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Behind the Scenes at the Melrose Center: Audio Studio

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This week, additional equipment was installed in the Audio Studio. Staff teams attended Melrose Center General Orientations and Audio Studio Instructors gave a quick, behind the scenes tour of the studio and shared some details about upcoming classes in Microphones and Mixers. Melrose Center General Orientations are now available and can be reserved online. Since this orientation is a prerequisite for entry to the Melrose Center, sign up now and get ahead of the crowd.

Don’t forget, our Melrose Center Opening Day event is coming up fast on Saturday, February 8. This event is free to the public and will run from noon to 5pm. Melrose Center Gala Night will be held the night before on Friday, February 7 and will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now.

Keep watching the space for all details about upcoming Melrose events.

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Orlando Audio Podcast: Episode 007

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Listen as the Melrose Center Audio Team discusses the challenges of recording a live performance at our Melrose in the Mix events. This is the first in an ongoing series where the team will discuss the session and the technical details involved in recording our artist.

Each episode in this series will deal with a different genre of music. In our first episode we discuss recording the entirely acoustic folk group, Swamp Sistas.

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Dear Diary: Thanks, Swamp Sistas!

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Dear Diary,

The Live Recording Session: Melrose in the Mix was awesome! We had a full audience, as seating was limited, but by all accounts, it was a blast. The whole group can be seen in the photo below, and it includes Swamp Sistas Beth McKee, Hannah Harber, Renee Arozqueta and Ka Malinalli, along with the studio audience, the assistants and our staff.

Here’s a video of the last song they performed:

What’s next? Well, we will be hosting a new Live Recording Session on Friday, April 21st, in association with the Florida Music Festival. It will feature Multiple Me, led by Lauren Carder. Anyone can sign up to be in the audience by completing a form at ocls.info/melroseinthemix. Like the first one, seating is extremely limited.

We can hardly wait!!

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Show Production

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The Melrose Stage measures 16′ wide by 12′ deep with steps on both sides and an ADA accessible ramp. The stage is complete with a full lighting rig made up of a variety of fixtures and a complete sound system with a subwoofer and a variety of mics to use. The stage is perfect for use for discussion panels, performances, and small concerts.

You may find our list of Show Production classes here

Lighting Equipment

  • All fixtures controlled by ETC Hoglet 4 controller
  • ETC Source 4 LED Lustr +
  • Luxibel Bpar 180 RGBW
  • Luxibel Bpar 360z RGBW
  • Astera AX2-50 Pixel Bars
  • Astera AX2-100 Pixel Bars
  • Chauvet Rogue R3 Spots

Audio Equipment

  • Behringer X32 Mixer
  • Shure BLX4R Wireless Lavalier Microphones
  • Shure BLX4R Wireless Handheld Microphones
  • Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphones
  • Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphones
  • Evolution e 609 Dynamic Instrument Microphones
  • Evolution e 614 Condenser Instrument Microphones
  • Yamaha DXR12 MKII Monitors

Other Equipment

  • Lex Three-Phase 100 amp power distribution box
  • 150’ (10 panels) of IFR King black drape, 14’h x 15’w (168″h x 180″w) sewn flat, pipe pocket top with 6″ velcro closures, finished side and bottom hems
  • Pipe and base hardware to support drape.
  • 40’ (4 panels) IFR King black tech drape, 4’h x 10’w (48″h x 120″w) sewn flat, pipe pocket top with 6″ velcro closures, finished side and bottom hems

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Gift Guide for the Techie in Your Life

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Tis the Season for Gift Giving!

It’s the time of year when you’re making a list of gifts to shop for, and you’re probably already scoping out Black Friday deals. Before you spend your dough, check your list twice! If you’ve got a techie on your list who is hard to shop for, let our staff help you out!

Winny’s Top 5 Must Give List for Photographers

1. A Selfie Remote (like the Muku Shuttr) – So the photographer can be in the photos too!
2. Camera Lens Mug – Photographers need coffee on the run.
3. Bokeh kit – For those special lighting effects
4. Digital Photo frame – Every photographer needs somewhere to share all those special photos.
5. Instant film camera (like the Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic) – Get those special moments on film instantly!

 Jennifer’s Fab Five Gift List

1. Microprocessors (like Rasperberry Pi or Arduino) – Pick up a kit when you are first starting up to allow you to experiment and play.
2. A good set of hand tools (including pliers, assorted screwdrivers, and wire cutters) – You might already have these around the house, but they are the foundation of most maker projects.
3. Soldering Iron – If you are doing electronics, look for one that has a range of 25-30 watts. Also, pick up solder, solder wick (we all make mistakes!), and a holder.
4. Assorted electronic components (including resistors, LEDs, capacitors and transistors and lengths of copper wire) – You never know when inspiration will strike, and it’s always best to have the fundamentals on hand.
5. Sewing Machine and conductive thread – because sometimes you need the flexibility that fabric and thread can bring.

The Melrose Audio Engineers’ Must Haves

1. Lighting – Studio Lighting (like the Phillips Hue Lighting System) can go a long way to set the mood for your creativity and keep you productive in your home studio.  Candles and cool lights and lamps can keep you comfortable and productive.
2. Furniture – Furniture can make you workflow easier and make a comfortable and ergonomic studio.  Simple things like a good chair go a long way, since you will most likely be sitting in that chair for a number of hours. Try Argosy Console Desks.
3. Computer Accessories – Enhancing your computer workflow can save time. Improve your computer displays, maybe add a television as a computer monitor. Purchase an editor mouse or if you spend a majority of the time in one DAW, buy an editor keyboard and get comfortable with some of quick keys.
4. Improve Playback – Improve your listening environment with acoustic treatment, or if you mix on headphones, invest in some high quality headphones to make your mix perfect. Also, improve your D/A conversion to have more accurate listening from your DAW.
5. Black Friday Plugin Sales – There are always great sales for software and gear during the holiday season. You can always find a good Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials from your favorite retailers.  So if you have been eyeing some key plugins all year, the Holiday shopping season is a great time to get them.

Leisy’s Must Give List

1. Dash and Dot Robots – are great fun for kids who won’t even realize they’re learning to how to code!
2. Robot Turtles – Another great toy/system that disguises learning for fun!
3. littleBits and Ozobots – These toys can help with learning the basics and are as fun for adults as they are for kids & teens.
4. Responsive Web Design UI Sketch pads – These can help you visualize how your site will look on mobile devices.
5. Website UX card decks – These are great for mapping out your site.

We hope that these suggestions help narrow down the choices for the techie in your life! Now go find some great Black Friday deals on these items…GOOD LUCK!

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Audio Production Studio

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Record music or vocals in a professional-grade audio studio. Orange County Library Cardholders who have completed a General Orientation for the Melrose Center and passed the Orientation and Assessment for the Audio Studio may book free four hour sessions, up to three reservations at a time.  Call 407.835.7323 or visit our reservation listings to book.

Audio Course Track PDF

Audio Classes

Audio Studio Equipment

ISO & Live Rooms

  • DBX 1066 Dual-channel Compressor
  • GOBO’s (6)
  • Gator Frameworks Tripod (6)
  • AKG Short Tripod (4)
  • On Stage Mic Tripods (3)
  • Tama Tripods (2)
  • Atlas Sound Tripod

Control Room

  • Apple Wireless Keyboard / Trackpad
  • Arturia KeyLab 61 Hybrid Synthesizer
  • Avid MTRX Studio Interface
  • Icon Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 Control Surface
  • Icon Pro Audio QCon EX G2 Control Surface (2)
  • Empirical Labs Distressor Compressor (2)
  • Behringer Powerplay P16 Cue System
  • Digidesign ProTools Keyboard
  • Focusrite ISA828 Mic Preamp (2)

Optional Equipment

  • AKG D112 Dynamic Microphone
  • Audio Technica AT2050 Condenser Microphone
  • K&M Stereo Micing Bar (2)
  • MXL V67i Condenser & Clip
  • Sennheiser MD 421-II Dynamic (2)
  • Sennheiser MK4 Condenser & Shock Mount (3)
  • Shure Beta 57A Dynamic & Clip (2)
  • Shure Beta 58A Dynamic & Clip (2)
  • Shure DMK57-52 Drum Kit
  • Shure PG81 Condenser & Clip (2)
  • Studio Projects C4 Condenser & Clips (2)
  • Shure SM57 Dynamic & Clips (2)
  • Pro Co Audio Cables (2)
  • 3Dio Free Space XLR Binaural Stereo Microphone
  • KSM 313/NE Ribbon
  • DSMM7000L Mono Mic
  • Shure SM-7B Dynamic Microphone (6)
  • Ribbon Fatheads (2 Pair)
  • Avantone CK-40 Stereo Mic
  • Avantone B-12 Tube Mic
  • AKG C414 Condenser Mic, Stereo Pair
  • Shure DMK57-52 Drum Microphone Kit
  • 8 Channel XLR Send Sub Snake 20′
  • Mogami Instrument Cables
  • Pro Co Audio Instrument Cables
  • XLR Cables in 10, 15, 25, or 50 feet.
  • Audio Technica ATH-40 Headphones (4)
  • Sony MDR-7506 Studio Headphones
  • Behringer Powerplay Personal Mixer (6)
  • Cloud Lifter (4)
  • Radial ProDI Mono Direct Box (2)
  • Radial ProDI J48 Active DI Box (2)
  • Korg Digital Tuner GA-1
  • Rode PSA-1 Microphone Boom Arm (4)

Instruments

  • Ibanez Gio 6 string Electric Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Sx Fretless Bass 4 String
  • VOX Guitar Amp
  • Steinway Upright Piano
  • Tama Imperialstar Drum Set
    • 10″ Rack Tom
    • 12″ Rack Tom
    • 14″ Floor Tom
    • 22″ Kick Drum
    • 14″ Snare Drum
    • Cymbal Stands (2)
    • Hi-hat Stand with Clutch
    • Snare Stand
    • Drum Throne
    • Kick Pedal
    • Meinl HCS 20″, 16″, 14″

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Looking into Tech Talks

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The third annual TEDx Orlando was a sold out event last Saturday afternoon at the Garden Theater in Winter Garden.  TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and participants were energized and inspired by a mixture of local and national speakers, interspersed with some of the best filmed TED Talks from 2012. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in the Before I Die live interactive art project. The center would be a great place for Tech Talk meet ups.  What types of groups do you think would benefit from our center?

Keep checking back with the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center blog for information about our future events in technology, music, film and maker projects.

 

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Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library | 101 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

Through a generous gift from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, the Orange County Library System created the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity. Named for Mr. Melrose’s mother who had a strong interest in emerging technologies, the Melrose Center opened in 2014 and is located in 26,000 square feet of space on the Orlando Public Library’s second floor.

The Melrose Center expands the role of the library as providers of informal learning and technology education. Instructors offer practical training relevant to the spaces, equipment and software available in the Center, allowing community members to be both contributors to and consumers of emerging technologies. The Center offers an array of resources to inspire and support creativity and innovation, as well as substantial educational opportunities to make the most of those resources.

Key Melrose Services Include:

Video Production Studio:  Services dedicated to the creation, production and editing of video.

Audio Production Studio:  Services dedicated to the creation, production and editing of sound recording and mixing.

Photography Studio:  Services dedicated to the creation, production and editing of digital images.

Makerspace:  Services dedicated to use of makerspace resources and basic electronics/engineering instruction.

Fiber Arts Studio: Services dedicated to hand a machine sewing, yarn arts, and book arts

Simulation:  Services dedicated to the use of flight and driving simulators.

Game Development Lab: Services dedicated to the use of virtual reality and game design resources.

LED Wall:  A seamless 165” LED wall for collaboration or presentations.

Conference Room:  A meeting space that accommodates groups up to 30, with views of Heritage Park.

Rehearsal Space: Available for groups of up to 15 performers for the purpose of rehearsing performances and theatrical productions.

Classes, Workshops, Meetups: Our instructors are subject matter experts.

The role of the Melrose Center is not to compete with professional and/or formal education in the area. We serve the community by providing enthusiasts an opportunity for hands-on exploration, experimentation and experience. Whenever possible, we focus on the use of open source resources, so that our customers have the opportunity to replicate and practice.

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