Owner's Manual
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Satellite USB/ iOS Broadcast Microphone. Satellite represents the culmination of Samson’s history of building world-class microphones, and position on the leading edge of digital microphone technology. Designed for capturing high-definition audio on your computer, iPhone or iPad, the Satellite offers 24-bit/96kHz audio, three selectable pickups patterns and an innovative fold-back leg design in a portable package.
Satellite Callouts 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Capsule – Dual condenser capsule with 16mm diaphragms. 2. Status Indicator – The three color Power/Clip/Mute LED lights green to indicate power, flashes red when the input signal is clipping, and lights amber when the microphone is muted. 3. Pattern Switch – Select from one of the three pick-up patterns: Omnidirectional, Unidirectional (Cardioid), Bidirectional (Figure-8). 4. Mute Button – Mutes the output of the microphone to the computer and headphone output.
Satellite Callouts 7 8 7. Headphone Output – 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting headphones or studio monitors. The headphone output provides a mix of the direct signal (if Direct Monitor is enabled) from the microphone and the audio playback from the computer. 8. USB Jack – Micro USB connector for interfacing with your computer or iOS device. The Satellite can also work with an Android device with applications that accept external audio sources using a host OTG adapter.
Quick Start 1. Unfold the legs of the Satellite, and position the microphone on your desktop. The legs can be adjusted to set the angle of the microphone. Note: the microphone can also be mounted to a microphone stand via the standard 5/8” threading on the bottom of the mic body. 2. Set the Satellite’s pattern switch. If you are recording a single person, set the switch to the Cardioid position and be sure to face the front side, with the Samson logo.
Quick Start 5. Set the Satellite as the input and output audio device by following the steps in the section “Using the Satellite with Apple OSX” or “Using the Satellite with Windows”. 6. Launch your recording software. 7. Turn down the Headphone Volume control on the Satellite and if not already set, select the Satellite as the input and outputs in the software. My instrument is connected with: Samson Satellite 8. Create a mono audio track. Mono 1 9. Arm the tracks for recording. 10.
Using the Satellite with Apple OSX 1. Connect the Satellite to the computer using the included USB cable. 2. Open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu. 3. Select the Sound preference icon, choose the Input tab and select Samson Satellite. 4. Set the Satellite as the output device by clicking the Output tab and selecting Samson Satellite. 5. To set the sample rate, from the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder and open Audio MIDI Setup. 6.
Using the Satellite with Windows 1. From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and select Sound. 2. Under the Playback and Recording tabs, select the Samson Satellite as the audio device. 3. To adjust the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then select the Levels tab. You can view the volume level as either a percentage or in dB, by right clicking on the number box. 4. If the microphone LED is lighting red, turn this control down until the LED no longer flashes red. 5.
Setting Sample Rate in Windows Sample Rate Conflicts If you start recording/playback and the microphone’s status indicator starts flashing red continuously, this is due to the computer’s operating system requesting different sample rates for input and output at the same time. The microphone will still appear to function, but either the input or output will be garbled, so the LED is warning you of this problem.
Setting Sample Rate in Windows 3. Scroll down and click Additional device properties 4.
Setting Sample Rate in Windows 5.Select a bit depth and sample rate from the drop-down menu 6. Press OK until you are back to the Sound properties window 7. D o steps 2 through 5 again, but this time for the Input device, and make sure the sample rates are the same for both input and output Sample rates must be the same Only the sample rate (Hz) needs to match. The bit depth can be different if needed.
Connecting to an iPhone or iPad 1. Connect the Satellite to an iPhone or iPad using the included USB to Lightning cable. 2. The Satellite will receive power from the mobile device and the status indicator will light green. 3. Open an application that supports external audio devices and start creating. Note: It is recommended to put your iOS device in Do Not Disturb mode or Airplane mode to eliminate the video or audio recording from being interrupted by a phone call.
Direct Monitor The Satellite has a simple, yet sophisticated direct monitor system, which provides zero latency monitoring of audio captured by the microphone. What is Latency, and what is Zero Latency? Latency is the delay time between record and playback that is inherent to computer software when recording and monitoring simultaneously. Simply stated, when recording, the computer software needs to recognize the input signal, crunch a bunch of numbers and then send the signal through to the output.
About Polar Patterns An important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or polar pattern. The Satellite feature dual 16mm capsules, allowing for a choice of three distinct polar patterns: omnidirectional, unidirectional (cardioid), and bidirectional (figure-8). The microphone pattern can be selected using the three-position slide switch on the front of the microphone.
Specifications Element Type Dual back electret condenser Diaphragm Width/Thickness 16mm/3 microns Polar Pattern Cardioid (unidirectional), bidirectional (figure-8), omnidirectional Frequency Response 20Hz–20kHz Max Sensitivity -3dB FS @ 80dB SPL (at maximum gain) Max. SPL 135dB at 200Hz Bit Depth/Sample Rate 16 or 24-bit / up to 96kHz Digital Output USB Headphone Output/Impedance 1/8” (3.
Important Safety Information FCC Notice 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) T his device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. C hanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Important Safety Information WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage one’s hearing. In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels. Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
Declaration Made for iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPod touch (6th generation).
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