The ReSPonD Lab (Research on Speech and Pronunciation Development) is the first dedicated sound-attenuated room for Linguistics research at Iowa State University. The ReSPonD lab offers faculty and students the latest technology in sound recording, which is expected in pronunciation research.
The lab features a researcher station, enabling a remote environment to record participants without interference from background noise. The station offers a dual-screen set-up to monitor participant tasks while offering a work-screen that is not visible to subjects.
The Platinum series VocalBooth features a superior level of sound attenuation enabled by double-wall isolation. Users can remain isolated in comfort during prolonged experimentation thanks to a self-ventilating system. The participation station features a screen, keyboard, and mouse for interface manipulation. Communication is done via speakers, and a 1080p camera ensures that the participant is always safe. The lab uses a Blue Yeti microphone as an option for high-quality sound inputs. When controlling for the microphone’s distance, a Shure headset microphone is also available. Both of these inputs are regulated by digital recording equipment.