Summary of G-Track
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3: Introduction
1 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 outpu...
Page 4: G Track Features
2 g track features • large diaphragm, 19mm, studio condenser with built-in audio interface and usb digital output. • compatible with most any mac and pc based digital audio workstation. • the microphone's 19mm capsule with 3-micron diaphragm is extremely detailed and the super-cardioid pick-up patte...
Page 5: G Track Layout
3 g track layout 1. Capsule – large diaphragm, 19mm capsule with 3-micron diaphragm. 2. Input – 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 wh...
Page 6: Installing The G Track
4 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 contr...
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5 figure 6 figure 5 figure 7 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 so...
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6 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. 2. To select the g track as the computer's audio input, open ...
Page 9: G Track Quick Start
7 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 t...
Page 10: G Track Quick Start
8 g track quick start - continued 7. Next, 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 t...
Page 11: Operating The G Track
9 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 guit...
Page 12: Operating The G Track
10 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, i...
Page 13: Operating The G Track
11 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...
Page 14: Operating The G Track
12 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 mo...
Page 15: Operating The G Track
13 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 deriv...
Page 16: Polar Pattern - Continued
14 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 instru...
Page 17: Application Notes
15 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 di...
Page 18: Using The Optional Sp04
16 using the optional sp04 shock-mount using the optional sp04 “spider” shock-mount f or 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 y...
Page 19: G Track Specifications
17 g track specifications frequency response 20~16000 hz polar pattern super- cardioid element type back condenser type diaphragm thickness 3 microns sensitivity -40 +/- 3db/pa spl 132 db weight 1.38 lbs. (0.626 kg) dimensions height: 6.32-inches (160.5mm) width (diameter): 2.87-inches (73 mm) speci...
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