The Mastering Lab (also known as Lab A) is a multimedia classroom used primarily for audio production courses that require reference monitoring with or without DAW integration. The lab supports in-the-box mixing, audio mastering (with hybrid digital and analog signal processing) and media authoring.

Monitor Systems

Genelec 8260A three-way active DSP monitors with GLM Autocal system (two-channel stereo). Discrete Research/Coastal Acoustics/Boxer monitors (5.1 surround). Distributed headphone amplification to 24 seats.

Digital Audio Workstation

• Merging Technologies Pyramix MassCore with Horus networked audio I/O and conversion
• Avid Pro Tools with RME UCX audio I/O and conversion
• Apogee Rosetta 200 ADC/DAC and digital format converter
• Audio applications include iZotope Ozone Advanced, iZotope RX Advanced, and Sonoris DDP Creator Pro

Analog Audio Processing

• Crookwood M30 Mastering Console and Monitor Controller
• Millennia NSEQ-2 Dual-Topology equalizer
• Manley Vari-Mu mastering compressor
• Additional patch points for Technics turntable, converters, and check-out equipment

Additional Features

• Flexible video signal routing, dual flat-panel displays, and installed projection
• CD-R burning and playback
• Blu-ray, DVD and SACD playback