Sound Studio

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Two students recording a podcast together with microphones and other recording equipment in use

About this space

Record podcasts and audio files or produce music with our professional music and podcasting equipment in a sound-buffered space.

Technical support for all equipment in the space is only available through CATalyst Studios during their operating hours of 9am-6pm Monday-Friday and 1pm-6pm on Sunday.

Additional recording equipment is available upon request during CATalyst Studios operating hours.

Please note, this room is not completely soundproof. If you require professional acoustics or 100% soundproofing, please contact us for other options.

Who can use this space

University of Arizona students
University of Arizona faculty & staff
Community members
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Technology

Podcasting Equipment:

  • 4 Shure SM7B Microphones
  • 4 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
  • Rodecaster Pro Podcast Studio
  • Sound-buffering wall insulation

Music Production:

  • 2 Rode Procaster Microphones
  • ASM Hydrasynth Polyphonic Synthesizer
  • Akai Pro MPK Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard
  • Radial JDI Stereo 2-channel Passive Instrument Direct Box (upon request)
  • MOTU M6 Audio Interface
  • Neumann NDH30 Studio Headphones (upon request)

Learn how to connect your Mac or connect your PC to our podcasting equipment.

View our podcasting quick start guide below:

Located at

CATalyst Studios
B208

How to access

When you arrive, check in with staff at CATalyst Studios, and they'll help you get set up in the space. CATalyst Studios is located to the left of the Main Library lobby.

If arriving outside of CATalyst's open hours, please check in with the staff at the 'Ask Us' desk on the 2nd floor lobby of the library.