The Studio is temporarily closed as we make changes aimed at increasing user accessibility.

Please check back for more information about its reopening. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience! 

The Studio is a free community resource for all your audio and visual needs. Record a podcast, create a video, or record a song.  

Reservation Information 

Reservations must be made through the library’s website, availability is open 30 days in advance, with a limit of two reservations per library card, per month.  

 

  • Submitting a request does not guarantee an appointment. Reservations are subject to staff approval and must be sent 24 hours in advance. Confirmation will be sent via email and will outline the approval or reasons for denial.  

  • Requests placed over the weekend, or closed days will be checked the next working day, please consider this when requesting dates that maybe less than 24 hours once seen by staff. 

 

Basic Policies and Customer Expectations can be found on the reservation page: Reserve The Studio 

 

  • There is no same day of availability due to staffing. 

 

Recording Assistance 

 

We suggest hiring a sound engineer for those unfamiliar with the equipment or are aiming for professional results. Library staff will set up the room as per the approved request and provide a brief walkthrough but cannot stay or make changes to the set up during the session.

File Saving Requirements 

 

You must bring a flash drive, SD Drive or external storage device, at least 32 GB in size, to save your data. All session data is deleted afterward and cannot be retrieved. Return all instruments and equipment to their designated spots, and do not alter setups without prior request. You may be liable for any damages. 

Equipment Available in the Studio 

 

Sound Recording Software: 

  • ProTools  

  • Audacity 

Equipment: 

  • Presonus mixing board 

  • Headphones 

Microphones: 

  • Cardioid Dynamic Microphones (4 vocal, 4 instrument) 

  • Condenser Microphone (3 vocal) 

  • Low-Frequency Dynamic Microphone (1 instrument) 

  • High Frequency Condenser Microphones (5 instrument) 

Instruments: 

  • Electric Bass 

  • Acoustic Guitar 

  • Electric Guitar (x2) 

  • Acoustic/Electric Ukulele 

  • 88-Key Midi Keyboard 

  • 8-Piece Drum Kit 

Amplifiers: 

  • Bass Amp (40-watt) 

  • Guitar Amp (50-watt) 

For video recording: 

  • Green screen 

  • Camera 

  • Canon EOS Rebel t7i