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Correction: FM transmitter podium is in RNA Lounge (upstairs), not downstairs Hackitorium
Update KNOB/Beyla references to distinguish station (KNOB) from server (Beyla)
 
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==Hackitorium==
==Hackitorium==


The downstairs Hackitorium no longer has a dedicated AV setup. ''For historical info about the old setup (HDMI switcher, Apple TV, SomaFM RPi) from 2169 Mission St, see [[Audio_2169]].''
The downstairs Hackitorium doesn't have a permanent AV setup, but it does have special-event equipment including a '''projector''' and '''large speakers''' available for bigger gatherings. There's potential here: with a switcher and a tie-in to [[KNOB]]'s output from [[Beyla]], we could recreate something like the old [[Audio_2169|2169 setup]] and give the space full audio routing for events. If you want to help make that happen, ask around or bring it up at a [[Meetings|Tuesday meeting]].
 
''For historical info about the old permanent setup (HDMI switcher, Apple TV, SomaFM RPi) from 2169 Mission St, see [[Audio_2169]].''


==RNA Lounge==
==RNA Lounge==


The RNA Lounge (upstairs hackitorium) is served by [[Beyla|KNOB]], Noisebridge's internet radio station. The signal carries well into the adjacent hallways and provides decent coverage into the [[Electronics Lab]] too.
The RNA Lounge (upstairs hackitorium) is covered by [[KNOB]], Noisebridge's internet radio station, via [[Beyla]]-connected amplifiers. One amp sits on top of the old NB podium at the top of the stairs -- inside that podium is the '''FM transmitter''' broadcasting on '''87.9 FM''' (off by default, easy to switch on, antenna in the stairwell, ~2 block radius). A second amp is in the hallway next to the kitchen, across from the [[Electronics Lab]] door. Volume on each amp is independent.
 
The old Hackitorium AV podium lives up here now, repurposed as a project enclosure for Noisebridge's '''FM radio transmitter''', which broadcasts on '''87.9 FM'''. The transmitter is off by default but can easily be switched on. Its antenna is mounted in the stairwell and has a range of roughly 2 blocks around the space.


==Music Room==
==Music Room==
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==Sewing Room==
==Sewing Room==


Usually kept quiet. Bring your own speaker, or leave the door open to catch Beyla from the hallway.
Usually kept quiet. Bring your own speaker, or leave the door open to catch [[KNOB]] from the hallway amp.


==Drum Circle==
==Drum Circle==

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You are standing at the audio system speakers by the stage in the hackitorium.

EXITS: Hackitorium, Stage.

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Audio systems around Noisebridge. Most are part of Music guild, but there are also audio systems for everyone at Noisebridge to use for events or other times you want to play things aloud.

Sound Systems

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The physical space has a number of sound systems in various rooms. Please be considerate of those around you when playing music in the space. Asking before blasting.

Musicians?

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You can learn about musicians and specifics about music playing options over on Music Guild. This page is for sound systems.

Hackitorium

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The downstairs Hackitorium doesn't have a permanent AV setup, but it does have special-event equipment including a projector and large speakers available for bigger gatherings. There's potential here: with a switcher and a tie-in to KNOB's output from Beyla, we could recreate something like the old 2169 setup and give the space full audio routing for events. If you want to help make that happen, ask around or bring it up at a Tuesday meeting.

For historical info about the old permanent setup (HDMI switcher, Apple TV, SomaFM RPi) from 2169 Mission St, see Audio_2169.

RNA Lounge

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The RNA Lounge (upstairs hackitorium) is covered by KNOB, Noisebridge's internet radio station, via Beyla-connected amplifiers. One amp sits on top of the old NB podium at the top of the stairs -- inside that podium is the FM transmitter broadcasting on 87.9 FM (off by default, easy to switch on, antenna in the stairwell, ~2 block radius). A second amp is in the hallway next to the kitchen, across from the Electronics Lab door. Volume on each amp is independent.

Music Room

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The Music Room is for making music — it's usually full of people playing instruments. Check Music for what's in there.

Wood Shop

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No dedicated sound system at the moment.

Sewing Room

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Usually kept quiet. Bring your own speaker, or leave the door open to catch KNOB from the hallway amp.

Drum Circle

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Still no.

Be Considerate

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"I have good taste."

—Mark, speaking for everyone ever's self assessment

Everyone likes their music but it isn't always a good idea to play loud music in the space.

  • Ask yourself if you would be content listening to your music yourself on headphones so other people can listen to theirs.

First Plays

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  • The first song played at 83c was by Welle:ErdBall from the album Die Wunderwelt der Technik and the song was "23... C=64.".
  • The first song to play at 2169 was "Yippie" by Mouse on Mars.
  • The first song to play at 272 was ?