Samson Meteor Mic Manuale utente

Meteor Mic

USB Studio Microphone

Samson Technologies Corp. v3.1

278-B Duffy Ave

Hicksville, New York 11801

1-800-3-SAMSON

www.samsontech.com

Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Meteor Mic USB

studio condenser microphone. The Meteor Mic is a professional studio

microphone with a large 1” (25mm) diaphragm, housed in a die-cast

body with patented fold-up legs. The microphone features high-quality

onboard digital converters and a USB interface, as well as a headphone

output with level control for zero-latency monitoring, and a microphone

mute switch for added control over your recordings. The Meteor’s integral

tripod legs allow for limitless positioning to capture any sound source.

There is even an integrated stand adapter 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.

With its extended frequency and fast transient response, the Meteor Mic

reproduces any performance with incredible accuracy and clarity. It is

also great for VoIP and video chatting. Whether you’re recording your

latest song idea, a podcast, or your band’s next big hit, the Meteor Mic is

the simplest and most comprehensive solution for high-quality recording

on a Mac or PC. Just plug it in and start creating!

In this manual, you’ll ﬁnd a detailed description of the features of your

Meteor Mic USB studio condenser microphone, as well as step-by-step

instructions for its setup and use, and full speciﬁcations.

Introduction

We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a

copy of your sales receipt:

Serial number: _________________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Meteor Mic or any

other products from Samson, do no hesitate to contact us at

[email protected].

With proper care and maintenance, your Meteor Mic will operate trouble-free

for many years. Should your Meteor Mic ever require servicing, a Return

Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to

Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.

Please visit www.samsontech.com/ra 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 purchased outside of the

United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service

information.

Introduction

Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Meteor Mic Features

• Professional, large diaphragm, studio

condenser USB microphone

• 1” (25mm) microphone capsule

• Onboard 1/8” headphone output with

volume control for zero-latency direct

monitoring

• High-quality A/D and D/A converters

• Compatible with Mac and PC

computers; no drivers or external power

supplies are required

• Microphone mute switch for privacy,

and to silence noise during playback

• Computer-controlled analog input gain

• Power, Peak, and Mute LED indicator

• USB cable and carry pouch included

1. Capsule - Large, 1” (25mm)

diaphragm with a cardioid

(unidirectional) polar pattern.

2. Windscreen - Dual stage grille

protects the capsule and

helps reduce wind noise and

p-popping.

3. LED - Three-color LED

illuminates blue to indicate

power, amber to indicate that

the microphone is muted, and

ﬂashes red when the input

signal is clipping.

4. Headphone Volume - Controls the

overall level of the Meteor Mic’s

headphone output.

5. Microphone Mute Button - Mutes

the output of the microphone to

the computer and headphone

output. The LED will illuminate

amber when the microphone

is muted.

6. Stand Mount - Standard 5/8”

thread mount to attach the

Meteor Mic to a microphone

stand.

Meteor Mic Layout

Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone

7. Headphone Jack - 1/8”

(3.5mm) stereo jack for

connecting headphones or

active studio monitors.

8. USB Jack - Mini-B USB

connector for interfacing with

your computer.

Meteor Mic Layout

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Meteor Mic with Windows Computers

1. From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and select Sound.

Under the Playback and Recording tabs, select the Samson Meteor

Mic as the audio device.

2. To adjust the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button,

and then select the Levels tab. You can view the volume level as

either a percentage or in dB, by right clicking on the number box.

3. If the microphone LED is lighting red, turn this control down until the

LED no longer ﬂashes red.

4. In the Playback tab, select the Level tab and set the computer’s

Master Volume to 100%. Use the Meteor Mic’s Output Level buttons

to control the overall output from the headphones or speaker.

5. To adjust the direct monitoring level in the Playback tab by moving the

fader labeled Microphone.

Using the Meteor Mic with Apple OSX

1. Open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.

2. Select the Sound preference icon, choose the Input tab and select

Meteor Mic.

3. Set the gain of the Meteor Mic by adjusting the Input volume slider at

the bottom of the Sound dialog box.

4. Set the Meteor Mic as playback volume by clicking the Output tab

and select Meteor Mic, adjust the Output volume slider at the

bottom of the Sound dialog box to the maximum setting and use the

Meteor Mic’s front panel Volume knob to control the overall output

from the headphones or speakers.

5. To turn direct monitoring on or off, open the Audio/MIDI Setup utility

located in the Utility folder inside the Applications folder. Then click

the check-box in the Thru column in Audio/MIDI Setup.

Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Follow this simple quick start for a typical set-up to start recording.

1. Unfold the legs of the Meteor Mic, and position the microphone

on your desktop. The legs can be adjusted to set the angle of the

microphone.

2. Connect your headphones to the Headphone output located on the

rear of the Meteor Mic.

3. Plug the mini-B (small) end of the included USB cable into the

USB socket on the rear of the Meteor Mic and plug the other end

of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.

4. Set the computer’s output level is set to maximum for full volume

in the Meteor Mic headphone monitor.

5. Launch your recording software, turn the microphone’s Volume

knob down, and select the Meteor Mic for the input and output.

6. Set up a mono record track in your software for the vocal track.

7. Set the level of the microphone following the instructions in “Connecting

to a Computer”. If you see the Power/Peak LED illuminate red, your

signal will be distorted. Turn the MIC level control down until it

does not ﬂash red.

8. Speak or sing into the mic and raise the Meteor Mic’s Headphone

Volume knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.

9. Press the record button and start creating.

Quick Start

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 64

to 18 inches away. The closer the

artist moves to the microphone,

the more the bass or low response

increases; this is called proximity

effect. To achieve the fullest

sound, the vocalist should aim the

microphone center line towards

their mouth. If p-popping (turbulent

bursts of air produced when uttering

consonants) is occurring, rotate the

microphone a little bit away from

the artist so that sound arrives at

the microphone slightly off-center.

Acoustic Guitar

There are a variety of ways that the Meteor Mic can be used to mic

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. When miking a standard steel string acoustic, it is

suggested that you begin with the microphone at a distance of 6–12

inches from the sound hole, positioned slightly off-axis, and pointing

towards the edge of the ﬁngerboard. From this position, moving the

microphone towards the sound hole will cause the mic to capture more

low frequencies. If, instead, you wish to capture more high-end, or to

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