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Meteor Mic

 · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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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

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Страница 1: ...Meteor Mic USB Studio Microphone for Computer Recording...

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Страница 4: ...e of Contents Introduction 1 Meteor Mic Layout 4 Installing the Meteor Mic 6 Quick Start 10 Recording Techniques 12 Specifications 16 Polar Pattern Frequency Response 17 v1 0 2010 Samson Technologies...

Страница 5: ...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 micro...

Страница 6: ...e 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...

Страница 7: ...hone 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...

Страница 8: ...o indicate that the micro phone 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 M...

Страница 9: ...SB 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...

Страница 10: ...it is finished 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 first plug the device into a particular USB port...

Страница 11: ...ayback tab by moving the fader labeled Micro phone A good place to start is to set the monitoring level equal to the microphone gain Remember that the monitoring level is not the same as the microphon...

Страница 12: ...is slider will adjust the analog amplifier circuitry in the microphone 5 To set the headphone level click the Volume button in the Sound playback section and set the Speaker slider to the maximum posi...

Страница 13: ...ut tab and select Meteor Mic To set the gain of the microphone adjust the Input volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box The Input Level meter will show the recording level 4 To set the pla...

Страница 14: ...headphones to the Headphone output located on the rear of the Meteor Mic 3 Plug the mini B size small end of the included USB cable into the USB socket on the rear of the Meteor Mic 4 Plug the other e...

Страница 15: ...p One way to control the gain is to set the microphone s in put level in the Sound playback in Windows or in the Sound dialog box in System Preferences if you are using a MAC OS You may also set the g...

Страница 16: ...increases this is called proximity effect To achieve the fullest sound the vocalist should aim the microphone center line towards their mouth If p popping turbulent bursts of air produced when utteri...

Страница 17: ...position moving the microphone towards the sound hole will cause the mic to capture more low frequencies If instead you wish to capture more high end or to remove any unwanted boominess move the micr...

Страница 18: ...pick up For an ambient recording like that used in a classical performance position the microphone outside the piano facing into the open lid For a more contemporary ensemble sound place two Meteor M...

Страница 19: ...comes 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 Overhead Drum Kit Becau...

Страница 20: ...te 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 3...

Страница 21: ...Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone 17 Polar Pattern Frequency Response MeteorMicPolarPattern MeteorMicFrequencyResponse 0 10 30 20 20 50 200 100 500 5000 2000 1000 10000 20000 20 10...

Страница 22: ...reduce the amount of time listening at high levels Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupa tional Safety Health Administration OSHA on maximum time exposure to sound pressure le...

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Страница 24: ...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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