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The Digital Design Studio (DDS) Recording Room is located on the 3rd floor of Tisch Library inside room 303. It is designed as an educational space for students interested in engaging with media. While the service is available to all members of the Tufts community, it is oriented towards academic courses and extracurricular activities for students. Priority will be given to course-related project work.
Use our DDS Recording Room Booking Form to reserve the space. Upon your arrival, Studio Assistants are happy to help with general setup questions and support. Review our DDS Recording Room Policies prior to making a reservation.
Upon your arrival, Studio Assistants are happy to help with general setup questions and support. If you would like to setup a meeting or training, you can schedule an appointment with the Digital Media Specialist.
The DDS is located on the third floor of Tisch Library (see Tisch Library floor map) which is accessible via stairs and elevator. There is water fountain located on the same floor as the studio. Gendered restrooms with accessible stalls are located on this floor. All gender, single stall restrooms are located on the second floor. The recording room is 12 feet by 16 feet. Two of the four microphones in the same are height adjustable. If you need additional accommodations to work in this space, don't hesitate to reach out to tischdds@tufts.edu and we're happy to make adjustments, if possible.
The Digital Design Studio is a 12 by 16 foot room that allows for video and audio recording. Below is a chart that details the various equipment located in the Recording Room.
Image of Equipment | Equipment Name | Equipment Description |
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Microphones |
2 Røde NT1000 Studio Condenser microphones on swivel mount boom arms with pop filter 2 Røde NT1000 Studio Condenser microphones on desk stands with pop filter |
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Audio Interface | Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 audio interface | |
Camera with External Microphone |
Sony a6600 with an 18-135mm focal length lens and Røde VideoMic Pro on a Provista 75XB tripod |
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Headphones | Monitor sound recording and playback, Sony MDR-7506 | |
LED Lights | 5 LED lights mounted overhead on a grid. Lights are controlled with a panel that allows users to dim or turn on and off specific lights. | |
iMac | iMac with Audacity, Adobe Creative Cloud including Audition, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, Apple GarageBand and iMovie, and more | |
N/A | Furniture and features in the space |
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