The Audio Post-Production is located on the 7th & 8th floors of the Ansin Building, 180 Tremont Street. We provide a wealth of world-class audio facilities, equipment and support for VMA and Journalism students - please read on for details of our studios.
If you have questions, you can reach the Post Production Facilities Manager at x8864.
Audio Annex | Ansin 705B
The Annex is where students can checkout studios and suites, microphones kits and audio accessories (headphones, cables, mic stands, etc.), or to simply get help from the Assistant on duty.
Microphone kits include:
- Neumann U87Ai Condenser
- Neumann TLM 67 Large Diaphragm Condenser
- Miktek CV4 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
- AEA A840 Active Ribbon
- AKG C414 XLS Multipattern Condenser
Audio Post A | Ansin 704
Emerson’s Premier 5.1 Audio Post Production facility is calibrated to meet THX/pm3 and SMPTE/ITU standards, and to mix at professional theater standard audio levels.
Includes:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software with Apogee Symphony I/O
- Avid ICON Control ES Control Surface console
- 5.1 and 2.1 DSP monitoring
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- Blu-ray Player
- Video monitoring via Panasonic HD DLP projector and Multi-LED Displays
- Full ADR capability
- Whisper Room for voice/ADR recording
- Neumann Microphones
- API Mic Preamp and 500 series processors
- Music production and Sound Design software package (Reason, Live, Max/Jitter)
Audio Post B | Ansin 704A
An advanced 5.1 Film/Video/New Media Sound Design Post Production room that includes:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software with Apogee Symphony I/O
- 5.1 mixing with Genelec monitoring
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- Sony PCM-R500 DAT
- Novation MIDI controller
- Music production and Sound Design software package (Reason, Live, Max/Jitter)
Sound Studio A | Ansin 705
Emerson’s hybrid Analog & Digital multi-tracking and surround mixing facility. Includes:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software
- API 1608-32 Analog Console with Automation and DAW Control
- 5.1 and 2.1 DSP monitoring
- Antelope Orion 32
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- Dual 50” computer monitors
- Full HD Projector
- Minimoog Voyager Performer Edition
- Kurzweil 2600
- OPPO BDP-103 Blu-ray Player
- Novation MIDI controller
- Music production and Sound Design software package (Reason, Live, Max/Jitter)
- Capacity to record Voice, ADR, Musical Instruments, & Foley
Sound Studio B | Ansin 706
Studio B is specialized for advanced vocal-based studio production. Includes:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- Mackie Onyx 32x8 analog console
- Dangerous Music Monitor Control System
- Analog Outboard gear
- Novation MIDI controller
- Music production and Sound Design software package (Reason, Live, Max/Jitter)
Mix A | Ansin 804
Mix A is a Mix-to-Pix Studio for Film & Video projects, equipped with the latest Mac Pro. It includes:
- Mac Pro on Blackmagic UltraStudio hardware
- The Latest Avid Pro Tools software
- Avid Media Composer with Symphony option
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Fulcrum Acoustic audio monitors
- Panasonic HD video projector
- Avid Artist Mix console
- Panasonic Blu-ray player
- 16mm interlock projection system including one Eiki Projector, six Magnasync Dubbers and one fullcoat record dubber
- Foley pits for sound effects creation
Mix B | Ansin 806
Mix B is a high-end Mix finishing room and 5.1 Mix-to-Pix Surround Sound room. It includes:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- Avid Artist Series Control Surfaces
- Dangerous Music Monitor Control System
- Antelope Orion 32
- Neumann monitoring: K+H 0300Ds with KH 810 subwoofer
- Avantone Mix Cubes
- EAW Screening Room Monitors
- Blu-ray / DVD Playback
Audio Production Suites | Ansin 707A-H
A total of eight production suites (x4 Stereo & x4 Surround 5.1) that include:
- Latest Avid Pro Tools Software
- Industry standard plug-ins (Waves, iZotope)
- RME UFX Audio Interface
- Electro Voice RE-27 Microphone
- Novation MIDI Controller
- Genelec Studio Monitors
- Music production and Sound Design software package (Reason, Live, Max/Jitter)
