The Soundbox

The Soundbox is a recording space adjacent to Studio 1. The studio can be used to record music, podcasts, and other audio projects.

Students can sign up for Makingspace Workshops, or come when Soundbox Hive Associates are on shift, to receive training, allowing them to use the Soundbox independently.

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WORKSHOPS:

Click on the date to register.

Students must attend 1 workshop or training session to receive their Soundbox ID.

Select dates:

• October 15th — 7:30-9:30pm | Tell a Story Through Sound: Songwriting
• November 5th — 7:30-9:30pm | Amplify Your Voice: Artist Profile + Launch
• November 19th — 7:30-9:30 pm | Iterative Production: Looping + Layering

NEED TO GET TRAINED?

Come when one of our Soundbox Hive Associates is on shift!

Walk in, or RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

OPEN HOURS (RSVP REQUIRED):

The Hive’s Sound Box “open” hours are for students who have completed the necessary training, and have demonstrated their knowledge of the methods and procedures outlined by the Sound Box.

Sign up for Open Hours here! 

During open hours, students can work on their projects without proctored supervision for specific blocks of time. Students are allowed to reserve the space in 1-hour time blocks. These students are responsible for leaving the Sound Box in a condition better than they found it.

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GENERAL RULES:

1. Leave the space better than you found it!
2. Users must receive training and a complete Soundbox ID before using the Soundbox independently.
3. Be considerate of what’s going on in the Hive before turning up the speakers.
4. Up to 5 guests are welcome per one trained user, who must always be in the space during use.
5. No food/drink other than water!
6. While closing, double-check that all equipment is in the Soundbox and that the door is locked.

 

EQUIPMENT LIST

Hardware:

• Mac desktop
• JBL Monitors
• Focusrite Clarett 8pre+ Audio Interface
• Condenser + dynamic microphones
• Midi Keyboard
• Midi Drumpad
• DJ Board
• Mixer
• Pens, paper, post-its
• 1/4’’ cables + XLR cables
• Headphones
• An assortment of handheld instruments
• Guitar
• Bass
• Polaroid cameras (to take fun pics with your friends!)

Software:

• LogicPro
• Ableton Live
• FL Studios
• ProTools
• Rekordbox
• Audacity