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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
The '''5.1 Mix Room''' is a hybrid classroom and student lab space. 
 
The '''5.1 Mix Room''' is a hybrid classroom and student lab space. 
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* There is one computer with audio and video software. 
 
* There is one computer with audio and video software. 
 
* It's available for students to use for academic use. 
 
* It's available for students to use for academic use. 
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* The labs require the proficiency badge and also the quarterly access badge. 
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* To be scheduled in the lab, users must have the "Proficiency" and quarterly "Access" badges on Schedule Evergreen. 
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* Students in approved programs or contracts will be added to the access badge each quarter.  
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* Students in approved programs or contracts will be added to the Access badge each quarter.  
  
 
=== Uses ===
 
=== Uses ===
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* Mixing audio in a large room with multiple speaker options.
 
* Mixing audio in a large room with multiple speaker options.
 
* Small group work or critique with audio and video productions apps.
 
* Small group work or critique with audio and video productions apps.
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=== Food and Drink ===
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* Since the 5.1 Room is also a classroom space food and drink are allowed on the classroom tables.
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* Clean up any garbage and messes
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* No food and drinks are allowed at the computer desk or on top of the equipment rack.
  
 
=== Location ===
 
=== Location ===
 
* Located in '''Evans Hall 1328''' 
 
* Located in '''Evans Hall 1328''' 
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* From the lobby walk past the '''Multimedia Lab''' and turn left at the garbage and recycling station.
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* From the lobby go past the '''Multimedia Lab''' and turn left at the garbage and recycling station.
 
* Go to the end of the hallway and turn left.
 
* Go to the end of the hallway and turn left.
  
 
===Access===
 
===Access===
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* The labs require the proficiency badge and also the quarterly access badge. 
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* The lab requires the '''Audio - 5.1 Mix Room''' proficiency badge in Schedule Evergreen. 
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* Read the [https://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/access Electronic Media Lab Access page] for proficiency information
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* Read the [[Media Lab Access|Electronic Media Lab Access]] page for proficiency information
 
* Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices
 
* Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices
 
* Read the [[Scheduling General Access Media Labs]] article for scheduling procedures
 
* Read the [[Scheduling General Access Media Labs]] article for scheduling procedures
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===Help===
 
===Help===
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* Always enter your name and time into the logbook, along with any problems you encounter during your time in the lab
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* 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''' 1404.
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* In the dock there is a folder with an orange '''M''' called '''Manuals''' that contain PDF’s of some of the manuals
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*The Evergreen Help Wiki – has helpful articles as well as various audio editing software cheat sheets.
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*The Evergreen Help Wiki – has helpful Mixing Bench articles as well as various audio editing software cheat sheets
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** [[:Category:5.1 Mix Room|5.1 Mix Room]]
 
** [[:Category:5.1 Mix Room|5.1 Mix Room]]
  
 
==Applications==
 
==Applications==
 
* '''Adobe Audition''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing
 
* '''Adobe Audition''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing
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* '''Digital Performer''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing.  It also does MIDI  editing.
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* '''Adobe Premiere Pro''': Video Editing
 
* '''Pro Tools''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing.
 
* '''Pro Tools''': Multi-track audio recording and mixing.
 
* '''Audacity''': Open source audio editor.
 
* '''Audacity''': Open source audio editor.
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* '''Waves Native Power Pack''': Audio Plug-ins.
 
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* '''NI Komplete''' soft synths
 
 
* '''Ableton Live''': Music Production
 
* '''Ableton Live''': Music Production
  
 
== Equipment ==
 
== Equipment ==
  
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===MOTU 828 Audio Interface===
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== Computer ==
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# Sound card upon start up should be in 48k sample rate
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* Mac Studio and 64 GB of Ram
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# There are 2 Mic/Line inputs
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* 27" Dell monitor with built in webcam -  2560x1440
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#* '''Trim''' knob = controls the microphone sensitivity
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* 21" Dell monitor - 1920 x1080
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#* Push the '''Trim''' knob to engage a '''Pad''' to attenuate or reduce your input level.
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#* Push and hold the '''Trim''' knob to turn on phantom power if you are using a condenser microphone.
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===Patchbay===
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=== Computer Desk ===
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* The patchbay is used to connect the audio equipment. 
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* The computer desk has wheels and can be moved.
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* The inputs and outputs of most of the equipment are connected to the patchbay. 
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* It can be positioned in the front or to the side when someone is presenting to a class.
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* Some of the connections are normalized.
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* It can be positioned to face the screen when mixing.
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** This means that no patching is required. 
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* Be careful with the cable bundle connecting the desk to the equipment rack when moving the desk.
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* The 1/4" patch cords hanging from the side of the rack are used to connect different pieces of equipment. 
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* For example the turntable outputs can be patched to the mixer line inputs 1 and 2. 
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* When you start it’s a good idea to remove all the patch cords from the patch bay. 
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=== Mixer ===
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=== Equipment Rack ===
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The is a small Behringer mixer in the room.
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Equipment Rack.jpg|alt=Image of the Equipment Rack located in the 5.1 Mix Room|thumb|Equipment Rack]]
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* It is used when recording from the analog equipment in the room.
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* The rack contains the following items
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** cassette deck
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** Switcher 
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** turntable 
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** Blu-Ray Player 
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** phone hybrid
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** VHS 
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** Grace M906 Monitor Controller 
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** Universal Audio Apollo x8
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** Yahmaha Receiver 
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** Rack Mixer 
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** Behringer Mixer: On top of rack 
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===Universal Audio Apollo x8===
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* Soundcard upon start up should be automatically set to 48k Sample Rate.
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Grace Controller - Full.jpg|alt=This image shows the Grace Monitor Controller found in the 5.1 Mix Room.|thumb|The Grace m906 Monitor Controller]]
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=== Grace m906 Monitor Controller ===
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* There are two parts to the Grace controller.
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** On the computer desk is the controller.
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** In the rack are the audio converters and connectors.
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* The Grace controller is used to select various sources and control the volume.
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=== Speakers ===
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* There are three sets of speakers in the room.
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** The 5.1 surround system
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*** There is a center channel speaker behind the perforated screen.
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** The large JBL LSR speakers (mounted to the wall)
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** The small JBL LSR 305 nearfield speakers on the computer desk.
  
 
== Lab Procedures ==
 
== Lab Procedures ==
  
 
=== Powering On Procedure ===
 
=== Powering On Procedure ===
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# Turn down the volume on the '''Mackie Big Knob volume box'''. It’s the metal box with a silver knob.
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# On the computer desk turn down the volume on the '''Grace''' '''m906 controller.'''
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# Turn on the power strip located on the right corner of the computer desk.
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# Turn on the main power on the left side of the equipment rack.
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# Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k.
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# Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k Sample Rate.
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# Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower back of the computer.
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# Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower left back corner of the computer.
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#* The button is behind the '''POWER ON BACK''' sticker.
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# Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.
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# Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.  
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#* The MOTU audio driver software appears on the desktop, do not close this application.
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=== Audio Monitoring ===
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Switcher.jpg|alt=This is a close-up of the Extron Switcher, located in the 5.1 Mix Room.|thumb|The Switcher (Extron)]]
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Yamaha Receiver.jpg|alt=Close-up shot of the Yamaha Receiver.|thumb|Yamaha Receiver]]
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*The '''Grace m906 controller''' is used to set the monitoring volume.
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** [[Audio Monitoring - 5.1 Mix Room]]
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* On the '''switcher''' in the equipment rack, select '''Mac.''' 
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** The computer is designed to send signals through the '''Universal Audio Apollo x8'''. 
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* On the '''Yamaha receiver...'''
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** Set the volume to '''-10dB'''.
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** Select Speaker switch A to use the surround sound speakers
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** Select Speaker switch B to use the large JBL speakers
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*** Both sets can be on simultaneously. 
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*** Only select one set.
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* On the '''Grace m906 Controller,''' select '''MAC'''
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* Double click the '''Main Level''' knob
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** This will set the volume to 65dB
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** Adjust as needed
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* HELPFUL TIP:  If there is still no sound coming from the computers to the speakers, press the small '''Multi Channel input''' button on the Yamaha Receiver.
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=== Data Projector ===
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* The switcher in the equipment rack controls the data projector.
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* Press the '''On''' button to turn on the projector. (Give it a moment to power on)
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* Select a source:
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** Select '''Mac''' to show the computer.
  
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=== Monitoring ===
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* For more information on the projection system read [[Data Projector - 5.1 Mix Room]]
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* The '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box''' is used to set the monitoring volume.  
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* [[Audio Monitoring - Mixing Bench]]  
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* On the '''volume box''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''A''' to listen to the the '''MOTU 828'''. 
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** The computer is designed to send signals through the '''MOTU 828'''. 
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* On the '''volume box''' set the '''Source Select''' button to '''B''' to listen to the '''mIxer'''
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** On the mixer, the knob labeled '''Phones/Control Room''' controls the volume that is sent to the '''volume box'''.
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===File Management===
 
===File Management===
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All file storage on the computers is local to that computer.  You need to back up your files in order to use them in another lab.
 
All file storage on the computers is local to that computer.  You need to back up your files in order to use them in another lab.
 
* Make a folder on the desktop to store your files.  
 
* Make a folder on the desktop to store your files.  
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* When working save often
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* When working, save often
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* When you are done save and quit any applications you are using.
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* When you are done, save and quit any applications you are using.
 
* Back up your files to:
 
* Back up your files to:
 
** OneDrive
 
** OneDrive

Latest revision as of 08:55, 29 October 2024

This picture shows the 5.1 Mix Room as seen from the doorway.

Overview

The 5.1 Mix Room is a hybrid classroom and student lab space. 

  • As a classroom it can hold about 25 students. 
  • There is one computer with audio and video software. 
  • It's available for students to use for academic use. 
  • To be scheduled in the lab, users must have the "Proficiency" and quarterly "Access" badges on Schedule Evergreen. 
  • Students in approved programs or contracts will be added to the Access badge each quarter.  

Uses

  • Media classroom space.
  • Mixing audio in 5.1 surround sound.
  • Mixing audio in a large room with multiple speaker options.
  • Small group work or critique with audio and video productions apps.

Food and Drink

  • Since the 5.1 Room is also a classroom space food and drink are allowed on the classroom tables.
  • Clean up any garbage and messes
  • No food and drinks are allowed at the computer desk or on top of the equipment rack.

Location

  • Located in Evans Hall 1328 
  • From the lobby go past the Multimedia Lab and turn left at the garbage and recycling station.
  • Go to the end of the hallway and turn left.

Access

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.
  • The Evergreen Help Wiki – has helpful articles as well as various audio editing software cheat sheets.

Applications

  • Adobe Audition: Multi-track audio recording and mixing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing
  • Pro Tools: Multi-track audio recording and mixing.
  • Audacity: Open source audio editor.
  • Ableton Live: Music Production

Equipment

Computer

  • Mac Studio and 64 GB of Ram
  • 27" Dell monitor with built in webcam - 2560x1440
  • 21" Dell monitor - 1920 x1080

Computer Desk

  • The computer desk has wheels and can be moved.
  • It can be positioned in the front or to the side when someone is presenting to a class.
  • It can be positioned to face the screen when mixing.
  • Be careful with the cable bundle connecting the desk to the equipment rack when moving the desk.

Equipment Rack

Image of the Equipment Rack located in the 5.1 Mix Room
Equipment Rack
  • The rack contains the following items
    • Switcher 
    • Blu-Ray Player 
    • VHS 
    • Grace M906 Monitor Controller 
    • Universal Audio Apollo x8
    • Yahmaha Receiver 
    • Rack Mixer 
    • Behringer Mixer: On top of rack 

Universal Audio Apollo x8

  • Soundcard upon start up should be automatically set to 48k Sample Rate.
This image shows the Grace Monitor Controller found in the 5.1 Mix Room.
The Grace m906 Monitor Controller

Grace m906 Monitor Controller

  • There are two parts to the Grace controller.
    • On the computer desk is the controller.
    • In the rack are the audio converters and connectors.
  • The Grace controller is used to select various sources and control the volume.

Speakers

  • There are three sets of speakers in the room.
    • The 5.1 surround system
      • There is a center channel speaker behind the perforated screen.
    • The large JBL LSR speakers (mounted to the wall)
    • The small JBL LSR 305 nearfield speakers on the computer desk.

Lab Procedures

Powering On Procedure

  1. On the computer desk turn down the volume on the Grace m906 controller.
  2. Turn on the main power on the left side of the equipment rack.
  3. Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k Sample Rate.
  4. Power on the computer by pressing the button on the lower left back corner of the computer.
  5. Log in to the computer and wait for the user template to fully start up.

Audio Monitoring

This is a close-up of the Extron Switcher, located in the 5.1 Mix Room.
The Switcher (Extron)
Close-up shot of the Yamaha Receiver.
Yamaha Receiver
  • The Grace m906 controller is used to set the monitoring volume.
  • On the switcher in the equipment rack, select Mac. 
    • The computer is designed to send signals through the Universal Audio Apollo x8. 
  • On the Yamaha receiver...
    • Set the volume to -10dB.
    • Select Speaker switch A to use the surround sound speakers
    • Select Speaker switch B to use the large JBL speakers
      • Both sets can be on simultaneously.
      • Only select one set.
  • On the Grace m906 Controller, select MAC
  • Double click the Main Level knob
    • This will set the volume to 65dB
    • Adjust as needed
  • HELPFUL TIP: If there is still no sound coming from the computers to the speakers, press the small Multi Channel input button on the Yamaha Receiver.

Data Projector

  • The switcher in the equipment rack controls the data projector.
  • Press the On button to turn on the projector. (Give it a moment to power on)
  • Select a source:
    • Select Mac to show the computer.

File Management

All file storage on the computers is local to that computer.  You need to back up your files in order to use them in another lab.

  • Make a folder on the desktop to store your files.  
  • When working, save often
  • When you are done, save and quit any applications you are using.
  • Back up your files to:
    • OneDrive
    • External hard drive
    • Thumb drive
  • If you have a fast USB three hard drive you can work directly of your drive.  
  • We erase all the student files off the computers on Thursday of every eval week.
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