Samson Meteor Mic Manual de usuario

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

Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Polar Pattern & Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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

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

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

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

Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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

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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