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Copyright 2007, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed April, 2007 v1.0 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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Table of Contents ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 G Track Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Características del G Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 G Track Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Distribución del G Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Installing the G Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Instalación del G Track . . . . .
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson G Track studio condenser. The G Track features a large, 19mm, ultra thin diaphragm capsule with an onboard high quality Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. Plus, the G Track features a built-in audio interface with headphone output allowing you to connect your electric guitar and bass, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players and just about any other signal source. The G Track’s Input selector switch lets you choose between M
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ENGLISH G Track Features G Track Features • Lar ge Diaphragm, 19mm, Studio Condenser with built-in audio interface and USB Digital Output. • Compatible with most any Mac and PC based Digital Audio Workstation. • T he microphone's 19mm capsule with 3-micron diaphragm is extremely detailed and the super-cardioid pick-up pattern makes it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and just about any other sound source. • Onboard headphone amp with level control allows you to listen to t
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G Track Layout 1. Capsule – Large diaphragm, 19mm capsule with 3-micron diaphragm. 2. I nput – Selector switch to configure the input configuration for either mono instrument and microphone, or stereo line in. 3. LED – The dual color Power/Clip LED lights green to indicate power, and flashes red when the input signal is clipping. 4. D irect Monitor – The slide switch allows you to select three different monitor modes; computer playback only, computer playback with direct monitor
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ENGLISH Installing the G Track Installing the G Track is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the G Track 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 G Track using the standard audio interface controls Figure 1 in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find detailed instructions on setting up with MAC OS and Windows in the following sections of this manual. Getting Sta
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Installing the G Track Getting Started with Windows XP - continued 4. If the icon is not there, the volume can be changed by going to Control Panel and opening Sounds and Audio Devices (figure 5). 5. To use the G Track as your default input/output device (for system sounds and programs like Sound Recorder), ensure that it is set for playback and recording in the Audio Figure 5 tab (figure 6). 6. The volume can then be set by pressing the Volume button (figure 7). 7. To prevent sy
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ENGLISH Getting Started with MAC OS X The following example is for setting up the G Track in MAC OS X . 1. Plug in microphone. The LED will light to indicate it is receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. Figure 8 2. To select the G Track as the computer's audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu (figure 8). 3. Ne xt open the Sound preference (figure 9). 4. No w, click in the I
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G Track Quick Start G Track Quick Start You will find a detailed description of the G Track’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 quick start guide. Before you get going it’s recommended that you follow the instructions on installing the G Track with either Mac or Windows OS in the previous sections of this manual. Once you confirm the G Track is con- nected to your computer properly, it will
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ENGLISH G Track Quick Start G Track Quick Start - continued 7. Ne xt, set the Direct Monitor switch to MONO, so you will hear the guitar and mic in both sides of the headphones. Note: The direct monitor allows you to hear your instrument and voice directly from the microphone, with zero latency and without having to monitor the output of DAW software. You'll want to make sure your DAW's input monitoring is turned off to avoid any unwanted echos or feedback. 8. No w set the level of yo
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Operating the G Track Selecting the Inputs The G Track has two input modes; INST/MIC and STEREO, allowing you to connect and record a variety of different input signals and configurations. INST/MIC The INST/MIC mode lets you record the microphone along with a mono line input, like an electric guitar, bass or mono keyboard. Select the INST/MIC mode when you want to use the microphone alone or the microphone with another line input. In this mode, the microphone is on the left channel
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ENGLISH Operating the G Track Using the Direct Monitor The G Track has a simple, yet sophisticated direct monitor system, which provides zero latency monitoring. What’s Latency, and what’s Zero Latency, and why do I need it? Latency is the delay time between record 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
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Operating the G Track Using the Direct Monitor - continued MONO Mode When the MONO mode is selected, you hear the two mono inputs signals, for example guitar and mic, directly from the mic’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 headphones. Since the direct monitor affects only the input signals, you’ll still hear the payback of the DAW in stereo. Stereo Mode When you switch the Direct M
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ENGLISH Operating the G Track Connecting Studio Monitors You can connect the G Track to studio monitors like the Samson Resolv or Rubicon models using the PHONES output. Use the included 1/8-inch to dual RCA, or an 1/8-inch to dual quarter inch cable available 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
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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 p
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ENGLISH Operating the G Track Polar Pattern - continued While omni and bidirectional microphones are very useful for a variety of applications, a majority of “miking” situations in recording and live sound require unidirectional or cardioid microphones. The unidirectional pick up pattern allows for better separation of instruments in the studio and more control over feedback in live sound reinforcement. The G Track’s pick-up pattern is super-cardioid, which offers even more side-to-side re
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Application Notes The G Track is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations. Below is a brief guide on using the G Track in some typical applications: Vocals When using the G Track on vocals, use of an external pop filter like the Samson PS01 is strongly recommended. Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grill is approximately 4 to 10 inches away. You can record a group of vocalists by positioning them around the front of the mic
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ENGLISH Using the Optional SP04 Shock-Mount Using the Optional SP04 “Spider” Shock-Mount For additional isolation the G Track can be fitted on the optional SP04 “Spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below the to install the SP04. • First, screw the SP04 shock mount onto your mic stand or boom arm. If you’re using a US 5/8” mic stand or boom, remove the Euro adapter. • Remove the G Track swivel mount by rotating the threaded collar counterclockwise as shown in fig- ure 1. • Insta
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Introduction Merci d'avoir choisi le micro à condensateur de studio Samson G Track. Le G Track est équipé d’une capsule de grande taille (19 mm) avec diaphragme ultra mince, d'un convertisseur A/N intégré de haute qualité et d'une sortie USB. De plus, il dispose d'une interface audio avec sortie casque intégrée permettant de connecter une guitare, une basse, une boîte à rythmes, un lecteur MP3 et pratiquement n'importe quelle source de signal. Vous pouvez sélectionner l'entrée micro/instrum
