Plan. Record. Share.
Welcome to the Hitt Maker Podcast Studio at the John C. Hitt Library! Thanks to a generous donation from the Hitt Family to UCF Libraries, a new space was created for UCF Faculty, Staff, and Students to be able record podcasts. The studio was designed to provide a professional experience with easy-to-use equipment.
Quick Info on the Hitt Maker Studio:
- The Hitt Maker podcast studio allows users to easily capture both audio and video recordings of a podcast
- Rodecaster Pro II Audio Production mixer provides easy adjustments of microphone levels, effects, monitor headphone levels, and smart pads for fun sound effects!
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO Video Mixer allows easy live switching of cameras + an HDMI source (example: laptop, iPad, or our iMac secondary monitor).
- Recordings are saved onto an external SSD drive for quick transfer
- Both Audio and Video Mixers record Full Mix files plus individual channel files for easy post-edit capabilities
- 1 to 4 people can be included in recordings
- The space can also be utilized to record voice-overs for video projects
- (2) comfy soft seating chairs are in the rear of the room to provide additional seating for those observing the recording
- Multi-track audio recording into the iMac computer is an option for users with a variety of software options such as GarageBand, Audacity, Logic Pro, and Adobe Audition.
- The equipment is designed to be controlled by a producer or individual not in the podcast, so bring a friend to help with the recording.
- New iMac computers, with the same software as the studio, will be installed Spring 2024 semester near the LibTech desk as stations to perform post-editing.
Getting Started
- A pre-requisite for making Hitt Maker Podcast Studio reservations is self-enrolment to an online Webcourse with successful completion of all modules.
- The course provides guidelines, policies, and instructions for the operation of the studio and associated equipment.
- It will also provide information on how to publish podcasts and how to make them available for download via major podcast content delivery networks.
- Once the Hitt Maker Studio Webcourse is successfully completed, you will be provided a link to make your recording session reservation(s).
Enroll in Podcast Studio Training Webcourse
Important Notes
- Recording sessions are limited to 90 minutes with one session per week.
- Sessions can be reserved up to 1 month in advance.
- Use of the space is restricted to UCF Faculty, Staff, and Students
- No food or drink permitted in the Studio
- Policies and procedures may change; stay tuned to this Web site and the Studio Webcourse for the most current information.
UCF Faculty and Staff
Are you a UCF Faculty or Staff member and want to book time in the Podcast Studio? We have dedicated time set aside for you to use the studio. (You are encouraged to complete the Webcourse Training before your first booking.)
Questions?
If you have questions about the studio, you can email us at libpodcaststudio@ucf.edu.
