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                    Recording studio and control room

                    equipment in kathleen syme recording studio

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                    This small studio is designed to assist hirers in editing and recording audio.

                    The space is ideal for recording and editing voiceovers for videos, audition tapes, podcasts and musical instruments.

                    See the venue details tab for hire rates and room capacities. The hirer must attend an induction assessment before booking this space.

                    Please note:

                    • there is no permanent storage is available at this venue
                    • toilets are located on both floor levels
                    • access to the building is via a ramp and steps.
                    Venue details tab

                    Venue details

                    Fees

                    The following fees apply:
                    • Commercial/private: $63 per hour
                    • Community/not-for-profit: $12.20 per hour

                    Capacity

                    • ​editing suite: three people
                    • recording studio: eight people.

                    Opening hours

                    Room hire is available for hire 7 days a week from 7am – 10pm*  

                    *excluding public holidays 

                    Address

                    Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

                    251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053


                    Features tab

                    Features

                    Editing equipment
                    Equipment located in editing suite allows for recording 16 audio input channels with 4 headphone monitoring channels.

                    • Computer – Dell PC - Windows 10
                    • Software - Avid Pro Tools 2018.10
                    • C|24 Pro Tools control surface
                    • 1 x Universal Audio Apollo x16 audio interface
                    • 2 x Genelec 8030 studio monitor speakers
                    • 1 x Eight-channel SM Pro Audio PR8E microphone pre-amp (used for recording inside editing suite)
                    • 1 x Fo​ur channel POWERPLAY PRO-XL HA4700 high-power headphones mixing and distribution​

                    Recording equipment

                    • 2 x Shure BETA87A - vocals/amps microphones
                    • 4 x Shure BETA58A - vocals/amps microphones
                    • 4 x Shure BETA57A – instruments microphones
                    • 2 x RØDE NT1-A large diaphragm 1" cardioid condenser microphones with shock mount and pop filter - vocal/instrument microphones
                    • 1 x RØDE NT2 large diaphragm 1" cardioid condenser microphones with shock mount and pop filter
                    • 1 x Audix D6 kick drum microphone - kick drum/bass microphone
                    • 1 x Audix i5 snare drum microphone - snare drum/instruments microphone
                    • 1 x Sennheiser e904 clip-on microphone - drums/horns
                    • 1 x Audix D2 rack tom microphone - drums/horns
                    • 2 x Audix ADX51 overhead condenser cardioid microphones - room/instrument
                    • 1 x RFX vocal shield - for voice overs
                    • 4 x BSS Audio AR133 active DI boxes
                    • 6x wired headphones
                    • 9 x large microphone stands
                    • 3 x short microphone stands
                    • 1 x keyboard stand
                    • 13 x XLR audio leads
                    • 4 x headphone 3.5mm to 1/4" extension cables.​

                    Floor plans

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                    Getting there tab

                    Getting there

                    Tram

                    All trams to Melbourne University (72, 67, 5, 6, 64, 3/3a, 16, 1 and 8), Stop 1.

                    Before you book

                    ​If you wish to book to book the studio you will first need to complete an induction. Register your interest to attend by emailing LibraryAV@melbourne.vic.gov.au. This induction is a mandatory requirement prior to booking the recording studio.

                    The induction covers the fundamental operation of the recording studio at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. It will not cover recording and mixing techniques but s​imply provides the basic knowledge to get started in the studio.

                    Once you’ve completed an induction session, you can book the recording studio.

                    How to book​​​​

                    Make a booking online or download the booking request form below.

                    Once we receive your booking request, we will provide you with a booking confirmation email with information on costs, inductions, building access (including after hours), security, cleaning and technical support. An invoice will follow separately. Payment can be made via the online payment portal, we only accept payment by Debit/Credit Card.

                    Once you have applied for a booking you have accepted our terms and conditions.

                    Please read our terms and conditions and policy below before making your booking.

                    ​Please use our online booking form to submit your request. If submitting a regular or recurring request, please be aware that bookings are limited to 15 hours per month, per hirer, and that certain spaces or times may not be suitable for recurring bookings.

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