To reserve a sound studio, you must first be “instructor qualified” by taking the pre-req class and attending a workshop conducted by a RECA instructor or a designated RECA Classroom Aide. Since facilities may be upgraded or changed, “refresher” workshops may be required in subsequent semesters.
OPEN USE – NO PREREQUISITE
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Workstation | 222 | SOUND FX LIBRARY, ACCESSIBLE 24/7, FIREWIRE/USB. |
EDIT AND PRE-MIX SUITES– PREREQUISITE: RECA 250* or 500
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Sound Edit | 004 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| Sound Edit | 011 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| Sound Edit | 012 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| Control Room/Foley Booth | 013/014 | PRO TOOLS ADR / V.O. / FOLEY to Digital Pictures |
| Sound Edit | 213 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| Sound Edit | 214 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| Sound Edit | 215 | PRO TOOLS EDITING / PRE-MIXING. |
| ADR Booth | 216 | V.O. BOOTH FOR USE WITH CONTROL RM 218. |
| Control | 218 | PRO TOOLS ADR / V.O. / Foley to digital picture |
DUB STAGES AND FOLEY ROOMS – VARIOUS PREREQUISITES*
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Dub Stage | 203 (Red Room) | PRO TOOLS HDX w/ C-24 Control Surface. 5.1 surround capability. MIX QUALITY CHECK. |
| Dub Stage | 010 | PRO TOOLS HDX. C-24 Control Surface. 5.1 Surround. EDITING /MIXING. |
| Control/ Dub Stage | 210 (Blue Room) | PRO TOOLS HDX. 5.1 Surround. ADR / V.O. / FOLEY / MIXING CLASSROOM FOR SOME UPPER DIVISION RECA CLASSES. |
| ADR Booth | 208 | BOOTH FOR ADR / V.O. / FOLEY (Use 210 as a control room.) |
**Students concurrently enrolled in 400/500/600 level production have priority for 216/218 &013/014.
*** Regularly scheduled classes in the Blue Room have priority; students may not book during those times.
RECA MAJORS ONLY – INSTRUCTOR QUALIFIED IN RECA 355/361
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Music | 211 | PRO TOOLS HDX. Avid S1 Controller. MUSIC MIXING. |
| Music | 212 | PRO TOOLS HDX. Avid S1 Controller. MUSIC MIXING. |
| Music | 015 | PRO TOOLS HDX. MUSIC MIXING. |
| Music | Burns 108 | (STUDIO L) PRO TOOLS HDX. MUSIC RECORDING & CLASSROOM. |
RECA INSTRUCTORS ONLY – LECTURE ROOM – NO STUDENT ACCESS
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Class | 206 | PRO TOOLS HDX. 5.1 Surround. CLASSROOM FOR LECTURES/ LABS. |
RECA INSTRUCTORS ONLY – LECTURE ROOM – LIMITED STUDENT ACCESS
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Class | 206 | PRO TOOLS HDX. 5.1 Surround. CLASSROOM FOR LECTURES/LABS. |
***PLAYA VISTA – RECA INSTRUCTORS ONLY – LECTURE ROOM – LIMITED STUDENT ACCESS
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Class | 261 | PRO TOOLS HDX. AVID S6 Control Surface. 5.1 Surround. CLASSROOM FOR LECTURES/LABS. |
***PLAYA VISTA – DUB STAGE – VARIOUS PRE-REQUISITES RECA 358 or 567*
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Dub Stage | 230 | PRO TOOLS HDX. AVID S6 Control Surface. 5.1 Surround. MIXING. |
***PLAYA VISTA – FOLEY/ADR STAGES – VARIOUS PRE-REQUISITES RECA 358 or 500*
| TASK | ROOM | CAPABILITIES |
| Foley Record | 243/243C | PRO TOOLS HDX. C-24 Control Surface. 5.1 Surround. FOLEY/ADR |
| Foley Record | 260/260C | PRO TOOLS HDX. C-24 Control Surface. 5.1 Surround. FOLEY/ADR |
*Please Note: Certain rooms require completed pre-requisites in order to competently operate the room. Please consult the Senior Engineer before attempting to book ANY space in Playa Vista.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Westchester Campus:
· 6 Audio Editing Rooms: Mac Mini M2 Pro / Pro Tools Studio
· 2 Small ADR/Foley Suites: Mac Mini M2 Pro / Pro Tools Studio / Small Collection of Foley Props
· 1 Large ADR/Foley Suite: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate/5.1 Monitoring / Avid S4 DAW Controller Console / Sennheiser 416 & MKS50 Microphones / Large Collection of Foley Props
· 2 Mix Rooms: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate/5.1 Monitoring / Avid S4 & S1 DAW Controller Console
· 1 Music Recording Studio: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate / ATC & Yamaha Monitors
· API Legacy+ 32 Channel Analog Mixing Console
· Console Includes Fully Loaded 15 space 500 Series Rack
· Industry Standard Outboard Equipment Includes
· EQs by SSL and Mercury Labs
· Dynamic Processors include UA 1176 & LA2a; Distressors; dbx 160 & 160x
· Effects Processors Include
· Bricasti M7 & AMS RMX16 Reverb Processors
· Eventide H3000 and Lexicon PCM92 Multi Effects Processor
· Thermionic Culture Vulture
· Wide Microphone Collection Includes: Neumann U67; Telefunken ELAM 251; along with microphones by Coles; Royer; Sennheiser; AKG; & Shure
· 2 Music Editing Rooms: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate / MIDI Keyboard Controller / Avid S1 DAW Controller Console
· 1 Music Editing Room: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate / MIDI Keyboard Controller
· Digico SD9 – Live Mixing Console
· Yamaha QL5 – Monitor Mixing Console
· Dynacorp Cobra – Line Array Speakers
· Mackie SRM 450 – Monitor Speakers
Playa Vista Campus:
· 2 Large ADR/Foley Suites: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate/Stereo Monitoring / Avid S1 DAW Controller Console / Sennheiser 416 & Neumann TLM 102 Microphones / Small Collection of Foley Props
· 1 Large Mix Room: Mac Studio M1 Ultra / Pro Tools Ultimate/7.1 Monitoring / Avid S6 DAW Controller Console
Please check the RECA Office Bulletin Boards (outside Room 222) for further explanations of each studio’s capabilities.
