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◆VARIO HALL
Vario Hall was designed to host world-class artists and musicians, and provides the best concert hall sound possible. It boasts an elevated stage and can accommodate an audience of up to 346 people. (Besides being used for actual concerts, the hall also serves as a place for practical education where Brass Ensemble rehearsals of Wind, String and Percussion Department and Lighting classes of Audio Visual Department are held.)
◆STUDIO BUCA
Studio Buca is located in the second floor basement of the main building. It is two stories tall and can hold up to 300 audience members. As it does not have a set stage, it is a versatile performance hall for a number of performance styles and concerts. (Besides being used for live performances by students, the hall is used widely for auditions with invited industry professionals, and also for live performances by noted performing artists.)
◆STELLA STUDIO
Stella Studio occupies a two-storey space in Shobi's main building. It is available for recording large groups such as bands and other ensembles. Its equipment can also be used for dubbing and post-production editing. Besides being used for recording purposes, it is equipped with a blue-back curtain which can be used during filming, and its open space provides the perfect place for shooting video clips. The visual production control room on the higher floor serves as an adjunct adjustment room to the recording studio by controlling their cameras. Using the 32-bit visual and audio circuits connected to the Multi-Audio (MA) room "Studio Cuore" in the first basement, a higher quality work can be produced.
◆STUDIO CUORE (MA ROOM)
This is a cutting-edge professional level MA room compatible with 5.1 sound and is equipped with the main system:ProTools HD3 Accel and the main console: Digidesign's Icon D-Control. A real time recording of live concerts and internet-TV live broadcasting are possible, using the circuits that are directly connected to Studio BUCA, Vario Hall, and Stella Studio
◆PRE-PRODUCTION STUDIO
A variety of computers and software programs such as Pro-Tools HD3, 02R96, GIGA STUDIO 160, MAC G4 Dual CPU 1GHz, and Digital Performer 4.0 are available in the Pre-production Studio. From mastering CDs which will be available for sale later to students creating their own works, this studio is available for a variety of uses.
◆RECORDING STUDIO(2104)
From musicians wanting to record their own works to students working on their own personal projects, the recording studio provides users with state-of-the-art equipment. Pro-Tools is the base for the control room, and an assortment of other equipment completes the studio.
Equipment includes:
- Main console/ YAMAHA 02R
- MTR DIGIDESIGN Pro-ToolsHD (1921/0 x 2)
- Microphone Equipment, Neuman U-87i, Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58, AKG C480, AKG C414K II
◆REHEARSAL STUDIO
Students from Professional Musician Department can use the studio for sessions and self-studies.
◆ENSEMBLE STUDIO (Room 2302)
Accommodating up to about 100 players, this studio is mainly used for rehearsals at Wind, String and Percussion Department. It has a room to house musical instruments.
◆MUSIC ATELIER (STUDIO)
This studio uses equipment similar to that which would be found in a Hollywood studio. Students can use the equipment to do various kinds of programming, as well as incorporate other types of multimedia to express themselves through music.
◆MTR REHEARSAL ROOM
The 4 channel MTR is used for learning the basics of recording. Each MTR's 2 mix is connected to the teacher's mixer, allowing the teacher to monitor the students' work as they progress.
◆DTM STUDIO
The DTM (Digital Music) Studio incorporates sequencing software (U8, Singer Songwriter) as well as MIDI Audio. Students are instructed in the basics of digital music and should master intermediate level by the time of graduation. The instructor's computer and equipment is connected to a projector, which allows students to follow instructions step-by-step.
◆CPR-1&2 (CONCERT ROOM)
CPR-1and CPR-2 are the beautiful wood-paneled concert rooms with a expansive feel, accommodating up to 20 members in each room. They are used for lessons and recitals and house Steinway and Bensendolfer pianos . In an adjoining room, there are a digital pipe organ, a harpsichord, a Electone (STAGEA), and a celesta.
◆STUDIO A & B
These high-ceiling linoleum-floored studios are available for musical and dance rehearsals. They are also equipped with a classical ballet bar to accommodate various styles of dance.
◆CPR-3
This room is used mainly for baroque and sacred music performances and rehearsals. It houses a pipe organ as well as a Yamaha STAGEA Electone, and is wired with a direct Internet connection specifically for its use.
◆MIDDLE STUDIO
This multi-purpose studio is available for everything, from dance and musical recitals, to music performances. It houses a piano as well as audio equipment.
◆OTHER FACILITIES:
Piano lesson rooms/ 20 rooms
Keyboard rooms/ 20 rooms
Lesson studios (bands and various ensembles)/ 10 rooms
Lesson studios (winds, percussions, and stringed instruments)/10 rooms
Performance studios /10 rooms
Lesson studios (voice) /10 rooms
Multi-purpose practice rooms (piano included)/ 35 rooms
