Podcast Studio (Bizzell Memorial Library: Lower Level 1) Capacity: 4

Description

The Podcast Studio in Bizzell provides the OU community with the technology to make audio and video recordings. The key to access the Podcast Studio must be reserved and checked out from the Circulation desk on the Main Floor of Bizzell Memorial Library.

Key Reservation:

To reserve the key before coming to Bizzell, use this reservation calendar. There is a $100 replacement fee for lost keys.

Available Technology:

• Mac Computer: The Podcast Studio features one iMac that is preloaded with software such as Audacity and GarageBand. A microphone is already plugged into the station ready for patrons to use with additional USB plugins for storage devices. Users can use the computer to not only record their content, but also upload it to their RSS feeds, hosted platforms, or their own websites.
• Blue Yeti Mic: The Podcast Studio features a USB Blue Yeti Pro Microphones complete with boom stands affixed to the table in the room. This mic offers users a variety of recording pattern options such as stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional.
• Sony MDR7506 Headphones: The Podcast Studio features one set of Sony MDR7506 headphones. While helpful for monitoring the participants' audio levels, the headphones are not required to record within the space. These can be plugged into the iMac, Blue Yeti Mic, or the user’s personal devices.

Room Policy:

• The room must be reserved to use.
• There is a two-hour limit per user on reservation blocks.
• The key must be reserved and then checked out from the Circulation desk on the Main Floor of Bizzell Memorial Library to access the Podcast Studio.
  • The key reservation and the room reservations must be for the same individual user.
  • There is a $100 replacement fee for lost keys.
• Bring a storage device (preferably USB 3 or higher) to save the data once the recording is completed.
  • Do not rely on long-term storage of files on the mac laptop in the studio—the hard drive may be wiped at any time.
• Exercise respect and care in the use of the equipment.
• Only individuals involved in the recording project are allowed in the studio.
• No food or drinks (with the exception of a water bottle) will be allowed.

Room Features:

Accessible Seat/Space
Power Available
Key Available for Checkout