new WDCE studio (fall 2008)

On Sunday November 2, 2008 WDCE began broadcasting from our new studio located in the basement of North Court.



Behind the heavy, steel, soundproof doors awaits a musical wonderland… an amazing new studio, DJ lounge, extensive library shelving and management office. The DJ lounge has been equipped to double as a live performance space with three feeds connected directly to our broadcast board.



The studio is fully outfitted with multiple computers, CD players, turntables, mixer, massive digital library and more. There are also several inputs to allow our DJs to easily connect their personal laptops and music players into the broadcast board. The three microphone setup and U-shaped console makes guests feel welcome.



These pictures will give you an idea of how incredibly nice it is.





View of broadcast board and main equipment rack.







Our lounge and performance space lies beyond the insulated glass.







U-shaped console with three microphone setup.







A view of CD library.





Still more CD shelving.

WDCE studio construction (summer 2008)

Over the summer of 2008 a new studio was constructed for WDCE.



It is located in basement of what’s now known as North Court. Located on the south side of Westhampton Lake, across from the Greek Theater, the building was built in 1913. At the time, it served as the entire Westhampton College for women.


WDCE and the Collegian (URs student newspaper) vacated Tyler Haynes Commons to make room for Career Development offices and expanded meeting / flex space. Though it’s sad to say goodbye to the Commons, our home since the 1970’s, it’s exciting to welcome a new chapter in WDCE history.



The transformation of the space was quite a challenge.

· After environmental and structural issues were addressed, demolition of brick and block walls began to open the space.

· Numerous pipes and wires had to be relocated.
· The concrete ceiling had to be repaired and the floor re-pored.
· New mechanicals, electrical and communications systems were installed.

· The space was then built-out to include an entirely new broadcast booth, office, lounge/performance space and efficient library arrangement.



These pictures will give you an idea of the work involved:





Pre Construction – Early March 2008







Progress – Mid July 2008 – walls / floor removed, ceiling repaired







Progress – Early August 2008 – new floor, pipes being relocated





Progress – Mid August 2008 – new pipes entering, framing underway





Progress – Late August 2008 – mechanicals run, new pipes tied in, framing





Mid September 2008 – pipes insulated, electrical rough-in, framing complete