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* Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices | * Read the [[Media Labs Access Policy]] for lab polices |
Latest revision as of 09:55, 29 October 2024
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
- The lab requires the Audio - 5.1 Mix Room proficiency badge in Schedule Evergreen.
- Read the Electronic Media Lab Access page for proficiency information
- Read the Media Labs Access Policy for lab polices
- Read the Scheduling General Access Media Labs article for scheduling procedures
- Schedule time at Media Loan, the Multimedia Lab or via Self Service in Schedule Evergreen.
- Get keys from Media Loan for your scheduled time.
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
- 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.
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.
- The 5.1 surround system
Lab Procedures
Powering On Procedure
- On the computer desk turn down the volume on the Grace m906 controller.
- Turn on the main power on the left side of the equipment rack.
- Wait 10 seconds for the sound card to fully start up, sound card should read 48k Sample Rate.
- 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.
Audio Monitoring
- 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.
- For more information on the projection system read Data Projector - 5.1 Mix Room
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.