Samson Meteor Mic Manuale utente
Meteor Mic
USB Studio Microphone for Computer Recording
Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Meteor Mic Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Meteor Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recording Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Polar Pattern & Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Meteor Mic USB studio condenser microphone.
The Meteor Mic represents the culmination of Samson’s history of building world-class micro-
phones, and is a product of Samson’s position on the leading edge of digital microphone technol-
ogy. The Meteor Mic is a professional studio microphone with a large 25mm diaphragm, housed
in a die-cast fold-up body. 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
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.
With its extended frequency and fast transient response, the Meteor Mic reproduces any perfor-
mance with incredible accuracy and clarity. It is also great for VoIP, chatting and webcasting.
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!
Introduction
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In this manual, you’ll nd 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 speci-
cations.
If your Meteor Mic was purchased in the United States, you’ll also nd a warranty card enclosed.
Don’t forget to ll it out and mail it! This will enable you to receive online technical support and
allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products. With proper
care, your Meteor Mic will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your unit 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 call Samson at 1-800-3SAM-
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. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for information about
our full product line.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Introduction
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone
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Meteor Mic Features
• Professional, large diaphragm, studio condenser
USB microphone
• 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule
• Onboard /-inch headphone output with vol-
ume control for zero latency direct monitoring
• High-quality A/D and D/A converters
• Compatible with Mac and PC computers; no
special 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
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1. Capsule - Large, 1-inch (25mm) diaphragm with
Cardioid polar pattern.
2. Windscreen - Dual stage grille protects the cap-
sule and helps reduce wind noise and p-popping.
3. LED - Three-color LED illuminates blue to indi-
cate power, amber to indicate that the micro-
phone is muted, and ashes 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 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.
Meteor Mic Layout
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7. Headphone Jack - /-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.
Meteor Mic Layout
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Installing the Meteor Mic
Installing the Meteor Mic 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 Meteor Mic in MAC OS or Windows.
Windows 7 & Windows Vista
1. The rst 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.
2. When it is nished installing the drivers, a balloon pop up will say “Your device is installed and
ready to use.”
Note: This balloon will only pop up when you rst plug the device into a particular USB port.
3. To set the Meteor Mic as your default device for sound playback and recording, or to change
its settings, click the Start button, click Control Panel and then click Sound. Under the Playback
and Recording tabs, you can select the Samson Meteor Mic from the menus and use the Set
Default button to set it as the default device.
4. To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then select the Levels tab.
You can choose to view the Microphone volume level as either a percentage or in dB, by right
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