Digital Media Lab

The AOK Library Digital Media Lab (DML) provides all UMBC students, faculty and staff with tools to create and edit new and re-use existing audio, video and graphic design objects. Equipment and software in the DML is chosen to serve a diverse community with a wide-range of media creation and utilization needs. Equipment and software is available on a self-serve basis, with access to staff assistance, manuals and online help. Visit us in room 216 H.

Questions? Contact us at: 410-455-1587 or 410-455-6818
Email: circlib-group@umbc.edu
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The Audio/Video Recording Room in the Digital Media Lab

Equipment

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To place a hold on a camera or projector, visit the DML Holds Pilot Program page.


Spaces

The Whisper Room

Sound isolation booth

This sound isolation booth significantly reduces ambient and acoustic noise and can be used for a variety of audio recording purposes. The Whisper Room features a ventilation system and interior lighting, making it suitable for single person recording sessions.

You can reserve the Whisper Room for use during regular Digital Media Lab hours. It is also available on a first-come-first-served basis during lab hours.

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Audio/Video Recording Room

Audio/Video Recording Room containing backdrop stand, sound baffling, and a computer workstation

The A/V recording space is 10' x 12' and is designed to be versatile enough for audio or video projects that involve small groups. The rear wall features a large green screen. Collapsible backgrounds of chroma green/blue and black/white are available. Acoustical foam helps insulate the space from exterior noise while preventing unwanted echo. There is also an iMac workstation to facilitate easy transfer of data.

You can reserve the Audio/Video Recording Room for use during regular Digital Media Lab hours. Otherwise it is available on a first-come-first serve basis. An exception will be made for persons using the computer when the space is needed for recording projects, provided a computer is available in the main workspace.

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Computer Workspace

Two iMac workstations

The DML's main workspace has three iMacs available for audio/visual project creation and editing. These systems feature Adobe products and Final Cut Pro X. These systems are available on a first come first serve basis.

One of these workstations features an Epson Expression large format scanner with a scanning bed of 12" x 17". The scanner has an optional transparency setting that can be used for scanning negatives and other transparent media.



Software Tutorials



General Policies

Lab Assistance

DML Assistants can provide basic instructions for equipment and software. Manuals for all the equipment will be available either online or in the DML.

Circulating Equipment Policies

A/V Equipment

Example Replacement Costs

Each item has a unique replacement cost that accounts for included accessories, ranging from $20 to $700. Examples are included for reference only.