Digital Studio & Recording Booth

IMG_0995.jpgThe Digital Studio is located on Level 1 of Yarrila Place, next to the Young Adult Library. The production computers and recording booth can be booked by library members for personal use or for group workshops.

The Digital Studio encompasses a recording booth, 10 x production computers, Rodecaster Pro-Podcast Suite, AV presentation screen, green screen, photography backdrop, studio lighting & stop-motion rig. Explore endless creative possibilities, whether it’s for music, podcasting, film production, design, photography or much more, the well-equipped space is ideal for unleashing artistic visions!

Enhance your digital creative skills or book into an upcoming studio induction session.

View the Digital Studio programs here!

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What's in the Digital Studio?

Recording Booth

For music makers, the recording studio is equipped with vocal microphones, guitars, bass, and percussion, all connected to a Mac Studio running Audacity and Ableton Live. Our Mac Studios also have Roland Midi-Keyboards and Launchpad Mini [MK3] set up for music production and mixing. Suitable also for podcasting, audio book creation and oral history recording.

Additionally, if you are looking to record a song, Digital Studio staff can connect you to local audio engineers who can help you create a complete master track.

Hardware & software available in the Recording Booth:

Hardware

  • Mac Studio M1 Max With 10-Core Cpu, 32-Core Gpu
  • Dell 27in Va 2k 144hz Monitors x 2
  • Focusrite Clarett+ 4pre Interface
  • Boss Gt-1 Effects Processor Microphones
  • Rode Nt1 Kit
  • Rode M5 Condensor Microphones – Pair Daw

Software

  • Ableton Live 11 Suite
  • Audacity
  • Garage Band Audio Monitoring
  • Yamaha Hs7 Studio Monitors
  • Sennheiser Dt 990 Pro Headphones Instruments
  • Yamaha Acoustic Electric
  • Yamaha Pacifica Electric Guitar
  • Yamaha Bass
  • M-Audio Oxygen 49 Midi Keyboard
  • Launchpad Mini [MK3]

Production Computers

There are 6 Apple computers and 4 PCs, all running Adobe Creative Suite, Ableton Live and video editing software, providing a fantastic platform to explore audio engineering, photography, design, or even create a short film or documentary.

Aspiring XR, AR, gaming and 3D designers can access computers that will allow them to build their own universes and alternate realities.

For specialised video production needs, there is a green screen along with studio lighting and a backdrop for studio photography.

Software manuals are available to be borrowed from the library and are a great way to teach yourself how to use software available on the computers in the Digital Studio.

Hardware & software available with Production Computers:

Hardware

  • 3 x Mac Studio M1 Max 32-Core Gpu/64GB
  • 3 x Imac 24-Inch Retina 4.5k - Silver M1 16gb
  • 4 x PC Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U 1.80 GHz

Software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Aero
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Media Encoder
  • Adobe Color
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Da Vinci Resolve
  • CapCut
  • iMovie
  • Ableton Live 11 Suite
  • Audacity
  • Blender
  • Unreal
  • Scratch
  • Creality Print

Additional Equipment

  • Green Screen
  • Photography Backdrop
  • Photo Studio Lights
  • Stop-Motion Rig
  • AV Presentation Screen
  • Rodecaster Pro II (Podcasting Studio)

 

How do I hire the Digital Studio?

To book the studio you will need to:

  • become a Coffs Harbour Libraries member
  • be aged 16+
  • complete a Digital Studio induction
  • Persons up to 15 years can use the space if booked by a parent/guardian and supervised by an adult throughout.

To get started, you need to:

  1. Become a Library Member 
  2. Fill out the Digital Studio Induction form
  3. Book an in-studio induction (link provided after form is received, please note that response can take up to 10 days)
  4. Read through the Terms and Conditions(PDF, 83KB) for hiring the studio

Once you have completed your induction, you will be able to book the Digital Studio by calling the Harry Bailey Memorial Library on: 6648 4900

Community: Free
Commercial: Bookings are capped at $120 per hour. Fees vary based on the activity, booking frequency, and required facilities. 

 

Monday - Friday
10am - 5.30pm
Subject to availability

Saturday & Sunday
10am - 2pm
Subject to availability

Session Times
Sessions can be booked in 1hour increments for up to 3 hours per day, unless arranged otherwise.

 

Contact us

Phone

02 6648 4900 (Bookings & Enquiries)

Email

culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Location

Yarrila Place, Level 1
Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour NSW
2450
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Terms & Conditions for hiring the Digital Studio

Digital-Studio-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf(PDF, 83KB)

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