Samson Go Mic Direct Manual de usuario
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Go Mic Direct portable USB
microphone. The Go Mic Direct represents the culmination of Samson’s history
of building world-class microphones, and is a product of Samson’s position on
the leading edge of digital microphone technology.
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.
The Go Mic Direct is the ideal computer-based solution for capturing stunning
audio on-the-go. Perfect for podcasting, recording music and sound for
YouTube videos, Go Mic Direct’s range of functionality also compliments Skype,
FaceTime and voice recognition software applications.
Samson’s Sound Deck audio software (available as a free download from
www.samsontech.com) expands the functionality of the Go Mic
Direct by enabling digital noise reduction which eliminates
unwanted background noise such as an air conditioner or
computer fan buzz. This paves the way for high quality VoIP
communication.
Whether you’re staying in touch with your family, recording
a podcast, or your latest song idea, the Go Mic Direct is the
simplest and most comprehensive solution for high-quality
recording. Just plug it in and start creating!
Introduction
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Microphone Call Outs
USB Connector
Retractable USB connector for inter-
facing with your PC or Mac.
Slide and Lock Mechanism
Push then slide to extend or retract
the USB connector. The USB
connector safely locks away when
it’s not in use.
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.
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• 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.
• Unique design with integral USB connector makes the microphone ex-
tremely portable and ideal for most recording solutions, especially mobile
laptop recording.
• Samson’s free Sound Deck noise reduction software enhances the micro-
phones performance for clear audio reproduction making it ideal for voice
recordings, conferences, or VoIP.
• Computer controlled Input Gain with Peak LED makes it easy to set the
proper level and get a clean signal.
• The on-board, high quality AD converters with 16 Bit, 48K sampling rate
provide high quality recording.
• Ideal for Skype, FaceTime, voice recognition software, podcasting, sound
for YouTube videos, and recording music
• On the road, in the office or in a fixed installation, the solid construction
make the microphone a reliable audio tool, day in and day out
• Carry case included
Features
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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.
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Quick Start
Plug the microphone into an available
USB port on your computer. The Go
Mic Direct is designed to work with
USB ports on the left or right side of
the keyboard.
For optimal performance, rotate the
microphone so that it faces the sound
source.
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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.
Continuous and repetitive noise is effectively removed from the microphone in-
put, providing cleaner audio for speech recognition, videoconferencing, gaming,
and voice over internet communication.
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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.
Windows
1. The first time you plug the Go Mic Direct into a USB port, Windows will
install the universal USB drivers for that port.
2. To set the Go Mic Direct as your default input/recording device, or to
change its settings, open the Control Panel, Hardware & Sound settings,
then click SOUND. Under Recording tab, you can select the Samson Go
Mic Direct from the list of devices and press the Set Default button to set
it as the default audio input device.
3. To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then
select the Levels tab. Slide the control until the desired level is reached. If
you find that the microphone red clip LED is lighting frequently, turn this
control down until the LED no longer flashes red.
4. Download and install the Samson Sound Deck software from www.samson-
tech.com/gomicdirect
Computer Setup
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5. Launch the Sound Deck software (found in the
Windows task bar) to turn on the noise reduction
filters.
Apple MAC OSX
1. To start using the Samson Go Mic Direct, 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.
2. To select the Go Mic Direct as the computer’s audio input, open System
Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.
3. Next, open the Sound preferences, choose the Input tab and select Go Mic
Direct. To set the gain of the microphone, adjust the Input volume slider at
the bottom of the Sound dialog box. The Input Level meter will show the
recording level.
4. Download and install the Samson Sound Deck software
from www.samsontech.com/gomicdirect
5. In the Control Panel, click on the Samson Sound Deck
icon to launch the software and turn on the noise
reduction filters.
Computer Setup
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Polar Pattern. . . . . . . . .Omni-directional
Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . Two, 10mm condenser capsule
Frequency Response . . . . . 20Hz - 20kHz
Software Filter Algorithm . . . Digital Noise Reduction
Sample Rate . . . . . . . . .44.1/48kHz
Bit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . 16bit
Power Requirements . . . . . 5V 50mA
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . 1.7” x 0.74” x 1.7 (42mm x 19mm x 42mm)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . .1.03oz (29.3g)
Specications
At Samson, we are continually improving our products, therefore
specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
v2.1 Copyright 2014, Samson Technologies Corp.
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