Sound Booth

The sound booth can be reserved for recording sounds in a controlled environment. It is located by the window on the south side of the library building in the Fiction, Movies & Music area.

About the Sound Booth

• Inside dimensions: 48" x 72"
• Maximum capacity: 1 person
• Not completely soundproof - so keep this in mind when using it for recording
• Can be reserved for 2 hours/day, in 15-minute increments
• Use to record podcasts, poetry, oral histories, music, or virtual meetings
• Accessibility: small step, not wheelchair accessible. Please reach out to staff to find another space option that may be available.

Sound Booth Equipment

• Blue Yeti USB microphone
• No other recording equipment is available, so be sure to bring your own

Usage Requirements

• Keep the Sound Booth secure (locked if not present in booth)
• Check in and out at the FMM desk every time you exit
• No eating inside the Sound Booth

Reserve the Sound Booth

• Visit our Room Reservation System or call us at 507-328-2305
• Can be reserved for up to 2 hours per day, in 15-minute increments

When your reservation is approved, stop by the Fiction, Movies & Music desk in order for staff to unlock the sound booth for your use.

Food and drink are not allowed in the sound booth.

If leaving the reservation for a short break, staff must be informed and the sound booth locked. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in suspension of access to this resource.