PS: Closed Captions [CC] is available in English.
You can book the room directly via the appointment booking system, TP.
Book the HF:Podkaststudio (TP)
Where can you find the studio?
You can find the room on the 4th floor of P.A. Munch's building. You can navigate using MapMaze:
Who can use the studio?
The studio is available for all UiO employees and students who produce non-commercial scientific podcasts that are published as UiO-affiliated podcasts.
The room is open to all employees at HF, if you do not belong to HF, please contact HF:Studio.
Remember to reserve the room before using it. People who have a reservation have priority to use the room.
How to book the studio?
For students:
1. Go to TP (tp.uio.no) to check available time slots.
- If you want to use the room within three days, you must contact us directly by email: hf-studio@hf.uio.no
- The maximum reservation time is three hours, unless otherwise agreed
2. Fill out the application form in TP. You must provide the following information:
Who is primarily responsible for using the studio
Who should have card access — you will need all usernames
- Whether you need training.
3. You will receive a reply from HF:Studio once your application is approved.
Studio access for students
You must have a physical access card with a PIN code to unlock the door.
It takes up to 24 hours before you access card is validated in the system.
Don’t have a access card? Read more about how to get an access card at UiO.
If you are unable to use your reserved time, remember to delete the reservation in TP.
Studio access for employees
- Reserve directly in TP. No application is required.
- It is not permitted to book full days consecutively without an agreement with HF:Studio.
- The maximum reservation time is four hours unless otherwise agreed.
- All employees at HF have access to the room.
HF:Studio offers training materials for instructors, including information on how to create podcasts and ready-to-use course modules for Canvas.
Access to the Studio:
- You need a physical student/employee card with a code to unlock the door.
- If you are not an HF employee, you will have to ask for admission with your employee card. It takes
- Don’t have a student card? Contact the Card Centre (uio.no).
- If you are unable to use your reserved time, please cancel the booking in TP.
Recording
Familiarize yourself with how recording in editing software and the mixer works before entering the studio so that studio time is used most effectively. Have a clear idea of what you will be recording and prepare a script with what is to be discussed.
You will record directly onto a memory card in the mixer and transfer the recording to the PC in the studio after recording. It is also possible to record directly onto the PC with the recording software Audacity (sourceforge.net), where you can record stereo audio.
All files on the PC and podcast recorder are deleted after a certain period, so remember to save the recording on your own hard drive or memory card, or use filesender to upload files to the person who will edit and publish them. You can also log into OneDrive so that you can save the files there.
On the PC, there is also a program for setting up the mixer and that enables the transfer of multi-track recordings from the mixer to the PC, which you can then send via filesender.
You can alternatively bring a microSD memory card that you insert into the back of the mixer, or a hard drive that you connect to the mixer. It's advantageous if the card is empty as the mixer will format the card before use. There's a memory card in the mixer with stored settings and sound effects used by the mixer, so this card must be replaced after you've used your own card.
External participants (or participating in another podcast)
You can connect a phone or PC to the mixer via Bluetooth or USB, which can also be used to include callers in the podcast. However, if you are going to have external participants or participate in another podcast yourself, we recommend the service Riverside.fm. It records locally before uploading, so you are not dependent on a stable internet connection throughout the entire recording. If the external participant has a good microphone connected to their computer, the result will be excellent. The same applies the other way around if you are a participant in another podcast. Contact us if this is relevant.
Post production and publishing
If you want to edit the recording - add music, remove something, or improve the sound quality - we recommend using the Audacity software. You can find the manual to editing in Audacity here (support.audacityteam.org).
Only podcasts that communicate research and are produced for an external audience are suitable for publication on UiO’s websites. Please contact the Faculty of Humanities’ communications section (email).
The podcast recorder (links to guides!)
Mixer user manual:
- RØDECaster Pro II | User Guide Home Page | RØDE (rode.com)
- A simple guide on how to use the recorder (pdf)
Familiarize yourself thoroughly with how the mixer works before planning your recording.
Foodstuff
Be careful with beverages and food. The equipment is expensive and does not like liquid. Keep drinks at a good distance from the equipment. Use a water bottle or cup with a lid to minimize spills in case of an accident.
Ask before you make changes
Please do not disconnect or remove any equipment, such as memory cards, cables, etc. Handle the equipment with care, and leave the room as you found it. This as a courtesy to the next user of the studio.
If the equipment is abused, we may have to restrict the use of the room, and we don't want to do that.
Resources for instructors who want to use podcasts in their teaching
To inspire you and show what’s possible, we’ve created an e-learning course on using podcasts in teaching. This course not only provides great ideas, but also practical guidance on how HF:Studio can support you every step of the way – from concept to finished podcast, or to a complete semester plan using podcasts as an assessment method!
We’ve created three courses for those who want to incorporate podcasts into their teaching:
Podcast as teaching material (in Norwegian, Canvas): This course is for those who want to record their own podcasts – such as lectures, conversations, or interviews with other researchers – to be shared with students.
Podcast as assessment (in Norwegian, Canvas): Here you’ll find everything you need to engage students by having them produce their own podcasts as part of the assessment.
E-learning course for students who will use podcasting (Canvas): A dedicated course you can link to from your course page in Canvas, providing students with all the information they need to create a podcast for your course!
Do you need help? Contact us!
Technical and production guidance can be provided by contacting us via email or calling us on 228 54050 well in advance of the recording.
If there is a technical issue with any equipment, please report it to us by calling as soon as possible.