Samson Go Mic USB Microphone for Mac and Windows Computers (Silver) - Manual (Page 17)

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A Note on Powering the Go Mic
The Go Mic 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 derived from
the mixing console. The Go Mic receives its power from the USB bus. Simply connect
the microphone to the computer’s USB port and the microphone is ready to operate.
The Go Mic features a power on LED, which will illuminate when USB power is present.
Setting Up the Signal Level
You can adjust the Go Mic’s internal analog input gain stage by using the your software
DAW or operating system. The purpose of the level, or gain, controls are to optimize
the amount of good signal relative to any associated noise. A good mic or instrument
pre-amplifier, like the one inside Go Mic, will also have a PEAK indicator to show when
the input signal is clipping. To set a good level on the mic, set the Go Mic up in front
of the desired sound source and slowly raise the DAW’s or operating system’s input
gain control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up. Then, turn the input trim
control down until the indicator does not light any more. Once you set the input level
control you shouldn’t need to change them during recording. Use the level controls on
the DAW to set the balance between the mic and stereo mix.
Stand Mounting the Go Mic
The Go Mic can be mounted to a standard microphone stand like the Samson BT4, BL3
or MB1 using the included nut adapter. If you are using a U.S. 5/8” mic stand, you will
need to screw on the included Euro stand adapter. Then install the nut spacing adapter.
Simply screw the Go Mic on to your mic stand or boom arm. Now, using the ball joint,
adjust the microphone to the desired angle.
Operating the Go Mic