What Can You Do in the Recording Studio?
The Recording Studio has all the equipment you need for audio and video recording and editing.
You can:
- Record your band’s first album
- Start a podcast
- Photograph your art
- Use green screens
Who Can Use the Recording Studio?
You may use the Recording Studio if you:
- Are a valid JCPL library card holder with internet privileges
- Pass the Introduction to the Recording Studio class
- Have acknowledged that you have read the Creative Space and Recording Studio agreement (PDF, 156KB)
- Have a Fabman account for booking and accessing the equipment
- Are 18 years old or older OR have a legal guardian accompany you to required training(s) and sign the Creative Space and Recording Studio Agreement for Juveniles (PDF, 156KB)
Introduction to the Recording Studio Class
Take the Introduction to the Recording Studio class on Niche Academy. Or visit our events calendar to find an in-person session.
Small Group Recording Studio Classes
Once you have passed the Introduction to the Recording Studio class, you may take small group classes on the following:
- GarageBand
- Bandlab
- Filmora
- Adobe Premiere
- Video editing
- 3-point lighting
- Green and blue screen
- Microphones
Visit our events calendar or call the Creative Space Help Desk at (859) 885-3523 ext. 290 to book an appointment.
What Equipment and Software is Available in the Recording Studio?
After taking the required trainings, you can use the following:
- AXE-IO interface
- MIDI keyboard
- Mic stands
- Green screen, blue screen, and various backdrops
- Studio monitors
- CFL and LED lights
- Boom stands
- Mac with DVD burner, media card reader, and webcam
- And more!
You can check out the following to use in the Recording Studio:
- Canon EOS Rebel T71 DSLR camera
- Canon T5i DSLR camera
- Condenser microphones
- Dynamic instrument and vocal microphones
- Lavalier microphones
- Studio monitor headphones
- Tablet and smartphone tripod mount
- Photography photo reflectors
- And more!
You can use the following software on the Recording Studio computer:
- GarageBand
- BandLab
- Filmora
- Audacity
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- iMovie
Share Your Recording Studio Projects
Have a project you made in the Recording Studio? Show off your work by submitting to the JCPL FabLab!
Visit our online JCPL FabLab gallery to see customer projects.