Recording Studio

Multimedia Room Instructions


Devices Available
  • HD camera
  • Two analogue microphones
  • Two external wireless microphones (Rode Wireless Go II)
  • Three overhead lighting stands
General Instructions
  1. Turn on the PC
  2. Turn on the camera
  3. Log in using your A-number and USU password
  4. On the desktop, locate and open OBS (Recording software)
  5. Confirm that you can see a preview of the camera output on the screen (means camera is on and connected)
  6. Select the correct audio input:
    • Open Audio Input settings (Left side panel in OBS)
    • Choose Analogue 1+2 (large mics attached to the table)
    • Test the mic by speaking into each microphone and watch the audio mixer on the right side of the screen in OBS
    • The audio input for external wireless microphone is Desktop Microphone (Wireless GO II RX) (Optional) Adjust the lighting using either the room lights or the additional lighting stands
  7. To use the overhead lights, switch on the power button located on the back of each light
    • Adjust the brightness of the light based on your preference
  8. Press Start Recording (located in the right-hand side panel in OBS)
  9. You may do a pilot recording to ensure all settings are correct
  10. After recording, your video will be saved in:
    User right arrow icon Downloads right arrow icon Public right arrow icon Video
  11. You may save your video to an external USB or storage device
  12. After transferring your file, delete the recording from the computer before logging out
  13. If you experience any technical issues before or during recording, please contact the Innovation Hub IT staff for assistance

Detailed Instructions

A person sits at a desk in a small recording studio, speaking into a microphone. The room has a green screen backdrop, studio lights, a camera on a tripod, acoustic panels on one wall, and a laptop on a side table.

A small recording booth with a desk-mounted microphone arm, a second microphone on a stand, a softbox-style light, and a camera on a tripod