Audio Recording

The Makery’s audio production equipment is open to all students, faculty, and staff. The available equipment is great for podcast recordings, interviews, and voiceover recordings. Workstations located in The Makery have the software to edit audio files.

To get started, request a reservation (select “Audio Recording”).

Available equipment includes a Rode Rodecaster Pro interface with microphones and headphones, perfect for podcasting or interviews.

For voiceover or other single voice capture, an Electro-Voice RE20 microphone connected to a Focusrite Scarlett is available.

Workstations with audio editing software such as Audacity, Adobe Audition, or GarageBand are available for use in The Makery.

Hardware

• Rode Rodecaster Pro interface w/ 4 microphones
• Sony MDR-7506 Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface
• Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
• Arturia Minilab MkII USB Keyboard

Software

• Adobe Audition (part of Creative Cloud)
• Audacity
• Camtasia
• GarageBand

Tutorials and Guides

• NPR’s Ear Training Guide for Audio Producers
• Transom (a collection of useful articles on audio production and citizen journalism)