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CHAPTER
10
CONSTRUCTING A MUSIC LAB
WITH MIXCRAFT
Educators are often faced with tough decisions when creating a computer-based music lab.
Financial constraints, classroom space and availability, and curriculum limitations will inevitably
influence the purchasing of equipment, the classroom setup, and the lesson plans. For educators
who have no background working with music equipment or software, building a music lab can
feel especially overwhelming. Researching and learning about audio equipment takes time and
a great deal of patience: one can easily get lost in the sea of equipment that is readily available.
This chapter attempts to rectify these issues and to demystify the audio world. First, in the
“Setting Up Your Music Lab” section, an overview of affordable music hardware and software
is offered. Included is a selection of the common pieces of equipment that should jump start the
process of turning a classroom or computer lab into a fully functioning music lab. Next, “School
Environments For Your Music Lab” outlines how to configure and setup music hardware and
software. For educators interested in more technical explanations, a great amount of literature is
available that discusses audio equipment, recording arts, and audio production.
SETTING UP YOUR MUSIC LAB
SUGGESTED HARDWARE
PC Computer: Mixcraft is for PC computers only. Currently, Mixcraft version 6 is supported by
Windows® 7 and 8, Vista, and XP. During student lessons, it would be best for each student to
have a computer. If this is not possible, then the class can be divided into small groups of students
who share what individual computers are available. When resources are scarce, however, at a bare
minimum, having one central PC and projector run by the educator will suffice for many lessons,
especially for those recording projects that include the entire classroom.
Computer Audio Drivers/Sound Device: PC computers have built in “audio drivers” that
enable communication between software applications and a computer’s sound card. The default
audio driver for Windows is DirectSound displayed as the “Wave” driver in Mixcraft. This manual
recommends downloading and installing Steinberg’s Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) onto your
computer for enhanced playback and recording. You can download the driver from ASIO4ALLs
website: http://www.asio4all.com/.
Projector/Projection Screen: It might be necessary for educators to walk students through
lesson plans step-by-step. Using a projector and projection screen during classroom projects will
accomplish this instruction need. A mobile projector on a cart is appropriate when using shared
classroom space because it allows educators to easily set up or tear down.
Microphones: Educators looking to record student solo or group performances might need to
use a microphone. There are many resources available that explain microphone types, setup,
positioning, and microphone care. For classroom purposes, investing in a cheap condenser
microphone (around $100.00 USD) or a USB microphone will suffice for most student projects.
Acoustica MVS USB
Microphone. USB
Microphones plug
directly into computers
and do not need
an audio/computer
interface.
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