Media Production
AVAILABLE MEDIA PRODUCTION TOOLS AT THE DSC
The DSC hosts a soundproof WHISPER ROOM 6084S equipped with:
- Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones.
- Audio-Technica AT4040 Condenser Microphone.
- Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen Digital Audio Interface.
- Ableton Live Recording and Mixing Software.
- Ableton Push controller (available for use in the DSC; must be requested separately).
Users can book up to 2 hours per day.
Room capacity: 2 People.
First-time users must complete an orientation before booking.
Intended for the creation of video and photography projects, the space includes a backdrop, professional grade lighting, microphones, an object photography light box and a DSLR camera for still photography and video.
Do not remove equipment from the room.
Allot extra time for studio set-up/take-down, staff can assist with backdrop changes.
Users can book up to 4 hours per day.
Room capacity: 4 People.
An Epson 12000XL-PH large format flatbed scanner is available for digitizing print materials, photographs, slides, negatives. The scanner has a 12.2″ x 17.2″ scanning area with up to 2400 dpi optical resolution.
Workstation capacity: 2 People.
The DSC provides users with access to software on one of our seven high-performance computers (PC + iMac); these machines have a large RAM capacity to handle data-heavy media projects.
A list of software is available according to machine; on-site and drop-in computer use is available, some software is only accessible on-site.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA LABS ON CAMPUS
The U of A's Geoffrey + Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library also hosts a Media Lab, which is bookable by U of A students, staff, and faculty for academic, non-commercial activities.
The Sperber Lab is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for your audio and video recording needs. The equipment was generously donated by the Faculty of Medicine + Dentistry.