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- Page 1 Microphone USB Interface Audio...
- Page 3 Miktek, LLC Nashville, TN USA tel: 615.250.2434 • fax: 615.346.9298 © 2009 - 2014 All Rights Reserved, Miktek, LLC. Printed April, 2014 v1.1 www. miktekaudio.com PRINTED IN CHINA...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ProCast SST Features ProCast SST Layout 3 - 4 Installing the ProCast SST 5 - 8 Getting Started with MAC OS X Getting Started with Windows ProCast SST Quick Start 9 - 10 Operating the ProCast SST... -
Page 5: Introduction
Whether you’re recording your latest song idea, a podcast, or your band’s next big hit, the ProCast SST is one of the most simplest and comprehensive solution for high quality recording on a Mac or PC Just plug it in and start recording great audio! In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the ProCast SST USB Studio Condenser Microphone, as well as... -
Page 6: Procast Sst Features
ProCast SST Features ProCast SST Features • I nternal shockmounted, 19mm, fixed charge Studio Condenser USB microphone with high-pass and die-cast metal construction • I ntegral Heavy-duty desktop stand with non-skid rubber feet and adjustable radio style scissor boom • 24 Bit 2 x 2 Audio Interface with high quality converters • Plug and play - no additional drivers needed for Mac or PC. • T wo inputs with Mic or Line connections for recording electric guitar and bass, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players and just about any other line level or instrument signal. • 6 0mm Input fader controls with backlit Mute switches and Peak LEDs make it easy to set the proper clean signal when recording with the mic or line inputs • +48V phantom power for Mic Input 2. • Output signal level LED monitoring. • Two on-board headphone amps with level controls. -
Page 7: Procast Sst Layout
ProCast SST Layout 1. Channel 1 Input – Selector switch 9. OUTPUT METER - 2 x 5 segment LED to select the internal Microphone or meter displays the left and right MIX rear panel LINE input output level 2. Channel 1 Input MUTE - Push 10. - Page 8 ProCast SST Layout A. Monitor 2 / Phones - 1/8-inch (.35mm) stereo jack for connecting headphones B. USB – B size USB connector for interfacing with your PC or Mac C. Channel 2 MIC Input - Mini XLR connector for connecting a microphone to the Channel 2 input D. Channel 2 LINE Input - Instrument Input on 1/4-inch (6.35mm) input jack for connecting instru-...
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Page 9: Installing The Procast Sst
Plug and Play - Most MAC OS DAW’s, like Apple’s Garage band, will let you plug and play without going to the Sound preference set up When you plug the ProCast SST into the USB port you’ll see a dialog box that will ask you if you want... -
Page 10: Getting Started With Windows
Getting Started with Windows 1 The first time you plug the ProCast SST into a USB port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that port A bal- loon tip will pop up, telling you it has found the USB Audio codec 2 When it is finished installing the drivers, it will say “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”... - Page 11 Installing the ProCast SST Bit depth the more dynamic range (another way to say signal to noise ratio), which helps keep recordings qui- eter. A common setting for most professional recording projects is with a sample rate at 44.1 kHz and depth of 24 bit Most MAC and PC based DAWs allow you to select the Bit depth and sample rate within the pro- gram However, you can also select them at a system level with in the Mac “Audio MIDI Setup”...
- Page 12 Sound” option 10 From the “Hardware & Sound” menu, choose the “Sound” icon 11 Once you’re in the “Sound” set up, select the “Playback” tab and select the “Miktek ProCast” as the output device 12 Next click on “Properties” and choose the “Advanced” tab from the “Properties” window...
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Page 13: Procast Sst Quick Start
There are many ways to use the microphone, and our quick start example is for a typical set-up for recording electric guitar and vocals Just follow the simple steps below to start recording First, plug the USB cable into the ProCast SST and into an available USB port on your computer Note: Be sure to check the installation guide for Windows and Mac OS to confirm your computer will recognize the ProCast SST. Also, make sure your computer’s output level is set to maximum for full volume in the ProCast SST monitor... - Page 14 11 Next, launch your DAW and select the Miktek ProCast for the input and outputs 12 Set up two mono tracks in your DAW for the vocal and guitar track Then, select Miktek ProCast mono left for the vocal track and select Miktek ProCast mono right for the guitar track...
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Page 15: Operating The Procast Sst
XLR to XLR adapter cable Most any dynamic like the Miktek PM9 or condenser microphone such +48V as the Miktek C1 or PM5 can be used to mik a separate vocalist or instrument Be sure to select the MON 2... -
Page 16: Selecting The Inputs
Operating the ProCast SST Selecting the Inputs The ProCast SST has two input modes; MIC and LINE for each channel, allowing you to connect and record a variety of different input signals and configurations MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Each of the ProCast SST’s inputs can be set to select either Mic or line level signals On Channel 1 you can select between the SST’s internal microphone and an external line signal connected to the... -
Page 17: Using The Direct Monitor
A delay of several milliseconds can sometimes make it hard for a musician to play on time To solve this problem, the ProCast SST lets you monitor the internal microphone and line inputs directly on the headphones without making the round-trip in and out of the DAW As a result you hear the inputs with no latency The ProCast SST’s Monitor Blend control allows you to mix between the Direct signal from the inputs channels and CPU... -
Page 18: Using The Monitor Blend Control
With this set up you will only hear the playback of the computer You can check this by playing a previous recording from your DAW or a recording from your computer’s MP3 payer (This is assuming that the Procast SST is set as the computer’s main audio device) Direct... - Page 19 Operating the ProCast SST Polar Pattern The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or “pick-up pattern” There are three basic categories of pick up patterns; omni, bi, and unidirectional Omni mics pick up sound from all directions, bidirectional...
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Page 20: Using The High-Pass Filter
Connecting Studio Monitors You can connect the ProCast SST to studio monitors using the MON 2 output Use a standard 1/8-inch to dual RCA, or an 1/8-inch to dual quarter inch cable available at your local audio dealer to connect the monitors Set the monitor... -
Page 21: Applications
Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the ProCast SST can be used to mic an acoustic guitar The microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture, for example the tonal quality you... -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications Polar pattern Super- cardioid Element type Fixed charged condenser Diaphragm thickness 3 microns Frequency Response 20~16000 HZ Sensitivity -40 +/- 3dB/Pa 132 dB ProCast SST Typical Frequency Response ProCast SST Polar Response Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 24 Nashville, TN USA tel: 615.250.2434 • fax: 615.346.9298 © 2009 - 2014 All Rights Reserved, Miktek. Printed April, 2014 v1.1...
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