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Polar Pattern 

Cardioid

Capsule 

 1” (25 mm) condenser

Frequency Response 

20Hz - 20kHz

Max SPL 

120dB

Sample Rate 

44.1/48kHz

Bit Rate 

16bit

Power Requirements 

 5V 70mA (idle), 100mA 
(peak)

Controls 

 Headphone  Volume, 
Microphone Mute Switch

Output 

1/8” TRS

Headphone Impedance 

16 ohms

Headphone Output 

85mW at 16ohms

THD 

 0.01% unloaded, 0.04% @ 
32 ohms

Headphone Frequency Response 

20Hz–20kHz

Signal to Noise 

96dB (A)

Dimensions 

 1.92” x 3.9”  
(49mm x 100mm)

Weight 

0.57lbs (263g)

At Samson, we are continually improving our products, therefore 

specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Summary of Contents for Meteor Mic

Page 1: ...Meteor Mic USB Studio Microphone ...

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Page 3: ...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 performance with incredible accuracy and clarity It is also great for VoIP and video chatting Whe...

Page 4: ...d maintenance your Meteor Mic will operate trouble free for many years Should your Meteor Mic 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 visit www samsontech com ra for an RA number prior to shipping your unit Please retain the original packing materials and if possible return...

Page 5: ...hone output with volume control for zero latency direct monitoring High quality A D and D A converters Compatible with Mac and PC computers no 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 ...

Page 6: ...dicate that the microphone is muted and flashes 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 headphone output The LED will illuminate amber when the microphone is muted 6 Stand Mount Standard 5 8 thread mount to attach the Meteor Mic to a micro...

Page 7: ... USB Studio Condenser Microphone 7 8 7 Headphone Jack 1 8 3 5mm stereo jack for connecting headphones or active studio monitors 8 USB Jack Mini B USB connector for interfacing with your computer Meteor Mic Layout ...

Page 8: ...ones or speaker 5 To adjust the direct monitoring level in the Playback tab by moving the fader labeled Microphone Using the Meteor Mic with Apple OSX 1 Open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu 2 Select the Sound preference icon choose the Input tab and select Meteor Mic 3 Set the gain of the Meteor Mic by adjusting the Input volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box ...

Page 9: ...on your computer 4 Set the computer s output level is set to maximum for full volume in the Meteor Mic headphone monitor 5 Launch your recording software 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 software for the vocal track 7 Set the level of the microphone following the instructions in Connecting to a Computer I...

Page 10: ...otate the microphone a little bit away from the artist so that sound arrives at the microphone slightly off center Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the Meteor Mic can be used to mic 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 experiment with various positions to achieve...

Page 11: ...rophone 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 instrument to capture and can be miked in a variety of ways For close miking the piano position the Meteor Mic just inside the piano centered between the soundboard and the open lid The closer you move the microphone to...

Page 12: ...er of the amplifier s speaker cone By moving the microphone off of the center of the speaker the sound becomes mellow rolling off some of the high frequencies To add more of the room sound the microphone can be angled away from the amplifier or placed further away from the speaker Full Band Because of its wide frequency response and fast transient response the Meteor Mic performs outstandingly whe...

Page 13: ...ponse however when you start pointing the microphone slightly away off axis you will 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 about 4 to 18 inches This will pickup the voice while minimizing unwanted background or ambi...

Page 14: ... Volume Microphone Mute Switch Output 1 8 TRS Headphone Impedance 16 ohms Headphone Output 85mW at 16ohms THD 0 01 unloaded 0 04 32 ohms Headphone Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Signal to Noise 96dB A Dimensions 1 92 x 3 9 49mm x 100mm Weight 0 57lbs 263g At Samson we are continually improving our products therefore specifications and images are subject to change without notice Specifications ...

Page 15: ... 10 30 20 20 50 200 100 500 5000 2000 1000 10000 20000 20 10 Two important characteristics of a microphone are its polar pattern and frequency response The polar pattern describes the directionality of the microphone and the frequency response is a graphical representation to how the microphone reacts to different frequencies ...

Page 16: ...e receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legi...

Page 17: ...e level and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safe ty Health Administration OSHA on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs 90 dB SPL at 8 hours 95 dB SPL at 4 hours 100 dB SPL at 2 hours 105 dB SPL at 1 hour 110 dB SPL at 1 2 hour 115 dB SPL at 15 minutes 120 dB SPL avoid or da...

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