Directions
We are located on the lower level of the Undergraduate Library, across from the ITS computer lab.
Phone: (919) 962-2559
Email us
Please note: The entrance to the MRC will be locked 5 minutes before closing.
Spring Hours
Mon–Thurs: 8am-9:45pm
Fri: 8am–4:45pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 2pm-9:45pm
Please check here for any deviations from this schedule.
Digital Media Lab
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Audio Studio
Our studio is equipped with a Mac G5 housing a wide array of digital editing software including GarageBand, Logic and Reason, allowing everybody from the beginner to the pro to create music from the ground up. We provide the mic and the medium, you provide the music.
more info on the Audio Studio
Video Editing Suites
Apple Mac Pro and G5 workstations allow you to utilize a wide range of professional video editing and multimedia software. Make a project from the ground up with professional results.
more info on the Video Editing Suites
Duplication Station & Video Transfer
We have facilities to transfer a wide variety of formats, from VHS to DVD to Hi-8 to CD. No laser disc dup stations, but just about anything else you may need. You can also convert PAL to NTSC, etc.
more info on Duplication Stations
Overview of Our Lab [+/-]
The Digital Media Lab gives UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty and staff access to the latest in multimedia software and hardware. Our lab offers eleven workstations, each one offering a wide range of video hardware and software including iMovie, iDVD, Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro. In addition to our workstations, we also have two duplication stations capable of copying up to 7 CDs or DVDs simultaneously. Whether you want to produce a full-length documentary or make that wedding video look just right, we have the tools you need to do it!
Please read Our Policies & Procedures
Online Tutorials [+/-]
Free Media Lab Classes [+/-]
The MRC Digital Media Lab offers free one-on-one and small group instruction. We offer beginner and intermediate instruction on Final Cut Pro and iMovie, as well as beginner instruction in GarageBand, Logic Pro and DVD Studio Pro. We can accommodate you between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday. Please email medialab@unc.edu with a date and time you would like and an alternate, and let us know what you are interested in learning, at least 24 hours in advance. This is open to any current UNC students, Faculty or Staff.
Other Digital Media Resources on Campus [+/-]
Swain Hall
School of Communication Studies
For Communications majors and students enrolled in COMM production classes only
Beasley Multimedia Resource Center
Johnston Center
Students must get faculty certification to use the facilities; equipment available for checkout, editing stations for in-house use.
SILS Information and Technology Resource Center
Manning Hall
SILS students only; equipment available for checkout; editing stations for in-house use.
Design Lab
Undergraduate Library
Open to anyone with a UNC One Card; scanning stations, image editing, web design, and multimedia creation workstations for in-house use.
Park Library
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Computer Assisted Research lab with 12 PCs, scanners, slide readers and videocassette players
School of Education ITS
Peabody Hall
Checkout equipment available to UNC School of Education faculty, staff and students only. In-house equipment for non-SoE students or faculty for UNC-related projects.
Contact Information
Greg Klaiber
Manager of the Digital Media Lab. The person to contact if you have any questions about the lab or about borrowing our circulating production equipment.
MRC Staff
Comments or questions regarding the Digital Media Lab's online resources can be directed to the MRC. Additionally, you can get in touch with us by calling the Media Resources Center at 962-2559 or sending us an email at mrc@unc.edu.
