The ATC Recording Studio at Saint Louis University's Pius XII Memorial Library offers a fully featured recording studio where SLU students, faculty and staff can record video, vocals, voiceovers, sound effects, and musical instruments, as well as edit, mix, and master audio/video recordings of any kind.
Studio Policies
- The studio is intended for use by currently enrolled SLU undergraduate and graduate students.
- The studio is to be used for video and audio recording only. Any other use may result in the loss of studio privileges.
- Only noncommercial projects are permitted.
- Academic uses have priority over all other uses.
- No food or drink is allowed in the studio room or control room area except for water in containers with secure closures.
- Smoking, vaping, or use of an ignition source (e.g. a lighter) in the studio is strictly prohibited.
- The reservation holder will be held accountable for any damage to or the loss of equipment attributable to their session.
- Reservations are scheduled on the hour and may be made for two or four hours of duration.
- An ATC staff member will manage the studio control room.
- The occupancy of the recording studio shall not exceed three people at a time.
- Failure to comply with policies may result in the suspension of studio use and ATC equipment check-out privileges.
Expectations
Reservations
- Reserve your session by filling out the ATC Recording Studio Reservation Request. You must sign in to make a reservation.
- When making a reservation note the specific purpose of the recording session. If it is related to academics, please include the course name.
- The person who made the reservation must provide their SLU ID when checking in with the ATC Studio staff member.
- Reservations will be held for 10 minutes past the requested start time.
During Your Session
- The reservation requester is responsible for ensuring that the conduct of all participants complies with policies and expectations.
- Report any issues with the equipment immediately to the ATC Studio staff member.
- Users are responsible for saving and backing up their own files.
- Software installation is not allowed. Do not unplug any cables.
- No personal equipment other than a USB drive may be attached to the studio computer.
Concluding Your Session
- The last 15 minutes of a recording session is considered transition time.
- All participants must vacate the studio five minutes before the reservation's conclusion, including removing their belongings and any checked-out equipment.
- If any furniture has been moved, please place it back in the original location(s).
- Dispose of any trash outside of the studio area.
- Failure to adhere to expectations may result in suspension of studio use and equipment check-out privileges.
- You may be charged for any damage to or loss of equipment from the studio caused by misuse or inattention.