Samson Go Mic Connect User Manual

Meteor Mic

USB Studio Microphone for Computer Reco rding

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Meteor Mic Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the Meteor Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recording Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Polar Pattern & Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Introduction

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 micro­phones, and is a product of Samson’s position on the leading edge of digital microphone technol­ogy. 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 perfor­mance 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!

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Introduction

In this manual, you’ll nd 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 speci­cations.

If your Meteor Mic was purchased in the United States, you’ll also nd a warranty card enclosed.
Don’t forget to ll it out and mail it! This will enable you to receive online technical support and
allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products. With proper
care, your Meteor Mic will operate trouble-free 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 call Samson at 1-800-3SAM­SON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original
packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Meteor Mic was pur­chased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service
information. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for information about
our full product line.

We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

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Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

• Professional, large diaphragm, studio condenser
USB microphone

• 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule

• Onboard /-inch headphone output with vol­ume 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

• 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

Meteor Mic Features

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Meteor Mic Layout

1. Capsule - Large, 1-inch (25mm) diaphragm with

Cardioid polar pattern.

2. Windscreen - Dual stage grille protects the cap­sule and helps reduce wind noise and p-popping.

3. LED - Three-color LED illuminates blue to indi­cate power, amber to indicate that the micro­phone is muted, and ashes 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-inch thread mount
to attach the Meteor Mic to a microphone stand.

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