Miktek ProCast SST Manuale utente

USB Microphone Audio Interface

Microphone USB Interface Audio

SST

Miktek, LLC

Nashville, TN USA

tel: 615.250.2434 • fax: 615.346.9298

www. miktekaudio.com

PRINTED IN CHINA

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

ProCast SST Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ProCast SST Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Installing the ProCast SST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8

Getting Started with MAC OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ProCast SST Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10

Operating the ProCast SST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 16

Connecting LINE/Instrument level signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Selecting the Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting a Good Signal Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Direct Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Monitor Blend control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the High-Pass Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Congratulations on your purchase of the ProCast SST studio condenser by Miktek. The ProCast SST is a high quality 24 BIT USB

studio condenser microphone with integrated radio style boom, weighted base and on-board mixer. The heart of the ProCast SST

is its broadcast quality, studio condenser microphone featuring a large, 19mm, capsule with an ultra thin diaphragm, an on-board

high-pass filter, multi stage windscreen and heavy-duty die-cast metal body construction. The ProCast SST’s mixer section offers

two inputs, which can be used to connect mic or line sources. Channel 1 allows you to use the on-board condenser microphone or

select the rear panel ¼-inch Instrument/Line level input. Channel 2 provides a rear panel mini XLR to connect a second microphone,

or selectable rear panel ¼-inch Instrument/Line level input. Each input features a mic/line switch, Clip LED, a 60 mm studio quality

fader, plus Mute switch. Plus there’s a phantom power switch to power an external condenser microphone. The ProCast SST provides

no latency direct monitoring, which can be mixed in with the computer playback. In addition, the SST has a second headphone/

monitor output for producers or additional talent. The ProCast SST’s professional features makes it an ideal choice for home recordist,

singer songwriters, and of course, podcasters. If you’re serious about home recording or podcasting, you need the ProCast SST.

The ProCast SST is perfect for recording your music or any acoustic audio source on your favorite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your DAW and start recording. The ProCast SST faithfully reproduces a variety of sound

sources including vocals, acoustic string and wind instruments and percussion to name a few. The extended frequency and fast

transient response ensures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top. 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

step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. With proper care your ProCast SST will operate trouble free for

many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________ Date of purchase: __________________

Please visit www.miktekaudio.com for additional information on this and other Miktek products.

Introduction

ProCast SST Features

• Internalshockmounted,19mm,fixedchargeStudioCondenserUSBmicrophonewithhigh-passanddie-castmetal

construction

• Integral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.

• Two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.

• 60mm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.

• ADirectMonitorMixcontrol,withmonoorstereomodes,isprovidedforzerolatencymonitoringandadjustable

input and playback blending.

• 3meterMiniXLRtoXLRand3meterUSBcablesincluded.

• Recordstwovocalinputs,avocalandinstrument,orstereoinstruments.

• CompatiblewithmostanyMacandPCbasedDigitalAudioWorkstation.

ProCast SST Features

MONO

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Direct

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INPUT 2INPUT 1 MIX

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ProCast SST Layout

1. Channel 1 Input – Selector switch

to select the internal Microphone or

rear panel LINE input.

2. Channel 1 Input MUTE - Push

switch used to turn off the Channel

1 input

3. Channel 2 Level – 60mm Fader

levelcontroltoadjusttheinputlevel

of the channel 2 Mic or line inputs.

4. Channel 1 Level – 60mm Fader

levelcontroltoadjustthesensitivity

of the internal microphone or line

input.

5. Channel 1 CLIP LED – The Power/

Clip LED lights red when the input

signal is clipping.

6. Channel 2 Input – Selector switch

to select the external microphone or

rear panel line input.

7. Channel 2 Input MUTE -Push

switch used to turn off the Channel

1 input

8. Channel 1 CLIP LED – The Power/

Clip LED lights red when the input

signal is clipping.

9. OUTPUT METER - 2 x 5 segment LED

meter displays the left and right MIX

output level.

10. Direct Monitor – Control knob allows

you to mix the Channel 1 and 2 direct

input signal with the CPU playback.

11. MONO Switch - Push switch used

to send the direct input signal from

Channel 1 and Channel 2 to both the

left and right headphone outputs.

12. MIX–Faderlevelcontroltoadjustthe

overall volume of the Mix headphone

output.

13. 48V Switch – used to activate

phantom power for the Channel 2

microphone input

14. Monitor/Headphone 2 - Control

knob used to set the level of the Phones

2 output.

15. MIX OUTPUT - 1/8-inch (.35mm)

stereojackforconnectingheadphones.

MIC 2 2 1

MON 2

LINE INPUT

A B C D E

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-

ments in mono like electric guitar and bass guitar,

or the left side of a stereo line level signal like those

from keyboards, drum machines and MP3 players.

E. Channel 1 LINE Input - Instrument Input on 1/4-

inch(6.35mm)inputjackforconnectinginstruments

in mono like electric guitar and bass guitar, or the

right side of a stereo line level signal like those from

keyboards, drum machines and MP3 players.

InstallingtheProCastSSTisasimpleprocedurethattakesjustafewminutes.SincetheProCastSSTisUSBcompliant,

you can use either a MAC or PC, connect the included USB cable and plug and play. You will be able to control your

ProCast SST using the standard audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find detailed

instructions on setting up with MAC OS and Windows in the following sections of this manual.

Getting Started with MAC OS X

The following example is for setting up the ProCast SST in MAC OS X .

1. PlugintheProCastSST.TheLEDwilllighttoindicateitisreceivingUSBpower.TheMACwillrecognizetheUSB

audio device and automatically install a universal driver.

2. To select the ProCast SST as the computer’s audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main

Apple Menu.

3. Next open the Sound preference.

4. Now,clickintheInputtabandselectMiktekProCast.YoumaynoticethattheVolumeslidersetsitselftothefull

level. This will allow you to have full range using ProCast SST ‘s hardware input level controls.

5. Next,clickintheOutputtabandselectMiktekProCast.YoumaynoticethattheVolumeslidersetsitselftothefull

level.ThiswillallowyoutohavefullrangeusingProCastSST‘shardwareVolumecontrol.

At this point you can begin using your microphone with most any audio recording software, but you need to select it as

aninputandoutputdevicewithintheDAW.WhenselectingtheinputsandoutputsjustlookforandselecttheMiktek

ProCast.

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

to select Miktek ProCast SST . Select yes and you’re ready to go.

Installing the ProCast SST

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” .

Note: This balloon will not pop up again for the same USB port.

3. Most of the time, you’ll want the output volume from the computer at the maximum position, but sometimes it

defaults to the middle of the slider, making the output very quiet. The volume can be increased in several ways. The

simplest is to click the loudspeaker icon in the system tray and drag the slider to the top.

4.Iftheiconisnotthere,thevolumecanbechangedbygoingtoControlPanelandopeningSoundandadjustsystem

volume.

5. To use the ProCast SST as your default input/output device (for system sounds and programs like Sound Recorder),

ensure that it is set for playback and recording in the Audio tab.

6.ThevolumecanthenbesetbypressingtheVolumebutton.

7. To prevent system sounds from coming through the ProCast SST, select a different sound card for the system default,

and then choose the ProCast SST manually within your DAW software.

A Word on Sample Rates and Bit Depth

The ProCast SST is capable of recording and playing back various sample rates and Bit depths. The sample rate

is the resolution the converters use to capture the analog audio and convert it into digital information. The

higher the resolution, the better the audio quality. While you can choose a higher sample rate, keep in mind

thatCDqualityaudioisatasamplerateof44.1kHzwhichisthechoiceofmanyprofessionalrecordingengi-

neers since that’s the sample rate that will be used in the final mastered CD. In general, the larger the

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