Samson FAQs

The squelch control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. At the minimum setting, the device will look for RF signals, andwon'tfilter out weaker signals. This setting is good for those who will be using their systems from longer distances. The maximum setting will ensure that only the strongest RF signals will be passed through. A high squelch setting is better for users who are trying to block out interference.

If you have a Mac, click the Apple in the top left corner,then click "About This Mac". If you have a PC, right click "My Computer" or "Computer" on yourdesktop, then click "Properties".

When using multiple systems, each system must be set to a different operating channel.

Transmitter and receiver pairs must be on the same channel plan in order to work together.

When setting an additional transmitter, make sure to close all other transmitter battery compartments to ensure that the IR Lens is covered.

To change the operating channel of a system, press the SELECT button on the front of the CR88 receiver. The channel number will increase by one digit, from 0-9 then A-F. Once the last channel has been reached, the count will cycle back to 0.

Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing and holding the Power switch; the indicator LED will light green.

Position the transmitter about 6-12" (15-30 cm) from the front of the CR88 with the transmitter's IR window facing the receiver's IR transmitter.

Press and hold the CR88 SELECT button to synch the transmitter to the same channel as the receiver via infrared transmission.

When the transmission is complete, and the CR88 is receiving RF signal from the transmitter, the READY indicator will light on the front panel of the CR88 receiver.

If you find the system has noticeable dropouts, reduced overall working range, or unexpected noise bursts, change the operating channel of the system using the steps above.

Turn the SXD power ON. The startup screen will be displayed (figure 1).

Press the UP & DOWN buttons to step through the DSP parameters (figure 2).

Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust settings. A box will flash in the upper right corner when a setting has been changed (figure 3).

Press the EDIT button to confirm and set the changes. Press any other button to cancel the adjustment.

Press the BACK button to exit out of a parameter and return to the top level of the menu.

DSP Settings

Preset - Choose either Manual Mode, which provides access to the full set of adjustable parameters, or from the four speaker presets: 2 full range, Mono 2-way, Sub/Sat, or 2 subs.

I/O - The I/O screen adjusts the settings for how the inputs will be routed through the DSP to the output connectors.

Stereo: Ch A Input -> Ch A Output & Ch B Input -> Ch B Output

Mono A+B dual: Ch A and Ch B inputs are mixed together, each level control adjusts the corresponding output level

Mono A+B link: Ch A and Ch B inputs are mixed together, Ch A level control adjusts both Ch A and Ch B output levels

Parallel A dual: Ch A input is sent to both Ch A and Ch B outputs, each level control adjust the corresponding output level

Parallel A link: Ch A input is sent to both Ch A and Ch B outputs, CH A level control adjusts the output level for both channels.

Filter (Manual mode) - The filter section allows you to build you own crossover or add speaker protection by stetting the filters to remove the upper and lower limits of the audio bandwidth.

Filter Ch A - Press the Edit button to enter the filter parameters for channel A.

Filter Ch B - Press the Edit button to enter the filter parameters for channel B. If the Ch A filter is On, then the Ch B filter can be set to the same settings by choosing A=B

LPF Freq - Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust the low pass filter frequency.

LPF Slope - Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust the filter type and slope roll off in dB per octave.

HPF Freq - Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust the high pass filter frequency.

HPF Slope - Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust the filter type and slope roll off in dB per octave.

X-Over (speaker preset) - When using a speaker preset, the filters are already configured for a crossover. This allows you to easily set the crossover frequency for your speaker con figuration.

Gain Offset (Manual mode) - This adjustment allows you to set an overall balance between the outputs of the amplifier. This allows you to match the difference of output level of the speakers in a system without needing to constantly adjust the front panel level controls.

EQ - In Manual mode there are three EQ filters per channel. The Low frequency adjustment can be set to a Low Frequency Shelf or to a parametric equalizer (PEQ) with Frequency, Q, and Gain adjustments. The mid band is a parametric equalizer (PEQ) with Frequency, Q, and Gain adjustments. The high frequency band can be set to a High Frequency shelf or to a parametric (PEQ) band. Press the Edit button to enter the EQ parameters. If Ch A EQ is set ON, Ch B can be set to the same settings by choosing A=B. If using a speaker preset, the SXD offers seven EQ preset frequency curves to match your performance setting: DJ, Vocal, Live Sound, Install, Rock, Dance, Jazz.

Limiter - The limiter provides additional protection to your speakers from overload. Press the EDIT button to adjust. The Limiter can be set to -1dB, -3dB, and -9dB.

Delay - The delay time can be used to align speakers in a system. This is useful when using a subwoofer and satellite speaker for front of house to ensure the speakers are in phase for optimal performance. Click the Edit button to adjust. The Delay settings are displayed in milliseconds, inches/feet, and centimeters/meters.

Setup - In the Setup mode the amplifier can be locked and the user can create a four-digit code so settings are not accidentally changed. Click to set Lock Code. Rotate the EDIT knob to adjust the code number, and press the DOWN and UP buttons to move through each digit. Click the EDIT button to set the lock code.

If you have forgotten your Lock Code, you can reset it by turning off the amplifier, then while holding the UP and DOWN buttons turn the power back on.

Factory Reset - This sets all parameters and presets back to the original factory default settings.

Please refer to steps in the attached .PDF first. This is a guide through the uninstallation of USB devices. If this does not work, please check out the links below for potential fixes.

https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/fix-issue-after-upgrade-system-to-windows-10-usb-ports-dont-work/

http://windowsreport.com/usb-not-working-windows-10/

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 youre 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 612 inches from the sound hole, positioned slightly off-axis, and pointing towards 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 36 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 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.

The LH1000 amplifier is constructed using two 500 watt power cores. Depending in the position of the BRIDGE mode switch, the amplifier can run in Dual Parallel mode, or Bridge mode. In Dual Parallel (BRIDGE mode switch to the left), the two amplifier channels are receiving the same input signal from the pre amp, but are operating separately, so each channel sees its own speaker load. In BRIDGE mode (Bridge mode switch to the right), the two amplifier channels work as one and therefore, a single impedance load from the connected speakers is presented to the amplifier.

Always be sure to check the manufacturers recommended power handling of your speaker cabinets to match the best impedance load and power output ratings.

If you are using the LH1000 with a single cabinet of 4 ohms or 8 ohms, set the BRIDGE mode switch to BRIDGE and use a standard Speakon cable to connect your cabinet.

If you are using the LH1000 with two 8 ohm cabinets you can use the LH Series in Bridge mono or Dual Parallel.

If you are using two 8 ohm cabinets as a 4-ohm single load, switch the BRIDGE mode to BRIDGE and use a Speakon cable to connect your first cabinet, then use the cabinet's extension output to connect the second cabinet.

If you are using two 8 ohm cabinets in Dual Parallel mode, be sure the BRIDGE mode switch is in the off (left) position and make your connections using both channel A and B 1/4-inch output jacks.

If you are using two 4 ohm cabinets, you MUST use the LH1000 in Dual Parallel mode (BRIDGE switch off to the left) and connect one to each channel of the LH1000 using the 1/4-inch phone jacks.

The XP40iw comes with a handheld microphone however you can purchase a Stage 5 belt pack and headset mic on the same channel as the system and they will work together.

In order to attach more speakers to your Expedition XP800 or Expedition XP1000 system, you would connect them to the Monitor Out section on your XP800 or XP1000 mixer.

This section is located towards the top right of the mixer in the Master column (Labelled as #9 in the XP 800 manual on Pg. 8 and labelled as #9 in the XP1000 manual on Pg. 9.)

These extra speakers must have their own external power source to work properly with your XP800 or XP1000 system.

Expedition XP800 and XP1000 Manuals:

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/XP800_OM_5L_V2.2.pdf

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/XP1000_OM_5L_V2.pdf

Connect the G-Track Pro to the computer using the included USB cable.

Open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.

Select the Sound preference icon, choose the Input tab and select Samson G-Track Pro.

Set the G-Track Pro as the output device by clicking the Output tab and selecting Samson G-Track Pro.

To set the sample rate, from the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder and open Audio MIDI Setup.

From the Window menu, select Show Audio Window.

Select the Samson G-Track Pro

From the Format dropdown menu, select the desired sample rate and bit depth.

Unless licensed by the FCC, all usage of that equipment is prohibited in the United States. For more information, check out the FCCs website. http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones/

Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The XP106 uses Bluetooth to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any cables. In order for your device to work with the XP106 it must first be paired.

1. Turn all channel VOL controls down counterclockwise to 0.

2. With the XP106 and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the top panel of the XP106 speaker to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue.

3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to discover available devices.

4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the "Samson XP106" device.

5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.

6. As the XP106 is connecting to your device, the Bluetooth indicator will quickly flash blue.

7. The XP106 speaker indicates that pairing is complete when the indicator turns steady blue. You can now stream audio from your device to the XP106 speakers.

8. With the volume control on your Bluetooth device turned up, play some music, and slowly raise the XP106 BLUETOOTH channel VOL control until you have reached the desired level.

1. Affix the C01U Pro to the tripod base or microphone stand using the included microphone swivel.

2. Position the microphone facing the sound source that you will be recording

3. Connect the included USB cable into the USB socket on the bottom of the microphone and into an available USB port on your computer.

4. Next, connect your headphones to the headphone output located on the front of the C01U Pro.

5. Launch your audio software and select the C01U Pro as the audio input and output devices.

6. Set up a mono record track in your software.

7. Set the level of the C01U Pro by slowly raising the level of the microphone while singing or playing an instrument into the microphone at the performance level. If you see the peak indicator illuminate red, your signal will be distorted. Turn the microphone level control down until it no longer flashes red.

8. The headphones will provide a mix of the direct signal that the microphone is picking up and the return audio from your software. If you want to only hear the audio back from your software you will need to turn off the direct monitoring.

9. Press RECORD and start capturing your performance!

In order to attach more speakers to your Expedition XP800 or Expedition XP1000 system, you would connect them to the Monitor Out section on your XP800 or XP1000 mixer.

This section is located towards the top right of the mixer in the Master column (Labelled as #9 in the XP 800 manual on Pg. 8 and labelled as #9 in the XP1000 manual on Pg. 9.)

These extra speakers must have their own external power source to work properly with your XP800 or XP1000 system.

Expedition XP800 and XP1000 Manuals:

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/XP800_OM_5L_V2.2.pdf

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/XP1000_OM_5L_V2.pdf

No. The Carbon 49 and Carbon 61 are USB class compliant devices and do not need any drivers to operate. They are considered plug-and-play, which means they should be recognized and work on Mac or Windows computers.

Vegas Mode:

If the Conspiracy has been connected and has not been in use for 5 minutes, it enters Vegas Mode. The Pads colors will cycle and the units controls become locked. Simply press the STOP button to wake the Conspiracy up to get back to work.

Android did not offer any support for USB audio until Android 5 (Lollipop), and USB audio device support in Android 5wasvery limited.

To use a Samson USB product with an Android mobile device, you may need to use a third party app. We recommend USB Audio Recorder PRO fromeXtream Software Development.

USB Audio Player Pro-App is not a generic driver, you can only playback and record from within this app. It is not possible to use your USB audio device with other apps!

List of Android Devices App is compatible with this app and set up information

In order to connect your Samson USB microphone to your Android device, you will probably need a USB OTG cable.

If you need additional power, you can use a powered USB hub.

Microphones that have been tested to work with USB Audio Player Pro-App

C01U C01U PRO C03U Go MicsGo Mic Direct G-Track Meteor Mic MeteoriteQ2U

1. Be sure that the XP800s POWER switch is set to the OFF position.

2. If the speakers are not connected, connect the speaker wires as described in the previous section.

3. Turn each of the channel LEVEL and MASTER volume controls fully counterclockwise, to the 0 position.

4. Next, connect one side of the included power cable to the XP800 mixers power inlet and the other to a grounded AC power outlet.

5. Connect your microphones using standard XLR cables, instruments using phone cables, and MP3 player using /8 cable, into the appropriate jacks on the mixer.

6. Switch on all equipment connected to the XP800, then switch the XP800s POWER switch to the ON position.

7. Turn the MASTER level control up halfway, to the 5 position.

8. Start talking or playing into channel 1 while slowly adjusting the LEVEL control until you have reached the desired level. Do the same for each channel you are using.

9. If you notice that the LIMITER indicator is lighting constantly, turn the MASTER volume down so that the indicator only lights occasionally during loud hits.

10. To add depth to the mix or smooth out the vocals, you can apply effects such as reverb to channels 14. To do this, press the EFFECTS button on the channel(s) to which you would like to add the effect.

11. Slowly turn up the effects SEND knob until the desired sound is reached.

12. To alter the tonal characteristic of the signal, you can adjust the LOW (bass) and HIGH (treble) controls. If you find the audio too muddy, you may want to reduce the LOW control. If you find that the audio sounds dull, you can increase the HIGH control. There is no right or wrong way to EQ a sound. You should listen to how the mix sounds in the room and fine-tune to your liking.

The ACR5 Notch Filter is a tool to help you remove feedback.

Feedback is that annoying howling sound that you get when the sound from a loudspeaker is picked up by a microphone connected to the speaker, re-amplified, pick-up again, re-amplified and so on, so that an acoustical loop is created. The same phenomenon can happen with your electric acoustic since the pick-up system and wood of the instrument become a transducer themselves like a microphone.

The Notch Filter is a cut only equalizer that attenuates a narrow band of frequencies. When you set the Notch Filter to the feedback frequency, you can cut that frequency to eliminate the feedback. And, since the bandwidth is narrow, the cut has little effect on the tone of your instrument. By using the Notch Filter you can get the maximum level out of your amplifier without feedback.

The SWEEP control is used to set the specific frequency that the filter will cut from 50Hz to 720Hz.

To set the Notch Filter, connect your acoustic electric guitar to the GUITAR INPUT, turn the amplifier up by raising the MASTER volume and the channel VOLUME control to a level right as feedback just occurs.

Now, turn the Notch filter on by pressing the NOTCH button. Turn the Notch Filter FREQUENCY knob slowly and stop as soon as you dial in the feedback frequency.

If you hear the feedback get lower in volume but not go all the way off, lower the volume of the acoustic guitar. If the amplifierisn'tfeeding-back and you have enough volume, youre done.

The LH500 and LH1000 both feature a front panel DIRECT OUTPUT connector used for interfacing to external recording and PA gear. This standard, balanced XLR connector provides a Line-level pre-EQ and pre-VOLUME output signal from the LH Series amplifier. Youll usually use this to connect the LH Series signal to a Mic-level input when interfacing with PA systems or recording mixing consoles.

If you need to connect the LH Series to a PA system or a recording mixing console, connect a cable between the front-panel DIRECT OUTPUT and a Mic-level input on the mixer.

You can get an XP40iw and add an XP40i and connect them with a 1/4 cable via the LINK.

You could also get a second XP40iw on a different channel and connect them via the LINK so you can have two microphones.

You can purchase multiple XP40iw's all on the same channel and use one Microphone the signal will be picked by all of the receivers.

MACKIE CONTROL

When you want to use your Samson controller to control things like volume faders, pan knobs, mute/channel select switches, transport controls and VST instruments, keep in mind you have basically two different methods to work withMackie Control and generic control. Mackie Control is a protocol that is hard-wired to control volume faders, pans, mute/channel select and transport controls. If you want to manipulate controls of your plug-in instruments, youll want to use generic assignments thatyou'vemade manually. Select Samson controllers support Mackie protocol where as others allow for flexible manual assignments. If your Samson controller provides a Mackie Control preset it needs to be selected for Mackie Control. The built-in Presets on the Samson Graphite 25 and 49 are specifically designed for Mackie Control.

Lets now setup control with FL Studio:

Within FL Studio click on Options>MIDI Settings and select the MIDI Youll see your Samson controller listed in the Output and Input section.

Make sure you select your Samson controller in the Output menu

Choose the first SAMSON Input option listed in the Input menu and the MIDI5 input if available. The first SAMSON input makes the connection to use keys or pads if available while the MIDI5 input connects the remote control required for your knobs, faders, transport etc. Not all controllers will offer a MIDI5 option since not all have multiple MIDI output ports. Now Click Enable (#1) to activate.

Select Controller Type (#2) and choose Mackie Control Universal

Go to the Ports (#3) area and choose the same port number for both Output and Input by clicking-and-dragging up/down within the area.

You should now be able to use your faders, knobs, switches and transport controls

From time to time, it may become necessary to clean the fan filter. Its a good idea to keep the fan filter clean to ensure maximum airflow, and cooling, through your LH Series amplifier. To clean the fan filters, follow these simple steps:\

1. Remove the fan filter by placing your finger in the depressed area under the fan filter frame.

2. Clean the filter with warm water and let the filter dry thoroughly before replacing.

3. Replace the fan filter by aligning the frame to the top of the panel knock-out, and then, snap the frame back in place.

The MediaOne M50 main input connections can be made via the rear panel RCA inputs. Follow the simple steps and diagram below for connecting an audio source to the speakers.

Connect the left and right speakers using the included two-conductor, 1/8 (3.5mm) speaker cable.

Turn the MediaOne M50 Volume control completely counter-clockwise until it clicks to the minimum/off setting.

Connect the MediaOne M50 to an AC power outlet using the included power cable.

Connect the audio output from your audio source such as a computer or portable audio device to the RCA or 1/8 (3,5m) inputs of the MediaOne M50 right side speaker.

Turn the Volume control clockwise until it clicks to turn the MediaOne M50 speakers on. The front panel Power Indicator will light white.

Play music from your audio source and slowly raise the volume of the MediaOne M50 to a comfortable listening level.

Note: Before plugging in and turning on, remember the last on, first off rule of powered speakers. When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your mixer and any other outboard gear on, and then last turn on your MediaOne M50. When powering down, turn your MediaOne M50 off first and then your mixer and outboard gear.

Standby Mode

In order to save power, the MediaOne M50 speakers will go into Standby mode when no signal is preset at any time for longer than 5 minutes. The front panel Power Indicator will turn off, even with Power Switch in the On position. The speakers will automatically wake up when you pass signal through the inputs.

1.Remove the Fixed Mounting Arm by removing the two screws.

2. Remove the Adjustable Mounting Arm by loosening the Lock Screw, sliding the arm to the closed position, then unscrew the Lock Screw completely and remove.

3. Slide the mounting arm out of the receiver. Replace the Adjustable Mounting Arm with the Insert Cover piece.

4. Replace the Lock Screw.

5. Position the included shoe mount adapter on the bottom of the Go Mic Mobile Receiver, take note that the shoe mount adapter is keyed so it will stay in position when attached to the receiver.

6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the shoe mount adapter to the receiver by tightening the included screw.

7. Slide the GMM Receiver into the shoe mount of the connecting device.

8. Once positioned, tighten the large thumb screw on the receiver shoe mount to hold in place.

As shown in the illustration, the correct way to wear your Q Series Headset is over the ears, as you would wear a pair of eyeglasses. Because the Q Series Headsets are specially designed to be used up close, be sure to mount the microphone directly in front of your lips. To avoid feedback problems, take care not to cover the mic capsule with your hand.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As shown in the illustration on the above, the rear band of the headset should be positioned down at the base of the neck, not high up on the back of the head.

Go Mic Mobile is designed to work with Android devices that are USB Audio Compliant.Go Mic Mobile offers digital audio compatibility with Android devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later that allow USB digital audio connectivity.

Go Mic Mobileincludes USB Micro Band USB-C cables to connect to Androiddevices.

Not all Android applications support USB audio, and you may need to download a third party app to use this feature.

Not all Android devices are compatible. Please check your device specifications.

Analog connectivity via the included 1/8" (3.5mm) cable is offered as an alternative solution.

Android Version History from version 5.0

System Name

Version Number

Initial Release Date

Lollipop

5.0 5.1.1.

November 12, 2014

Marshmallow

6.0 6.0.1

October 5, 2015

Nougat

7.0 7.1.2

August 22, 2016

Oreo

8.0

August 21, 2017

All Samson Portable PA systems with iPod docks will work iPod and iPhone models that have a 30-pin connector.

To test out if your MIDI controller(s) are properly putting out MIDI data, we recommend using the programs MIDI Medic (for Windows) and MIDI Monitor (For Mac.)

MIDI Medic:http://www.midiworks.ca/index.php/37-downloads/downloads/11-midi-medic-139

MIDI Monitor:https://www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/

Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The XP1000 uses Bluetooth to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any cables. In order for your device to work with the XP1000 it must first be paired.

1. Turn all channel LEVEL controls down counterclockwise to 0.

2. With the XP1000 and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the top panel of the XP1000 mixer to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue.

3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to discover available devices.

4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the "Samson XP1000" device.

5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.

6. As the XP1000 is connecting to your device, the Bluetooth indicator will quickly flash blue.

7. The XP1000 speaker indicates that pairing is complete when the indicator turns steady blue. You can now stream audio from your device to the XP1000 speakers.

8. With the volume control on your Bluetooth device turned up, play some music, and slowly raise the XP1000 BLUETOOTH channel 9/10 LEVEL control until you have reached the desired level.

Sometimes, when you trigger MIDI notes on a keyboard or pad controller, you may find a delay between the time you play and what you hear. This is not generally a fault of the midi controller itself. It is delay created from the audio playback device driver. Computers have built-in soundcards that allow you to playback audio from your computer. For superior audio quality, try using an audio interface. With both of these devices you can select their buffer settings from within your audio playback or interface software.

Note: the Buffer Setting manages the delay that you are hearing. A lower buffer setting means less delay, at the expense of system performance. Youll need to find a setting that provides the best balance between real-time playback and system stability. The example below is from a Roland Quad Capture audio interface and Ableton Live software.

While Macs use Core Audio drivers, if you are using an audio interface on a Windows system, you'll want to select ASIO as the driver type within your playback software as it is the most efficient and best performing. There will be audio buffer settings there as well. If you are not using an audio interface you'll choose between the generic Windows media drivers. Try the different drivers and lower their buffer settings to see what works best on your system. If you lower the setting too much you will get poor playback performance. Generic Windows drivers are not optimized for audio production and it is always recommended to use a dedicated audio interface with ASIO drivers if possible.

Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The Expedition Express uses Bluetooth to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any cables. In order for your device to work with the Expedition Express it must first be paired.

1. Turn all three channel VOL controls all down counterclockwise to 0.

2. With the Expedition Express and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the rear panel of the Expedition Express speaker to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue.

3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to discover available devices.

4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the "Samson Express" device.

5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.

6. As the Expedition Express is connecting to your device, the Bluetooth indicator will quickly flash blue.

7. The Expedition Express speaker indicates that pairing is complete when the indicator turns steady blue. You can now stream audio from your device to the Expedition Express speakers.

8. With the volume control on your Bluetooth device turned up, play some music, and slowly raise the Expedition Express channel 3 VOL control until you have reached the desired level.

The HyDrive HD112 and HX112 have an innovative dual voice coil design that allows the cabinets to operate at either 4 or 8 ohms impedance. These cabinets have a impedance selector switch on the rear jack plate.

If you are using a single speaker cabinet, and the amplifier has a minimum impedance of 4 ohms, set the HyDrive HD112 impedance selector switch to 4-ohms to get the maximum power from the amp.

If you are using two HyDrive HD112 together in parallel, for a total impedance of 4 ohms, or adding a HyDrive HD112 to your current rig, set the impedance selector switch to 8 ohms.

NOTE: Be sure to check the manufacturers recommended minimum safe impedance rating for your amplifier before setting the impedance selector switch to avoid any damage to your amplifier.

Samson USB Mics (Meteorite, Meteor Mic, Go Mic, Go Mic Direct, Go Mic Connect, C01U, C01U Pro, C03U, Q1U, Q2U)* are compatible with the following iOS Devices:

iPhone iPhone SE, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XTBD: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max

iPad iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2,iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4TBD:12.9" iPad Pro, 9.7" iPad Pro

The above devices must be running iOS 8 or later.

The user will need to connect the mic to the unit with either:

30 pin devices: Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

Lightningconnector devices: Lightning to USB Camera Adapter Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

USB C Devices USB-C to USB Adapter

Note: The Samson G Track USB Mic may be used in conjunction with the Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter when the passthrough power connector is connected to a power source.

* The Samson G Track requires the use of a powered USB hub to be used with an iOS device.

The meteorite will work with an iPhone using the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, For Android phones, you will need to use a host OTG adapter.

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 SPLs. The Meteor Mic should be placed approximately 4 inches from the grill of the amp. For a brighter sound, the microphone should face the center of the amplifiers 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.

In order to use to more than one USB microphone at a time with an audio application on a Mac computer you will need to create an aggregate device. Follow simple directions below to create an aggregate device for multiple Q2U microphones:

1. Connect two Q2U microphones to your computer by plugging the supplied USB cable from the microphone to two available USB ports on your computer or powered USB hub. The LED on the microphone will light to indicate it is receiving USB power.

2. Open Audio/MIDI Setup in your Applications/Utilities folder or from the Go menu choose Utilities.

Learnmore about the Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

3. If the Audio Devices window is not open, go to the Window Menu and choose Show Audio Window, or press Command 1.

4. The Audio Window lists the avaiable audio devices.

5. Click the plus (+) button on the bottom left corner of the Audio Devices window and choose Create Aggregate Device. A new aggregate device will be added to the list of avaiable audio device.

6. With the new aggregate device selected and highlighted, enable the checkbox labeled Use on the left side of the Audio Devices list. The order in which the microphones are selected determines the order that the microphones are listed in your recording software - the first Q2U selected will be Input 1 and Input 2 and the second Q2U selected will be listed as Input 3 and Input 4.

7. To rename the aggregate device, double click the aggregate device name and type a new name into the name field.

8. Open your recording software.

9. In the software audio settings, select the new aggregate device as the Input and Output devices.

10. Create two new audio tracks.

11. Depending on your software, select the Stereo 1/2 or Input 1 for the first track. This will be the first Q2U selected in the Audio Device Window.

12. Select the Stereo 3/4 or Input 3 for the second track. This is the second Q2U selected in the Audio Device Window.Set your levels.

13. Press record and start your recording.

First, Go tohttp://www.samsontech.com/

Click the Support Tab

If you are in the U.S. click "Service centers in the United States". (located towards the bottom right side of the webpage)

Once on the U.S.service center locator, select what kind of product you have (Wireless, Audio or Hartke)

Type in your zip code and adjust your mile range to reveal the closest service centers.

If there are no services centers nearby the product can either be shipped directly to Samson or to the closest service center after you create an return authorization (through Samson or the Service Center).

If you are an international customer please select "Local distributor" This will bring you to the international distributor page. Distributors can then recommend you to the correct service center(s) in your country.

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 1224 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 youre looking for an ambient or close-miked sound.

In order to maximize the quality of your recordings, you should pay careful attention to the placement and positioning of the Q2U for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking. The Q2U is a unidirectional microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern. Cardioid microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as proximity effect. Proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a microphone based on the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound source. In general, as the microphone moves closer to the sound source, the bass response increases.

You can also make subtle changes to the frequency response by making minor adjustment to the position. Specifically, when you point a cardioid mic directly at the sound source (on axis) you will get the best frequency response, however when you start pointing the microphone slightly away (off axis) you will notice the high frequency response dropping off and the microphone will start to sound like it has more bass and less highs.

For most vocal applications youll want to position the microphone directly in front of the artist about 4 to 18 inches. This will pickup the voice while minimizing unwanted background or ambient noise. If you are close miking vocals, and notice plosive sounds, like p-pops, caused by plosive consonants set the microphone to a slight angle to reduce p-popping. Slight changes to the angle of the microphone in reference to the sound source can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments. This can be a very useful technique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experience are the best teachers in getting good sounds, so plug in and start creating!

Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The MediaOne BT uses Bluetooth to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any cables. In order for your device to work with the MediaOne BT it must first be paired.

1. Turn the front panel volume control counterclockwise to the 0 position.

2. With the MediaOne BT and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the rear panel of the MediaOne BT speaker to make the speaker discoverable. The front panel indicator will slowly flash blue.

3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to discover available devices.

4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the "Samson BT" device.

5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.

6. As the MediaOne BT is connecting to your device, the front panel indicator will turn green for a few seconds then quickly flash blue.

7. The MediaOne BT speaker indicates that pairing is complete when the indicator turns steady blue. You can now stream audio from your device to the MediaOne BT speakers.

8. With the volume control on your Bluetooth device turned up, play some music and slowly raise the MediaOne BT volume control until you have reached the desired level.

The Expedition Express feature a 2-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the systems overall high and low frequencies. The systems frequency response is flat when the knobs are in the vertical or "12:00" position. Small movements of the controls can make a big difference. Turning the controls all the way up can cause distortion. Use your ears when adjusting the EQ to fit your application. We have provided two example settings to help you get started fine tuning your system.

Setting the EQ for Music If you are using the Expedition Express for music playback, turn up the BASS and TREBLE slightly to produce a hi-fi frequency response that accentuates the low and high ranges.

Setting the EQ for Vocal If you are using your Expedition Express with a microphone for speech only, you can reduce the BASS and raise the TREBLE slightly, which will produce a frequency response that accentuates the vocal range.

The GMM Receiver can be paired with two transmitters for audio from two independent sound sources. The MIX / 2 CH switch selects how the audio will be sent to the audio outputs of the receiver.

In the MIX position the two channels are mixed in mono on both the left and right audio tracks.

In the 2 CH switch position, the CH 1 transmitter is on the left audio channel and CH 2 transmitter is on the right audio channel. In 2 CH mode, each input can be routed to a separate track in your computer recording software. To do this create two mono tracks, and set the inputs to Samson Go Mic Mobile Left (Input 1) and Samson Go Mic Mobile Right (Input 2) respectively.

The MIX / 2 CH Switch mixes the audio prior to the audio outputs of the GMM Receiver. The audio from both transmitters will be present on the left and right audio tracks of your video or recording software.

If your Samson Carbon controller is having issues when performing afirmware update, please complete the following steps:

Turnthe controller off and quit the update tool.

With the controller off and plugged into the USB slot of your computer, hold down both TRANSPOSEbuttons at the same time and switch the controller on. This should take the controller into UPD mode (displayed on the screen).

Open the Samson Carbon firmware update tool on yourcomputer, load the latest firmware bin file and run the update.

In order for your wireless system to work correctly, both the receiver and transmitter must be set to the same channel.

Single Channel Setup:

Physically place the CR88 receiver where it will be used, and extend the antennas vertically. The general rule of thumb is to maintain line of sight between the receiver and transmitter so that the person using or wearing the transmitter can see the receiver.

With the Power switch on and the CR88 power off, connect the included power adapter. Turn the CR88 on momentarily to confirm that the unit is receiving power. Youll see the LED display light up. Then turn the CR88 power off.

With your amplifier or mixer off and volume control all the way down, connect the CR88 receiver output jack to the mic or line level input of a mixer or amplifier using the balanced XLR output or unbalanced " line level output. Turn the Level knob on the CR88 completely counterclockwise, then turn its power on.

With the transmitter powered off, install two fresh AA batteries into the CB88 belt pack or CH88 handheld transmitter. Leave the battery compartment open.

Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing and holding Power switch; the indicator LED will light green.

Press the SELECT button on the front of the CR88 receiver to choose an available channel. The channel number will increase by one digit, from 0-9 then A-F. Once the last channel has been reached, the count will cycle back to 0.

Position the transmitter about 6-12" (15-30 cm) from the front of the CR88 with the transmitter's IR window facing the IR transmitter on the front panel of the CR88 receiver.

Press and hold the CR88 SELECT button to set the transmitter to the same channel as the receiver via infrared transmission.

When the transmission is complete, the CR88 will receive RF signal and the tone key from the transmitter. The READY indicator will light on the front panel of the CR88 receiver.

Turn on your connected amplifier or mixer, but keep the volume all the way down. Set the Volume knob on the CR88 fully clockwise (to its 10 setting). This is unity gain.

Speak or sing into the microphone, or if you are using the transmitter with a connected instrument, play the instrument at normal performance level. Slowly raise the volume of your amplifier or mixer until the desired level is reached.

If you find the system has noticeable dropouts, reduced overall working range, or unexpected noise bursts, change the operating channel of the system using the steps above.

If you are experiencing communication issues with your Graphite 49 while using it with Ableton Live, a possible solution for these problems would be to reset Ableton Live. To reset Ableton Live, follow the instructions provided in the link below.

https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/209070609-How-to-reset-Live

We hope you enjoy your Graphite 49!

1. To start using the Samson Q2U, connect the supplied USB cable from the microphone tothe computer. The LED will light to indicate it is receiving USB power. The computer will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver.

2. To select the Q2U as the computers audio input, open theSystem Preferencesfrom the dock or the main Apple Menu.

3. Next open theSoundpreference.

4. Now, click in theInputtab and select Q2U.

5. To set the gain of the microphone, adjust theInput volume sliderat the bottom of theSounddialog box.

6. Next, click in the Output tab and select Q2U.

7. To set the playback volume in the headphones, adjust theOutput volume slider at the bottom of theSounddialog box.

At this point you can begin using your microphone with most any audio recording software, but you need to select it as an input and output device within the your software. When selecting the inputs and outputs just look for and select the Q2U.

When recording in your softwareyou may experience a delay on the signal playback, commonly know as latency. The amount of latency depends on the speed of your computer, available memory and the number of tracks you are recording. You can connect headphones tothe Q2U to directly monitor off the input of the microphone to eliminate the latency.

1. To turn direct monitoring on or off, open theAudio/MIDI Setuputility located in theUtilityfolder inside theApplicationsfolder.

2. Now click the checkbox in theThrucolumn in Audio/MIDI Setup.

Plug and Play - Some MAC recording software, like Apples Garage band, will let you plug and play without going to the Sound preference set up. When you plug the Q2Uinto the USB port youll see a dialog box that will ask you if you want to select the Q2U. Select yes and youre ready to go.

Most pedal effects such as distortion and compressionshould go inline, meaning directly into the front input of the amplifier. The Effects Loop is effective for time based effects such as reverb or delay.

We recommend using Alkaline batteries for powering wireless receivers and transmitters. Usually name brand batteries are the most reliable, and will not leak for a couple of years. Alkaline batteries are also great for holding their charging capacity while in storage.

About Equalization The Bass Attack 2 gives you control over shaping the sound of your bass, using a process called equalization. To understand how this works, its important to know that every naturally occurring sound consists of a broad range of pitches, or frequencies, combined together in a unique way. This blend is what gives every sound its distinctive tonal color. The Bass Attack 2 EQ controls allow you to alter a sound by boosting or attenuating specific frequency areas - they operate much like the bass and treble controls on a stereo, but with much greater precision.

The Bass and Treble controls are shelving EQs, which provide boost when the control is moved clockwise from the center or cut when the control is moved counterclockwise from the center. In many instances, the best way to deal with equalization is to think in terms of which frequency areas you need to attenuate, as opposed to which ones you need to boost. Be aware that boosting a frequency area also has the effect of boosting the overall signal; specifically, too much Low EQ boost can actually cause overload distortion or even harm the connected speaker.