This wiki documents how to conduct a recording session with a test subject in the Rajinder (Raj) Koul Alternative & Augmentive Communication Lab located in CMA 2.266 CSD Research Lab #8.
CMA 2.266 Lab 8 has been outfitted with (3) data analysis carrels and an ADA-accessible subject testing workstation which will be used to conduct usability and outcome-based therapy testing for subjects (potentially wheelchair-bound) who use speech technology assistance devices. These testing sessions will be video recorded for post-test analysis.
Set up before the Subject Arrives
Log into the PC at DESK-L84 using your EID and password. | |
Click <Window> > Blackmagic Design > Media Express | |
You can pin this App to your taskbar so it is easy to find later by right-clicking on the App and choosing "Pin to taskbar" | |
In Media Express,
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During the session
Click the Capture button to start recording. | |
When prompted for the file name, use this naming convention: Last Name 2 Initials / First Name 2 Initials / Underscore / Year / Month / Day for example, a subject named David Jaffitz being recorded on the 26th of July in 2018 would be: JaDa_20180726 Using this naming convention causes all our files to sort alphabetically by subject and by date recorded. | |
Confirm you see the red arrow moving and the time on the recording duration advancing to ensure your recording is in progress | |
Click the Capture button to stop recording. |
After the Session
Troubleshooting
Recording Software Issues | |
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Check preferences in Media Express Click Edit > Preferences Verify settings are identical to those shown here. | |
Click Quality. Verify recording quality is set to 6mb/s | |
Playback Issues | |
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Confirm headphones are connected to PC | |
Confirm volume is not muted. Look at the speaker icon in the system tray. If the audio is muted, click on the speaker icon in the system tray then click the speaker button to toggle the mute on/off | |
Confirm volume is not turned down. Click on the speaker icon in the system tray to adjust the playback volume | |
Confirm Speakers/Headphones are set as the Default Device. Right click on the speaker icon in the system tray and choose Playback Devices. Confirm Speakers/Headphones are set as the Default Device. If not, click on Speakers/Headphones and then click "Set Default" | |