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G Track Specifications

Frequency Response

20~16000 HZ

Polar pattern

Super- cardioid

Element type

Back condenser type

Diaphragm thickness

3 microns

Sensitivity

-40 +/- 3dB/Pa

SPL

132 dB

Weight

1.38 lbs. (0.626 kg)

Dimensions

Height: 6.32-inches (160.5mm)

Width (Diameter): 2.87-inches (73 mm)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

G Track Specifications

Summary of Contents for G Track

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Page 2: ...AMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com Table of Contents Introduction 1 G Track Features 2 G Track Layout 3 Installing the G Track 4 6 Getting Started with Windows XP 6 Getting Started with MAC OS X 6 G Track Quick Start 7 Operating the G Track 9 14 Application Notes 15 Using the Optional SP04 Shock Mount 16 G Track Specifications 17 ...

Page 3: ...unch your DAW and start recording The G Track faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals acoustic string and wind instruments percussion and overhead cymbals to name a few The extended frequency and fast transient response ensures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top Whether you re recording your latest song idea a podcast or your band s ne...

Page 4: ...toring The microphone includes a Line Input for connecting electric guitar and bass plus keyboards drum machines MP3 players and just about any other line level signal The Instrument and Mic input gain controls with Peak LED make it easy to set the proper clean signal when recording with the mic or line inputs The on board high quality AD converters with 16 Bit 48K sampling rate provide better tha...

Page 5: ...uter playback with the direct monitor in stereo 5 Volume Pop out level control to adjust the overall volume of the Headphone Line output 6 Instrument Pop out level control to adjust the input level of the instrument or line inputs 7 Mic Pop out level control to adjust the sensitivity of the internal microphone Bottom View A IN Instrument Input on 1 8 inch 35mm stereo input jack for connecting inst...

Page 6: ...g the G Track into a USB port Windows will install the universal drivers for that port A balloon tip will pop up telling you it has found the USB Audio codec figure 1 2 When it is finished installing the drivers it will say Your new hardware is installed and ready to use figure 2 Note This balloon will not pop up again for the same USB port 3 Most of the time you ll want the output volume from the...

Page 7: ...our default input output device for system sounds and programs like Sound Recorder ensure that it is set for playback and recording in the Audio tab figure 6 6 The volume can then be set by pressing the Volume button figure 7 7 To prevent system sounds from coming through the G Track select a different sound card for the system default and then choose the G Track manually within your DAW software ...

Page 8: ...s 5 Next click in the Output tab and select USB Audio Codec You may notice that the Volume slider sets itself to the full level This will allow you to have full range using G Track s hardware Volume control At this point you can begin using your microphone with most any audio re cording software but you need to select it as an input and output device within the DAW When selecting the inputs and ou...

Page 9: ...o start recording 1 Set the G Track up on the included desk stand or any standard mic stand and ensure it is secure and stable Since the microphone is unidirectional be sure to face the front side with the G Track logo towards the vocalist 2 Use the included 1 8 inch to 1 4 inch instru ment cable and connect your guitar to the G Track s INST input which is located on the bot tom of the microphone ...

Page 10: ...to easily adjust the level Once the level is set press the knob again to restore to the safe position If you see the Power Peak LED light red then turn the MIC level control down until it does not flash red 10 Now put on your headphones speak or sing into the mic and then raise the VOLUME control knob until you reach a comfortable listening level Press the knob in and the control will pop out allo...

Page 11: ...nel and the line in is on the right channel When using the INST MIC mode you ll need to set up one or two mono tracks for recording in your DAW Then select USB Audio Codec mono left for the microphone track and USB Audio Codec mono right for the instrument connected to the line input Stereo Mode Switch the input mode to Stereo for recording stereo line inputs like keyboards drum machines MP3 playe...

Page 12: ...mputer the amount of tracks you ve recorded andwhether or not you re using the DAW s effects this can take a few to several milliseconds A delay of several milliseconds can sometimes make it hard for a musician to play on time To solve this problem the G Track lets you monitor the internal microphone and line inputs directly on the headphones without making the round trip in and out of the DAW As ...

Page 13: ...hear the line inputs directly from the microphone input circuitry while maintaining the stereo image This way you ll hear the stereo input signals with no delay and with their proper left right image in the headphones Since the direct monitor affects only the input signals you ll still hear the payback of the DAW in stereo Recording in Dual Mono Mode You can also record two mono tracks for example...

Page 14: ...ailable at your local audio dealer to connect the monitors Note For even more flexibility when using studio monitors and headphones check out the C control from Samson on www samsontech com Using Two G Tracks You can use a second G Track for stereo miking by plugging in and selecting two USB devices on Windows or by creating an Aggregate Device on the Mac OS For more information and an application...

Page 15: ...tor does not light any more Repeat the same process for the instrument Once you set the INSTRUMENT and MIC input level control you shouldn t need to change them during recording Use the level controls on the DAW to set the balance between the instrument mic and stereo mix from the DAW Stand Mounting the G Track The G Track can be mounted to the included desk stand or on a standard microphone stand...

Page 16: ... notice the high frequency response dropping off and the microphone will start to sound like it has more bass and less highs For most vocal applications you ll want to position the microphone directly in front of the artist The same may be true for miking instruments however you can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the angle of the capsule to the sound source ...

Page 17: ...ing the microphone above the bridge to emphasize more of the attack from the sound of the finger picking or for less move the mic closer to the sound hole If you have a pair of G Tracks try one positioned at the fingerboard and the second over the sound hole Piano You can achieve outstanding results using the G Track on acoustic piano Several placement approaches can be used depending on the size ...

Page 18: ... mount by rotating the threaded collar counterclockwise as shown in fig ure 1 Install the G Track into the SP04 by fitting the microphone into the center of the web positioning the G Track onto the bottom mounting plate Secure the SP04 by reinstalling the threaded collar rotating clockwise until tight Figure 2 Now loosen the thumb screw to adjust the angle of the microphone and position the G Trac...

Page 19: ...per cardioid Element type Back condenser type Diaphragm thickness 3 microns Sensitivity 40 3dB Pa SPL 132 dB Weight 1 38 lbs 0 626 kg Dimensions Height 6 32 inches 160 5mm Width Diameter 2 87 inches 73 mm Specifications subject to change without notice G Track Specifications ...

Page 20: ...Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com ...

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