Virtual Tour of the Language Labs (SS4)
Recording Studio
The soundproof Recording Studio is equipped with two
high-quality
microphones, and instructors have access to either analog or digital
audio recorders. Cassette copy masters and personal use copies are made
from original material here.
Seminar Room
The multimedia capabilities of the Seminar Room make it an
ideal
meeting place for linguistic instruction and language classes.
Advanced linguistics students meet here regularly, and special events
such as workshop presentations or language-related exams are also held
in
this space.
Media Room
The Media Room is a study space for students of foreign
languages and linguistics. It features 37 Level III audiocassette
players, several VCRs (both NTSC and multistandard) and DVD players
(both Region 1 and multiregion).
Computers for audio/video editing, sound analysis, Chalk access,
digital audio listening, and foreign language word processing are also
available.
Development Room
The Development Room is especially designed to aid graduate
students with linguistic research. Software and hardware are supplied
upon request and upgraded frequently.
Archival Library
The Archival Library has been part of the LLA for more
than 40 years. During those years, extensive texts and field recordings
in approximately 180 languages and dialects have been collected.
These recordings include phonograph records, audio/video tapes and
printed texts. They provide a unique source of data, especially for
students studying uncommonly taught languages. Since access to these
materials is restricted, would-be users must contact a manager for help.
Audio Editing Station
The Audio Editing Station includes analog/digital tape-to-tape
editing decks, a CD
player/recorder, a phonograph turntable and reel-to-reel editing decks.
Using this equipment, staff can make cassette
copy masters from original recordings and transfer recordings from one
type of media to another. If copy masters have
deteriorated, the original copies are taken from the archival library
and new cassette copy masters are made. Occasionally reproduction from
one sound source to another is done upon request from the faculty.
Instructors also have the option of using this equipment to edit their
own course materials.
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