Production Studio
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The Production Studio is great for beginners wanting to learn podcasting or dabble with filming. The Library does not provide one-on-one assistance, online training tutorials are available below and also in the studio. Guests must bring their own SD card or external drive to save their work and files must be saved or exported before the end of each reservation.
Available software:
- PC
- Pro Tools (audio and video recorder and editor)
- Edius 9 (audio and video recorder and editor)
- OBS Studio (audio and video recorder)
- Multi-track recorder (audio recorder)
Podcasting
Just record or both record and edit audio files using the provided equipment and software. You can also add voiceover to video files using the Production Studio.
Provided equipment:
- Two Rockville wired microphones
- Shure headphones
- XLR cables
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface
Video Recording
Interviews or skits, the Production Studio provides space to direct your next short film.
Provided equipment:
- Canon XA11 Camcorder
- Audio-Technica shotgun microphone
- Audio-Technica headphones
- Magnus Tripod
- Rode Wireless Go II wireless microphones
- XLR to aux cable
- HDMI to mini HDMI cable
- Universal smart phone tripod mount
- Rode streamer X
Music Production
The music production kit is an all-in-one music production station. It has everything needed to create a one of a kind masterpiece.
Provided equipment:
- Akai MPC Live 2
- Akai MPK mini midi keyboard
- Rockville wired microphone
- Focusrite Scarlett single input interface
- Headphones
- XLR mic cable
- USB-B to USB-C Interface cable
- USB-A to USB-B MIDI keyboard cable
Tutorials
Recording a Podcast in Pro Tools, opens a new window | YouTube
Beginners Guide to Recording Vocals | YouTube
How to Use OBS Studio – Complete Guide for Beginners | YouTube
Edius 9 Full Tutorial | YouTube
Edius Training | Edius World
Akai Professional MPC Live II | Overview | YouTube
MPC Beats Academy | MPC Live II | YouTube
Akai MPC live 2 full workflow Instructional Video | YouTube
The full Adobe Creative Suite is available for editing in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab. It is open for use unless a class is in progress. Check the class schedule HERE.
Equipment Manuals
Canon XA11 Camcorder, opens a new window
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, opens a new window
Rode Wireless Go II wireless microphones, opens a new window
Magnus Tripod, opens a new window
Zoom 16 track Recorder, opens a new window
RodeX Streamer Capture, opens a new window
Production Studio related classes on LinkedIn Learning, opens a new window (requires Frisco Library card)
Instructional Guides
Getting Started Guide - Podcasting, opens a new window
Getting Started Guide - Podcasting with Video, opens a new window
Getting Started Guide - Video, opens a new window
Getting Started Guide - Music Production, opens a new window
Audio Multi Track Recorder Guide, opens a new window
Beginners Recording - Windows Recording App, opens a new window
Intermediate Recording - Audacity, opens a new window