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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Meteor.Mic.Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing.the.Meteor.Mic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick.Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Recording.Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Polar.Pattern.&.Frequency.Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone
Introduction
Congratulations.on.your.purchase.of.the.Samson.Meteor.Mic.USB.studio.condenser.microphone .
The.Meteor.Mic.represents.the.culmination.of.Samson’s.history.of.building.world-class.micro-
phones,.and.is.a.product.of.Samson’s.position.on.the.leading.edge.of.digital.microphone.technol-
ogy .The.Meteor.Mic.is.a.professional.studio.microphone.with.a.large.25mm.diaphragm,.housed.
in.a.die-cast.fold-up.body .The.microphone.features.high-quality.onboard.digital.converters.and.
a.USB.interface,.as.well.as.a.headphone.output.with.level.control.for.zero-latency.monitoring,.and.
a.microphone.mute.switch.for.added.control.over.your.recordings .The.Meteor’s.integral.tripod.
legs.allow.for.limitless.positioning.to.capture.any.sound.source .There.is.even.an.integrated.stand.
adaptor.to.mount.the.microphone.on.a.studio.boom .With.the.Meteor.Mic,.you.get.everything.
you.need.to.start.recording.on.your.computer.-.just.plug.in.the.supplied.USB.cable,.launch.your.
favorite.audio.software,.and.begin.recording .
With.its.extended.frequency.and.fast.transient.response,.the.Meteor.Mic.reproduces.any.perfor-
mance.with.incredible.accuracy.and.clarity .It.is.also.great.for.VoIP,.chatting.and.webcasting
Whether.you’re.recording.your.latest.song.idea,.a.podcast,.or.your.band’s.next.big.hit,.the.Meteor.
Mic.is.the.simplest.and.most.comprehensive.solution.for.high-quality.recording.on.a.Mac.or.PC .
Just.plug.it.in.and.start.creating!
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Introduction
In.this.manual,.you’ll.find.a.detailed.description.of.the.features.of.your.Meteor.Mic.USB.studio.
condenser.microphone,.as.well.as.step-by-step.instructions.for.its.setup.and.use,.and.full.specifi-
cations
If.your.Meteor.Mic.was.purchased.in.the.United.States,.you’ll.also.find.a.warranty.card.enclosed .
Don’t.forget.to.fill.it.out.and.mail.it!.This.will.enable.you.to.receive.online.technical.support.and.
allow.us.to.send.you.updated.information.about.this.and.other.Samson.products .With.proper.
care,.your.Meteor.Mic.will.operate.trouble-free.for.many.years .Should.your.unit.ever.require.
servicing,.a.Return.Authorization.(RA).number.must.be.obtained.before.shipping.your.unit.to.
Samson .Without.this.number,.the.unit.will.not.be.accepted .Please.call.Samson.at.1-800-3SAM-
SON.(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.pur-
chased.outside.of.the.United.States,.contact.your.local.distributor.for.warranty.details.and.service.
information .Also,.be.sure.to.check.out.our.website.(www samsontech com).for.information.about.
our.full.product.line .
We.recommend.you.record.your.serial.number.in.the.space.provided.below.for.future.reference
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Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone
Meteor Mic Features
•. Professional,.large.diaphragm,.studio.condenser.
USB.microphone
•. 1-inch.(25mm).microphone.capsule
•. Onboard.1/8-inch.headphone.output.with.vol-
ume.control.for.zero.latency.direct.monitoring
•. High-quality.A/D.and.D/A.converters
•. Compatible.with.Mac.and.PC.computers;.no.
special.drivers.or.external.power.supplies.are.
required
•. Microphone.mute.switch.for.privacy,.and.to.
silence.noise.during.playback
•. Computer-controlled.analog.Input.Gain
•. Power,.Peak,.and.Mute.LED.indicator
•. USB.cable.and.carry.pouch.included
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Meteor Mic Layout
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1. Capsule - Large,.1-inch.(25mm).diaphragm.with.
Cardioid.polar.pattern
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2. Windscreen - Dual.stage.grille.protects.the.cap-
sule.and.helps.reduce.wind.noise.and.p-popping
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3. LED - Three-color.LED.illuminates.blue.to.indi-
cate.power,.amber.to.indicate.that.the.micro-
phone.is.muted,.and.flashes.red.when.the.input.
signal.is.clipping
4. Headphone Volume - Controls.the.overall.level.
of.the.Meteor.Mic’s.headphone.output
5. Microphone Mute Button - Mutes.the.output.of.
the.microphone.to.the.computer.and.head-
phone.output .The.LED.will.illuminate.amber.
when.the.microphone.is.muted .
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6. Stand Mount - Standard.5/8-inch.thread.mount.
to.attach.the.Meteor.Mic.to.a.microphone.stand
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Meteor Mic Layout
7. Headphone Jack - 1/8-inch.(3 5mm).stereo.jack.
for.connecting.headphones.or.studio.monitors
8. USB - Mini-B.size.USB.connector.for.interfacing-
with.your.PC.or.Mac
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Installing the Meteor Mic
Installing.the.Meteor.Mic.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.Meteor.Mic.in.MAC.OS.or.Windows
Windows 7 & Windows Vista
1. The.first.time.you.plug.the.Meteor.Mic.into.a.USB.port,.Windows.7.or.Vista.will.install.the.
universal.drivers.for.that.port .A.balloon.will.pop.up,.telling.you.the.computer.has.found.the.
Meteor.Mic
2. When.it.is.finished.installing.the.drivers,.a.balloon.pop.up.will.say.“Your.device.is.installed.and.
ready.to.use ”.
Note: This balloon will only pop up when you first plug the device into a particular USB port.
3. 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
4. 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.
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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
5. 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 ..
6. Adjust.the.direct.monitoring.level.in.the.Playback.tab.by.moving.the.fader.labeled.Micro-
phone .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 .If.the.input.
signal.is.clipping,.lower.the.microphone.gain
Windows XP
1. The.first.time.you.plug.the.Meteor.Mic.into.a.USB.port,.Windows.will.install.the.universal.
drivers.for.that.port .A.balloon.will.pop.up,.telling.you.the.computer.has.“Found.new.Hard-
ware ”
2. When.it.is.finished.installing.the.drivers,.a.balloon.pop.up.will.say.“Your.new.hardware.is.
installed.and.ready.to.use ”.
Note: This balloon will only pop up when you first plug the device into a particular USB port.
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Installing the Meteor Mic
3. 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.Sounds and Audio De-
vices .In.the.Audio.tab,.select.the.Samson.Meteor.Mic.from.the.drop-down.menu .
4. To.set.the.gain.of.the.microphone,.click.the.Volume.button.in.the.Sound.recording.section.
to.make.the.Microphone.slider.appear .It.will.say.“Samson.Meteor.Mic”.in.the.status.bar.at.
the.bottom .Moving.this.slider.will.adjust.the.analog.amplifier.circuitry.in.the.microphone
5. To.set.the.headphone.level,.click.the.Volume.button.in.the.Sound.playback.section,.and.set.
the.Speaker.slider.to.the.maximum.position .Use.the.Meteor.Mic’s.front.panel.Volume.knob.
to.control.the.overall.output.from.the.headphones.or.speakers
6. To.set.the.direct.monitoring.level.in.the.headphones,.click.the.Volume.button.in.the.Sound.
playback.section .Adjusting.the.Microphone.slider.changes.the.microphone.monitoring.
level,.and.will.not.affect.the.microphone.level.sent.to.your.software ..
Note: If the Microphone section does not appear at first, click Options and then Properties, and
click the checkbox next to Microphone.
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Installing the Meteor Mic
Apple MAC OSX
1. To.start.using.the.Samson.Meteor.Mic,.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.Meteor.Mic.as.the.computer’s.audio.input,.open.System.Preferences.from.the.
dock.or.the.main.Apple.Menu
3. Next,.open.the.Sound.preferences,.choose.the.Input.tab.and.select.Meteor.Mic .To.set.the.
gain.of.the.microphone,.adjust.the.Input.volume.slider.at.the.bottom.of.the.Sound.dialog.
box .The.Input.Level.meter.will.show.the.recording.level .
4. To.set.the.playback.volume,.click.in.the.Output.tab.and.select.Meteor.Mic,.adjust.the.Output.
volume.slider.at.the.bottom.of.the.Sound.dialog.box.to.the.maximum.setting.and.use.the.
Meteor.Mic’s.front.panel.Volume.knob.to.control.the.overall.output.from.the.headphones.or.
speakers .
5. To.turn.direct.monitoring.on.or.off,.open.the.Audio/MIDI.Setup.utility.located.in.the.Utility.
folder.inside.the.Applications.folder .Then.click.the.checkbox.in.the.Thru.column.in.Audio/
MIDI.Setup
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Quick Start
There.are.many.ways.to.use.the.microphone,.and.our.quick.start.example.is.a.typical.setup.for.
recording.vocals .Just.follow.the.simple.steps.below.to.begin.recording
1. Unfold.the.legs.of.the.Meteor.Mic,.and.position.the.
microphone.on.your.desktop .The.legs.can.be.adjusted.
to.set.the.angle.of.the.microphone .
2. Next,.connect.your.headphones.to.the.Headphone.
output.located.on.the.rear.of.the.Meteor.Mic
3. Plug.the.mini-B.size.(small).end.of.the.included.USB.
cable.into.the.USB.socket.on.the.rear.of.the.Meteor.Mic
4. 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.
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Quick Start
5. Launch.your.DAW,.turn.the.microphone’s.
Volume.knob.down,.and.select.the.Meteor.Mic.
for.the.input.and.output
6. Set.up.a.mono.record.track.in.your.DAW.for.
the.vocal.track
7. Next,.set.the.level.of.the.Meteor.Mic .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.in-
put.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 .Turn.the.MIC.level.control.down.until.it.
does.not.flash.red
8. Speak.or.sing.into.the.mic.and.raise.the.Meteor.Mic’s.Volume.knob.until.you.reach.a.com-
fortable.listening.level
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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 .The.closer.the.artist.moves.to.the.microphone,.the.more.the.bass.or.low.
response.increases;.this.is.called.proximity.effect .To.achieve.the.
fullest.sound,.the.vocalist.should.aim.the.microphone.center.
line.towards.their.mouth .If.p-popping.(turbulent.bursts.of.air.
produced.when.uttering.consonants).is.occurring,.rotate.the.mi-
crophone.a.little.bit.away.from.the.artist.so.that.sound.arrives.at.
the.microphone.slightly.off-center .If.space.allows,.it.is.preferable.
to.prevent.p-popping.through.the.use.of.an.external.pop.filter.
like.the.Samson.PS01 .If.recording.a.group.of.singers,.ensure.that.
they.position.themselves.around.the.front.of.the.microphone.
close.to.one.another .
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Recording Techniques
Acoustic Guitar
There.are.a.variety.of.ways.that.the.Meteor.Mic.can.be.used.to.mike.an.acoustic.guitar .Optimal.
microphone.placement.will.depend.on.the.type.of.instrument,.and.what.kind.of.sound.you’re.
looking.to.capture .It.may.be.necessary.to.experiment.with.
various.positions.to.achieve.full.and.balanced.tone .When.
miking.a.standard.steel.string.acoustic,.it.is.suggested.that.you.
begin.with.the.microphone.at.a.distance.of.6–12.inches.from.
the.sound.hole,.positioned.slightly.off-axis,.and.pointing.to-
wards.the.edge.of.the.fingerboard .From.this.position,.moving.
the.microphone.towards.the.sound.hole.will.cause.the.mic.to.
capture.more.low.frequencies .If,.instead,.you.wish.to.capture.
more.high-end,.or.to.remove.any.unwanted.boominess,.move.
the.microphone.toward.the.fingerboard .Unlike.a.steel.string.acoustic.guitar,.the.sound.of.a.nylon.
string.acoustic.guitar.that.is.played.by.finger.picking.is.usually.naturally.warmer .To.record.an.
even,.full.tone,.it.is.suggested.that.you.begin.by.positioning.the.microphone.3–6.inches.above.
the.center.of.the.bridge .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.
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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 ..For.close.miking.the.piano,.position.the.Meteor.Mic.just.inside.the.piano,.centered.be-
tween.the.soundboard.and.the.open.lid .The.closer.you.move.the.microphone.toward.the.instru-
ment.the.more.low.frequencies.the.microphone.will.pick.up .For.an.ambient.recording.like.that.
used.in.a.classical.performance,.position.the.microphone.outside.the.piano,.facing.into.the.open.
lid .For.a.more.contemporary.ensemble.sound,.place.two.Meteor.Mics.in.the.piano,.positioning.
one.over.the.low.strings.and.one.over.the.high.strings.at.a.distance.of.6–12.inches.apart .When.
miking.an.upright.piano.with.a.single.microphone,.position.the.microphone.just.above.and.in.
front.of.the.piano.with.the.top.open,.centered.over.the.instrument .If.you.have.a.pair.of.Meteor.
Mics,.position.the.microphone.over.the.open.top.of.the.piano.with.one.microphone.over.the.bass.
strings.and.one.over.the.high.strings .You.can.also.position.two.mics.in.front.of.the.kickboard.
area.approximately.8.inches.over.the.bass.and.high.strings ..
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Recording Techniques
Guitar Amp
Placement.of.the.microphone.when.recording.an.electric.guitar.can.impact.the.tone.as.much.as.
the.choice.of.instrument.and.amplifier .Guitar.amps.are.usually.close-miked.but.consideration.
must.be.made.for.the.type.of.signal.the.amp.will.produce .While.condenser.microphones.like.the.
Meteor.Mic.have.fast.transient.response,.they.cannot.handle.extreme.high.SPL’s .The.Meteor.Mic.
should.be.placed.approximately.4.inches.from.the.grill.of.the.amp .For.a.brighter.sound,.the.mi-
crophone.should.face.the.center.of.the.amplifier’s.speaker.cone .By.moving.the.microphone.off.of.
the.center.of.the.speaker,.the.sound.becomes.mellow,.rolling.off.some.of.the.high.frequencies .To.
add.more.of.the.room.sound,.the.microphone.can.be.angled.away.from.the.amplifier,.or.placed.
further.away.from.the.speaker
Overhead Drum Kit
Because.of.its.extended.high.frequency.response.and.fast.transient.response,.the.Meteor.Mic.
performs.exceptionally.well.when.used.as.an.overhead.drum.set.microphone .You.can.position.
the.microphone.approximately.centered.5.feet.in.front.of.the.drum.kit..12–24.inches.above.the.
kit .For.stereo.miking,.use.two.microphones.placed.over.the.drum.set.at.a.distance.of.three.to.five.
feet .Even.though.overhead.mics.are.mostly.for.the.cymbals,.you.can.get.the.entire.kit.to.sound.
great.with.just.two.microphones .You.should.experiment.with.the.exact.placement.depending.on.
the.size.of.the.room.and.whether.you’re.looking.for.an.ambient.or.close-miked.sound .
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Specifications
Polar.Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid
Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-inch.(25.mm).condenser.capsule
Frequency.Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz.-.20kHz
Max.SPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120dB
Sample.Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 1/48kHz
Bit.Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16bit
Power.Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V.70mA.(idle),.100mA.(peak)
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone.Volume,.Microphone.Mute.Switch
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8”.TRS
Headphone.Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.ohms
Headphone.Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85mW.at.16ohms
Headphone.Frequency.Response. . . . . . . 20Hz.-.20kHz
Signal.to.Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96dB.(A)
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 92”.x.3 9”.(49mm.x.100mm)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57lbs.(263g)
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WARNING: Listening.to.music.at.high.volume.levels.and.for.extend-
ed.durations.can.damage.one’s.hearing .In.order.to.reduce.the.risk.of.
damage.to.hearing,.one.should.lower.the.volume.to.a.safe,.comfort-
able.level,.and.reduce.the.amount.of.time.listening.at.high.levels
Please. use. the. following. guidelines. established. by. the. Occupa-
tional. Safety. Health. Administration. (OSHA). on. maximum. time.
exposure.to.sound.pressure.levels.before.hearing.damage.occurs
•. 90.dB.SPL.at.8.hours
•. 95.dB.SPL.at.4.hours.100.dB.SPL.at.2.hours.
•. 105.dB.SPL.at.1.hour.110.dB.SPL.at.1/2.hour.
•. 115.dB.SPL.at.15.minutes.
• 120 dB SPL - avoid or damage may occur
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