All studios are for academic use only and require a proficiency. Here is the link to the Media Facility Proficiency Request Form, which applies only to General Access spaces (noted below). For questions about the audio studios and music technology labs, contact AudioSupport@evergreen.edu or contact the studio manager, Patrick LaBahn, at labahnp@evergreen.edu or call him at (360)867-5277.
General Access Facilities
General Access Facilities are spaces that any student can gain access to after completing a short proficiency test (scheduled via the link provided above). All work in these facilities should be academic in nature.
Mixing Bench 1 & 2: Small audio editing studios with 24/7 access. The computers in these facilities have a variety of audio software and plugins, MIDI controllers, and more.
5.1 Mix Room: Multi-purpose room for video and audio post production, which is also used as both a critique and teaching space. This room has 7.1 surround sound playback and mixing options. For playback only. 24/7 access.
Sound Effects Studio: Post-production audio studio with 24/7 access. Contains Foley Pits and a variety of sound-making items/toys. Can also be scheduled to the adjacent Audio Lab and used as an isolation booth. 24/7 access.
Audio Studios
The Audio Studios are complex audio recording facilities that require proficiency testing in order to access. Access to these facilities is limited to students enrolled in the Audio Recording or Multitrack Composition classes, or to approved ILC students that have taken these classes previously (some exceptions may apply).
Advanced Multitrack Studio: Advanced multi-track recording studio in the Communications Building. Includes Neve 5088 analog mixing console, Genelec and Adam audio monitors, vintage outboard processing hardware, a control room, studio space, isolation booth, instruments and more. Priority access to this space is given to students enrolled in the Multitrack Composition curriculum.
Performance and Production Control Room (Com 111a): Intermediate-level multi-track recording control room located in the Communications Building. Includes API 1608 analog mixing console, outboard processing gear, and more. The adjoining space, Com 110, can be scheduled in tandem and used as the performing studio when using the Com 111a control room.
Recital Hall Control Room (Com 212a): Intermediate-level multi-track recording control room located in the Communications Building. Nearly identical to Com 111a; passing the proficiency test in one space grants you access to both spaces. Includes API 1608 analog mixing console, outboard processing gear, and more. The adjoining space, the Recital Hall (Com 107), can be scheduled in tandem and used as the performing studio when using the Com 212a control room.
Audio Lab: Multi-track recording space that is connected to the Center for Creative and Applied Media (CCAM) in the Library Building. Includes Toft ATB and Yamaha 02R mixing consoles, Adam audio monitors, outboard processing hardware, a control room, studio space, instruments and more. This space is prioritized to students enrolled in the audio recording curriculum.
Music Technology Labs
The Music Technology Labs (MTLs) are designed for the creation of electronic/experimental music. They contain a variety of professional equipment and software, both vintage and modern. Access to these facilities is limited to students enrolled in the Electronics in Music & Intro to Electronics in Music classes, or to approved ILC students that have taken these classes previously (some exceptions may apply).
Advanced Music Technology Labs (Com 346 and 347): These labs primarily serve the students enrolled in the Electronics in Music class. They contain a variety of vintage and modern electronic music equipment, including Buchla and Eurorack synthesizers.
Introductory Music Technology Labs (Com 343 and 344): These labs primarily serve the students enrolled in the Intro to Electronics in Music class. They contain a variety of vintage and modern electronic music equipment, including Synthesizer.com and Moog synthesizers.