G-Track Pro For Eric

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Follow this simple quick start for a typical set-up to start recording.

1. Position the G-Track Pro on your desktop by using the included microphone base.
   

2. Set the G-Track Pro’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. If recording two people, set the microphone to the Figure-8 position and if recording multiple subjects, set the switch to the Omni position.
   

3. Connect headphones to the Headphone output located on the rear of the microphone.
   

4. Plug the USB cable into the G-Track Pro and plug the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
   

5. Set the G-Track Pro as the input and output audio device by following the steps in the sections Using the G-Track Pro with Apple Computers or Using the G-Track Pro with Windows Computers.
   

6. Launch your recording software.
   

7. Turn down the output VOLUME control on the G-Track Pro and if not already set, select the G-Track Pro as the input and outputs in the software.
   

8. Create two mono audio tracks. Set one track to G-Track Pro Left Input for the microphone input and the other track to G-Track Pro Right Input for the instrument input. Note: Input names may vary depending on software.
   

9. Arm the tracks for recording.
   

10. Set the input levels of the microphone by following the steps in the section Setting Levels.
    

11. Set the direct monitor setting by following the steps in the section Direct Monitor Switch.
    

12. While singing/speaking or playing your instrument into the G-Track Pro, raise the VOLUME control until the audio output is at a comfortable listening level.
    

13. Press the record button and start creating.

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You can adjust the G-Track Pro’s internal analog input gain stage by using the G-Track Pro’s INSTRUMENT and MIC level control knobs. The purpose of the level, (or gain) controls are to optimize the amount of good signal relative to any associated noise. The G-Track Pro preamp includes a clip indicator to show when the input signal is overdriving or clipping the input.

To set a good level on the mic:

Set the G-Track Pro up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the MIC volume control until you see the CLIP indicator light red.

Then, turn the MIC volume control down until the indicator no longer lights red.

Repeat the same process for the instrument. Play your instrument or line level device at a performance level, and slowly turn up the INSTRUMENT volume control until the CLIP indicator lights red.

Then, turn the INSTRUMENT volume control down until the CLIP indicator no longer lights red.

Once you set the INSTRUMENT and MIC input level control you shouldn’t need to change them during recording.

Use the level controls in the computer software to set the balance between the instrument mic and stereo mix from the software.