Equipment

Computing Resources

MAT has large lab spaces in Elings Hall that are used for research and instruction. Each of these labs is equipped with computer systems and hardware (e.g., projectors, cameras, and audio systems) used to support the activities in the lab. We also have a large area on the fourth floor of the South Hall building. Some instruction takes place here, but it is mostly used as a student lab and work space. This facility is equipped with general purpose computers (Mac and PC), and high-end MacPro's outfitted with hardware and software for audio/visual projects.

eStudio

eStudio is a multi-media lab available to students in the Department of Art and Media Arts and Technology. It is equipped with both Windows XP and Apple Macintosh workstations, and provides a large selection of software for the creation of digital art, interactive media, video production, and other multi-media projects. eStudio is located in the Arts Building, second floor, in room 2220. For more information, please visit www.arts.ucsb.edu/facilities/estudio/estudio.html.

Wireless Access Points

The UCSB Office of Information Technology maintains a wireless network on campus. Access to this service is provided by the use of a UCSBnetID. For a description of the locations of the access points, please refer to https://noc.ucsb.edu/wireless.

The fourth floor area in South Hall has its own wireless access point. Contact
support (at) mat.ucsb.edu for the password. Elings Hall also has a wireless access point on the second floor, but because many of the labs nearby are engaged in research that uses sensitive equipment, a lower power signal (802.11a) is used. For more information about connecting to the MAT network in Elings Hall, contact support (at) mat.ucsb.edu.

Video Equipment

There are two video cameras available for check out; a Sony PMW-EX1 HD camera, and a Canon XL1. Tripods, soft lights, and other equipment is also provided.

You may download and fill out the Equipment Checkout Form in order to reserve equipment for your work.

Audio Equipment

MAT has three studios in the Music Building equipped with ProTools, multi-track recording and editing systems, keyboads, synthesizers, microphones, and audio software. In addition, there are three labs in Elings Hall called the "PluriLabs" that are equipped with hardware and software for audio and video production. The student lab area in South Hall also has audio and video production equipment.