * '''Pro Tools''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing.
 * '''Audacity''': Open source audio editor.
 == Equipment ==
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 * 27" Dell monitor with built in webcam
-===MOTU 828 Audio Interface===
+===Apollo x8 Audio Interface===
 # Sound card upon start up should be in 48k sample rate.
-# There are 2 Mic/Line inputs.
+# There are 2 HI-Z inputs and 4 Mic inputs.
-#* '''Trim''' knob controls the microphone sensitivity.
-#* Push the '''Trim''' knob to engage a '''Pad''' to attenuate or reduce your input level.
-#* Push and hold the '''Trim''' knob to turn on phantom power if you are using a condenser microphone.
-−
-===Patchbay===
-* The patchbay is used to connect the audio equipment.
-* The inputs and outputs of most of the equipment are connected to the patchbay.
-* Some of the connections are normalized.
-** This means that no patching is required.
-* The 1/4" patch cords hanging from the side of the rack are used to connect different pieces of equipment.
-* For example the turntable outputs can be patched to the mixer line inputs 1 and 2.
-* When you start it’s a good idea to remove all the patch cords from the patch bay.
-−
-=== Mixer ===
-The is a small Behringer mixer in the room.
-* It is used when recording from the analog equipment in the room.
-** phone hybrid
 == Lab Procedures ==
 === Powering On Procedure ===
-# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob volume box'''.  It’s the metal box with a silver knob.
+# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob''' monitor controller.  It’s the metal box with a silver knob.
 # Turn on the power strip located on the right corner of the computer desk.
 # Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k.
 # Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower left corner of the computer.
-# Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.
+# Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up..
-#* The MOTU audio driver software appears on the desktop, do not close this application.
 === Monitoring ===
-* The '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box''' is used to set the monitoring volume.
+* The '''Mackie Big Knob''' monitor controller is used to set the monitoring volume.
 * [[Audio Monitoring - Mixing Bench]]
-* On the '''volume box''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''A''' to listen to the the '''MOTU 828'''.
+* On the '''Mackie Big Knob''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''A''' to listen to the the '''Apollo x8'''.
-** The computer is designed to send signals through the '''MOTU 828'''.
+** The computer is set up to send signals through the '''Apollo x8'''.
-* On the '''volume box''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''B''' to listen to the '''mIxer'''
+* On the '''Mackie Big Knob''' Source '''B''' is not being used.
-** On the mixer, the knob labeled '''Phones/Control Room''' controls the volume that is sent to the '''volume box'''.
 ===File Management===