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- Live Help
- Make an Appointment
- Call 217 581-6072
- Hours Calendar
Librarians from the Research Engagement and Scholarship (RES) department are here to help.
Contact an RES Librarian:
David Bell
Steve Brantley
Kirstin Duffin
Michele McDaniel
Amy Odwarka
Interim Director, Center for Student Innovation
What is in the Podcasting Studio?
Inside the CSI Podcasting Studio:
- RODECaster Pro Soundboard with four microphone set-ups
- Sterling SP150 condenser microphones (4)
- Tascam TH-200X studio headphones (4)
Inside the Third Floor Podcasting Carrels:
- RODECaster Pro Duo Soundboard
- Sterling SP150 condenser microphones (2)
- Tascam TH-200X studio headphones (2)
The CSI also provides a laptop with Audacity downloaded on it in the studio to view, edit, and save your recording (the third-floor podcasting booths do not have laptops provided). For either the Podcasting Room in the CSI or the Podcasting Booths on the third floor, you are welcome to bring your own laptop or use a laptop checked out on the fourth floor. We also have a FAQ to consult while you use our soundboards and it can be accessed through the following link: About: Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library (eiu.edu)
Recording With The RODEcaster Pro
For basics on how to use our soundboards, please consult our website at About: Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library (eiu.edu)
The Rodecaster Pro allows you to customize the sound settings for each microphone in use, monitor your voice quality, and use live sound effects. For an in depth guide exploring all of the RODEcaster Pro's features, check out the official manual below. If you are having issues with the RODEcaster you can also access this troubleshooting guide below.
Free Sound Editing Software
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Using Audacity
If you are new or unfamiliar with Audacity, please utilize the links and videos below to learn more about our favorite sound editing software
- Audacity Manual Official user guide for Audacity
- Your First Recording - Wiki Tutorial The official Audacity Wiki tutorial for setting up your first recording.
- Audacity Recording Screen Tour A breakdown of all the buttons and options available to you when you open Audacity.
Three ways to get started with Podcasting in the CSI:
- Make a reservation. On the CSI Podcasting Studio Reservation form, let us know if you have experience and what your goals are. We will meet with you and introduce you to operating the RODECaster. Alternatively, you can make a reservation for the third-floor podcasting carrels here (the carrels only have a two-mic setup).
- Stop by one of our Discovery Hours sessions to ask questions about Podcasting in the CSI.
- Attend a Podcasting 101 Workshop. You can register at the following link: CSI Equipment Workshops: Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library (eiu.edu)
If you are unsure about starting a podcast, check out this article from NPR:
