
#SAMSON Q1U DYNAMIC DRIVER#
One the Driver initializes, close the preferences dialog box and Garage Band will be ready to use the C01U. Select Samson C01U from the Audio Input drop down listĬlick on Yes when it asks if you want to Change audio driver Open Garage Band and Go to Preferences ⌘, Using the Samson C01U with Apple Garage Band (Mac OS X)
#SAMSON Q1U DYNAMIC DRIVERS#
The device will then appear in Logic under Audio Hardware and Drivers as an available I/O. Check the clock button on one of the devices, not the CO1U.Īnd that’s it. For instance, if you only have a CO1U connected you will need to check CO1U and Built-in Audio. Select the ones you want the device to use by checking the “use” button. The list at the bottom of the window will show all the audio devices connected to the computer. It's a good idea to rename it (double click on Aggregate Device in the list and enter the new name eg. Go to the Audio Menu - Open Aggregate Device Editor ⇧⌘AĬlick on the + button to create a new device Open Audio MIDI Setup (from the Applications/Utilities folder) 10.3 and earlier versions don’t have this facility. This will only work in OSX 10.4 or later. This is the process of setting up the CO1U to work in Logic.

Using the Samson C01U with Apple Logic (Mac OS X) Samson's USB Mic FAQs combined (historical)

It is not great for isolation, but if you’re looking to record a rehearsal, or any situation where sounds will be coming from all around in no particular direction, the omni polar pattern is the best choice. It will pick up a live band, as well as the audience, giving live recordings a strong sense of authenticity. It picks up audio from all around the microphone making it great for conference recording, heavy reflected sounds, and for getting the best ambient sounds out of your recording. Omni- The omni polar pattern is, as its name implies, all encompassing. This is great when looking to record two speakers at once, or if you’re looking to pick up great directional sound, as well as some light reflected sounds like reverb and room noise, while still blocking out audio from the sides of the microphone. If you’re looking to isolate a certain performer, it is recommended you use this pattern.įigure-8- The figure-8 polar pattern has a bidirectional polar pattern designed after its namesake, and this allows for equal amounts of signal to be picked up from in front of, and behind the microphone. It will also pick up some sounds from just outside the opposite end of the microphone but the signal will not be nearly as strong as the front of the microphone. It is designed to pick up sound from the front of the microphone, where the LED is located. Hyper Cardioid- The hyper cardioid polar pattern is highly directional, meaning it is best used when looking to focus in on a particular source with the least amount of outside noise. The three polar patterns available are Hyper Cardioid, Figure-8, and Omni.

The dual-19mm capsules in the C03U allow the microphones to switch between three different polar patterns, which allows for great versatility for your recording setups. A polar pattern determines which direction(s) a microphone will receive audio from. Polar patterns are one of the most important features of a microphone. What are the three polar patterns, and what do they do?
