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A complete disassembly of the Samson G-Track Pro microphone. This guide is intended to provide tips and techniques for the disassembly of the device, especially in areas that can be tricky without prior experience. While not a repair guide, reading the instructions in reverse can help with reassembly.

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  1. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Separating Microphone From Base: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Separating Microphone From Base: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Separating Microphone From Base: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3
    • Angle the stand for better access to the bottom and unscrew the nut.

    • Supporting the microphone with your other hand can prevent the nut from binding, making it faster and smoother to turn.

  2. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Volume Knobs: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Volume Knobs: Schritt 2, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Volume Knobs: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3
    • Pry at the bottom lip of each knob to lift them from their potentiometers. A spudger works best to prevent scratching, but a small flathead screwdriver can be used as well.

    • Once lifted, the knobs will be loose enough to pull off by hand.

    • The position of each knob does not matter, as they can only fit in one orientation.

    • Do not use pliers, as the plastic is very soft and will be damaged.

  3. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Creating Tape Tool: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Creating Tape Tool: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Creating Tape Tool: Schritt 3, Bild 3 von 3
    • Cut a piece of tape 1.5in/4cm long and fold one end up by roughly 0.25in/6mm so that it sticks to itself.

    • Cut the folded tape in half.

    • The folded ends are not sticky, helping the tape slide by the mute button further and increasing adhesion.

    • Any reasonably thin tape will work. Scotch tape is a good replacement.

  4. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Mute Button: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Mute Button: Schritt 4, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Mute Button: Schritt 4, Bild 3 von 3
    • Insert the tape into the space between the body and the button, sticky side facing the button.

    • After inserting both pieces of tape, press on the area making contact with the button so that they adhere better.

    • Stick the two pieces of tape together and pull directly upward. The button should come loose.

    • Using tweezers can make inserting the tape easier, but it is not necessary.

  5. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Main Nut: Schritt 5, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Main Nut: Schritt 5, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Main Nut: Schritt 5, Bild 3 von 3
    • At the bottom of the microphone is a large nut that holds the body together. There are two recessed spots that can be used to loosen/tighten the nut.

    • A simple wrench can be made from a scrap piece of wood and two small nails. Drill two holes 32mm apart in the wood with a bit smaller than the nails. Tap the nails in, and if possible, cut and sand the tips so that they are flat and of the same height (prevents slipping).

    • If the nails do not fit in the recesses, they can be bent until they do.

    • If the nails flex too much and slip out while tightening, shortening the nails will make them stiffer.

    • Once the nut is loosened, it is quicker to unscrew it the rest of the way by hand.

  6. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Jack Nuts: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Jack Nuts: Schritt 6, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Jack Nuts: Schritt 6, Bild 3 von 3
    • If the nuts that hold the jacks in place are too tight, they can be loosened with pliers. Otherwise, unscrew them by hand to prevent damage.

    • The washer on the 1/4" jack may be stubborn. "Unscrewing" it can help lift it enough to be pulled off.

  7. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Lifting Sticker: Schritt 7, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Lifting Sticker: Schritt 7, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Lifting Sticker: Schritt 7, Bild 3 von 3
    • The part surrounding the jacks is a thick sticker. The tip of a hobby knife is the easiest way to lift the sticker. However, it is very likely to cause small scratches in the surrounding area. A small piece of tape beneath the blade can help protect the paint somewhat.

    • Once there is enough room, insert a plastic tool like a spudger or guitar pick to prevent further damage.

    • Gently pry the sticker so that the 3.5mm jack end can be lifted.

    • While fairly robust, the sticker can crease if bent too far. Try to keep the angle less than 45 degrees.

  8. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Sticker: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Sticker: Schritt 8, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Sticker: Schritt 8, Bild 3 von 3
    • The 1/4" jack can be pushed into the body so that it is out of the way of the sticker. This makes the sticker much easier to remove without creasing.

  9. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Opening the Microphone: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 2 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Opening the Microphone: Schritt 9, Bild 2 von 2
    • Slide the body directly downward until there is a gap between it and the head of the microphone.

    • Eventually, the body will make contact with the 3.5mm jack. Gently angle the body back and fourth so that it clears the jacks and the rest of the internals continue to slide the body downward.

    • The body should come off fairly easily. Do not pull it off forcefully or the components inside may be damaged.

  10. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Head Basket (Optional): Schritt 10, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Head Basket (Optional): Schritt 10, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Head Basket (Optional): Schritt 10, Bild 3 von 3
    • The head basket does not need to be removed yet, but can be in case it needs repairs. The microphone capsules are fragile, so skip this step for now and take it off it later if continuing with disassembly. The best time for removal will be noted at Step 20.

    • The head basket is attached with two screws at the base of the "band" where the mesh meets. Remove them with a #1 philips screwdriver and the head basket can be gently pulled off.

    • There are 3 large silver screws, 2 small black screws, and 12 small silver screws in the microphone. The large silver screws are used for the head basket (Step 10) and capsule mount (Step 20), and the small black screws are for the capsule board (Step 21). Small silver screws are used everywhere else (Step 14, 16, 17).

  11. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembling Head Basket: Schritt 11, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembling Head Basket: Schritt 11, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembling Head Basket: Schritt 11, Bild 3 von 3
    • The thick mesh can be removed by grabbing the bottom edge and "flipping" it upward, as seen in the image.

    • The fine mesh seems to be attached permanantly and it it is not recommended to try removing it. Most dents can be reshaped in place.

    • The foam inside can be lifted and removed easily.

  12. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Pulling Connectors: Schritt 12, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Pulling Connectors: Schritt 12, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Pulling Connectors: Schritt 12, Bild 3 von 3
    • There are two large white connectors, one on each main board.

    • At the upper corners of the connectors, there are small ledges that are easily pulled on with fingernails.

    • Gently pull on one side, then alternate with the other until the connector is loose.

    • Avoid pulling on the wires, as they are delicate.

  13. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Pulling Connectors: Schritt 13, Bild 1 von 2 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Pulling Connectors: Schritt 13, Bild 2 von 2
    • Once the connectors are loose, they can be lifted upward with minimal force.

    • Repeat Step 12 and 13 for the large connector on the other board.

  14. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Loosening Boards: Schritt 14, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Loosening Boards: Schritt 14, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Loosening Boards: Schritt 14, Bild 3 von 3
    • There are 6 screws to remove from the three largest boards.

  15. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Lifting Jack Board: Schritt 15, Bild 1 von 2 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Lifting Jack Board: Schritt 15, Bild 2 von 2
    • The only thing keeping the boards in place is an electrical connector between the volume board and the jack board.

    • Grip the boards by the edge and gently pull them apart from each other. Tilting the jack board back and fourth like the large white connectors (Step 12-13) will make removal more controlled and prevent it from coming apart suddenly.

    • Only the jack board can come off at this point. Leave the volume board alone once this step is complete.

  16. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Monitor Switch Cable and Board: Schritt 16, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Monitor Switch Cable and Board: Schritt 16, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Monitor Switch Cable and Board: Schritt 16, Bild 3 von 3
    • Remove the small white connector from the jack board in the same way as the large white connectors (Step 12-13).

    • Unscrew the monitor switch board and take it out. Unplugging the cable from this board is not necessary.

  17. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Shifting Board Mount: Schritt 17, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Shifting Board Mount: Schritt 17, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Shifting Board Mount: Schritt 17, Bild 3 von 3
    • Move the board mount toward the back of the microphone, away from the circuit boards. Notice how the remaining screw is no longer centered in the hole.

  18. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Volume Board: Schritt 18, Bild 1 von 2 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Volume Board: Schritt 18, Bild 2 von 2
    • Shifting the board mount provides enough room to separate the volume board from the switch board.

    • Disconnect the boards in the same way as before (Step 15). Then, remove the volume board from the microphone.

  19. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Board Mount and Switch Board: Schritt 19, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Board Mount and Switch Board: Schritt 19, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Removing Board Mount and Switch Board: Schritt 19, Bild 3 von 3
    • The board mount can be taken off, being careful not to snag the capsule cable or switch board.

    • The switch board can be removed afterward. The switches can get caught in the housing, so placing them in the "Omni" and "Mono" positions helps release it.

  20. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Capsule Mount: Schritt 20, Bild 1 von 2 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Capsule Mount: Schritt 20, Bild 2 von 2
    • If not removed previously, now is the best time to take the head basket off. Take out the 2 large silver screws at either side of the central screw and gently lift the head basket.

    • The capsule mount is attached to the housing with 1 large silver screw. Support the mount so that it does not fall off once the screw is completely out.

    • If replacing the capsules, now would be a good time to unsolder them. They can be unscrewed from the mount afterwards.

  21. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Capsule Board: Schritt 21, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Capsule Board: Schritt 21, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Unscrewing Capsule Board: Schritt 21, Bild 3 von 3
    • The capsule board is attached to the capsule mount with 2 small black screws.

    • Take note of the orientation of the capsule board. Reinstalling it backwards can cause the wrong capsule to face the user, making the cardioid pattern cancel out the source instead. This is a time consuming mistake, requiring complete disassembly to fix.

  22. Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembly Complete!: Schritt 22, Bild 1 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembly Complete!: Schritt 22, Bild 2 von 3 Samson G-Track Pro Teardown, Disassembly Complete!: Schritt 22, Bild 3 von 3
    • Congrats! I hope your repair goes well. If you have suggestions, please leave them in the comments and the guide will be updated as needed.

    • While the tweezers were hardly used in this guide, they can be very helpful for putting screws and connectors in place during reassembly.

James Huang

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