Samson XPD2 User Manual

8
Computer Setup
Windows
1. The first time you plug the
XPD2 into a USB port,
Windows will install the USB
driver for that port.
2. To set the XPD2 as your default
input/recording device, or
to change its settings, open
the Control Panel, Hardware
& Sound settings, then click
SOUND. Under Recording
tab, select the “Samson RXD
Wireless Receiver” from the list
of devices and press the Set
Default button to set it as the default audio input device.
3. To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and
then select the Levels tab. Slide the control until the desired level is
reached.
Apple MAC OSX
1. Plug the RXD2 receiver into an available USB port.
2. Select the XPD2 as the computer’s audio input, open System
Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.
3. Next, open the Sound preferences, choose the Input tab and select
“Samson RXD Wireless Receiver”. To set the gain of the microphone,
adjust the Input volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box.
The Input Level meter will show the recording level.

Samson XPD2 Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	10°C - 40°C
working range	100' line of sight
working frequency	2.404-2.476 GHz

Power

power requirements	two AA alkaline batteries
battery life	20 hours
operating voltage	5V DC

Audio Specifications

audio frequency response	20 Hz - 17 kHz
signal to noise ratio	>85 dB
audio sample rate	32 kHz

Weight and Dimensions

weight	0.21 lb / 93 g
dimensions (HxLxD)	96 mm x 62 mm x 18.5 mm
dimensions (LxDxH)	89 mm x 23 mm x 8 mm