UNH Parker Media Lab: Using the Whisper Room

Summary

This article outlines required steps on how to use the Whisper Room found in the Parker Media Lab in Dimond 237. The Whisper Room is an audio isolation chamber used to make clean, clear audio recordings.
 

How-To

Instructions

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  • Turn on the lights in the room using the top on/off buttons on the remote stuck to the wall just outside the door 

   

   

  • Airflow is important to consider when using the whisper room because the temperature will increase while you are using that space. 

  • To turn on the two air circulation units and adjust their air flow rate find the two remotes attached to the inside left wall of the Whisper Room 

  • Each time you press the button, the air flow will increase as indicated by the circular light pattern 

  • Keep in mind as the air flow increases, the sound from the units outside the room may affect the inside noise 

   

  • You may now close the door 

  • Plug the USB cable from the microphone into your computer or the supplied adapter. If using the adapter, plug that into your computer 

  • If prompted, allow any driver or software updates 

  • Adjust the arm for the microphone so that the microphone is roughly one foot from your mouth and standing perpendicular, with the microphone grill on the bottom 

  • Put on the headphones and ensure that they are plugged into the microphone 

  • On your computer, open the recording program you wish to use 

  • Select the Yeti microphone from available microphones in your recording program 

  • Adjust the physical settings on the back of the microphone. A cardioid (heart shaped) polar pattern and a gain setting approximately in the center will be appropriate for most users doing podcasts, voiceovers, vocals or using an instrument 

   

   

  • At this point, you should make a quick recording or two and play them back to ensure that the recording settings are appropriate for your application and make any adjustments necessary 

  • Make your recording(s) 

  • When you are done, unplug the microphone and remove your headphones 

  • Turn off the air circulation units and lights 

Outcome

Users will be able to successfully utilize the Whisper Room for audio recording.

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