Podcast Studio Overview - Revision history

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Krusea at 22:28, 13 March 2026

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Wrrt7350 at 18:27, 5 November 2024

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Krusea: /* Powering On Procedure */

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‎Powering On Procedure

Krusea: /* Powering On Procedure */

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Krusea: /* Overview */

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‎Powering On Procedure

Krusea at 21:46, 24 October 2024

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 * Be careful! If the Monitor Output of the '''Mixcast 4''' is turned up too much, loud feedback from the microphones could occur. A "best practice" would be to only use the Monitor Output to listen to playback from the computer; '''when recording microphones, monitoring should be done on headphones, and the Monitor Output knob should be turned all the way down.'''
 === Recording ===
-* The '''Tascam Mixcast 4''' is a 14 input, 2 output USB audio interface that can be used to make make multitrack recordings into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software such as ProTools or REAPER. The '''Mixcast''' can also function as a standalone recording device, record a Polywav file (a single file that contains all 14 inputs) to an onboard SD card, which studio users must provide if they want to utilize this option.
+* The '''Tascam Mixcast 4''' is a 14 input, 2 output USB audio interface that can be used to make make multitrack recordings into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software such as ProTools or REAPER. The '''Mixcast''' can also function as a standalone recording device, record a Polywav file (a single file that contains all 14 inputs) to an onboard SD card. An SD card is provided but it must stay in the Podcast Studio. If users want to take files out of the room on an SD card they must provide their own.
 * Each individual channel of the '''Mixcast''' can be recorded on its own channel in a DAW. The four microphone's outputs appear as mono channels, and the Line Input, USB Output, Bluetooth Input, and Main Mix Output appear as stereo channels.
 * All outputs of the '''Mixcast''' are '''''post-fader'''''.

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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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 ** The computer is set up to send its main output signals through the '''Mixcast 4'''; the fader for the stereo channel labeled with the USB symbol needs to be turned up on the Mixcast in order to monitor audio coming from the computer.
 * On the '''Big Knob''', '''Input Selection 2''' is not being used.
-* On the '''Big Knob'',''''' there are two pairs of speaker outputs available. '''Output Selection A''' is connected to the nearfield speakers. Output B is not connected to anything.
+* On the '''Big Knob'',''''' there are two pairs of speaker outputs available. '''Output Selection A''' is connected to the nearfield speakers. '''Output Selection B''' is connected to a headphone amplifier at the computer desk that can feed additional headphones.
 * The four sets of headphones connected to the '''Mixcast 4''' can also be used to monitor.
-* Be careful! If the Monitor Output of the '''Mixcast 4''' is turned up too much, loud feedback from the microphones could occur. A "best practice" would be to only use the Monitor Output to listen to playback from the computer; when recording microphones, monitoring should be done on headphones, and the Monitor Output knob should be turned all the way down.
+* Be careful! If the Monitor Output of the '''Mixcast 4''' is turned up too much, loud feedback from the microphones could occur. A "best practice" would be to only use the Monitor Output to listen to playback from the computer; '''when recording microphones, monitoring should be done on headphones, and the Monitor Output knob should be turned all the way down.'''
 ===File Management===

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 === Powering On Procedure ===
-# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob Passive''' monitor controller.  It’s the black box with a large volume knob by the computer.
+# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob Passive''' monitor controller. It’s the black box with a large volume knob by the computer.
 # Turn on the power strip located with the switch at the base of the computer display.
 # Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower left back corner of the computer.
 # Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.
-# Power on the '''Tascam Mixcast 4'''. The power button is on its back right corner.
 === Monitoring ===

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 # Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower left back corner of the computer.
 # Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.
-# Power on the '''Tascam Mixcast 4'''. The power button is on its top right corner.
+# Power on the '''Tascam Mixcast 4'''. The power button is on its back right corner.
 === Monitoring ===

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 * Editing and mixing of podcasts can be done in the [[:Category:Audio_Mixing_Benches|Audio Mixing Benches]] or the [[:Category:Multimedia_Lab|Multimedia Lab]].
 * Available for students to use for academic use.
 === Location ===

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 ===Access===
-* The labs require the proficiency badge.
+* The lab requires the '''Audio - Podcast Studio''' 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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 == Overview ==
 The '''Podcast Studio''' is fully equipped to record a 4-person audio podcast. It is designed to be easy to use and easy to access.
-* Has a height adjustable podcast table.
+* It has a height adjustable podcast table.
-* Is set up with 4 microphones on boom arms.
+* It is set up with 4 microphones on boom arms.
 * Can make multitrack recordings directly to an SD card or to a computer.
 * Has one computer station.