G-Track Pro Quick Start

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

1. Position the G-Track Pro on your desktop by using the included microphone base.
   
   
2. Set the G-Track Pro’s pattern switch. If you are recording a single person, set the switch to the Cardioid position and be sure to face the front side, with the Samson logo. If recording two people, set the microphone to the Figure-8 position and if recording multiple subjects, set the switch to the Omni position.
   
   
3. Connect headphones to the Headphone output located on the rear of the microphone.
   
   
4. Plug the USB cable into the G-Track Pro and plug the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
   
   
5. Set the G-Track Pro as the input and output audio device by following the steps in the sections Using the G-Track Pro with Apple Computers or Using the G-Track Pro with Windows Computers.
   
   
6. Launch your recording software.
   
   
7. Turn down the output VOLUME control on the G-Track Pro and if not already set, select the G-Track Pro as the input and outputs in the software.
   
   
8. Create two mono audio tracks. Set one track to G-Track Pro Left Input for the microphone input and the other track to G-Track Pro Right Input for the instrument input. Note: Input names may vary depending on software. 
   
   
9. Arm the tracks for recording.
   
   
10. Set the input levels of the microphone by following the steps in the section Setting Levels.  
    
    
11. Set the direct monitor setting by following the steps in the section Direct Monitor Switch. 
    
    
12. While singing/speaking or playing your instrument into the G-Track Pro, raise the VOLUME control until the audio output is at a comfortable listening level. 
    
    
13. Press the record button and start creating.