Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Go Mic Direct portable USB microphone. The Go Mic Direct represents the culmination of Samson’s history of building world-class microphones, and is a product of Samson’s position on the leading edge of digital microphone technology. Go Mic Direct offers convenient plug-and-play operation, as it’s ultra-compact design plugs directly into your computer’s USB port.
Microphone Call Outs Status Light Two-color LED illuminates blue to indicate power and flashes red when the input signal is clipping. Microphones Two studio quality microphone capsules, one facing each direction, for 360° audio capture. USB Connector Retractable USB connector for interfacing with your PC or Mac. Slide and Lock Mechanism Push then slide to extend or retract the USB connector. The USB connector safely locks away when it’s not in use.
Features • • • • • • • • • • 4 Ultra-compact design connects directly via USB and won’t block surrounding ports Dual microphone capsules allow the microphone to pick up sounds plugged into to either side of a computer keyboard Compatible with most any Mac and PC based Digital Audio Workstation. Unique design with integral USB connector makes the microphone extremely portable and ideal for most recording solutions, especially mobile laptop recording.
Quick Start Press and slide the button on the bottom of the Go Mic Direct to extend the USB connector. The USB connector will lock in place when fully extended.
Quick Start Plug the microphone into an available USB port on your computer. The Go Mic Direct is designed to work with USB ports on the left or right side of the keyboard. 6 For optimal performance, rotate the microphone so that it faces the sound source.
Samson Sound Deck Software Samson’s Sound Deck computer software expands the operation of the Go Mic Direct by providing proprietary digital noise reduction algorithms. Sound Deck software works with Windows and Mac OSX operating systems and can be downloaded at www.samsontech.com/gomicdirect. The Digital Noise Reduction algorithm enhances speech applications by reducing ambient noise in your environment such as computer fans and air conditioners.
Computer Setup Installing the Go Mic Direct is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Simply connect the included USB cable and begin recording. The following sections of this manual provide detailed instructions on setting up your Go Mic Direct in Windows or MAC OS. Windows 1. The first time you plug the Go Mic Direct into a USB port, Windows will install the universal USB drivers for that port. 2.
Computer Setup 5. Launch the Sound Deck software (found in the Windows task bar) to turn on the noise reduction filters. Apple MAC OSX 1. To start using the Samson Go Mic Direct, simply plug it in. The LED will illuminate to indicate it is receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. 2. To select the Go Mic Direct as the computer’s audio input, open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu. 3.
Specifications Polar Pattern . . . . . . . . . Omni-directional Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . Two, 10mm condenser capsule Frequency Response . . . . . 20Hz - 20kHz Software Filter Algorithm . . . Digital Noise Reduction Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . 44.1/48kHz Bit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . 16bit Power Requirements . . . . . 5V 50mA Dimensions . . . . . . . . . 1.7” x 0.74” x 1.7 (42mm x 19mm x 42mm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.
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