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Audio Production
Record high quality podcasts and voice-over to enhance your creative projects in the Library’s Audio Production Rooms. Access sound booths and audiovisual editing software for interviews, discussions, and more.
Tools & Technology
This kit contains everything you need to record high quality in-person interviews, including a Zoom H5 recorder, headphones, reporter microphone, 6ft XLR cable, SD card, charging adapter and a tote bag for easy carrying outside the library.
Podcasting Kit
Podcasting kits are a portable solution that can help you record high-quality audio while on location. Each kit includes four vocal microphones, a Zoom PodTrak P4 recorder, stands, headphones and cables.
Featured: The Big Ideas Podcast
Exploring the perspectives, research, lived experiences, and hopeful aspirations of alumni and the university community, MRU's Big ideas podcast was recorded right here in the Library's Audio Production Rooms.
Tools & Technology
Rodecaster Pro
The Rodecaster Pro is a powerful all-in-one audio production solution that can help you record podcasts, music and voice-over at the touch of a button. Connect any computer with installed audio software to the Rodecaster Pro in the Library’s Audio Rooms using the provided USB cable, or borrow a USB-C to USB-C cable from the Service Desk as part of your booking.
Location
Audio Production Room 2L
Record podcasts, interviews, discussions and more with groups of up to four using the Rodecaster audio interface. Video conferences and phone calls can also be recorded in addition to people in the room.
Post Production Room 2M
Record voice overs and edit podcasts, videos, and other audiovisual projects using the installed audio and video editing software.
Access
MRU users may reserve the audio rooms for up to 4 hours a day and a maximum of 20 hours per week. MRU Alumni and Community Borrowers may book the Audio Production Rooms by phone (403.440.6019) for a maximum of 4 hours per booking and 8 hours per week.
To book the Audio Production Rooms, follow these steps:
1. Book the Room
- If you are a student, faculty or staff member, book the rooms 2M and 2L online.
- When you arrive at your scheduled time, stop by the Library Service Desk to pick up both the required room accessory kit and key card to access the rooms.
2. Review Quick Start Guide
- Follow the Quick Start videos (Audio Production Room 2L, Post Production Room 2M).
- Quick Start videos are also available via scannable QR codes in audio production rooms.
3. Properly Use the Space
- Please leave the space in an orderly and clean condition.
- No food or drink is allowed in the rooms; water in a closed container is permitted.
- Report damage or misuse of the audio suites to the Service Desk immediately. Please turn off equipment when you are done using the room.
- This is not a group meeting room; users not using the space for the intended purpose may be asked to leave and prevented from booking in the future.
- Please return the key card and room kits to the Service Desk at the end of your booked time to avoid late fees.
Quick Start Videos
Audio Production Room (2L) Quick Start
Post Production Room (2M) Quick Start
Quick Start FAQ
- How do I record to a laptop using the Rodecaster in 2L?
- How do I record audio from a phone call?
- How do I record audio from Skype or Google Meet?
- How do I open a multitrack file recorded on the Rodecaster?
- How do I cite sources in a podcast or other oral presentation format?
- How do I find copyright friendly resources?
Equipment and Software
Audio Production Equipment
Audio Editing Software
| Software | What does it do? | Location |
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| Adobe Audition | Intuitive program for recording, editing, and mixing multitrack audio projects. Best for audio editing and podcasting. |
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| Audacity | Ideal for fast recording, editing, and exporting audio files. This software cannot record multitrack. |
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| GarageBand | Ideal for beginner audio and music recording, editing, and mixing. |
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| Logic Pro X | Ideal for intermediate and advanced audio and music multitrack recording, editing, and mixing. |
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Video Editing Software
| Software | What does it do? | Location |
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| Final Cut Pro X | Ideal for beginners. Intuitive video editing and voiceover recording. |
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| Adobe Premiere | Intermediate level video editing software. Import clips directly from Adobe Audition to Adobe Premiere. |
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