Samson Q2U Recording Pak Manuel utilisateur

Printed August, 2009 v1.1

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Q2U Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Q2U Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the Q2U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started with Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Started with MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operating the Q2U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 19

Q2U Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Powering the Q2U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting Up the Signal Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Stand Mounting the Q2U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Polar Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Microphone Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

P-Popping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Q2U Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Q2U Recording Pack from Samson! The package

contains all you need to get started recording, and monitoring, high quality audio on

just about any computer system with a USB connection. Included in the pack is the Q2U,

2-in-1 USB Microphone with USB cable for recording any sound source and the HP20

stereo headphones, which provide crystal clear monitoring of your recordings. Plus, the

Q2U has a standard XLR output allowing you to use the included XLR cable to connect to

your sound system for live performances. The Q2U features a smooth sounding dynamic

element, capable of handling high SPL (sound pressure level), cleverly interfaced to

onboard high quality mic pre, Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. There’s even

on onboard headphone amplifier with level control so you can connect the HP20 directly

to the microphone. The Q2U is perfect for recording your music, podcast or an acoustic

audio source on your favorite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Just plug in the supplied

USB cable, launch your DAW and start recording. The Q2U faithfully reproduces a variety

of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name

a few, and because the Q2U can handle high SPL you can use it on drums or in front of a

loud guitar amp. The extended frequency and fast transient response ensures an accurate

reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top. For recording music, podcasts,

house of worship services, or conferences meetings, the Q2U and HP20 are the perfect

solution for recording quality digital audio on your computer. Just plug in and start

creating!

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Q2U 2-in-1 USB

Microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.

You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so

that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information

about these and other Samson products in the future.

With proper care, your Q2U will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you

record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________

Date of purchase: __________________

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be

obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be

accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization

number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if

possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials. If you purchased your

Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty

information and service.

Introduction

Q2U Recording Pack Features

• Dynamic Microphone with USB digital output and standard XLR analog output.

• Full range, linear frequency response for accurate sound reproduction.

• Cardioid, or unidirectional, pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback.

• Compatible with most any Mac or PC based Digital Audio Workstation that supports the

USB Audio class.

• The onboard headphone amplifier with level control allows you to listen to your

recording directly from the microphone, plus you can use the output to connect active

studio monitors.

• A software-controlled, analog direct monitor mode is provided for zero-latency

monitoring.

• Computer-controlled analog Input Gain makes it easy to set the proper level and get a

clean signal.

• The on-board, high quality AD converters with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling rate provide

better than CD quality recording.

• HP20 Headphones included for high quality stereo monitoring.

• On the road, in the studio or in a fixed installation, the solid construction with die cast

construction makes the microphone a reliable audio tool, day in and day out.

• A desktop tripod stand, mic clip, 10 foot USB cable and 10 foot XLR cable are included to

easily set up the microphone right out of the box.

• The Q2U is perfect for recording voice, music, live instruments, podcasts, or for chatting

and VoIP.

Q2U Layout

1. Windscreen – Dual stage grill protects the

capsule and helps reduce wind noise and p-

popping.

2. Capsule – Internally shock isolated, Dynamic

microphone element with Cardioid pick up

pattern.

3. LED – The dual color Power/Clip LED lights

green to indicate power, and flashes red when

the input signal is clipping.

4. ON/OFF switch – Used to turn the

microphone’s both the USB and XLR outputs

on or off.

5. Die-cast body – Super tough molded zinc body

construction provides long lasting reliability for

recording or live stage use.

6. Output Level control - Up and Down push-

button switches used to control the overall

volume of the headphone or assigned output

device.

7. XLR connector – Standard Male XLR connector

with analog output for connecting to a

standard PA system.

8. USB – Mini-B size USB connector for interfacing

with your PC or Mac.

9. Phones - 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo jack for

connecting headphones or studio monitors.

Installing the Q2U

Installing the Q2U is a simple procedure

that takes just a few minutes. Since the

Q2U 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 Q2U using the standard audio

interface controls in the MAC or Windows

operating system. You will find detailed

instructions on setting up with MAC OS and

Windows in the following sections of this

manual.

Getting Started with Windows XP

1. The first time you plug the Q2U into

a USB port, Windows will install the

universal drivers for that port. A balloon

tip will pop up, telling you it has “Found

new Hardware” (figure 1).

2. When it is finished installing the drivers,

it will say “Your new hardware is installed

and ready to use” (figure 2).

Note: This balloon will not pop up again for

the same USB port.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

3. To set the Q2U 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 Devices.

Under the Audio tab, you can select

the Samson Q2U from the drop-down

menus. (figure 3).

4. To set the gain of the microphone,

click the Volume button in the Sound

recording section to make the

Microphone slider appear (figure 4). It

will say “Samson Q2U” in the status bar

at the bottom. Moving this slider will

adjust the analog amplifier circuitry in

the microphone.

5. To set the direct monitoring level or the

playback volume in the headphones,

click the Volume button in the Sound

playback section instead. Adjusting

either the Speaker slider on the left or

pushing the push-buttons on the mic

changes the headphone level (figure

5). To turn off the zero-latency direct

hardware monitoring (if you want to

use software play-through with effects

instead), click

Figure 5

Installing the Q2U

Figure 4

Figure 6

Figure 7

the Mute checkbox in the Microphone

section on the right. If the Microphone

section does not appear at first, click

Options and then Properties (figure

6), and click the checkbox next to

Microphone. (Figure 7)

6. To prevent system sounds from coming

through the Q2U, select a different

sound card for the system default, and

then choose the Q2U manually within

your DAW software.

Installing the Q2U

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