I plug in my usb for the samson studio gt. and no software comes up. but the box says it comes with it. what do I do?

Hi did you get it sorted,got the same problem,dont want to have to send it back only got it today, saving for ages,can you help

Is the input cable okay on othe systems? Is the voltage switch setting correct for yourpart of the world? Is the GND/LIFT switch fully set to one side or the other?

If you are plugged into the 1/4 ich jack- is you plug the correct length? There are 5 different lengths on thses.

It also would not hurt to spray some LPS-1 into the controls and switches and cycle them to clean contacts as well. And into the 1/4 inch jack directing the spray towards the interrupt contacts.

If there is one, it's usually right where the ac power plugs in or right next to it (might need flathead screwdriver). If not you have to take the back panel off and it could be either in fuse clips/holder or sometimes even soldered into the PC board.

The problem is the PC thinks the Mic is attached to the Alpha rather than through the USB directly.
The Alpha software probably ALSO assumes this. Look in the "Sounds and Devices" page of the control panel and check to make sure the appropriate device is selected for voice input. If you don't see the Mic selected, select it, and if it isn't in the list, then it needs a driver installed or activated. Often the PC's audio system wants to "fight" this and it takes some "persuasion" to get it to cooperate.

Make sure you are using ALKALINE batteries... rechargeables have lower voltage that does not work with a lot of these devices... Often the batteries are marked with the voltage they are intended to replace rather than their actual voltage. NiCad batteries only produce 1.25 volts and that is under what is required. The device will come on and immediately go off.

Stereo recording comes out as a single stream or track. When you start and stop recording, then a new track of stereo will be created each time.

Try this site:

http://www.samsontech.com/main/misc.cfm?pageID=51

No. From their website...

Note: Samson SoftPre is not compatible with Windows Vista however the C01U, C03U and Q1U are all Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows Vista.

try this;

1.using different usb inputs on your pc desk top
2.update drivers on both your desk top and laptop
3.using a different usb cable

if it works fine on your friends computer most likely its not the mic

I have not used that particular mic, but have a AKG 414 which offers the same three patterns and there are three distinct and separate settings on the switch. Maybe take it back into the store where you bought it and ask for clarification there? Hope this was helpful. Peace