Easily distracted? Need a more private, quiet space to edit some media? Are the audio rooms booked up and you need to record audio? The edit studio in room L416 in Lyons is equipped with a similar computer to those in the main room with all the same media editing software, but offers a bit of a quieter space when editing audio, video or creating graphics. It can be booked online for 2 hours per group or individual, per day.

Available in room:

• high end media editing computer with media software plus keyboard & mouse
• 3 monitors for optimum video editing (coming soon!)

Available from Lyons Services Desk:

• microphone
• headphones

Lyons code of conduct

All users and visitors to the Lyons New Media Centre (LNMC) are expected to model our core values of respect, honesty, and responsibility.

The LNMC is open to all McMaster students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome, whether utilizing the equipment for media creation, or enjoying the comfortable environment. Inappropriate behaviours or harassment will not be tolerated. 

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. Harassment also includes sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, verbal or physical threats, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Anyone asked to stop any harassing behaviour is expected to comply immediately.

The LNMC staff, both full time and student assistants, are here t o help and to keep the space welcoming. Please respect them at all times.

Respecting the space

The Lyons New Media Centre is a multimedia space and focuses on multimedia creation. All computers are equipped with multimedia software that is not available anywhere else on campus. The computers are available for media creation, not for general use or studying, nor are they to be used for watching sports or video.

Always leave the space clean. Pick up after yourself, throw away your garbage, push in your chair. We provide wipes at the desk to clean your work surface, if needed.

Enforcement

Anyone found in violation of any part of the Code of Conduct is expected to comply immediately when asked. Repeated violations are grounds for banishment from the LNMC and possible University disciplinary action.

Doing gaming research? Just need to have a little fun between classes? We've got you covered. The gaming room is available to be booked online for 2 hours per day per individual/group.

Available in room:

• gaming PC with Steam - only use the Lyons Steam account *
• XBox One console
• PS4 console
• Wii console
• monitor affixed to wall for use with consoles

Available via Lyons Services Desk:

• game controllers (for consoles)
• games for all consoles (pick the box for the game you want and take that to the desk to sign out the game disk)
• various controller cables
• general use headphones (for PC gaming)

* Do not logout the Lyons account to use your own Steam account. Due to licensing restrictions, players are limited to Lyons' collection of games. Installation of games is restricted to administrator access only.

Coming soon!

Wacom art tablets are available for check out at the Lyons Services Desk. The art tablets are for use in Lyons along with the computers and Adobe software.

Loan period: 4 hours

Coming soon!

The following equipment is for use within Lyons only, and limited to 2 hours per day. These do not need to be booked (with the exception of the lavalier mics); simply ask to sign them out at the Lyons services desk.

• A variety of condenser microphones 
• Headphones

Microphones & headphones are for in-Lyons use only and cannot be removed from the Centre. Microphones must be used in an audio booth or edit studio.

NOTES:

• All computers in the Centre have built-in webcams.
• Stand-alone webcam is available to be booked in advance (with manager's permission only; contact her directly via email)
• Lavalier (lapel) microphones are available via the booking system under camera equipment

This room is available for green screen, photography and filming. You can book the Media Production Studio online.

Available equipment with room (specify equipment needed in booking request with the Accessories section):

• Green and black drapery for video and photography backgrounds
• White wall can be used for a white background
• Camera equipment (Canon DSLR, video camera, Nikon SLR camera w/60mm fixed lens, tripod, attachable RODE microphone, wireless RODE lapel microphones)
• Studio lighting both LED lights and flash photography lights
• Light box (with 4 different coloured backdrops)
• Moveable furniture (limited to what’s housed in the room)
• Portable monitor for script display
• Computer to search help guides, tutorials, etc.
• Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of when it's needed

Virtual reality coming soon - launching after mid-term break!

Jan 9/23 Update: The audio booths are currently unavailable due to construction/renos to create a new audio recording room. If you are in need of a space for audio bookings, please book the edit suite.

The Audio Recording Booth can be booked and is nestled on the right side of room L414.

Our Audio Recording Booth is a great space for recording your audio work. Whether you are recording a podcast for a class; doing a voice over for a video; or recording a demo for your next big hit, the recording booth is available for you to use. You must be a current McMaster student or staff member, with valid Mac ID to use the booth.

Available for use in the booth:

• Computer equipped with Audacity and Adobe Audition software
• Microphone (available at the Lyons Services Desk)
• Pop filter (available at Lyons Services Desk)
• Adjustable microphone arm
• 1 chair 
• Music stand with light for script/music
• Headphones (available at the Lyons Services Desk)

Video gaming equipment available for use within the Gaming Room (L418):

• Playstation 4
• Wii
• X-BOX 360
  • controllers and games for all three consoles are available at the Lyons services desk
• Gaming PC
  • games are already installed on the computer, most of which are accessible via the Lyons' Steam account

Jan 9/23 Update: The audio booths are currently unavailable due to construction/renos to create a new audio recording room. If you are in need of a space for audio bookings, please book the edit suite.

The Small Audio Recording Booth is bookable online and is nestled on the right side of L414 and looks similar to an old-school telephone booth.

Our Small Audio Recording Booth is a great space for recording your audio work. Bring your own device for recording such as a laptop or your smartphone. Need a microphone? There's one already in the booth! You must be a current McMaster student or staff member, with valid Mac ID to use the booth.

Available for use in the booth:

• Microphone (mounted inside the room permanently)
• No computer is provided in this booth; you must bring your own laptop (there is a ledge available for setting it up)
• Headphones (available at the Lyons Services Desk)

Available additional cables and equipment:

• cables for gaming controllers (available Fall 2022 when the Gaming Room re-opens)
• SD card readers
• audio splitters

Virtual reality coming soon - launching after mid-term break!