Samson C01 Studio Condenser Recording Microphone Mic w/Large Diaphragm

Make no mistake, this microphone is not going to compare to a U47 or a 414, but, for the price, it gets five stars! First, the packaging is quiet secure. You get the microphone inside a hard case, inside a retail box, inside the Amazon box with expected package insulation materials. Next, the overall construction of the microphone is very sturdy. For the price, I was expecting a cheap plastic "toy" like feel and that's not what you get. This thing has some girth behind it and it's not something you'd want to smack the drummer with because it might actually hurt!I ordered this as a distant room/ambiance microphone and it's really good for that. You get clear sound, almost no noise and a very wide response range. I've also used it for a guitar and it sounds good and vocals are very clear. Although, if you are using it for vocals, use a 57 as well so you get the bottom end!That's the only drawback is that down in the real low end, say less than 200Hz, it gets just a little muddy. It still gets five stars because it's so good in other areas. I'd recommend using a 57 along with in. Yes, I know you could put an EQ on it and a bit of expander, but why not ingest the sound as cleanly as possible and do that much less post production on it later.As I said, it's not a U47, but, if you're the kind of recording place that really needs to limit the cost to a sub $200 microphone, then get one of these and a SM57 and you'll be glad you did!

Very nice sounding mic, especially for the price range. If you want to hear a sample recording I did on this mic, go to SoundCloud /ace-and-gary/huffnoseblues or /nojimmynocry. These are just record ings of me noodling around on guitar with the mic going straight to my Line 6 UX2 interface. Mic was about 4 inches from my amp, which is a blues jr. I also recorded acoustic and it sounds great, tho you do need to be fairly close. This mic isn't what you'd use to capture a whole room. In fact I had it pointed at my amp, worth bass amp blaring right next to it, and on the recording you can't really even hear the bass line. It cancels side noise like crazy. Haven't done much with vocals cause i can't sing. But suffice it to say, this is a solid mic and well worth the price.

I love this mic. I was introduced to this mic a while back when it was bundled with protools and an mbox2. I fell in love with this mic and make sure I always have it in my inventory. My favorite application for this mic is interviews. I place it on a table nearby the two or three people talking. it picks up very cleanly. Excellent for pod-casting or recording a conversation. Heads up though.. don't expect it to be super quiet. it has a very wide pick up pattern. if you're looking for quiet and isolated sound then you'll be better off with an SM7B or make sure your studio is sound dampened and far away from any sources of noise. Otherwise it's made my life easy on occasions where I have to capture some live sound and don't know whether to bring a couple of lavs or a boom mic. this mic is a happy medium between both the two options.

I just wanted to get a quick affordable Condenser Microphone until I could afford to really get something better. I decided to purchase this mic because it was in my price range at the moment. Also because it had some good reviews. I knew I could trust it because in the six years that I have been podcasting all of my mics are Samson. This Mic does not disappoint.The built is sturdy for the price. The sound quality is pretty good. I was really impressed. The sound is as clean and crisp as my Samson Q2u which is more money. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a budget-friendly and cost-effective Microphone to get the job done. It definitely gets the job done at a Knock-out price.

I love this mic. I have other much more expensive microphones that do not deliver the quality and clarity of sound that this mic does. I find it to be very clean for voiceover work, and it rejects room noise as well as any condenser I've ever tried. It's solidly built, and seems to be very well balanced across the lows, mids, and highs, not over-emphasized in any of them. I know some TV folks in my area who swear by these for voiceover work in the studio, and they love the balance. Highly recommended for those on a budget.

I paired this microphone with the Audient EVO 4 and I have to tell you it works phenomenally! The sound quality as opposed to noise reduction is spot on. I would buy this mic again if I needed to. Also the seller was able to get the mic to me in record time.

Great recording microphones the microphone hardware is outstanding quality recording quality is excellent

I've owned a variety of mics over the years and this is by far the best one for the price. As a former DJ and current twitch streamer I rely on it to provide the same professional quality sound typically found in recording studios and radio stations. The tone is precise before any pass-through, and when used with a windscreen or foam ball to limit breath and popping noises, it will become your go to microphone. Best bang for your buck by far.

Amazing quality at a low price. I am really impressed. We are able to record podcasts and vocals with amazing results.

Absolutely brilliant sounding condenser mic. Definitely a bargain for the price. Samson in general make some really good mics for really cheap prices, so I would recommend them to anyone who's recording on a budget. If I had to say anything as a downside, the microphone only comes with a regular clip, so you'd need to buy a shock mount separately. Also the microphone is cardioid, so both sides are always picking up sound. Just make sure you are recording in a place that has good acoustics or a room with acoustic treatment.

This is my first studio condenser microphone for home studio recording. I really like the material used. Very durable and nice design. I didnt try it yet, as I am still waiting for my audio interface. I watched lots of reviews and videos on youtube about this microophone and decided to invest on SAMSON C01 condenser microphone.

Es un buen micrófono, con buen peso y una excelente presentación (viene con su cajita protectora, lo que le da un enorme plus). Me gusta y es, a mi juicio, una muy buena compra. Como único punto de debate (algo que me llamó la atención) es que, aunque las grabaciones dan muy buen resultado, resulta notablemente menos sensible que un micrófono Krieg de las mismas características. No es que me disguste en lo absoluto, pero me llama la atención. Al final usaré ambos micrófonos para distintos tipos de grabación. Ampliamente recomendable.

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