Samson Q2U Recording & Podcasting Pack (Gray) - Manual (Page 11)

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Figure 8
Figure 9
Getting Started with Windows Vista
1. The first time you plug the Q2U into a
USB port, Windows Vista will install the
universal drivers for that port. A balloon
tip will pop up, telling you it has “Found
new Hardware”.
2. When it is finished installing the drivers,
it will say “Your new hardware is installed
and ready to use”.
Note: This balloon will not pop up again for the
same USB port.
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 Sound .
Under the Playback and Recording tabs,
you can select the Samson Q2U from the
menus and use the Set Default button to
set it as the default device. (figure 8).
4. To set the gain of the microphone, make
sure the Samson Q2U is selected in the
Recording tab and click the Properties
button. Under the Levels tab, move the
Microphone slider to adjust the analog
amplifier circuitry in the microphone
(figure 9).
Installing the Q2U