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Samson Meteor Mic Owner's Manual

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Polar Pattern & Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 v1 .0 ©2010 Samson Technologies Corp .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    . There is even an integrated stand adaptor to mount the microphone on a studio boom . With the Meteor Mic, you get everything you need to start recording on your computer - just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your favorite audio software, and begin recording .
  • Page 6 SON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit . Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton . If your Meteor Mic was pur- chased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information .
  • Page 7 Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone Meteor Mic Features • Professional, large diaphragm, studio condenser USB microphone • 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule • Onboard 1/8-inch headphone output with vol- ume control for zero latency direct monitoring • High-quality A/D and D/A converters •...

  • Page 8: Meteor Mic Layout

    5. Microphone Mute Button - Mutes the output of the microphone to the computer and head- phone output . The LED will illuminate amber when the microphone is muted . 6. Stand Mount - Standard 5/8-inch thread mount to attach the Meteor Mic to a microphone stand .
  • Page 9 Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone Meteor Mic Layout 7. Headphone Jack - 1/8-inch (3 .5mm) stereo jack for connecting headphones or studio monitors . 8. USB - Mini-B size USB connector for interfacing- with your PC or Mac .

  • Page 10: Installing The Meteor Mic

    Windows 7 & Windows Vista 1. The first time you plug the Meteor Mic into a USB port, Windows 7 or Vista will install the universal drivers for that port . A balloon will pop up, telling you the computer has found the Meteor Mic .
  • Page 11 LED no longer flashes red . 5. Select the Playback tab, then select the Level tab and set the computer’s Master Volume to 100% . Use the Meteor Mic’s front panel Volume knob to control the overall output from the headphones or speaker .
  • Page 12 To set the gain of the microphone, click the Volume button in the Sound recording section to make the Microphone slider appear . It will say “Samson Meteor Mic” in the status bar at the bottom . Moving this slider will adjust the analog amplifier circuitry in the microphone .
  • Page 13 Installing the Meteor Mic Apple MAC OSX To start using the Samson Meteor Mic, simply plug it in . The LED will illuminate to indicate it is receiving USB power . The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver .

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    Note: Be sure to check the installation guide for Windows and Mac OS in this manual to confirm your computer has recognized the Meteor Mic. Also, make sure your computer’s output level is set to maximum for full volume in the Meteor Mic headphone monitor.
  • Page 15 Peak LED illuminate red, your signal will be distorted . Turn the MIC level control down until it does not flash red . Speak or sing into the mic and raise the Meteor Mic’s Volume knob until you reach a com- fortable listening level .

  • Page 16: Recording Techniques

    Recording Techniques The Meteor Mic is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations . Below is a brief guide on using the Meteor Mic in some typical applications: Vocals Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grille is between 6 to 24 inches away .
  • Page 17 Recording Techniques Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the Meteor Mic can be used to mike an acoustic guitar . Optimal microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument, and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture . It may be necessary to experiment with various positions to achieve full and balanced tone .
  • Page 18 The grand piano is a very challenging instrument to capture, and can be miked in a variety of ways . For close miking the piano, position the Meteor Mic just inside the piano, centered be- tween the soundboard and the open lid . The closer you move the microphone toward the instru- ment the more low frequencies the microphone will pick up .
  • Page 19 . While condenser microphones like the Meteor Mic have fast transient response, they cannot handle extreme high SPL’s . The Meteor Mic should be placed approximately 4 inches from the grill of the amp . For a brighter sound, the mi- crophone should face the center of the amplifier’s speaker cone .

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Polar Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid Capsule .

  • Page 21: Polar Pattern & Frequency Response

    Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone Polar Pattern & Frequency Response 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Meteor Mic Frequency Response Meteor Mic Polar Pattern...
  • Page 22 WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extend- ed durations can damage one’s hearing . In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfort- able level, and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels . Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupa- tional Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs .
  • Page 24 Samson Technologies Corp . 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www .samsontech .com...

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