On The Cutting Edge...

“Technology is redefining our sense of reality, pushing communications and media outlets to evolve at warp speed. In order to not only survive but to thrive, we must have access to a talented, entrepreneurial work force equipped with a range of skills and talents. We must imagine the unimaginable, and be prepared to embrace new mediums and methods of communications.” - George R. Hearst III, Publisher, Times Union

Take A Look Inside The William Randolph Hearst CCIM

Full HDTV/Photojournalism Room

• Control Room - Producer/Director workstation and post-production/editing workstations
• Digital recording
• High-definition video cameras 1080p
• Low-energy TV fluorescent lights
• News Set, Talk Set, “greenscreen” and room for a studio audience
• Supports courses in TV production for studio and field, web and multimedia, advanced multimedia production, photojournalism

Showcase Studio

• Performances by small music combos, spoken-word artists and live talks
• Professional sound system for recording and live house and programmable stage lighting
• Video and audio linked to TV control for recordings or live-stream
• Café seating or standing audience

“Radio Saint Rose” Internet Radio/Digital

• Audio production control room with digital 24-channel console, mics, and live-stream programming
• Interview Room - Seating and microphones for up to four, can be reconfigured to accommodate small music combos
• Post-production lab and classroom with isolated soundbooth for recording voicetracks

Music Performance Suites

• Two professional studio and control rooms with ProTools HD recording systems powered by MacPros can run four sessions simultaneously
• Multiple isolation booths and multiple cue feeds meet the demanding needs of today’s recording artists and producers
• Full back line of amps, professional mics, concert grand piano, drums and cables
• Two audio posts for mixing and editing supported by a C 24 control surface, HD3 ProTools system, MacPro and full array of plugins
• Control Room A - Supports courses in ProTools and recording engineering with tiered seating and plasma wall

Viewing/Projection Room

• Full 1080p HDTV projection, Dolby®7.1 Surround Sound and 12-foot screen
• Smart Technology presenter workstation
• Serves film studies courses in Communications, English and other departments

News Bureau

• Office space for student publications including The Chronicle, the weekly student newspaper

Multimedia Labs: MAC and PC

• Outfitted for editing all forms of video including full 1080p HD
• Smart Technology presenter workstation