Sound Rooms
Digital Media Lab Operations Change Due to COVID-19
The Digital Media Lab has modified its offerings due to COVID-19. You can find information about these specific changes on the services pages. Please contact DML staff with any questions, dml@library.umass.edu.
Green Screen Rooms Closed for Fall 2020
Sound rooms of varying size are available for high-quality audio recording.
- Rooms 1 and 4: 6x9 ft, accommodates 1-6 persons.
- Rooms 2 and 3: 4x6 ft, accommodate 1-2 persons.
The keys are available for check out at the DML service desk.
Restrictions
- Need active UCard.
- No Food or Drink allowed in the rooms.
- Windows shall not be covered.
Standard Sound Room Equipment
Microphone
A multi-pattern studio condenser microphone with 3 switchable polar patterns.
Shure Pop Filter
The item reduces popping sounds such as the sounds of the letters b, p, etc. It clamps onto mic stands and is positioned in front of the microphone.
Rokit 6 Speakers and stands
These speakers offer flat, extended frequency response for professional studio monitoring. It delivers high frequencies up to 35kHz, vocal clarity and extended bass response. The proprietary bi-amped, class A/B amplifier grants SPL up to 107dB.
Audio Interface
High quality audio capture and control with XLR and 1/4" inputs.
Additional Equipment for Large Sound Rooms
Additional Equipment for All Sound Rooms
13" MacBook Pro
Includes: Logic Pro 9, Pro Tools 10, Sibelieus 7, Finale 2012, Miroslav Philharmonik Library. *For use with sound room recordings only.
Available upon request.
AudioTechnica ATH-M40fs Headphone
These headphones offer flat, extended frequency response for professional studio monitoring. *For in-lab use only.
Panasonic Headphones
Lightweight, retro style headphones 4ft cable with 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo plug. *For in-lab use only.
Contact Us
Email: dml@library.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-6258
Digital Media Lab
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 3rd Floor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
154 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003
