Page 4 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Meteor Mic Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing the Meteor Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - favorite audio software, and begin recording .; Introduction
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 1 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...
Page 6 - our full product line .
2 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 specifi- cations . If your Meteor Mic was purchased in the United States, you’ll also find a warranty card enc...
Page 7 - Meteor Mic Features
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 3 Meteor Mic Features • Professional, large diaphragm, studio condenser USB microphone • 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule• Onboard 1/8-inch headphone output with vol- ume control for zero latency direct monitoring • High-quality A/D and D/A converters• Co...
Page 8 - Meteor Mic Layout
4 1 3 6 4 2 5 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...
Page 9 - for connecting headphones or studio monitors .
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 5 7 8 7. Headphone Jack - 1/8-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
Page 10 - Installing the Meteor Mic; Windows 7 & Windows Vista
6 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 &...
Page 11 - Adjust the direct monitoring level in the; Playback; Windows XP
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 7 Installing the Meteor Mic clicking on the number box . If you find that the microphone red clip LED is lighting frequently, turn this control down until the LED no longer flashes red . 5. Select the Playback tab, then select the Level tab and set the co...
Page 12 - To set the gain of the microphone, click the
8 Installing the Meteor Mic 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 Sounds and Audio De- vices . In the Audio tab, select the Samson Meteor Mic from the drop-down menu . 4....
Page 13 - Apple MAC OSX; install a universal driver .
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 9 Installing the Meteor Mic Apple MAC OSX 1. To start using the Samson Meteor Mic, 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...
Page 14 - Unfold the legs of the Meteor Mic, and position the; microphone on your desktop . The legs can be adjusted; Next, connect your headphones to the Headphone; output located on the rear of the Meteor Mic .; Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available; USB port on your computer .; Quick Start
10 There are many ways to use the microphone, and our quick start example is a typical setup for recording vocals . Just follow the simple steps below to begin 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...
Page 15 - Launch your DAW, turn the microphone’s
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 11 5. Launch your DAW, 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 DAW for the vocal track .7. Next, set the level of the Meteor Mic . There are few ways to do this depe...
Page 16 - Recording Techniques; Vocals
12 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 6 to 24 inc...
Page 17 - Acoustic Guitar
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 13 Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the Meteor Mic can be used to mike 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 exper...
Page 18 - the sound of the room, blending the two sources together .; Piano; area approximately 8 inches over the bass and high strings .
14 Meteor Mics, try one positioned at the fingerboard and the second over the bridge of the guitar, or have one microphone positioned close to the guitar and the second a few feet away to pick up the sound of the room, blending the two sources together . Piano The grand piano is a very challenging i...
Page 19 - Guitar Amp; further away from the speaker .; Overhead Drum Kit
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 15 Guitar Amp Placement of the microphone when recording an electric guitar can impact the tone as much as the choice of instrument and amplifier . Guitar amps are usually close-miked but consideration must be made for the type of signal the amp will prod...
Page 20 - Specifications
16 Polar Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-inch (25 mm) condenser capsule Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz - 20kHz Max SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120dB Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 21 - Polar Pattern & Frequency Response
Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone 17 Polar Pattern & Frequency Response Meteor Mic Polar Pattern Meteor Mic Frequency Response 0 -10 -30 -20 20 50 200 100 500 5000 2000 1000 10000 20000 +20 +10
Page 22 - WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extend-
WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extend- ed durations can damage one’s hearing . In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfort- able level, and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels . Please use the following gu...
