Monthly Archives: March 2012

Tips for troubleshooting audio in the Soundbooth

By faber | Published: March 28, 2012

Can’t get your audio lines all lined up in the Soundbooth?  Here’s a couple of points to check on to make sure you get proper sound. You can use the m-box, and associated Shure microphone for any application (Audacity, Protools, even iMovie), but you have to make sure the hardware and software are all set [...]

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What’s going on behind that wall? Part 2

By faber | Published: March 27, 2012

This is the second installment in what will ultimately be a short-lived series of construction updates.  Short-lived because the work is happening very fast, and it’s hard to keep up with updates so regularly! Last update was mostly about tearing things down.  Since then, it’s been all about building things back up. Starting from the [...]

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What’s going on behind that wall? Part 1

By faber | Published: March 14, 2012

While most of you were gone last week enjoying a week off of classes and homework, we were getting started with the construction to the new MPS in Bostock.  There’s a lot being done right now, but unfortunately, it’s all happening behind this: So because the majority of you will wrap up finals and leave [...]

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MPS West is moving to Bostock

By faber | Published: March 2, 2012

After almost two years of planning, the Multimedia Project Studio will be moving to a new location in the lower level of Bostock, just around the corner from the Link.  We’re very excited about all of the new possibilities this move will present. First and foremost, the space is going to be big and beautiful. [...]

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  • New MPS West Now Open!

    The new MPS in 006 Bostock is officially open! Come see us in our new location near the Link in the lower level of Bostock.

    The Old Chem branch of the Multimedia Project Studio is now permanently closed.

  • What is the MPS?

    The Multimedia Project Studios are a series of high-end computer labs located at Duke University. We feature cutting edge equipment and industry standard software and are staffed by a corps of student Multimedia Consultants who are available to help you out with your project on a one-on-one basis, but are not able to do production work on your behalf.
    MPS Lab Locations & Hours
    MPS East
    115 Lilly Library
    The MPS in Lilly is open whenever the library is open. Check their site for hours, which can change during holidays and academic breaks.

    MPS West
    006 Bostock
    The MPS in Bostock is open whenever the library is open. Check their site for hours, which can change during holidays and academic breaks.



    Staffed Hours for Both Locations

    Winter, summer, and other break hours will vary, according to student consultant availability. To check consultants' availability, view our Live Schedule.

    Sunday - Thursday: noon to midnight
    Friday: noon to six
    Be sure to check our Live Schedule to see who will be on staff and our staff page to meet our talented consultants.