DMI Equipment Requirements

DMI Student Equipment Checklist

Required Equipment for all BS-MIS majors, BSIS majors with a DMI concentration, and BA-Music majors with an SRT concentration:

• Intel-Based Apple Laptop Computer (As a DSU student, you will be eligible for Apple's edcuational pricing.)
• External Hard Drive
• Stereo Headphones 

Suggested Additional Equipment:

• Keyboard Controller (DMI has MIDI keyboards available for student use in the DMI building)

 
 I. Laptop Computer (Required)

 Select from one of the following models:

 Apple MacBook Pro - 13” or 15” 

2.3 GHz dual core Intel Core i5
4GB 1333 MHz
320 GB 5400 rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Built-in battery (7 hours) 

http://store.apple.com/us_edu_183731/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=MTM3NjU5MzU

II. External Hard Drive (required)

Firewire 400 has faster transfer time than USB 2.0, and ProTools software requires firewire for data storage. The recommended model below has both firewire and USB capabilities. 

Firewire 400/800 (strongly recommended)
USB 2.0 (required)
320 GB (minimum)
7200 RPM (minimum required)

Recommended Model:

G-Tech G-DRIVE 320 GB External hard drive - 800Mbps(FireWire800)/400Mbps(FireWire)/480Mbps(Hi-Sp.USB) - 7200 rpm

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=320+gb+firewire+drive+7200+rpm&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4754249523355344810&sa=X&ei=OZoUToeqMaP10gG__8mWDg&ved=0CGIQ8wIwAw#ps-sellers

III. Stereo Headphones (required)

Students may use any number of stereo headphones for work in the DMI studios/labs and at home. A stereo mini-plug (1/8”) is required for use with the computers in the studios as well as your laptop. However, please note the following recommended models for your use as you move into the advanced audio production courses.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO 

Sony MDR-7506 

Yahama RH3C

IV. USB Keyboard Controller (Suggested)

Students who wish to pursue music composition in any form (i.e. songwriting, film scoring, hip hop production, etc.) are urged to purchase a keyboard controller for their use at home. The DMI maintains multiple keyboard controllers available for student use in the DMI building. Depending upon your particular needs and keyboard skills, you may wish to investigate the following models:

M-Audio Oxygen 8 v2 

M-Audio Axiom 25

M-Audio Axiom 49 

M-Audio Axiom 61  

As you move to the upper level courses, you may wish to invest in higher quality equipment. Please see Mr. Iacopelli for recommendations based upon your budget.

VI. Additional Software

Due to changing technology, students are encouraged to contact course instructors for specific software requirements prior to registering for classes.