Hi Mike, how do I record using the GTrack using Line In from PC. I'm thinking of doing a karaoke-like audio track but don't seem to get my vocals on the track ie say input from YouTube. Able to advice? Thanks much.
Hi. I was wondering how d'you get your audio to be that clear without the white noise? Some videos i see on youtube still have that fuzzy sound when they record with the G track.
@Vlwow The G-Track is a very sensitive mic. Because of this you have to mindful of things like the fan on your computer or even ventilation ducts in the room where you record. This can be a big problem if you have the mic on a table right next to your laptop. You'll notice I'm very close to the mic. This is because I dialed down the mic's volume so that you can scarcely hear any of those other sounds.
Great video! I brought it after looking at your review. I brought it 3 days ago. I get a lots of statics with the microphone. I lower the gain on the microphone but then you can't really hear my voice. I'm running window 7. Do you know how to fix that statics problem?
Great video! I brought it after looking at your review. I brought it 3 days ago. I get a lots of statics with the microphone. I lower the gain on the microphone but then you can't really hear my voice. I'm running window 7. Do you know how to fix that statics problem?
How do you get the vocals in both channels? I got this mic today and I am disappointed about it only recording in one side, vocals on left line input on right. It doesn't make much sense to me. Using iMovie.
@PharaohKD The G-Track is a mono-microphone, but your computer recognizes it as a 2 channel device because of the input connector on the side. You need to go into your computer's sound control panel, locate the G-Track microphone and change it to a 1 channel device.
Thanks turbomonkey2k - Would you happen to know the exact steps to carry out this action on the Mac? I did not see anything that provided me with such an option.
@PharaohKD - I found out how to make it send audio information to both sides. On the mac you have to go into Applications - Utilities - Audio Midi Setup and change the settings. Now I need to figure out how to make this thing a little louder. It seems to be low. Any thoughts?
@turbomonkey2k - Thanks but the input gain is not realy the problem. It seems that the mic is really not built for high volume. I already have the bottom knob set as high as I can set it without clipping. This mic seems to function more like a studio mic where you'd have it hook up to a mix board. With a mixboard, the user can tweak the sound a lot better, even bump up the volume. I was hoping this mic was also built for podcasting. It's still okay. Its not great. Check out my review.
This mic is dope for it's low price. To hear some recordings done with the Samson G Track check out our Youtube page. You can also download our 12 track E.P. "Vibe With tha Tribe" for FREE at vibewiththatribe.bandcamp.com (better quality). The whole album was recorded using this microphone.
I have this, you can also use the chords to hook your electric guitar up through the mic and connect both to your computer, this way you can use it to record not only your guitar riffs, tracks into the computer but your voice as well. only thing is its very sensitive to picking up any noises. but all in all its worth it.
I have a question about the samson audio G-track and a boom stand. I don't know which boom stand you are using (?), but does the G-Track fit on an MK5-Boom stand (Samson)? I'm a bit confused abut how it would be attached to a boom stand... What I need to know is if it's possible :) Thanks!
@tommmmyka I've heard this before. However, in all cases that I've come across the hiss or other noise comes from either unshielded pc or surrounding components or the usb cable or soundcard. No problems with mine.
hello ! I have also this microphone ! But i have a question : when i record on my computer, i have a big breath which is embarrasing. Do you have any solution ? Do you use a pre-ampli ? Have you any solution to this matter ? Thanks ! (I am French)
my best friend bought this mic, honestly we made a pretty dope song out of it, the onllyyy problem is that it picks up SOOOO much air.... but a few sleeping bags hanging from the roof could of helped easier
i just bought an m-audio fasttrack pro interface and it SUCKS makes no damn difference for listening to your music but for recording yes it does, im takin it back and saying fuck it im getting this g-track
How do you integrate the audio and the video? I got a sony digital camera H-5 but I can't find a mic input. I'm wondering how will I make a video with a good quality audio like yours? If I get a gtrack condenser mic, can you please give me an idea how am I going to combine the video from my camera and the good audio from the gtrack? My camera doesn't have a mic input. Thanks, Ed
Hi, I'm looking for a new mic (I record with my built-in mic on my Macbook) but I'm not sure which one is the best...this one looks pretty awesome, could someone tell me if this one is better than the Blue Snowball mic?
I've read good things on this mic for singing. I'm sure there is better but the nice thing about this one is that it simplifies the recording process for the end user who has a computer and allows you to actually hear yourself in real time when you use a headset. Also keep an eye out for my upcoming review on the Blue Yeti USB mic.
There is always better, if you're in a recording studio, haha :) but you sounds really clear in the video, so I think it'll work great...can you talk loud without having a buzzing sound? I have an awful popping sound with loud parts and consonants like 'p' or 's'... anyway, I'll def check out the upcoming review, this helps me a lot :)
Reviews I've read from singers say you can realy howl on it. when up close like I was it is definitely sensitive to the popping. That's why I'm talking across it rather than directly into it. A technique I learned from a radio and voice over guy named Dave Graveline.
You there are other ways to mitigate that though. There is of course the pop filter, but you can also turn up the gain and stand farther back from the mic. Of course then you also need good room acoustics and a very quiet room.
It's your software setup. This is not a stereo mic. It's capable of 2 track recording so that you can plug in an instrument such as a guitar, keyboard etc. You're setup for two track recording and the quiet side is where you would hear the instrument if you were recording one.
Hi Mike, Also have a question about The USB, Some people say it wil leave some scratching on the record, because u use USB instead of the Line-in of u're computer? Do you also had that problem?? I guess not, but just want to make sure before I buy..
Finally someone who makes a clear Review about the Samson G-track. But I've still got a question, did you already try singing and the input of a instrument? And is there already a pop filter in the package? Or do you have to buy this apart?
Your spider mount has a standard fitting, should work with just about any boom. It fits on all the booms here and I don't recall which one is in the video. They're pretty much all the same as far as fittings go.
I always get this hissing sound of the environment i guess... i tried recording in my storeroomw which has totally no air.BUt stilll i have the hissing problem.. why do i get such problems??
I'm not familiar with Logic Express 8, but there's no good reason to think you wouldn't be able to use the G-Track with it. I haven't found any recording software that won't let you select it. I suppose there could be something out there that won't work but it doesn't seem likely.
You don't want to use a USB condensor mic for drums, you would be better off purchasing (like I did) a drum mic package, such as a CAD 7 piece drum mic set, 1 bass drum dynamic mic, 2 overhead condensor mics, 3 tom mics and a dynamic snare mic, It cost around $170
I don't use mine for music vocals, but that really is what it was intended for so I'm betting that especially with a pop filter it would serve you very well in that application.
I could hear it on my itunes when I transferred the track however when I sent the track back to the artist I was doing the song with my recording over the beat wasn't there.
You seem to have a lot of knowledge about this mic so I figured I'd see if you had any ideas about it. Thank you for your help.
Hi. I'm having a problem with my mic. I tried using it to record vocals for song recordings on GarageBand, but unfortunately, sounds only come out from the left side, on mono. Stereo, no sounds. Also, another problem I have: When I export the track on GarageBand, my final track has an EXTREMELY low volume. Yes, I did put the master volume on maximum. If there's a better program, what should I use? Any advice you can give me? I would VERY MUCH appreciate it.
I have the Samson G Track and I'm trying to use it with my internet camera to make a music video but my camera won't capture the audio. Can someone tell me how to fix this problem? Thanks.
It really depends on how you use the mic. if you stand up and sing into it then some sort of boom is going to be the right thing to have. on the other hand if you do a podcast or something you'll be better off with an articulating boom of some sort that will let you move it. That's also when the spider mount comes in handy as it helps isolate the mic from sounds made by the boom itself while moving it.
I would start by giving the folks at Samson a call. If it's a faulty disk I think they'd be only too happy to send you another. Post your findings here. I'm sure folks will want to know how it turned out.
can any1 help me mine wont load on the mac the mic works but the program it says is corrupted so is it the whole thing or is it just that i need to get another disk? if any1 knows plz reply cheers
OKAY please do me a favor. Can you listen to my recordings on my page and tell me what i need. I want it to sound better or at least something that'll make me sound better haha okey dokey. thanks
hey,i'm facing some problems with hisses in the background when i record through the mic,what am i doing wrong or what am i supposed to do here?please help me out.
i recently purchased a g-track, the green light turn on and the usb installs, but when i try record in vista it doesnt record and the speakers aswell go.
read up on audio codecs and how many can run on you OS at the same time. if you are really stuck after exhausting all other options message back. ill be pissed off if its an easy fix though. DO YOUR RESESARCH!!!
most likely the speakers didn't go, rather the OS made the mic the primary sound device. plug a set of headphones into the mic to see if that's where the sound went. you can control the default audio output device in the Vista control panel.
i followed the instructions to set up the samson g track with garageband on apple mac but when i record i can only hear my voice in the left side of my headphones. could u gt bak 2 me if you know what the problem is please would help alot! thanks....
check if position of the stereo/mono switch, try the other position and see how that works. you can fix the existing audio that is only on left side by mixing it down to mono. I'm not sure how you would do this in garage band, but you can do it with Audacity or Audition.
Please can you tell me how I can get rid of the noise ? I have even tried to power it by the usb connection on a different computer and connect the GTrack to my PC using leads to my 'line in' or 'mic in' on my PC. Still a high pitch background sound with my recordings with the GTrack ? Thank You in advance for any help You can give me. May God Bless Your New Year, from Bret
mine does that as well, do you think you can also help me....do you guys have background noise a bit?. My mic gain also only increases at the end. Lastly, I have a high pitched noise when I try to record and only when I try to record.
@Brettledotcom do you have a tv on or lights? because it could be that you got shitty electricity, sounds kinda funny saying that but when i worked audio visual its quite insane that electricity can do that to mics
Nice video. I was bought the Samson G-Track as a present and am really impressed with it, still learning all of it's vast features, but I was wondering if you could advise me, I want to record audio and video at the same time and I would like to know what software I can use to do this, rather than recording separate video/audio and then having to dub the two? I shall be using it for recording myself playing guitar and obviously I don't want the risk of mistiming the dubbing of my video. Thanks.
something to keep in mind, with a good video editor you can use sync up a separate audio recording to video done on a camcorder. that's if you want to use the G-Track. Another option might be to run a line from the g-track headphone out to an audio in on your camcorder if it has one.
You need a pop filter though. Ive trained my ears for years and I can tell this mic isn't all that great. Maybe for starting out but for pro audio? Don't think so.
Do you know where I can get a good Stand for the g track online? I also wanted to know should I buy the shockmount to? I already have the mic But the stand that comes with it is way to short for recording. I want to buy a Microphone Pop Filter ,to which would be best for the G track?
how come it only records on da left side??and the quality is badd it doesnt record pro. i record music but is not good quality.... what can i do to make it record both sides and good quality when i record music? and if theres a waii i can noise cansell?
Can you hear the instrument through the headphones. And can you also hear the instrument through the mic input on your computer through a program while still hearing your voice through the mic?
Yeah you probaly know, stand back, abit, from the Microphone. Make it face downwards. Clear your throat, Then bend the mic downwards your throat. Should produce better quality (No Ph pop noises)
could you help me out I am thinking about getting this mic? Do you need the software that comes with it? Does the computer see the mic as another sound card or mic? Thanks a lot your help is apriciated.
Thanks. Then I'll probaly be purchasing the CO1U, It's for some Audio Recordings and hopefuly this should work with Speaking program similar to Skype - Ventrilo
Definetly getting this for Christmas (Co1u) for Podcasting, Recording (and music) Mixed with a logitech quickcam pro 9000, so the Perfect Msn video mix! ;D
Yes, it's a USB mic. It comes with cables for connecting an instrument as well for the mixing funcion, but this mic pretty much requires a computer for you to be able to use it.
I have the same question as before, it only records on the left side for me, and i didnt catch it at first and it completly screwed up a song for me that was done pretty well. This has been frustrating me for a while now and i was wondering if you could help. I know you said configure your software, but im not a computer wiz, what do you exactly mean? Any help would be much appreciated.
have you tried the stereo-mono switch on the actual mic when when recording? as far as the software goes, I would need more information on what software you're using.
That's more a function of the way you configure your software. The typical mic is mono anyway. If you're recording only on one side then you should take a look at your software setup. Also keep in mind that you can usually "repair" a voice track that has been accidentally recorded to only one side of a stereo track by mixing it down to mono in your editing software.
My guess, if you have a drum machine or some other instrument you want to record as well, that this would be a great mic for that sort of thing. Maybe if some rappers out there are using a g-track they can let us know.
thank you for this! It is a really great review seeing as it gives a nice example/comparison of what the Gtrack sounds like.
What program do you use on your computer for recording? I have a fear that it won't be as compatible with my Mac as I anticipated according to some reviews.
The included software (Sonar LE) is Windows only unfortunately. I personally use use the open source Audacity(there is a mac version available) for recording which seems to work fine. Sorry I don't use an Apple so I can't be much help. Maybe a kind Mac user with a G-Track will see this and offer you some better advice.
Despite not using a mac you are still offer great advice! I guess I should just wait until I actually get it and then try it out. But I think it should be okay seeing as they have it at the Apple store.
what are your settings on the mic? when i record my voice goes to the left side
lunaproductions9596 2 months ago
Mike D? I find it funny that I was just watching a video about a man named Mike D and his podcast, and he just got a lot of new mics.
AirbagWarning64 3 months ago
I'm Getting It
YooTubeBattleLeague 3 months ago
Hi Mike, how do I record using the GTrack using Line In from PC. I'm thinking of doing a karaoke-like audio track but don't seem to get my vocals on the track ie say input from YouTube. Able to advice? Thanks much.
averilchan1984 4 months ago
how do you remove the cracks from the mic?
muzeefreak 8 months ago
ahhh people ! read the description.
Zico10101010 1 year ago
is it usb or xlr
cause i have a usb mic
and i want to record music
do they make interfaces wit a usb plug in
1xXADoNAiXx 1 year ago
I just bought this product co1u usb mic but i dont know how to start
with the sonar le..i just alredy installed this software but i dont
know whr to start this to check the perfornmance of the mic
itself..what would i do and whr woul\d i go..the software was so
horrible complicated as a beginner like me. I cant test my mic even up
to now..can somebody help me
. Thnx..pls reply asap
majogani 1 year ago
hi
i recenty brought a samson usb mic and i am hoping to put up videos on here on youtube as i am a singer.
i have no clue how to or what to you to do so.
i have an apple mac computer. what source of recording are you useing??
im very stuck would be great for your help!!
thanks KC x
katiechancemusic 1 year ago
@katiechancemusic Samson's web site has a video that shows how to set it up on your Mac. I'll send you a link.
PUA687 1 year ago
Hi. I was wondering how d'you get your audio to be that clear without the white noise? Some videos i see on youtube still have that fuzzy sound when they record with the G track.
Vlwow 1 year ago
@Vlwow The G-Track is a very sensitive mic. Because of this you have to mindful of things like the fan on your computer or even ventilation ducts in the room where you record. This can be a big problem if you have the mic on a table right next to your laptop. You'll notice I'm very close to the mic. This is because I dialed down the mic's volume so that you can scarcely hear any of those other sounds.
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
@turbomonkey2k I see.. Despite that, I really do like the nice, warm sound of the mic. I might consider getting this mic. Thanks for your help :)
Vlwow 1 year ago
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Great video! I brought it after looking at your review. I brought it 3 days ago. I get a lots of statics with the microphone. I lower the gain on the microphone but then you can't really hear my voice. I'm running window 7. Do you know how to fix that statics problem?
flyguyga321 1 year ago
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Great video! I brought it after looking at your review. I brought it 3 days ago. I get a lots of statics with the microphone. I lower the gain on the microphone but then you can't really hear my voice. I'm running window 7. Do you know how to fix that statics problem?
flyguyga321 1 year ago
u should let me have your other one lol
Dkingstickz 1 year ago 3
@Dkingstickz That was a gift for my nephew, sorry :)
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
How do you get the vocals in both channels? I got this mic today and I am disappointed about it only recording in one side, vocals on left line input on right. It doesn't make much sense to me. Using iMovie.
PharaohKD 1 year ago
@PharaohKD The G-Track is a mono-microphone, but your computer recognizes it as a 2 channel device because of the input connector on the side. You need to go into your computer's sound control panel, locate the G-Track microphone and change it to a 1 channel device.
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
Thanks turbomonkey2k - Would you happen to know the exact steps to carry out this action on the Mac? I did not see anything that provided me with such an option.
PharaohKD 1 year ago
@PharaohKD - I found out how to make it send audio information to both sides. On the mac you have to go into Applications - Utilities - Audio Midi Setup and change the settings. Now I need to figure out how to make this thing a little louder. It seems to be low. Any thoughts?
PharaohKD 1 year ago
@PharaohKD What about the bottom "mic" knob on the microphone itself?
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
@turbomonkey2k - Thanks but the input gain is not realy the problem. It seems that the mic is really not built for high volume. I already have the bottom knob set as high as I can set it without clipping. This mic seems to function more like a studio mic where you'd have it hook up to a mix board. With a mixboard, the user can tweak the sound a lot better, even bump up the volume. I was hoping this mic was also built for podcasting. It's still okay. Its not great. Check out my review.
PharaohKD 1 year ago
i hav a mac, and it only allows sound to record on the left speaker. any help?
RedLineReport 1 year ago
This mic is dope for it's low price. To hear some recordings done with the Samson G Track check out our Youtube page. You can also download our 12 track E.P. "Vibe With tha Tribe" for FREE at vibewiththatribe.bandcamp.com (better quality). The whole album was recorded using this microphone.
TranquilityTribe 1 year ago
i use this mic for my tracks...
chek mi page out for quality....
REVoLUTIONPRODZ 1 year ago
I have this, you can also use the chords to hook your electric guitar up through the mic and connect both to your computer, this way you can use it to record not only your guitar riffs, tracks into the computer but your voice as well. only thing is its very sensitive to picking up any noises. but all in all its worth it.
fallenstar08ght 1 year ago
It comes with an adapter that will let you attach it to a standard fitting that you'd find on most booms.
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
how do you remove hiss on this microphone (background noise) like on the video because that sounds insane please help thanks
littleruntcover 1 year ago
AHH! You're the one that can help me I guess!
I have a question about the samson audio G-track and a boom stand. I don't know which boom stand you are using (?), but does the G-Track fit on an MK5-Boom stand (Samson)? I'm a bit confused abut how it would be attached to a boom stand... What I need to know is if it's possible :) Thanks!
pisserke8420 1 year ago
i have this, and it's noisy as hell
tommmmyka 1 year ago
@tommmmyka I've heard this before. However, in all cases that I've come across the hiss or other noise comes from either unshielded pc or surrounding components or the usb cable or soundcard. No problems with mine.
b3stbuddy 1 year ago
how do u remove the hiss on the Gtrack?
littleruntcover 1 year ago
hello ! I have also this microphone ! But i have a question : when i record on my computer, i have a big breath which is embarrasing. Do you have any solution ? Do you use a pre-ampli ? Have you any solution to this matter ? Thanks ! (I am French)
foufighter523 1 year ago
the g-track has a software that comes with it but its compatible to pc not mac so i want to know if its only for pc or it could be for mac?
EllenDfan123 1 year ago
@EllenDfan123 It's USB, so it should work just fine with your mac
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
my best friend bought this mic, honestly we made a pretty dope song out of it, the onllyyy problem is that it picks up SOOOO much air.... but a few sleeping bags hanging from the roof could of helped easier
i just bought an m-audio fasttrack pro interface and it SUCKS makes no damn difference for listening to your music but for recording yes it does, im takin it back and saying fuck it im getting this g-track
D40Oz1 1 year ago
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How do you integrate the audio and the video? I got a sony digital camera H-5 but I can't find a mic input. I'm wondering how will I make a video with a good quality audio like yours? If I get a gtrack condenser mic, can you please give me an idea how am I going to combine the video from my camera and the good audio from the gtrack? My camera doesn't have a mic input. Thanks, Ed
moonriff7 1 year ago
was the sound coming from the gtrack in the beginning when you were talking?
evieevelyn 1 year ago
Yes, I'm using the G Track in the beginning, the one on the boom. The one I'm showing to the camera is one that I bought for my nephew.
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
i have this mic....and it sounds NOTHING LIKE THE QUALITY you are projecting....
am I using the mic wrong???
donrobertoni 1 year ago
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SnickBeatz 1 year ago
ur mic sounds way clearer then mine
J0season726 1 year ago
hi, im going to buy a microphone condenser of 99€ and I want to know if it's good for singing loud or it gets blurry?
CheeseGangsta 2 years ago
It's supposed to be pretty good for singing. I don't use mine for that though.
turbomonkey2k 1 year ago
Can you play an instrumental beat through the headphones as well? while singing..
J0season726 2 years ago
Sure.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
hello im using audacity to record
with the g track but it only is MONO
like ONLY sound comes out the left headset on the right only the beat
when i use the standart record that oon the pc from the start all programms etc..
its stereo
can some tell me how to fix this ?
LBundyy 2 years ago
Hi, I'm looking for a new mic (I record with my built-in mic on my Macbook) but I'm not sure which one is the best...this one looks pretty awesome, could someone tell me if this one is better than the Blue Snowball mic?
ethalinia 2 years ago
Oh yeah, and it's especially for singing, not podcasting :)
ethalinia 2 years ago
I've read good things on this mic for singing. I'm sure there is better but the nice thing about this one is that it simplifies the recording process for the end user who has a computer and allows you to actually hear yourself in real time when you use a headset. Also keep an eye out for my upcoming review on the Blue Yeti USB mic.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
There is always better, if you're in a recording studio, haha :) but you sounds really clear in the video, so I think it'll work great...can you talk loud without having a buzzing sound? I have an awful popping sound with loud parts and consonants like 'p' or 's'... anyway, I'll def check out the upcoming review, this helps me a lot :)
RedDressGirl13 2 years ago
Reviews I've read from singers say you can realy howl on it. when up close like I was it is definitely sensitive to the popping. That's why I'm talking across it rather than directly into it. A technique I learned from a radio and voice over guy named Dave Graveline.
You there are other ways to mitigate that though. There is of course the pop filter, but you can also turn up the gain and stand farther back from the mic. Of course then you also need good room acoustics and a very quiet room.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
Also, now that I know I have someone waiting for it I'll try to get that video done today.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
i cant get mine working man on my computer am triyng to set it up on audicity it just aint picking nothing up as if its on mute anyone help
MasterGreenthumb 2 years ago
when i try to record with my g-track it is off timing would you know why?
EMBYTIAN 2 years ago
So you the record/playback for vocals will only display on one side.
acits2004 2 years ago
Hi your mic i can hear perfect!!! I have the same mic but i have a problem i hear in only one Box...why?!?!? please can you help me?
sokpok1975 2 years ago
Anybody know how compatibile it is with Adobe Audition 1.5?
thepunkfish109 2 years ago
I've tested it with audition 3.0. as long as windows recognizes it there shouldn't be any problems though.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
Cool. Thanks man.
thepunkfish109 2 years ago
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kevv101 2 years ago
I dont car about any of that just tell me if it records both side as soon as I plug the usb to my laptop
I need alot of tracks to be recorded lol
TheGreatAnalious 2 years ago
Nope. You have to do two and pan 'em. Not a huge deal but can be annoying to always have to do.
thepunkfish109 2 years ago
I comment someone who reviewed this mic and I noticed that his vocals only came from the right side of my headphones
is that how the microphone is or what??
I need to know cause if I buy it I just wasted my money for vocals that only come out of one side of speakers people hear out of??????
TheGreatAnalious 2 years ago
It's your software setup. This is not a stereo mic. It's capable of 2 track recording so that you can plug in an instrument such as a guitar, keyboard etc. You're setup for two track recording and the quiet side is where you would hear the instrument if you were recording one.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
you should of used a pop filter...
CantBanMySkills56 2 years ago
if you add a pop filter to your next video the sound would be even better fyi...the video was great nonetheless. thanks.
ashare06 2 years ago
whats the inputs for the guitar/keyboard? is it a normal headphone jack input, or guitar lead input?
CKposition 2 years ago
Hi Mike, Also have a question about The USB, Some people say it wil leave some scratching on the record, because u use USB instead of the Line-in of u're computer? Do you also had that problem?? I guess not, but just want to make sure before I buy..
Thanx Already
Matthew
torentje82 2 years ago
Hi Mike,
Finally someone who makes a clear Review about the Samson G-track. But I've still got a question, did you already try singing and the input of a instrument? And is there already a pop filter in the package? Or do you have to buy this apart?
Hopefully you can answer it.
Thanks alot,
Matthew
torentje82 2 years ago
thanks
MrSlavie 2 years ago
does this mic work with windows vista?
nikesdude68 2 years ago
Yep, and 7.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
What model is your microphone boom? I would like to buy one, but dont know if it would be compatible with my spider mount.
Greetings,
Jirka
jiribrejcha 2 years ago
Your spider mount has a standard fitting, should work with just about any boom. It fits on all the booms here and I don't recall which one is in the video. They're pretty much all the same as far as fittings go.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
Thanks.
jiribrejcha 2 years ago
I always get this hissing sound of the environment i guess... i tried recording in my storeroomw which has totally no air.BUt stilll i have the hissing problem.. why do i get such problems??
Babychemistz 2 years ago
i think its because u are near electrical equipment, i dont have i mic myself, but i saw a video on youtube about that hissing sound
PS3Insight 2 years ago
what did i need for this mic ?? anything about windows or mac ? please can you tell it thanks
MrSlavie 2 years ago
Windows, Mac... it works with all that stuff. Unless you have some old OS that doesn't support USB, I guessing you won't have a problem.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
why is thevocal distorted :S? doesnt sound so clear for me on this video o.O
Jubiejai 2 years ago
I ordered this mic about 5 min ago , now will this work with logic express 8? thanks
sssil13 2 years ago
I'm not familiar with Logic Express 8, but there's no good reason to think you wouldn't be able to use the G-Track with it. I haven't found any recording software that won't let you select it. I suppose there could be something out there that won't work but it doesn't seem likely.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
how exactly would i approach recording a drum track? im new to this kind of stuff.
kleban10 2 years ago
You don't want to use a USB condensor mic for drums, you would be better off purchasing (like I did) a drum mic package, such as a CAD 7 piece drum mic set, 1 bass drum dynamic mic, 2 overhead condensor mics, 3 tom mics and a dynamic snare mic, It cost around $170
Dwane5335 2 years ago
do u think this w ill sound good for rapping????
confidence69 2 years ago
I don't use mine for music vocals, but that really is what it was intended for so I'm betting that especially with a pop filter it would serve you very well in that application.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
where did you get the mic stand??
jess1445 2 years ago
The boom is borrowed, but you can get one similar on Amazon for around $25 to $30. The small desk stand type that I hold up is included with the mic.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
When I recorded using Garage band.
I could hear it on my itunes when I transferred the track however when I sent the track back to the artist I was doing the song with my recording over the beat wasn't there.
You seem to have a lot of knowledge about this mic so I figured I'd see if you had any ideas about it. Thank you for your help.
-FateThaJuggalo
FateThaJuggalo 2 years ago
Hi. I'm having a problem with my mic. I tried using it to record vocals for song recordings on GarageBand, but unfortunately, sounds only come out from the left side, on mono. Stereo, no sounds. Also, another problem I have: When I export the track on GarageBand, my final track has an EXTREMELY low volume. Yes, I did put the master volume on maximum. If there's a better program, what should I use? Any advice you can give me? I would VERY MUCH appreciate it.
DrewClast 2 years ago
Adobe Audition is MUCH better than Garageband
GODZILLAMANASS 2 years ago
I have the same problem with GarageBand (mono). It says stereo but it's only mono :/
msmyla91 2 years ago
Well, I couldn't say why, but when I was on Stereo mode, I only had the left. I changed it to Mono 1 instead, now I have the left and the right.
vincelaniel 2 years ago
Was that for GarageBand? If not, what program do you use?
DrewClast 2 years ago
Yes it is for GarageBand, I would prefer using Live from Ableton but it's pretty hard to use it once cracked, and I'm too poor to buy a 400$ program.
vincelaniel 2 years ago
I have the Samson G Track and I'm trying to use it with my internet camera to make a music video but my camera won't capture the audio. Can someone tell me how to fix this problem? Thanks.
jordanzell1 2 years ago
yo how do i work this mic with cubase sx3? i cant get signal for recording
Z33kie 2 years ago
when i connect my samson g track micro to my windows xp and when i record, the quality is really bad. can someone help me out?
KidZooted 2 years ago
Be more specific, better yet, post a sample of the audio.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
Make sure any other mic you have, builtin or othersise, is muted and that u are only using the samson for the sound input
squiersupersonic 2 years ago
I just bought one of these mics and a anti pop screen.but could you tell me what sort of stand would be good
Hidd3nTalents 2 years ago
It really depends on how you use the mic. if you stand up and sing into it then some sort of boom is going to be the right thing to have. on the other hand if you do a podcast or something you'll be better off with an articulating boom of some sort that will let you move it. That's also when the spider mount comes in handy as it helps isolate the mic from sounds made by the boom itself while moving it.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
ok thanks im going to be rapping but i dont want to be standing up so i dont know.
Hidd3nTalents 2 years ago
I can tell you if you are a rapper you definately want to be standing up to lay down your vocals
GODZILLAMANASS 2 years ago
that what i mean it came with this program already so if it says its corrupted is there nuthing you can do?
singthat4you 2 years ago
I would start by giving the folks at Samson a call. If it's a faulty disk I think they'd be only too happy to send you another. Post your findings here. I'm sure folks will want to know how it turned out.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
can any1 help me mine wont load on the mac the mic works but the program it says is corrupted so is it the whole thing or is it just that i need to get another disk? if any1 knows plz reply cheers
singthat4you 2 years ago
You don't need a special program. Try using Audacity. It's an open source audio recording and editing program. It can run on Windows, Mac or Linux.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
just bought it myself so you're getting 5 stars :D
alenaduhur88 2 years ago
OKAY please do me a favor. Can you listen to my recordings on my page and tell me what i need. I want it to sound better or at least something that'll make me sound better haha okey dokey. thanks
Luv Jenn-
1JenniferMM 2 years ago
sam ash
kevv101 2 years ago
sam ash
kevv101 2 years ago
hey,i'm facing some problems with hisses in the background when i record through the mic,what am i doing wrong or what am i supposed to do here?please help me out.
tuden 2 years ago
adjust the gate
owen0334 2 years ago
How About You Give It To Me :P
YungArez 2 years ago
Give it To Mw :P
YungArez 2 years ago
Does this have Headphone Monitoring? :D
IrritanteTom 2 years ago
what store do u buy it at?
CantBanMySkills56 2 years ago
I need one
CantBanMySkills56 2 years ago
what the hell my headset and usb mic cost 15 for the usb mic and 8 for the headset + mic an it sounds better than that
blaz3y09 2 years ago
Suuuuure it does.
turbomonkey2k 2 years ago
when you switch back to the Samson at the end there is some static that isn't present in your introduction.
RareMusicVideos 2 years ago
thankyou, very helpful!
HypeChannel 2 years ago
That must be a G-Track you're using right now!
Chicago10281 2 years ago
Does it work for vista?
Canstey84 3 years ago
It sure does.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Hello can you help me with something
i recently purchased a g-track, the green light turn on and the usb installs, but when i try record in vista it doesnt record and the speakers aswell go.
SilvermendRecords 3 years ago
read up on audio codecs and how many can run on you OS at the same time. if you are really stuck after exhausting all other options message back. ill be pissed off if its an easy fix though. DO YOUR RESESARCH!!!
hptk01 3 years ago
most likely the speakers didn't go, rather the OS made the mic the primary sound device. plug a set of headphones into the mic to see if that's where the sound went. you can control the default audio output device in the Vista control panel.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
but u need a pop filter
Junior11Music 3 years ago
i have 1 to its very nice for recording
Junior11Music 3 years ago
I've got one of them, myself! A great mic to have for your home recording studio
Chicago10281 3 years ago
i followed the instructions to set up the samson g track with garageband on apple mac but when i record i can only hear my voice in the left side of my headphones. could u gt bak 2 me if you know what the problem is please would help alot! thanks....
sprogo123 3 years ago
check if position of the stereo/mono switch, try the other position and see how that works. you can fix the existing audio that is only on left side by mixing it down to mono. I'm not sure how you would do this in garage band, but you can do it with Audacity or Audition.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Please can you tell me how I can get rid of the noise ? I have even tried to power it by the usb connection on a different computer and connect the GTrack to my PC using leads to my 'line in' or 'mic in' on my PC. Still a high pitch background sound with my recordings with the GTrack ? Thank You in advance for any help You can give me. May God Bless Your New Year, from Bret
Brettledotcom 3 years ago
can you send me a sample of audio with the noise you're hearing? might help me help you a little better.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
mine does that as well, do you think you can also help me....do you guys have background noise a bit?. My mic gain also only increases at the end. Lastly, I have a high pitched noise when I try to record and only when I try to record.
puadusk 3 years ago
@Brettledotcom do you have a tv on or lights? because it could be that you got shitty electricity, sounds kinda funny saying that but when i worked audio visual its quite insane that electricity can do that to mics
D40Oz1 1 year ago
Nice video. I was bought the Samson G-Track as a present and am really impressed with it, still learning all of it's vast features, but I was wondering if you could advise me, I want to record audio and video at the same time and I would like to know what software I can use to do this, rather than recording separate video/audio and then having to dub the two? I shall be using it for recording myself playing guitar and obviously I don't want the risk of mistiming the dubbing of my video. Thanks.
bboytomo 3 years ago
something to keep in mind, with a good video editor you can use sync up a separate audio recording to video done on a camcorder. that's if you want to use the G-Track. Another option might be to run a line from the g-track headphone out to an audio in on your camcorder if it has one.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
You need a pop filter though. Ive trained my ears for years and I can tell this mic isn't all that great. Maybe for starting out but for pro audio? Don't think so.
alieco 3 years ago
notice, no popping when I'm actually using the gtrack, a little over modulation at one point, but no popping.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Do you know where I can get a good Stand for the g track online? I also wanted to know should I buy the shockmount to? I already have the mic But the stand that comes with it is way to short for recording. I want to buy a Microphone Pop Filter ,to which would be best for the G track?
yaboicash 3 years ago
you can easily make your own pop screen cheap. look around on youtube or send me a message and i'll tell you how.
hawk4444 3 years ago
how come it only records on da left side??and the quality is badd it doesnt record pro. i record music but is not good quality.... what can i do to make it record both sides and good quality when i record music? and if theres a waii i can noise cansell?
jayr809 3 years ago
Samson GTrack vs AT 2020 which one?
sdfxrplv2 3 years ago
Can you hear the instrument through the headphones. And can you also hear the instrument through the mic input on your computer through a program while still hearing your voice through the mic?
Thanks a tun your lots of help
iclayway 3 years ago
Yes, you can monitor and mix an instrument via the input jack. You can hear yourself and the instrument then through the headphones.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
But does it mix the instrument and the mic audio into one channel or into separate channels?
iclayway 3 years ago
Yeah you probaly know, stand back, abit, from the Microphone. Make it face downwards. Clear your throat, Then bend the mic downwards your throat. Should produce better quality (No Ph pop noises)
4543563 3 years ago
you should consider flipping the light switch on in your future videos.
bizgravy 3 years ago
does it comes with a stand?
mouimen 3 years ago
Yes, it comes with the table top stand that I hold up in the videpo.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
could you help me out I am thinking about getting this mic? Do you need the software that comes with it? Does the computer see the mic as another sound card or mic? Thanks a lot your help is apriciated.
iclayway 3 years ago
You don't need the software that comes with it. I usually use Audacity. Also, it sees the mic as both a set of USB Speakers and as a USB mic.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
you should get a pop blocker :)
lildmoneymusic 3 years ago
I position the mic in a way that it's not necessary. the only pop you heard in the entire vid was while I was using the headset mic.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
2 questions...
1. where did you purchase this mic?
2. do you have any special adapters attached to the mic unit itself to attach it to the boom?
Orangeman0027 3 years ago
Would the CO1U/CO3U/G-track work great with Audacity without any Drivers it comes with?
4543563 3 years ago
no reason why any of those mics shouldn't work with Audacity. Audacity is what I mainly use for audio.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Thanks. Then I'll probaly be purchasing the CO1U, It's for some Audio Recordings and hopefuly this should work with Speaking program similar to Skype - Ventrilo
4543563 3 years ago
Definetly getting this for Christmas (Co1u) for Podcasting, Recording (and music) Mixed with a logitech quickcam pro 9000, so the Perfect Msn video mix! ;D
4543563 3 years ago
the cable is only for computer or what??
teklin85 3 years ago
Yes, it's a USB mic. It comes with cables for connecting an instrument as well for the mixing funcion, but this mic pretty much requires a computer for you to be able to use it.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
I have the same question as before, it only records on the left side for me, and i didnt catch it at first and it completly screwed up a song for me that was done pretty well. This has been frustrating me for a while now and i was wondering if you could help. I know you said configure your software, but im not a computer wiz, what do you exactly mean? Any help would be much appreciated.
WigSplitter11 3 years ago
have you tried the stereo-mono switch on the actual mic when when recording? as far as the software goes, I would need more information on what software you're using.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Hello if got again a question
hmm i hear it only records on the right side:S:S?
ItsMeYllton 3 years ago
That's more a function of the way you configure your software. The typical mic is mono anyway. If you're recording only on one side then you should take a look at your software setup. Also keep in mind that you can usually "repair" a voice track that has been accidentally recorded to only one side of a stereo track by mixing it down to mono in your editing software.
Hope that helps.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
hi, got a question.
I have vista and it only says it recognize USB audio but does not say samson..or CO1U..?
And the microphone doesn't work or not loud enough... pls help!!
chickakiki 3 years ago
is your mic a CO1U?
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
I have this mic when i record my music my sound quality doesn't always sound the best,could it be the vista laptop? or the adobe audition?
yaboicash 3 years ago
Heelllo i got a question
can i just plug in and record whit my Own progrmm
or you must to dowlaod the software
i just want to plug in my computer(VISTA) And than record rap whit my own programm can i ?(vista)
plzz answer
ItsMeYllton 3 years ago
you should be fine with pretty much anything that recognizes a USB mic.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
My guess, if you have a drum machine or some other instrument you want to record as well, that this would be a great mic for that sort of thing. Maybe if some rappers out there are using a g-track they can let us know.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
thank you for this! It is a really great review seeing as it gives a nice example/comparison of what the Gtrack sounds like.
What program do you use on your computer for recording? I have a fear that it won't be as compatible with my Mac as I anticipated according to some reviews.
folkdear 3 years ago
The included software (Sonar LE) is Windows only unfortunately. I personally use use the open source Audacity(there is a mac version available) for recording which seems to work fine. Sorry I don't use an Apple so I can't be much help. Maybe a kind Mac user with a G-Track will see this and offer you some better advice.
turbomonkey2k 3 years ago
Despite not using a mac you are still offer great advice! I guess I should just wait until I actually get it and then try it out. But I think it should be okay seeing as they have it at the Apple store.
Thanks for your help!
folkdear 3 years ago
Just bought one! with shockmount and pop filter...nice review hope i'll be satisfied with it...
leungsta 3 years ago