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Operating the G Track

A Note on Powering the G Track

The G Track is a condenser microphone, and like all condenser microphones, it 

has internal electronics that require an active power supply. Traditional studio 

condensers are almost always powered by a Phantom Power supply which is usually 

derived from the mixing console. The G Track receives its power from the USB bus. 

Simply connect the microphone to the computer's USB port and the microphone is 

ready to operate. The G Track features a power on LED, which will illuminate when 

USB power is present.

Setting Up the Signal Level

You can adjust the G Track's internal analog input gain stage by using the G Track’s 

INSTRUMENT and MIC level control knobs. The purpose of the level, or gain, 

controls are to optimize the amount of good signal relative to any associated noise. 

A good mic or instrument pre-amplifier, like those inside G Track, will also have a 

PEAK indicator to show when the input signal is clipping.  To set a good level on 

the mic, set the G Track up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise 

the input trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up.  Then, turn 

the input trim control down until the indicator 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 like the Samson BT4, BL3 or SB1 using the included swivel 

mount adapter. If you are using a U.S. 5/8” mic stand, you will need to remove, by 

unscrewing, the Euro stand adapter. Simply screw the swivel adapter on to your mic 

stand or boom arm. Now, loosen the thumbscrew and adjust the microphone to the 

desired angle. Once set, tighten the thumbscrew to secure the microphone in place.  

You can also use the optional SP04, spider shock mount for increased isolation. 

For 

more information see the section, “Using the Optional SP04 Shockmount”, following in 

this manual. 

Polar Pattern 

The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or “pick-

up pattern”. There are three basic categories of pick up patterns; omni, bi and 

unidirectional.  Omni mics pick up sound from all directions, bidirectional mics 

pick up the sound directly in front and back of the microphone while rejecting the 

sound on the left and right sides, and unidirectional (cardioid) mics pick up the 

sound in front of the microphone.   

Содержание G Track

Страница 1: ...C P U ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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