User manual SAMSON D415

[. . . ] Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson . 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 . [. . . ] To set the Meteor 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 Meteor Mic from the menus and use the Set Default button to set it as the default device . To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then select the Levels tab . You can choose to view the Microphone volume level as either a percentage or in dB, by right 6 Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone Installing the Meteor Mic clicking on the number box . If you find that the microphone red clip LED is lighting frequently, turn this control down until the LED no longer flashes red . Select the Playback tab, then select the Level tab and set the computer's Master Volume to 100% . Use the Meteor Mic's front panel Volume knob to control the overall output from the headphones or speaker . Adjust the direct monitoring level in the Playback tab by moving the fader labeled Microphone . 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 microphone gain . The first time you plug the Meteor Mic into a USB port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that port . 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 in this manual to confirm your computer has recognized the Meteor Mic. Also, make sure your computer's output level is set to maximum for full volume in the Meteor Mic headphone monitor. 2. 4. 10 Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone Quick Start 8. 5. Launch your DAW, turn the microphone's Volume knob down, and select the Meteor Mic for the input and output . There are few ways to do this depending on your preference and computer setup . One way to control the gain is to set the microphone's input 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 gain of the microphone by raising the Input level control in your DAW . If you see the Power/ Peak LED illuminate red, your signal will be distorted . Speak or sing into the mic and raise the Meteor Mic's Volume knob until you reach a comfortable listening level . 11 Recording Techniques The Meteor Mic is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations . Below is a brief guide on using the Meteor Mic in some typical applications: Vocals Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grille is between 6 to 24 inches away . [. . . ] This will help emphasize the higher frequencies and pick up the attack sound of the finger picking . If the microphone is picking up too much low frequency from the sound hole, move the microphone so that it is slightly off-axis from the guitar . If you have a pair of 13 Recording Techniques Meteor Mics, try one positioned at the fingerboard and the second over the bridge of the guitar, or have one microphone positioned close to the guitar and the second a few feet away to pick up the sound of the room, blending the two sources together . Piano The grand piano is a very challenging instrument to capture, and can be miked in a variety of ways . [. . . ]