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THE DIGITAL PRODUCTION STUDIO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS BEGINNING IN OCTOBER 2025. 

The Hutchins Library Digital Production Studio is a state-of-the-art multimedia creation space designed to support the digital content needs of students, faculty, and staff. This dedicated studio provides professional-grade equipment and software for audio and video production, digital illustration, scanning and digitization projects, and podcast creation. Whether you're working on a class assignment, research project, or creative endeavor, the studio offers the tools and environment you need to bring your digital vision to life.

Equipment and Software

Production Workstation:

• One fully equipped iMac workstation with professional audio/video editing software
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition, and more)
• Audacity for audio editing and podcast production
• Specialized software including Canva, Blender, Visual Studio Code, and Zotero

Audio/Video Equipment:

• Complete lightboard studio setup with integrated green screen technology
• Blue Yeti professional USB podcast microphone
• Yamaha DGX500

Digitization Resources:

• One Epson v600 high-resolution flatbed scanner for digitization projects

Studio Features:

• Acoustically treated space with professional sound dampening (NOT soundproofing)
• Dedicated workspace for collaborative projects

Access and Use Guidelines

The Digital Production Studio is available to all current Berea College students, faculty, and staff.

Reserving the Studio

• Studio key available at the Circulation Desk during library hours on a first come, first serve basis
• Valid Berea College ID required for key checkout

Studio Policies

• Maximum session length: 2 hours (renewable based on availability)
• Drinks permitted in covered containers only; no food is permitted
• Equipment must remain in the studio at all times
• Report any technical issues immediately to library staff

User Responsibilities:

• Treat all equipment with care and respect
• Clean workspace after each session
• Log any problems or maintenance needs

DPS by Digital Initiatives

Above is a Canva slideshow of images of the Digital Production Studio.