Podcast Studio
The CSULB Podcast Studio is a dynamic space designed to empower students, faculty, and staff to explore the world of podcasting. Our studio has everything you need to create high-quality audio content as part of your coursework, share your research, or explore your creative side.
Key Features of the CSULB Podcast Studio:
- Professional Recording Equipment: We provide high-quality microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, and recording software to ensure your podcast sounds fantastic.
- High Quality Acoustic Buffers: Our studio is acoustically treated to eliminate external noise and distractions, allowing you to focus on your content.
- Accessibility: The studio is available to all members of the CSULB community, fostering a collaborative and inclusive podcasting environment.
- Flexible Scheduling: Book the studio for your recording sessions at your convenience, making it easy to work around your busy academic and personal schedules.
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Sound Recording Equipment
Specialized equipment for creating podcasts:
- RODECaster Pro podcast production studio;
- See video tutorial: Getting Started with the Rode Caster Pro
- See article: How to use Multitrack with the Rode Caster Pro
- Recommended microSD cards
- 4 RODE Podmics with professional studio arm
- Walls lined with acoustic foams
Recording Software:
- Protools
- Audacity
- Adobe Audition
- Sign in to Creative Cloud with your CSULB email address to use this software.
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Video Recording Equipment
Specialized equipment for creating webcasts
- Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro
- 3 HD Cameras
- 48" LED light strip
- Black, white, and green backdrops
- Teleprompter with tablet support
- Lavalier lapel microphone
Recording Software:
- Protools
- Adobe Premiere
- Sign in to Creative Cloud with your CSULB email address to use this software.
Studio Features
Specialized area for the best recording experience and products:
- ATEM Mini Pro switcher allows for the creation of professional multi-camera productions.
- Record video directly to USB-C flash disks.
- 48” LED strip lights produce soft, even light for backgrounds or green screen chroma-keying.
- Backdrop options include green, black, or white.
- Teleprompter for consistent and accurate speech/script reading while maintaining proper eye contact.
- RODECaster Pro has 4 microphone inputs, smartphone, USB, and Bluetooth channels for remote call integration.
- Record audio to microSD or a computer in stereo or multitrack for editing in post-production.
- Studio walls are lined with acoustic foams to improve sound quality by reducing echoes and background sounds.