Samson Studio GT Owner's Manual
Copyright 2010, Samson Technologies Corp.
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Samson Technologies Corp.
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3. Heed all warnings.
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5. This apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing liquid and
no object lled with liquid, such as
a vase, should be placed on the apparatus.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
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such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
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long periods of time.
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obsolete outlet.
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walked on or pinched, particularly at
the prongs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
13. Use only with the cart
stand, tripod bracket,
or table specied by
the manufacture, or
sold with the apparatus.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service
15. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For prod-
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tip-over.
personnel. Servicing is required if the
apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or
plug breakage, damage due to liquid
or objects falling onto the apparatus, exposure to rain or moisture, or
if the apparatus does not operate
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building.
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and rating only.
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or both, depending on the available
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this equipment only to the power
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rear panel. To reduce the risk of re
or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualied service personnel or
equivalent.
Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Studio GT Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Studio GT Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Studio GT Rear Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Studio GT Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Studio GT Hook-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording with a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording a guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recording a keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Direct monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting Up the Studio GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Direct Monitoring and Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing the Studio GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Studio GT Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Studio GT Dimensional Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Studio GT
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Samson Studio GT studio monitors with integrated USB
audio interface. The Samson Studio GT provides accurate monitoring thanks to its
4.25-inch copolymer woofer and its 1-inch silk dome high frequency driver powered
by 2 x 20 watts of internal power. Beyond the boundaries of the typical studio monitor,
the Samson Studio GT includes two professional-quality microphone and instrument/
line inputs, two headphone outputs with independent level controls, as well as highquality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, that make it an ideal solution for your digital audio workstation. The Studio GT also features an input/computer
MIX control and 2-position switch for no-latency direct monitoring.
Designed to make home recording easy and professional, Studio GT includes
Cakewalk® Sonar LE music production software for enhanced control over the development of your creations. Thanks to the versatile recording and monitoring solutions
provided by the Studio GT, it has never been easier to create professional, studio-quality tracks on any Mac or PC.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Studio GT
monitors, as well as a guided tour through its control panel, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card
enclosed, please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online
technical support and so that we can send you updated information about these
and other Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website
(www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Studio GT will operate trouble-free
for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided
below for future reference.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) 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 a Return
Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your
local distributor for warranty information and service.
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Studio GT Features
Here is a look at some of the unique features of the Studio GT studio monitor system with
USB audio interface:
• Two-way, active studio reference monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing
extremely accurate monitoring for recording studio, post-production, video
gaming and multi-media applications.
• Integrated two-channel USB audio interface provides the ability to connect a
microphone, line, or instrument signal to record directly onto your digital audio
workstation.
• Onboard high quality 16-bit 44.1kHz/48kHz D-to-A (digital-to-analog) and A-to-D
(analog-to-digital) converters.
• Two combination XLR/¼” mic and instrument/line inputs.
• 2-position switch for no-latency direct stereo and mono monitoring.
• To listen to your mix on headphones, there are two 1/8-inch stereo headphone
outputs with individual level controls. The internal speakers automatically turn off
when you plug into the right Headphone output.
• For tight and controlled low frequency response, the Studio GT employs a
4.25-inch custom designed, inverted cone, copolymer woofer with santoprene
surround.
• The Studio GT’s 1-inch silk dome high frequency driver is set in a custom designed
wave guide, producing a high frequency response that’s accurate and natural.
• You can connect a second stereo input from an MP3 player, keyboard, sound card
or any other stereo line level signal to the Studio GT rear panel’s stereo RCA or 3.5
mm stereo Aux Input jack.
• Stereo Class D internal power amplifier.
• Passive crossovers utilizing a multi-pole design for linear response from bottom
to top.
• Solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction provides maximum SPL.
• Precision-tuned rear vented enclosure, attractively finished in black satin vinyl
covering.
• 2 meter, 20-gauge speaker cable and USB cable included.
• Includes Cakewalk® Sonar LE music production software.
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Studio GT Front Panel Layout
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2
4
5
6
7 128 119 10
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4
5
6
1. Silk Dome Tweeter - Smooth high frequency response produced from a 1-inch
silk dome tweeter.
2. Low Frequency Driver - 4.25” extended range low frequency transducer.
3. POWER LED (active) - Green LED illuminates indicating the unit is powered on,
ready for operation.
4. Clip LED - The Clip LED will illuminate red when the input signal reaches clipping
point. If the red Clip LED lights often or stays lit for any period of time, lower the
input gain level on that channel.
5. Input Gain Level Knob (GAIN) - Controls the input level of the associated Mic/
Inst input (6).
6. Microphone/Instrument Inputs (Channel 1 & Channel 2) - Each XLR / ¼” combo
connector will accept a standard mic, line or instrument level signal. Phantom
power is provided on the XLR microphone input.
7. Phones Level - Controls the overall output level to the left Headphone output (8).
8. Headphone - 3.5mm stereo output jack for connecting headphones.
9. STEREO/MONO Button - This button allows you to select the direct input
monitoring between stereo and mono operation. In Mono mode, the input
signals will be heard equally in the left and right side of the Studio GT. In Stereo
mode, Channel 1 will be heard in the left and Channel 2 will be heard in the right.
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Studio GT Front Panel Layout
10. MIX Control - The MIX control is used to balance the audio mix of the input
signals and the audio coming from the computer. When turned fully counterclockwise, only the signals connected to the Studio GT inputs are heard. When
turned fully clockwise, only the output signal from your computer is heard at the
speaker and headphone outputs. Any adjustment between the two endpoints
will result in a proportional mix of both the Studio GT inputs and computer audio.
11. Headphone - 3.5mm stereo output jack for connecting headphones. The
monitors automatically mute when the right headphone is connected.
12. Level Control - Controls the overall output level for both speakers and the right
HEADPHONE output (11).
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Studio GT Rear Panel Layout
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2
3
7
4
5
1. 1/8” AUX INPUT – 3.5mm stereo input jack for connecting a second line level
signal source, like an MP3 player. This input is not sent through the USB output.
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2. RCA INPUT – Used to connect signals from unbalanced, –10dBV devices, like a
mixer. The Red connector is for the Right input and the White is for the Left input.
3. USB Connector – Connect the supplied USB cable to this rear panel USB “B”
connector.
4. LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT – Push Terminals for connecting the Left-side Extension
Speaker.
5. POWER SWITCH – Main power switch. When set to the ON position, the front
panel green LED illuminates indicating the Studio GT is powered up and ready for
operation.
6. AC INLET - Connect the supplied IEC power cable here.
7. TERMINAL CUP – Push Terminals for connecting the Left-side Extension Speaker
to the Active (Right-side) speaker.
8. TUNED PORT - Quiet port design offering linear extended low frequency
response.
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Studio GT Quick Start
Studio GT Quick Start
Studio GT Hook-Up
1. Unpack the Studio GT system components and included cables. Be sure to save
the packaging in case you ever move or need to send the units for service.
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2. Set the Studio GT monitors in place near your computer or multi media center.
The active speaker (the one with the front panel controls and jacks) is the right
side speaker and the passive speaker (no knobs and jacks) is the left-side speaker.
3. Connect the left and right speaker using the included speaker cable.
4. Plug the included power cable into the AC IN jack.
5. Connect the USB cable from the right speaker to an available USB port on your
computer.
6. Power on your Studio GT system using the rear panel POWER switch, but keep the
volume all the way down to start.
7. Make sure your computer Output Volume is set to maximum.
8. Run an audio signal through your Studio GT monitors and raise the Level control
to a comfortable listening level.
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Studio GT Quick Start
Recording with a microphone
1. Turn the GAIN knob fully counter-clockwise.
2. Connect a microphone to the CHANNEL 1 XLR INPUT on the front panel using an
XLR cable.
3. While singing or playing into the microphone, slowly turn the GAIN knob clockwise until the CLIP indicator turns on. Then turn the knob counter-clockwise until
the clip indicator no longer illuminates.
4. Now raise the LEVEL control knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.
5. In your DAW, select the Studio GT LEFT INPUT as the input source for a mono
track.
6. Set the STEREO/MONO switch to the MONO position, to hear the input out of
both speakers.
7. If recording two microphones, create two mono tracks in your DAW and select
the Studio GT LEFT INPUT for the left front panel input, and the Studio GT RIGHT
INPUT for the right front panel input.
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Recording a guitar
1. Turn the GAIN knob fully counter-clockwise.
2. Connect a guitar to the ¼” INPUT on the front panel using a standard ¼” instrument cable.
Note: The ¼” INPUT can accept either a high impedance or low impedance source.
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3. While playing guitar at its loudest level, slowly turn the GAIN knob clockwise until
the CLIP indicator turns on. Then turn the knob counter-clockwise until the clip
indicator no longer illuminates.
4. Now raise the LEVEL control knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.
5. In your DAW, select the Studio GT LEFT INPUT as the input source for a mono
track.
6. Set the STEREO/MONO switch to the MONO position, to hear the input out of
both speakers.
7. If recording two guitars, create two mono tracks in your DAW and select the Studio GT LEFT INPUT for the left front panel input, and the Studio GT RIGHT INPUT
for the right front panel input.
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Studio GT Quick Start
Recording a keyboard
1. Turn the CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 GAIN knobs fully counter-clockwise.
2. Connect a keyboard to the CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 ¼” INPUTS on the front
panel using standard ¼” instrument cables.
3. While playing the keyboard at its loudest levels, slowly turn up the GAIN knobs
clockwise until the CLIP indicators turn on. Then turn the knobs counter-clockwise
until the clip indicators no longer illuminate.
4. Now raise the LEVEL control knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.
5. In your DAW, select the Studio GT LEFT and RIGHT INPUT as the input source for a
stereo track.
6. Set the STEREO/MONO switch to the STEREO position, so that the left output of
the keyboard is heard out of the left speaker and the right output of the keyboard
is heard out of the right speaker.
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Studio GT Quick Start
Direct monitoring
1. To send a mono mix from the CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 inputs to the Studio
GT speakers and headphone outputs, set the MONO/STEREO button to the up,
MONO position.
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2. To separate the mix from the CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 inputs to the Studio
GT speakers and headphone outputs, set the MONO/STEREO button to the down
STEREO position. CHANNEL 1 will be heard in the LEFT speaker and CHANNEL 2
will be heard in the RIGHT speaker.
3. The input signals are mixed with the output signal from your DAW. The MONO/
STEREO switch does not affect the inputs of your audio software.
4. To balance the signals from the front panel inputs with the output signal from
your DAW, adjust the MIX control until you find the desired mix. When the MIX
control is turned fully counter-clockwise, only the input signal will be heard.
When the MIX control is turned fully clockwise, only the audio coming from the
computer will be heard.
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Prime Listening Spot
Equal Distance
Setting Up the Studio GT
Background on the Studio GT Active Monitors with Studio Interface
The Studio GT are near field reference monitors featuring a custom designed, 4-inch
copolymer, low frequency driver and a 25mm silk dome tweeters, employing a ferrofluid cooled voice coil and neodymium magnet. The monitors’ crossover has been
carefully designed with high quality components ensuring a linear frequency and
phase response. The Studio GT enclosures are constructed from MDF (Medium Density
Fiberboard) and are finished in scuff resistant, textured vinyl covering. The monitors’
enclosures also include tuned vent ports that provide extended low-end response,
and with a low turbulence design, the low frequency driver can move freely with
minimal effect on the overall impedance. On the front panel, you’ll find two XLR ¼”
input channels with Gain controls, two 3.5mm Headphone output jacks, Headphone
and Speaker Volume controls, Direct Monitoring STEREO/MONO switch, and MIX
control. On the rear of one enclosure, you’ll find Studio GT’s connection panel, which
features an RCA unbalanced input, 3.5mm Aux input, USB “B” style connector and AC
power inlet. Input and output signals are connected to Studio GT’s internal stereo
power module, providing 20 watts per channel through passive crossovers.
Positioning the Studio GT
Near field monitoring has become the choice of many engineers in large and small
studios because it minimizes the effect of room acoustics. This is especially important
in today’s project studios since the budget for room acoustics is often minimal. By
positioning the reference monitors in the near field (close to the listeners), you can
greatly reduce the effects of room acoustics. The most important considerations when
evaluating the effects of room acoustics are reflective surfaces that are around the
monitoring area. These can include flat tabletops, glass mirrors or framed pictures,
large open walls and even the surface of your mixing console. Most reflecting sound
will eventually reach the listening position, but since it is slightly delayed from the
direct source, the result is random cancellation of some frequencies, or comb filtering.
If possible, remove any and all reflective surfaces from the vicinity of the studio
monitors. You may also want to hang some acoustic foam on walls that are close to
the monitors. When positioning the monitors, you’ll want to set up what is commonly
referred to as the “mix triangle.” In this ideal configuration, the space between the left
and right monitor is equal to the distance from the listener to each monitor, forming
an equilateral triangle.
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Direct Monitoring and Latency
Using the Direct Monitor
The Studio GT has a simple, yet sophisticated direct monitor system, which provides
zero latency monitoring.
What is Latency? What is Zero Latency, and why do I need it?
Latency is the delay time between recording and playback that all computer DAW’s,
including yours, have when recording and monitoring simultaneously. Simply stated,
when recording, the DAW needs to recognize the input signal, then crunch a bunch
of numbers and then send the signal through to the output. Depending on several
factors like the speed of your computer, the amount of tracks you’ve recorded, and
whether or not you’re using the DAW’s effects, this can take several milliseconds. A
delay of even a few milliseconds can sometimes make it hard for a musician to play on
time. To solve this problem, the Studio GT lets you monitor the inputs directly through
the speakers, or on headphones, without making the round-trip in and out of the DAW.
As a result, you hear the inputs with no latency.
The Studio GT's Direct Monitor system has two modes of operation, Mono and Stereo,
and an Input/CPU balance control. Adjustments to the STEREO/MONO switch and MIX
control do not affect what is being recorded by your DAW.
MONO Mode
When the MONO mode is selected, you hear the two mono input signals. For example
guitar and mic, directly from the Studio GT’s input circuitry, with the input signals in
mixed mono. This way you hear both of the input signals, with no delay, in both sides
of the monitors or headphones. Since the direct monitor affects only the input signals,
you’ll still hear the playback of the DAW in stereo.
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STEREO Mode
When you switch the Direct Monitor to STEREO, you’ll hear the inputs while
maintaining the stereo image. This is perfect for recording a keyboard or drum
machine. This way you’ll hear the input signals, with no delay, and with their proper
left / right image in the monitors or headphones. Since the direct monitor affects only
the input signals, you’ll still hear the playback of the DAW in stereo.
MIX Control
The MIX knob controls the source of the audio sent to the speakers, fading between
the input signal at the front panel inputs and the output signal from your computer.
When the knob is turned fully counter-clockwise, only the input signals are heard
through the speakers. When the knob is turned fully clockwise, only the output signal
from the computer is heard through the speakers or headphones.
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Installing the Studio GT
Installing the Studio GT is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the
Studio GT is USB compliant, you can use most any PC, connect the included USB cable
and plug and play. You will be able to control your Studio GT using the standard audio
interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find detailed
instructions on setting up Windows 7 & Vista in the following sections of this manual.
Windows 7 & Windows Vista
The Studio GT does not require any
special drivers or software. Just plug in
the Studio GT into a USB port on your
computer and everything is installed
automatically.
1. The first time you plug the Studio GT
into a USB port, Windows 7 and Vista
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”. This
balloon will not pop up again for the
same USB port.
3. The Studio GT becomes the Default
Device after you plug it in and defaults
to maximum volume. Double-check
this by hovering over the speaker icon
in the bottom right hand corner of the
screen. It should show Volume:100
and "Samson StudioGT".
Figure 1
Figure 2
4. If it is not the default device, you can
set it under the Sound Properties
panel in Control Panel (figure 2).
5. Select the “Recording” tab. Select the
“Samson StudioGT” from the list.
6. To set the gain (volume) settings.
Select the “Properties” button, then
select the “Levels” tab. The “Input”
volume control should be set as close
as possible to 0 dB to get the best
dynamic range (Figure 3). If the level is
set higher than this, the noise will be
unnecessarily high. The “Input” volume
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Figure 3
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level can be shown in either percent or
dB, by right-clicking on it (Figure 4).
7. Select the "Playback" tab, then select
the "Level" tab to set the computer’s
Master Volume to 100% (Figure 5), and
use the Studio GT’s front panel Level
knob to control the overall output from
the speakers and headphones.
Note: Even setting the “Input” volume
at 0 dB, the audio signal is still passing
through the Windows volume control
and is not bit-perfect. You can use a
free program like ASIO4ALL, which is
a hardware independent low latency
ASIO driver for WDM audio devices.
Use the following steps to utilize this
tool:
Go to http://www.asio4all.com and
download the latest available version
of ASIO4ALL.
Install the software, and restart your
computer if instructed to by the
installer.
In your DAW select ASIO4ALL as the
default audio device.
In Sonar LE, for instance, go to Options
Menu>Audio>Advanced tab and set
the Driver Mode to ASIO and press
APPLY. Then go to the General Tab
and press the ASIO Panel button and
the ASIO4ALL panel will open. Select
the Samson StudioGT.
If you have any setup questions
or issues please read the FAQ/
Troubleshooting section at the
ASIO4ALL website.
Installing the Studio GT
Figure 4
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Installing the Studio GT
Windows XP
The Studio GT does not require any
special drivers or software. Just plug in
the Studio GT into a USB port on your
computer and everything is installed
automatically.
1. The first time you plug the Studio
GT into a USB port, Windows XP will
install the universal drivers for that
port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling
you it has found the Samson StudioGT
(Figure 6).
2. When it is finished installing the driv-
ers, it will say “Your new hardware is
installed and ready to use” (Figure 7).
Note: This balloon will not pop up
again for the same USB port.
3. You will then set the Studio GT as your
SOUND PLAYBACK and SOUND RECORDING default device in Sound and
Audio Devices Properties in Control
Panel (Figure 8).
4. Set the output volume by clicking the
speaker icon in the bottom right hand
corner (Figure 9).
Figure 6
Figure 7
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Figure 8
Figure 9
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Macintosh OSX
The following example is for setting up
the Studio GT in MAC OS X .
1. Plug in the Studio GT into an avail-
able USB port on your MAC using
the supplied USB cable. The MAC will
recognize the USB audio device and
automatically install a universal driver.
2. To select the Studio GT as the com-
puter’s audio input, open the System
Preferences from the dock or the main
Apple Menu (Figure 10).
3. Next open the Sound preferences
(Figure 11).
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Figure 10
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4. Now, click in the Input tab and select
Samson StudioGT (Figure 12).
5. Next, click in the Output tab and se-
lect Samson StudioGT. You may notice
that the Volume slider sets itself to the
full level. This will allow you to have
full range using Studio GT’s hardware
Volume control (Figure 13).
At this point you can begin using your
studio monitors with most any audio recording software, but you need to select
it as an input and output device within
the DAW. When selecting the inputs
and outputs just look for and select the
Samson StudioGT.
Plug and Play - Some MAC OS DAW’s,
like Apple’s Garage band, will let you
plug and play without going to the
Sound preference set up. When you plug
the Studio GT into the USB port you’ll
see a dialog box that will ask you if you
want to select Samson StudioGT. Select
yes and you’re ready to go.
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Figure 12
Figure 13
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Studio GT Specications
Transducers
Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4” polypropylene with santoprene surround,
Tweeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-inch silkdome ferro uid neodymium tweeter
Frequency response. . . . . . . 65Hz - 22kHz
Amplier Power . . . . . . . . . 2 x 18 Watts RMS
Crossover Frequency . . . . . . HPF: 4kHz, 6 dB/oct Butterworth;
LPF: 1400Hz, 12 dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley
Inputs
MIC Input
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance. . . . . . . . . 1.4 k
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 dBu (Trim max) to -5 dBu (Any gain)
Equivalent Noise Level . . . . . -120 dBu (A-weighted)
Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . +48V
LINE/INSTRUMENT Input
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . ¼” Phone jack unbalanced (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance. . . . . . . . . 1 M
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . -14 dBu (Trim max) to +20 dBu (Any gain)
Aux Input Connectors . . . . . RCA, 3.5mm
Headphone Outputs
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⁄” Phone jack (Tip: L, Ring: R, Sleeve: GND)
Output Power. . . . . . . . . . . 50 mW at 32 1% THD+N
USB Audio
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB 2.0 connection
USB audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full speed
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . B type
ADC and DAC (Internal) . . . . 16 bit delta sigma, 44.1kHz or 48kHz
Input dynamic range . . . . . . 93 dB (A-weighted)
Output dynamic range . . . . . >90 dB (A-weighted)
Enclosure
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . MDF
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black textured vinyl covering
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.625” W x 7.625” D x 9.125” H
168mm W x 194mm D x 232mm H
Weight
Active. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.5 lbs / 4.3 kg
Passive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 lbs / 3 kg
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Studio GT Dimensional Drawing
9.15”
232mm
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168mm
9”
226mm
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Consignes de sécurité importantes
MISE EN GARDE
- RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D'ÉLECTROCUTION,
VEILLEZ À NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOÎTIER. CONFIEZ LES RÉPARATIONS UNIQUEMENT À UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIÉ.
Le symbole de l'éclair prévient l'utilisateur de la présence de tensions “dangereuses” et non isolées dans l'appareil, d'une amplitude susante pour
présenter un risque d'électrocution.
Le symbole du point d'exclamation prévient l'utilisateur de la présence
d'instructions importantes sur le fonctionnement et la maintenance de ce
produit dans le mode d'emploi fourni.
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Ce produit ne doit pas être jeté avec les ordures ménagères. Il existe un service de
collecte séparé pour les produits électroniques. Ce service respecte les législations sur le
traitement approprié, la récupération et le recyclage.
Les consommateurs des 25 pays membres de l’Union Européenne, de la Suisse et de la Norvège peuvent
se départir gratuitement de leurs produits électroniques usagés dans des points de collecte désignés, ou auprès
d’un revendeur (lorsqu’un nouveau produit est acheté).
Pour les autres pays, veuillez contacter votre administration locale pour connaître la méthode de mise au rebut
appropriée.
En procédant ainsi, vous êtes assuré que votre produit sera correctement traité, récupéré et recyclé
afin de prévenir les effets négatifs possibles sur l’environnement et la santé.
Consignes de sécurité importantes
1. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions.
2. Conservez ces instructions.
3. Respectez les mises en garde.
4. Suivez les instructions.
5. L'appareil ne doit pas être exposé
aux projections liquides. Ne placez
aucun objet contenant un liquide sur
l'appareil (vase, verre, etc.).
6. Nettoyez avec un tissu sec.
7. Veillez à ne pas obstruer les fentes de
ventilation. Installez l’appareil selon
les instructions du fabricant.
8. N'installez pas près d’une source de
chaleur (radiateurs, etc.), ou de tout
équipement générant de la chaleur
(amplicateurs de puissance).
9. Utilisez uniquement les xations et
accessoires spéciés par le fabricant.
10. Déconnectez l’appareil du secteur en
présence d’orage ou lors de périodes
d’inutilisation prolongées.
11. Ne retirez pas la terre du cordon
secteur ou de la@ prise murale. Les
ches canadiennes avec polarisation
(avec une lame plus large) ne doivent
pas être modiées. Si votre prise
murale ne correspond pas au modèle
fourni, consultez votre électricien.
12. Protégez le cordon secteur contre
tous les dommages possibles (pincement, tension, torsion, etc.). Veillez à
ce que le cordon secteur soit libre, en
particulier à sa sortie du boîtier.
13. Utilisez uniquement le support,
le pied, ou la table spéciés par le
fabricant, ou vendus avec l'appareil.
Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot,
procédez avec vigilance
lorsque vous vous déplacez pour éviter toute
blessure aux personnes
et tout dommage aux
équipements.
14. Consultez un service de réparation
qualié pour tout dysfonctionnement (dommage sur le cordon
secteur, baisse de performances,
exposition à la pluie, projection
liquide dans l’appareil, introduction
d’un objet dans le boîtier, etc.).
15. INTERRUPTEUR MARCHE/ARRÊT : les
produits équipés d'un interrupteur
marche/arrêt ne GARANTISSENT PAS
une isolation totale entre l'appareil et
le secteur.
16. ISOLATION DU SECTEUR : La che
secteur doit rester accessible à tout
moment. Dans le cas d'une installation en Rack ou d'une installation
ne permettant pas l'accès à la che
secteur, un interrupteur multipolaire avec ouverture/fermeture par
contacts (espacés d'au moins 3 mm)
sur chaque élément de l'alimentation
secteur (toutes les phases, neutre et
terre) doit être incorporé au câblage
du Rack ou du bâtiment.
17. APPAREILS ÉQUIPÉS D'UN FUSIBLE
ACCESSIBLE PAR L'EXTÉRIEUR : Remplacez le fusible uniquement par un
autre exactement identique.
18. ÉQUIPEMENTS MULTI-TENSION: Selon le pays d'utilisation, cet appareil
nécessite un cordon secteur avec
des ches adaptées au format local
et aux normes locales. Connectez
cet appareil uniquement à une
source secteur correspondant à la
description située en face arrière.
Pour réduire les risques d'incendie
et d'électrocution, conez toutes les
réparations à un personnel qualié.
Table des matières
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Studio GT — Généralités. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Studio GT — Face Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Studio GT — Face Arrière . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Studio GT — Mise en œuvre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Studio GT — Connexions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Enregistrement avec un micro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enregistrer une guitare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enregistrer un clavier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Écoute directe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Studio GT — Mise en œuvre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Écoute Directe et Latence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Installation des Studio GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Studio GT — Caractéristiques Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Studio GT — Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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Introduction
Merci d'avoir choisi les écoutes Samson Studio GT avec interface USB audio intégrée.
Les Samson Studio GT vous offrent une écoute précise grâce au Woofer de 11 cm à
membrane en copolymère et au Tweeter à dôme en soie de 1 pouce alimentés par un
amplificateur interne de 2 x 20 Watts. Au delà des fonctions conventionnelles sur des
écoutes de studio, les Studio GT sont équipées de deux entrées micro et instrument/
ligne de qualité professionnelle, de deux sorties casque avec réglages de niveau indépendants, et de convertisseurs analogiques/numériques et numériques/analogiques
de haute qualité — ces écoutes s'intègrent parfaitement à votre station d'enregistrement audionumérique sur ordinateur. Les Studio GT sont également équipées d'un
réglage de mixage entrée/ordinateur et d'un sélecteur à 2 positions pour une écoute
directe exempte de toute latence.
Conçues pour simplifier l'enregistrement et pour vous offrir des résultats professionnels, les Studio GT sont fournies avec le logiciel de production musicale Cakewalk®
Sonar LE. Vous disposez d'un contrôle total sur votre créativité musicale. Grâce aux
possibilités multiples offertes par les Studio GT pour l'enregistrement et l'écoute, il est
vous est maintenant très facile de créer des pistes professionnelles de qualité studio
sur n'importe quel Mac ou PC.
Dans ces pages, vous trouverez une description détaillée des fonctions des Studio GT,
la visite guidée des réglages, les instructions pas-à-pas de leur mise en œuvre et de
leur utilisation, ainsi que les caractéristiques techniques. Vous trouverez aussi une carte
de garantie - pensez à nous la renvoyer par la poste pour bénéficier de l'aide en ligne
et pour recevoir nos offres sur les autres produits Samson. Vous pouvez également
consulter notre site www.samsontech.com pour de plus amples renseignements sur
nos produits.
Avec un entretien correct et une bonne circulation de l'air autour des enceintes, les
Studio GT vous donnerons de nombreuses années de service. Enregistrez ci-dessous le
numéro de série et la date d'achat pour toute référence future.
Numéro de série : ____________________________________________
Date d'achat : __________________________________________
Si vous devez faire réparer les écoutes, vous devez tout d’abord obtenir une
autorisation de retour auprès de Samson. Sans ce numéro, le produit ne sera
pas accepté. Appelez Samson au 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766). Conservez
l’emballage original pour le retour en usine. Si vous avez acheté ce produit Samson
hors des USA, contactez votre distributeur/revendeur pour connaître les conditions et
procédures de garantie et de réparation.
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Studio GT — Généralités
Les écoutes de studio Studio GT de Samson avec interface audio USB offrent une réponse
linéaire, précise, et plaisante à l'oreille. Voici quelques unes de leurs fonctions :
• Écoutes de studio actives à 2 voies avec baffle Bass Reflex accordé pour une
reproduction extrêmement fidèle pour vos applications de studio, postproduction, jeux vidéo et multimédia.
• Interface audio USB deux canaux intégrée permettant la connexion d'un signal
micro, ligne, ou instrument que vous pouvez enregistrer directement dans votre
application audio.
• Convertisseurs A/N et N/A de haute qualité en 16 bits à 44,1 kHz/48 kHz.
• Deux entrées combinées XLR/Jack 6,35 mm pour micro et instrument/ligne.
• Sélecteur à 2 positions pour une écoute stéréo et mono directe sans latence .
• Pour écouter votre mix au casque, vous disposez de deux sorties casque en mini-
Jacks stéréo 3,5 mm avec réglages de niveau individuels. Les haut-parleurs sont
automatiquement désactivés lorsque vous utilisez la sortie casque de droite.
• Pour une réponse précise dans les basses, les Studio GT utilisent un Woofer
de conception spéciale de 11 cm, à membrane en copolymère inversée, avec
suspension en santoprène.
• Le Tweeter à dôme en soie de 1 pouce des Studio GT fait appel à un guide
d'onde de conception spéciale, offrant une réponse dans les hautes fréquences
parfaitement fidèle et naturelle.
• Vous pouvez connecter une deuxième entrée stéréo pour un lecteur de MP3, un
clavier, une carte son, ou tout autre signal stéréo à niveau ligne, grâce aux entrées
Aux en face arrière des Studio GT, aux formats RCA et Mini-Jack 3,5 mm.
• Amplificateur stéréo interne configuré en Classe D.
• Filtres passifs multi-polaires pour une réponse linéaire sur tout le spectre sonore.
• Baffles en fibres MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) ultra résistantes pour une
projection sonore maximale.
• Baffle accordé à évent arrière de précision, et finition satinée vinyle noire très
esthétique.
• Cordons d'enceintes de 2 mètres et câble USB fournis.
• Fourni avec l'application de MAO Cakewalk® Sonar LE.
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Studio GT — Face Avant
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1. Tweeter à dôme en soie - Réponse douce dans les aigus grâce au Tweeter à
dôme en soie de 1pouce.
2. Woofer - Woofer à réponse étendue dans les basses de 11 cm.
3. Led POWER (active) - La Led verte s'allume lorsque les écoutes sont sous tension.
4. Led Clip - La Led Clip s'allume lorsque le niveau du signal d'entrée atteint
l'écrêtage. Si la Led Clip s'allume en rouge souvent ou reste allumée, réduisez le
gain d'entrée du canal.
5. Bouton de gain d'entrée (GAIN) - Détermine le niveau d'entrée du canal
correspondant à l'entrée Mic/Inst (6).
6. Entrées Micro/Instrument (canal 1 & canal 2) - Chaque connecteur combiné
XLR/Jack 6,5 mm accepte les signaux à niveau micro, ligne ou instrument.
L'alimentation fantôme est disponible sur l'entrée XLR micro.
7. Phones Level - Détermine le niveau de l'écoute au casque gauche HEADPHONE
(8).
8. Headphone - Sortie casque stéréo 3,5mm.
9. Touche STEREO/MONO - Cette touche vous permet de sélectionner l'écoute
directe des entrées en stéréo ou en mono. En mode Mono, les signaux d'entrée
sont reproduits en mono sur les canaux gauche et droit des Studio GT. En mode
Stereo, Le canal 1 est placé à gauche, et le canal 2 à droite.
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