We support faculty and student digital media projects, mostly in the classroom but also other projects related to the college. Below are some guiding resources for equipment checkout, information about the Podcast Studio and Media/VR Lab, digital media copyright information, using editing software (e.g., Adobe products, Audacity), and resources for faculty (in-class project examples).


Equipment Checkout

Davidson College has a variety of video and audio equipment available for checkout. Click on the button below to begin your equipment reservation.



The Equipment Room is located in the south basement of Chambers (the basement near Wall).


Podcast Studio

The Podcast Studio is available by reservation. The Podcast studio is located in the south basement of Chambers (the basement near Wall). Click on the button below to book the Podcast Studio.



This video explains how to book and locate the Podcast Studio at Davidson College, how to set up the RØDECaster and microphone equipment, and how to record using the RØDECaster!

Need support in the podcast studio?

Stop by during one of the Media Consultants‘ shifts:

  • Monday: 12:30pm – 4:30pm (Leen)
  • Tuesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Leen)
  • Wednesday: 9:00am – 10:00am (Ann) & 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Leen)
  • Thursday: 9:00am -12:00pm (Ann) & 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Lisa)
  • Saturday: 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Lisa) & 8:00pm -11:00pm (Elham)

Media/VR Lab

The Media/VR Lab is located in the south basement of Chambers (the basement near Wall) and is accessible 24/7 by CatCard. The Media/VR Lab includes 5 high-powered computers, which are good when working with Adobe software, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc. video game consoles, and a VR set-up.

Interested in using the VR equipment?

Stop by during one of the Media Consultants‘ shifts:

  • Monday: 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Elham & Nina)
  • Tuesday: 10:00pm – 12:00am (Valeriia) & 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Nina)
  • Thursday: 8:00pm – 12:00am (Musah)
  • Friday: 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Musah)
  • Saturday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Emmanuel) & 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Musah)
  • Sunday: 1:30pm – 4:00pm (Emmanuel) & 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Elham & Nina)

Digital Media Copyright Information

Public Domain Information

Creative Commons License Types

Creative Commons and Public Domain Audio and Video Spreadsheet


Editing Software Resources

Adobe Premiere Pro Tips, Tricks, and Tutorial Videos

Create a Podcast in Audacity

Basic User Interface Tips and Recording in Audacity

Adobe Training and Tutorials


Resources for Faculty

In-class Podcast Project Example


For further questions, contact Thomas Espy.
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