Samson Go Mic
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1. 20 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K Go Mic Frequency Response Cardioid oK 10K 20K 10 10 20 30 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K Go Mic Frequency Response Omni 20 5K 10K 20K Polar Pattern Cardioid Polar Pattern Omni Go Mic Specifications Polar pattern Frequency Response Cardioid Omni Element type Element Diameter Diaphragm thickness Cardioid Omni Sensitivity SPL Weight Dimensions Go Mic Specifications Cardioid and Omni 80Hz 18kHZ 20Hz 20kHZ Fixed Charge electret 10mm 4 microns 2 microns 47 2dB Pa 121 db 0 23 Ibs 105 kg 20 x 1 7 x 23 x 0 9 70 5 mm x 43 5mm x 23mm Specifications subject to change without notice 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 com2. Sound Effects Output Input At this point you can begin using your microphone with most any audio eree rae recording software but you need to select it as an input and output device within E es the DAW When selecting the inputs and Balance outputs just look for and select the Go Mic When recording in your DAW with monitoring turned on you may experience a delay on the signal playback commonly know as latency lt a wipe The amount of latency depends on nest hcl E Default Input Built in Microphone Default Output Built in Output the speed of your computer available System Output Built in Output memory and the number of tracks you properties ror 4 samson comic are recording You can set the Go Mic a N cautare maniere to Direct Monitor mode to listen to nls roel the signal directly off the input of the ee ie microphone to eliminate the latency a m moon B Using the Direct Monitor peed 9 1 To turn direct monitoring on or off open the Audio MIDI Setup figure 16 utility located in the Utility folder Figure 16 inside the Applications folder 2 Now click the checkbox in the Thru column in Audio MIDI Setup 12 Operating the Go Mic Go Mic Quick Start You will find a detailed description of the Go Mic s controls and functions in the follow ing sections of this manual However if you can t wait to get started you can follow this
3. Figure 11 10 Installing the Go Mic Getting Started with MAC OS X About This Mac The following example is for setting up the Go Mac OS X Software Mic in MAC OS X System Preferences 1 To start using the Samson Go Mic just plug Saen itin The LED will light to indicate it is re Force Quit Finder ceiving USB power The MAC will recognize sap the USB audio device and automatically Shut Down install a universal driver 2 To select the Go Mic as the computers audio PT input open the System Preferences from amp e A the dock or the main Apple Menu figure personal 12 R m pa Plug and Play Some MAC OS DAW s like Apple s Garage band will let you plug and play without 5 going to the Sound preference set up When you cssovos oisplas Rar azas printa Fax plug the Go Mic into the USB port you ll see a Internet amp Network dialog box that will ask you if you want to select the Go Mic Select yes and you re ready to go 3 Next open the Sound preference figure 13 4 Now click in the Input tab and select Go Mic figure 14 5 To set the gain of the microphone adjust the Input volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box 6 Next click in the Output tab and select Go E e Mic 11 Installing the Go Mic 7 To set the playback volume in the headphones adjust the Output volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box figure 15 gt Show All
4. Operating the Go Mic Polar Patterns The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or pick up pattern There are three basic categories of pick up patterns omni bidirectional or figure 8 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 While bidirectional microphones are very useful for a variety of applications a majority of miking situations in recording require cardioid or omni microphones The cardioid pick up pattern allows for better separation of instruments in the studio and more control over feedback in live sound reinforcement When positioned correctly the cardioid pick up pattern allows you to pick up more of the sound you want and less of the sound you don t want If you need to pick up sound from all around for example when recording a meeting around a conference table the Omni pattern is ideal When the Go Mic is set to Omni pattern it will pick up sound in a 360 degree pattern This can also be used to pick up the ambient room sound for natural reverb when recording acoustic instruments Microphone Placement In order to maximize the sound quality you must pay careful attention to the placement of your Go Mic and how it is positioned for the instrument or
5. Simply connect the microphone to the computer s USB port and the microphone is ready to operate The Go Mic features a power on LED which will illuminate when USB power is present Setting Up the Signal Level You can adjust the Go Mic s internal analog input gain stage by using the your software DAW or operating system 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 the one inside Go Mic will also have a PEAK indicator to show when the input signal is clipping To set a good level on the mic set the Go Mic up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the DAW s or operating system s input gain 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 Once you set the 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 mic and stereo mix Stand Mounting the Go Mic The Go Mic can be mounted to a standard microphone stand like the Samson BT4 BL3 or MB1 using the included nut adapter If you are using a U S 5 8 mic stand you will need to screw on the included Euro stand adapter Then install the nut spacing adapter Simply screw the Go Mic on to your mic stand or boom arm Now using the ball joint adjust the microphone to the desired angle 15
6. quick start guide Before you get going it s recommended that you follow the instruc tions on installing the Go Mic with either Windows or OS Mac in the previous sections of this manual Once you confirm the Go Mic is connected to your computer properly it EEE will be easy to start recording The more you learn about Go Mic the more you ll discover its versatility and powerful features There are many ways to use the microphone and our quick start example is for a typical set up for recording vocals Just follow the simple steps below to start recording 1 Unfold the Go Mic press the clip in and set the microphone on the top of your laptop ou OOOooooooooooooOooOo screen If you prefer you can position the PRE Go Mic on your desktop by using back of UGQ the clip as a desk stand 2 Set the Go Mic s pattern switch to Cardioid and be sure to face the front side with the Samson logo towards the vocalist 13 Operating the Go Mic Go Mic Quick Start continued 3 Next connect your headphones to the PHONES output located on the right side of the Go Mic Plug the mini B size small end of the included USB cable into the USB socket on the right side of the Go Mic Now plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer Note Be sure to check the installation guide for Windows and Mac OS to confirm your computer has recognized the Go M
7. sure the Samson GoMic is selected in the Recording tab and click the Properties button Under the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to adjust the analog amplifier circuitry in the microphone figure 9 Installing the Go Mic 4 Sound Playback Recording Sounds Select a recording device below to modify its settings Lai a Microphone Microphone O Disabled Line In CD Audio Disabiea r 7 Configure et Default Properties Microphone Cancel amp Sound Playback Recording Sounds r Se Microphone Properties General Levels Advanced Microphone U 100 4 Installing the Go Mic 5 To set the direct monitoring level or the playback volume in the headphones TI click the Properties button in the enre Record Sounds Playback tab instead and open the aa ti ce Levels tab Adjusting the Speakers g aaa o a slider changes the headphone level To Q righ Denton Audio Deve turn off the zero latency hardware direct g za monitoring if you want to use software play through with effects instead click the Mute button speaker symbol in the right of the Microphone section figure11 Configure Set Default Properties Cancel N Sound Playback Recording Sounds O Speakers Properties General Tone Custom Levels Enhancements Advanced Speakers U 17 Balance c s
8. you to attach the Go Mic to a standard microphone stand and installation up on just about any laptop computer with your PC or Mac connecting headphones or studio monitors microphone for Cardioid Cardioid with a 10 dB Pad or Omni pick up pattern Installing the Go Mic Installing the Go Micis a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes Since the Go Mic is USB compliant you can use either a MAC or PC connect the included USB cable and plug and play You will be able to control your Go Mic using the standard audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system You will find D round New Hardware detailed instructions on setting UP with Your new hardware is installed and ready to use MAC OS and Windows in the following sections of this manual Getting Started with Windows XP 1 The first time you plug the Go Mic into i Found New Hardware USB Audio CODEC a USB port Windows will install the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties universal drivers for that port A balloon Volume Sounds Audo Voice Hardware tip will pop up telling you it has Found rape Default device Samson GoMic 2 When it is finished installing the drivers TEESE ound recording it will say Your new hardware is installed PI g Samson GoMic v and ready to use figure 2 new Hardware figure 1 Volume Advanced Note This balloon will not pop up aga
9. 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 Go Mic Features Compact dual pattern studio condenser with built in audio interface and USB digital I O e Compatible with most any Mac and PC based Digital Audio Workstation that support the USB Audio class Unique fold up design with integral clip makes the microphone extremely portable and ideal for most recording solutions especially for mobile laptop recording Themicrophone s capsules are extremely detailed and the switchable Cardioid and Omni pick up patterns make it ideal for recording voice conferences acoustic instruments and for just about any other sound source The onboard headphone amplifier allows you to listen to your recording directly from the microphone plus you can use the output to connect active studio monitors e A software controlled analog direct monitor mode is provided for zero latency monitoring Computer controlled analog I
10. Go Mic Portable USB Microphone for Recording au A rm Lo mt n N n s m i n a ai SP PODELE LALA Alu PP POP tee LALA mt i n a a a our asi eit ee Oe ee eT ER al BE s UE h al ai at Owner s Manual SAMSON THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES CLASS B OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION SUITABLE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE z Copyright 2009 Samson Technologies Corp Printed May 2009 v1 1 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 Table of Contents Introduction 3 c atare 60s 8 date 0 ide sesda sense ROO 2 Go Mic Features 4 Go Mic Layout caste zare His 00 CS eR aa ete ae eee i 5 Installing the Go Mic 6 Getting Started with Windows XP 6 Getting Started with Windows Vista 9 Getting Started with MAC OS X 11 Operating the GoMic 13 19 GO MIC QUICK Stat e ese ara ee e i e mer Ra RL eee sin EOE OS 13 Powering the Go MIE m 4 5 n ai a ma BORER OES SED OR ORO RARE EOS 15 Setting Up the S
11. ds so plug in P Popping P popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter P included There are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter Some famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stocking over a bent clothes hanger which actually works very well As mentioned above you can also try placing the microphone slightly off axis on a slight angle from the vocalist This can often solve the problem without using an external pop filter However the simplest most reliable way to reduce P popping without the bad smell of old nylons is to use a pop filter attached the microphone stand like the Samson PS 01 Using a pop filter also makes it easy to maintain a good level by keeping the vocalist at a constant distance from the microphone 17 Application Notes The Go Mic is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations Below is a brief guide on using the Go Mic in some typical applications Vocals Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grill is approximately 4 to 18 inches away When close miking vocals use of an external pop filter like the Samson PSO1 is strongly recommended You can use the Cardioid pattern to record a group of vocalists by positioning them around the front of the microphone Just remember that the extreme sides of the microp
12. hone pick up less with less high frequency response so have them stand together tight and or move the microphone from one to two feet away from the group to pick up more room sound You can also set the pattern to Omni mode and have a group of vocalist in a circle around the microphone Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the Go Mic can be used to mic an acoustic guitar The microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you re looking to capture for example the tonal quality you want to focus on and how much finger slide or pick noise you may or may not want When miking a standard steel string acoustic a good place to start is with the microphone positioned and pointing towards the end of the fingerboard at a distance of about 6 inches to 2 feet away from the instrument You can experiment by moving the microphone slightly in the direction of the sound hole which will produce more low frequencies or move it in the direction of the fingerboard to capture more high end or to remove any unwanted boominess For nylon string acoustic try positioning 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 Go Mics try one positioned at the fingerboard and the second over the sound hole 18 Application Notes Piano You can achieve outstanding results using the Go Mic on acoustic
13. ic Also make sure your computer output level is set to maximum for full volume in the Go Mic headphone monitor Next launch your DAW turn down the main output level and select the Go Mic for the input and outputs 7 Set up a mono record track in your DAW for the vocal track 8 At this point you want to set the level of the Go Mic and there are few ways to do this depending on your exact computer set up You can set the microphone input level in the Sound playback in Windows or in the Sound dialog box in the System Preferences if you are using the MAC OS Set level of the microphone by raising the Input level control in your DAW or system to about half way up If you see the Power Peak LED light red your sgnal will be distorted Turn the MIC level control down until it does not flash red 10 Next put on your headphones speak or sing into the mic and then raise the DAW s output level control until you reach a comfortable listening level Now follow the instructions of your DAW software to enable the track for recording and you re ready to record 14 Operating the Go Mic A Note on Powering the Go Mic The Go Micis 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 Go Mic receives its power from the USB bus
14. ignal Level n ine ar e ete e e me ar et EES HESS E WS 15 Stand Mounting the Go MiC 4244 44 Nes Nino ei dede 15 Polar Pater a Ba aed da de de oo 16 Microphone Placement 16 P POpPINg gt e case ee n mire ee ete ee oe oo x 17 Application Notes e see ae ee aere n dus ana sea dues Oe ses 18 Go Mic Specifications 20 21 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Go Mic portable USB studio condenser The Go Mic is a dual pattern studio microphone featuring high quality onboard digital converters and USB interface fit into an extremely portable fold up design making it ideal for professional digital recording or webcasting The Go Mic is a studio quality condenser microphone offering both unidirectional or cardioid and omnidirectional pick up patterns plus there s a 10 dB PAD for recording hot signals The Go Mic s built in audio interface features a robust headphone output allowing you to monitor your recordings The clever clip design allows you to mount the microphone on your laptop or you can convert the clip mount to a convenient desk stand You can even mount the Go Mic on a standard microphone stand with the included adapter You get everything you need to get started recording on your computer including USB cable cable clip mic stand mount and handy carry case to keep your mic protected during transport The Go Mic is perfect for recording a
15. in for MIDI music playback the same USB port vja Denise Microsoft GS V avetable SW Synth v C Use only default devices Mute all Options Help Microphone Balance n Volume T Mute Samson GoMic Wave SW Synth CD Player Microphone Balance Balance Balance Balance gt Odeo dogo 418 Volume Volume Volume Volume a Lt Lat Figure 5 Installing the Go Mic 3 To set the Go Mic as your default device for sound playback and recording or to change its settings click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Sounds and Audio Devices Under the Audio tab you can select the Samson GoMic from the drop down menus figure 3 To set the gain of the microphone click the Volume button in the Sound recording section to make the Microphone slider appear figure 4 It will say Samson Go Mic in the status bar at the bottom Moving this slider will adjust the analog amplifier circuitry in the microphone To set the direct monitoring level or the playback volume in the headphones click the Volume button in the Sound playback section instead Adjusting the Speaker slider on the left changes the headphone level figure 5 To turn off the zero latency hardware monitoring direct monitoring if you want to use software play through with effects instead click Installing the Go Mic the Mute checkbox in the Microphone secti
16. nput Gain with Peak LED makes it easy to set the proper level and get a clean signal The on board high quality AD converters with 16 Bit 48K sampling rate provide better than CD quality recording e On the road in the studio or in a fixed installation the solid construction with die cast base make the microphone a reliable audio tool day in and day out e A 10 foot USB cable cable clip and mic stand adapter are included to easily set up the microphone right out of the box plus you can keep it safe while carrying it in the included zipper pouch e The Go Mic is perfect for recording voice music live instruments podcasts or for chatting and VoIP Windscreen Dual stage grill protects the Capsules Dual internally shock isolated LED The dual color Power Clip LED lights Diecast Base The molded zinc base is Mic Stand Mount A standard Euro mount mic Clip Integral mounting clip for easy set up USB Mini B size USB connector for interfacing Phones 1 8 inch 35mm stereo jack for Pattern switch Selector switch used to set the Go Mic Layout capsules and helps reduce wind noise and p popping 10mm capsules provide both Cardioid and Omni polar patterns green to indicate power and flashes red when the input signal is clipping weighted and shock isolated to provide a sturdy solution for desktop applications stand mounting hole and included adapters allow
17. ny acoustic audio source on your favorite DAW Digital Audio Workstation Just plug in the supplied USB cable launch your DAW and start recording The Go Mic faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals acoustic string and wind instruments percussion and overhead cymbals to name a few It is also great for VoIP chatting and webcasting 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 next big hit the Go 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 In these pages you ll find a detailed description of the features of the Go Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone as well as 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 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 your Go Mic will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Serial number
18. on on the right If the Microphone id Speaker section does not appear at first click Sele Help Options and then Properties figure E 6 and click the checkbox next to w Advanced Controls sita Microphone Figure 7 Badae 6 To prevent system sounds from coming p Y tE J through the Go Mic select a different sound card for the system default and Volume Volume then choose the Go Mic manually within your DAW software Figure 6 Properties Mixer device Samson GoMic Adjust volume for Playback O Recording ther Show the following volume controls Speaker Wave SW Synth CD Player BZ Microphone Figure 7 Getting Started with Windows Vista 1 The first time you plug the Go Mic into a USB port Windows Vista will install the universal drivers for that port A balloon tip will pop up telling you it has Found new Hardware When it is finished installing the drivers it will say Your new hardware is installed and ready to use Note This balloon will not pop up again for the same USB port 3 To set the Go Mic as your default device for sound playback and recording or to change its settings click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Sound Under the Playback and Recording tabs you can select the Samson GoMic from the menus and use the Set Default button to set it as the default device figure 8 4 To set the gain of the microphone make
19. piano Several placement approaches can be used depending on the size of the piano and the type of sound you are looking to record When miking a Grand Piano for an ambient sound like that used in a classical recital a Go Mic can be positioned directly in front of the instrument Open the lid to the full position and place the microphone five to twenty feet in front of the instrument For a more contemporary ensemble sound place two Go Mics in the piano positioning one over the low strings and the other over the high strings Overhead Drum Kit Because of its extended high frequency response and fast transient response the Go Mic performs outstandingly when used as an overhead cymbal microphone You can position one Go Mic on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back For stereo miking use two Go Mic s placed over the drum set at a distance of three to five feet You can experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you re looking for an ambient or close miked sound In general when miking a drum kit it s a good idea to start with the overhead mics Even though you use the overhead mics mostly for the cymbals you can get the entire kit to sound great with just one overhead Then it will be easier to just bring up your individual mics for more attack and thickness in the overall sound 19 Go Mic Specifications 20 10 10 20 30
20. vocalist that you are miking All microphones especially cardioid microphones exhibit a phenomenon known as proximity effect Very simply put proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a microphone based on the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound source In general as the microphone moves closer to the sound source the bass response increases You can also make subtle changes to the frequency response by making minor adjustment to the position Specifically when you point a cardioid mic directly at the sound source on axis you 16 Operating the Go Mic will get the best frequency response 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 If you are close miking a vocal set the microphone to a slight angle to reduce p popping 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 This can be a very useful technique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set acoustic guitar piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage Experimentation and experience are the best teachers in getting good soun
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