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Samson Go Mic Direct User Manual

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  • Page 2 Go Mic Direct offers convenient plug-and-play operation, as it’s ultra-compact design plugs directly into your computer’s USB port. In addition, Go Mic Direct is compatible with iPads and iPhones (4S and later) using Apple’s Lightning USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit (30-pin), making it a great tool for mobile podcasts, popular speech to text software and field recording.
  • Page 3 Microphone Call Outs Status Light Two-color LED illuminates blue to indicate power and flashes red when the input signal is clipping. Microphones Two studio quality microphone capsules, one facing each direction, for 360° audio capture. USB Connector Retractable USB connector for inter- facing with your PC or Mac.
  • Page 4 Features • Ultra-compact design connects directly via USB and won’t block surround- ing ports • Dual microphone capsules allow the microphone to pick up sounds plugged into to either side of a computer keyboard • Compatible with most any Mac and PC based Digital Audio Workstation. •...
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Quick Start Press and slide the button on the bottom of the Go Mic Direct to extend the USB connector. The USB connector will lock in place when fully extended.
  • Page 6 Quick Start Plug the microphone into an available For optimal performance, rotate the USB port on your computer. The Go microphone so that it faces the sound Mic Direct is designed to work with source. USB ports on the left or right side of the keyboard.
  • Page 7 Samson Sound Deck Software Samson’s Sound Deck computer software expands the operation of the Go Mic Direct by providing proprietary digital noise reduction algorithms. Sound Deck software works with Windows and Mac OSX operating systems and can be down- loaded at www.samsontech.com/gomicdirect. The Digital Noise Reduction algorithm enhances speech applications by reducing ambient noise in your environment such as computer fans and air conditioners.
  • Page 8: Computer Setup

    Computer Setup Installing the Go Mic Direct is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Simply connect the included USB cable and begin recording. The following sections of this manual provide detailed instructions on setting up your Go Mic Direct in Windows or MAC OS.
  • Page 9 The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. To select the Go Mic Direct as the computer’s audio input, open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu. Next, open the Sound preferences, choose the Input tab and select Go Mic Direct.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Polar Pattern ..Omni-directional Capsule ... Two, 10mm condenser capsule Frequency Response ..20Hz - 20kHz Software Filter Algorithm . . . Digital Noise Reduction Sample Rate .
  • Page 11 If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
  • Page 12 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 samsontech.com...