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Production Sound Pick Up and Return

PICK UP AND CHECKOUT

Monday-Tuesday 1PM to 5PM, Wednesday-Friday, ALL DAY

Pick up your equipment package from the PSD, Room #002. Upon request, a PSD employee will review your reservation/rental form with you to verify that each item you requested has been properly prepped into your package.

PSD employees may require proof of proficiency from you before equipment is checked out to you, or any of your designees.  If it is apparent that there is no working knowledge of a given piece of equipment, a PSD employee reserves the right to withhold any equipment from the rental until satisfaction of proficiency is met, if at all.

It is the responsibility of the Renter, or designee, to verify the contents of their package when the rental is picked up. No allowance will be made for any rented equipment or portion thereof which was claimed to not have been received.  A printed rental form will be handed to you upon checkout of your equipment.

All microphones rentals will include a microphone clip and foam windscreen, unless otherwise noted.

Where appropriate, equipment will include enough disposable new batteries, or rechargeable batteries to begin, but Renter must supply their own disposable batteries for their projects, as well as other expendables.  Supply of media for recording is the responsibility of the Renter.  Please return all rechargeable and used batteries for recharging or LMU recycling in the PSD office recycling bin.

Signature of receipt constitutes that all equipment is present. There are no exceptions

RETURN OF EQUIPMENT

Monday-Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday-Thursday 9AM-7PM
Friday 9AM-1PM

  • All equipment must be returned in its original condition and organized in the correct cases as was received at the time of check out or will be subject to fine.
  • Missing equipment, accessories, or components upon return constitutes as a Late Return.
  • Unorganized, messy, and/or dirty equipment will be assessed a Cleaning Fee.

Production Sound Resources

A SAMPLE OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT FROM PSD

  • Studio/Field Recording & Mixing equipment, Time Code Slates & Lockit Boxes
  • Wireless (RF) Microphones, Foldback, Boom Poles
  • Microphones – Shotguns, RF’s, Lavalieres, Hand-Held, Voice-Over, Specialty
  • Boom Poles, Stands, Shock mounts & grips, Windscreens & Bullhorns
  • Sound Carts, Cables, Headphones, Camera Interface & Mounts, Shoulder Equip Bags

For a comprehensive overview of PSD equipment visit us in CA 002 (Basement)

Production Sound Services

RESERVATION AND CHECK OUT OF PRODUCTION SOUND EQUIPMENT

  • Studio/Field Recording & Mixing equipment, Time Code Slates & Lockit Boxes 
  • Wireless (RF) Microphones, Foldback, Boom Poles 
  • Microphones – Shotguns, RF’s, Lavalieres, Hand-Held, Voice-Over, Specialty 
  • Boom Poles, Stands, Shock mounts & grips, Windscreens & Bullhorns 
  • Sound Carts, Cables, Headphones, Camera Interface & Mounts, Shoulder Equip Bags, etc. 

Sound Effects Library

FREE SOUND EFFECTS FROM SFTV

Sound effects are available 24/7 on both the computer at the RECA OFFICE RESERVATION desk and on the SFTV Avid Nexis server. You can have access to them from all sound studios in SFTV and from room 204 and 205. (Launch Avid Nexis Client Manager, log in using your school credentials, and mount the SFX workspace.) 

These sound library effects are cleared for use in your student projects. You may search for sound effects in three different ways: via Spotlight, the Digibase Browser within Pro Tools, or with the free utility EasyFind. (We recommend EasyFind.) 

There are currently four main libraries: BBC, Sound Ideas, Warner Bros. (cartoon effects), and an extra set donated by Mark Kamps, a dedicated professor at LMU who loved this school very much and passed away in 2007. Please feel free to add a “thanks” to Mark in your credits if you use this library.  

Recording Studio Directory

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 
*(Instructor Qualified Animation Majors who have not taken RECA 250 may use Rm 213 – 218 to record to Pro Tools.) 

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.) 
*Please Note: Certain rooms require completed pre-requisites in order to competently operate the room. If you attempt to schedule a room and you have not met these requirements yet, you may be asked to speak with a RECA instructor prior to booking. 
**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. 

Please check the RECA Office Bulletin Boards (outside Room 222) for further explanations of each studio’s capabilities. 

Liability and Responsibility

Upon completion of a session, students are obligated to: 

  • Account for all equipment, microphones, cables and mike stands. 
  • “Normalize”’ the console and all equipment. 
  • Clean studio area. 

All equipment should be accounted for and in good condition. Should you find a discrepancy, immediately call the RECA OFFICE (x 87368) or send an email to James.Watts@lmu.edu. During evenings and weekends contact Public Safety. (x82893) The student who books a studio has full responsibility for the safe and proper use of its equipment, and for the conduct of his/her guests. Students are responsible for damages caused by negligence, abuse or loss and/or the theft of equipment. This includes damage and/or theft caused by your guests. 

*DO NOT PROP DOORS OPEN DURING SESSIONS, OR LEAVE STUDIO UNSUPERVISED and SECURELY LOCK ALL THE FACILITY DOORS AND TURN OFF THE LIGHTS WHEN YOUR SESSION IS OVER. 

The student who books a session is required to ensure that the studio’s speakers are operated at a responsible listening level at all times.  Excessive monitoring levels (greater than 95dB SPL) are hazardous.  In the event of dangerous use/misuse of equipment, RECA Office employees reserve the right to stop or cancel any session at any time.  

Students MUST provide their own storage media. Be advised that files left on the studio computers are subject to erasure without notice! 

Reservation and Access

TO RESERVE A RECORDING STUDIO

  1. Using the RECA Online Scheduler go to recalmu.com to request studio time. (See our employees for a handout on how to use this system.) Once your time has been approved go to the Sound Office and fill out a Studio Booking Form. Hand it to an office employee for hard copy approval. Please Note: incomplete forms will not be honored. 
  1. A RECA staff member will then cross-check your requested reservations against the record and return to you an approved, stamped copy of your yellow booking form. Keep this form with you during your session as “proof” of booking and post it outside the studio in the plastic windows. 
  1. The RECA Office will issue you ONITY Cards to access the studio(s). You are required to return your key cards after your session. Lost keys are subject to a $20.00 per card fee for lost or unreturned cards and all fees will be billed to your student account.  Please speak with a RECA Tech for more details. 
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