Comments on: Review: Samson G-Track microphone

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:24:59 +0000

Assign the left channel to track 1 and the right channel to track 2. That’s how you’re supposed to use it.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:22:26 +0000

This problem was reported all over OS X forums for a lot of different products, but doesn’t exist at all in Windows. Odd, huh? I though OS X was supposed to be great for audio production…

By: Daniel_avf

Daniel_avf — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:27 +0000

Hi everybody i’m goin to tell you what’s been wrong with the mic in my opinion, i got that static you’ve had but i somehow solved it just moving the usb cable towards me i know its crazy but it worked…. THE BIG PROBLEM NOW is that when i record vocals on my garage band the vocals only sound on one side (left side) nothing on the right side and it’s driving me crazy.. already checked the pan control etc, can anyone help me with this?
P.S. quality is excelent but the mono – stereo problems :(

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:06:06 +0000

I got a question… After doing alot of research on this mic alot of people said the static is only a problem with mac. Is any one having static problems on PC? I want this mic specifically for vocals and i can’t have any static.. the only reason I’m considering still getting this mic is because i can plug the guitar up to it. Please lemme know!

By: acousticmitch

acousticmitch — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:59:35 +0000

Great review made more convincing with the great audio sample. I’m an acoustic guitarist/vocalist and mainly looking for a mic to record covers and some originals for friends/family. This mic/interface seems like a great product, can’t wait to get my hands it :)

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:57:21 +0000

Yes, static is known issue with this Mic. It has something to do with USB Clocking. Basically teh timing is out somehow in the way it communicates with the computer.

This specifically has to do with the USB controller chip inside the Mic. It could also be fixed by the driver, but doesn’t seem to in all cases.

In my experience, I love this mic, but the static was causing me a lot of grief. I emailed Samson, and they got back to me in a timely manner for a fix on Mac OS X, but not a satisfactory one as the static still comes back now and then.

This is an awesome mic, but they needed to do a better job on the USB clocking issues they have. Surprisingly they still sell this Mic without a solid fix for the static.

Anyway good luck!

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:52:37 +0000

I’ve got a question..I just bought a Samsion audio G-track but I’m a little bit confused about how to record. Can someone explain me where I need to plug and stuff? About that pick-up, you plug the guitar into the pick-up and you plug the pickup into the microphone, or what? I also got Cakewalk’s Sonar LE, but it says I don’t have input so I cant record..need some help ^^ Just need the basics..

By: fiazio

fiazio — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:55:36 +0000

Thanks for a perfect review on this amazing mic.
The only reason I bought it was the headphone monitoring jack, No other mic in this range has the feature. Also i did some researching comparing the g-track to the C03U, I wanted to know why this mic was priced at the same price yet had more features.
Was it the quality ? I never found out. The mics on its way, will reach on the 10~11th June.
I would also put up a review on my blog and also a link to yours.
Have a nice day
~fiazio

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:57:16 +0000

I’ve got a similiar problem, static with a steady popping/clicking noise. Can’t find much support for this online. I like the mic, and I’m optimistic this is a good product but need to fix this issue.

By: Guitar Tops

Guitar Tops — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:28:31 +0000

Thanks for the great review. I just purchased this for my husband’s Christams gift and it’s nice to hear that other people think it a great mic. He’ll be using it for creating marketing videos.

Thanks again :-)

By: Ethan

Ethan — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:54:58 +0000

Hey, great review and I liked your recording. I myself have just purchased the mic and am trying to record both my acoustic guitar and vocals at the same time. I have everything plugged in properly. When I playback though, I hear a horrible static. Do you have some sort of solution to this problem? Also, how did you ensure you were recording your vocals and guitar on two separate tracks simultaneously?

Any help would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance.

By: Mike Walters

Mike Walters — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:11:11 +0000

I’ve been umming and ahing over this mic for a few months now, but hearing the quality of it through the song you recorded has made my mind up. Thank you :-)

By: YOUNG GRITTY

YOUNG GRITTY — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:55:57 +0000

The Samson G-track is a very good mic.the first time i saw it i knew i wouldve like it

By: suze

suze — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:57:32 +0000

Dreamy! thanks for that review.
I hear good things so far, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
Do you know when this mic was released? its like a traveling musicians dream. No interface hassle, but no hassle with USB quality. Plugs in guitar and headset….ahhh i can’t wait.
Thank you so much for posting that demo as well. Gives a great idea. More mic reviews should do that.

By: Bret Moreland

Bret Moreland — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:03:32 +0000

Very useful review, your brief description of the features, use of the analog input and the audio recording tells it all.

Thank you.

I have bought thousands of dollars of mics, you have to hear them to know if they are what you are wanting. Best case, hear them in your particular application. Other than that, human voice is a good reference.

The proof the pudding is in the eating.

best,
bret

By: Dan H.

Dan H. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:30:47 +0000

Dude, were you in the Traveling Wilburys?

By: Geo2

Geo2 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:50:47 +0000

Nice review. Always good to learn about new recording tools. I haven’t tried Samson myself, but I have a Rode mic that I really like.

By: Serkan Toto

Serkan Toto — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:20:32 +0000

Muhahaha.
You know where to go next, I assume:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/16/apricado-selling-your-music-has-never-been-this-easy/

By: Dave Peterson

Dave Peterson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:12:38 +0000

I’m with Neal. That song added quite a bit to what could have been a dry review, but now we have an excellent idea of what the mic can do. Well done!

By: Neal Campbell

Neal Campbell — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:32:49 +0000

Very nice job on the song, John! You could have written a thousand words about that mic and I wouldn’t have been interested. The song sold me.

I’d love some more mic reviews from you in the future if you include a song with each one.