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

Task: Using the Whisper Room in the Parker Media Lab
 

Instructions

Photo of whisper room interior showing microphone, headphones, and lighting.

 image showing the remote

 

 

Close up image of the microphone including the icons and dials 

 

Step 1 - Turn on the lights in the room using the top on/off buttons on the remote stuck to the wall just outside the door 

Step 2 - Plug the USB cable from the microphone into your computer or the supplied adapter. If using the adapter, plug that into your computer 

Step 3 - If prompted, allow any driver or software updates 

Step 4 - 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 

Step 5 - Put on the headphones and ensure that they are plugged into the microphone 

Step 6 - On your computer, open the recording program you wish to use 

Step 7 - Select the Yeti microphone from available microphones in your recording program 

Step 8 - 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 single users doing podcasts, voiceovers, vocals or using an instrument. For more information about the pickup patters, visit: https://raelyntan.com/blue-yeti-microphone/

 

Outcome

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

 

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