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- #243 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #256 in Microphone Stands
Samson Q2U Recording & Podcasting Pack | Gray Features :
- For Live Sound & Digital Recording
- Works with Analog Devices & over USB
- Cardioid Polar Pattern Rejects Room Tone
- Broadcast-Quality 48 kHz/16-Bit Audio
- Bus-Powered when Used with USB
- For Podcasting or Gigging
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
- Easy-to-Use Operation
- Requires No Power to Run Live
- Stand, Clip, Windscreen & Cables
What's In the Box
- Samson Q2U Recording & Podcasting Pack (Gray)
- Desktop Tripod Stand with Extension Piece
- Mic Clip
- USB Cable
- XLR Cable
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
This Bundle Also Includes:
- (1) Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter
- (1) Recording Microphone Boom Arm
- (1) Universal Shockmount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles
- (1) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
The Samson Q2U will come in handy, doing so in an all-inclusive package at a cost-effective price. Styled in here in gray, the Q2U consists of a handheld dynamic microphone, a desktop tripod mic stand (with extension tube), a mic clip, a foam windscreen, a USB cable for digital recording, and an XLR cable for analog connections.
David Josué Rosete Lopez
Muy buen micrófono, se siente bien construido, robusto. Lo uso por USB pero es muy bueno que tenga la opción de usarlo por XLR en un futuro, o en alguna ocasión en particular. Lo uso sólo para voz, sobre todo en discord y zoom, y capta muy claro el sonido, también de vez en cuando en alguna grabación de audio o de vídeo y es excelente la calidad. Mete un poco de ruido pero nada grave, además se puede suprimir por software, yo lo hago con Reaper. Lo único que no he logrado usarlo por medio del OTG del móvil, lo reconoce como un DAC para conectarle unos audífonos al Jack del micrófono, pero no lo reconoce como micrófono, así que sí lo quieres para usarlo con Android, primero investiga bien. Por lo demás, excelente.
Terranosaurus
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
WOW! This mic is amazing. Literally plug and play, runs off laptop power (no external power required), and the audio quality is FANTASTIC compared to other offerings out there. I also own a $100 Blue Yeti mic and the sound quality is comparabale/the yeti is actually a little bit more annoying to use compared to this mic.Absolutely blown away by the quality for price (paid $70 for this one) -- you can set up filters on your end like compressor, noise suppression, EQ3 etc. to get the best bang for your buck, but this is seriously so high quality and such a good deal for the price.Not sure how it performs for singing but I am extremely satisfied for podcasting/gaming commentary/overall quality.Recently purchased a $26 Bluetooth lav mic set which had absolutely meh sound quality -- spending $44 more on this one was so worth it. The sound quality difference is just so insane. Not as portable as a lav but anywhere you can take your laptop you can take this mic and have wonderful quality audio wherever you need. Highly recommend, especially if you are considering shelling out more for the Yeti. Pick this one instead.
Jalen
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
I use this microphone to record and it sounds well. This mic is a good option overall for me because:A) Its a Good PriceB) I can use USB or Xlr it very versatile. (I can use this same mic in the future when i buy me an audio interface)C) Sounds Great and you can always fine tune audio with EQ and Compressors in a DAW like audacity.D) Feels slightly heavy, very stable, and easy to setup.Now for the Flaws:A) The audio jack on the mic produce good sounds but if you use a 3.5mm jack like apple earphones it will slide out.B) Their is a constant hiss sound when headphones are connected to mic even if the mic is muted. (Maybe this will change when using xlr and an audio interface)C) Does pickup background noise.
Johnny Bernard
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
I have used this for streams, recordings, and Foley work. This mic is decent in an acoustically suitable environment.The cardioid polar pattern is nice. It picks up my voice and disregards other sounds that are in its dead zone. The only variable I had to account for was subtle background noise, like an oscillating fan, or keyboard clicks that bled in whenever my voice was being picked up. This was an easy fix by using some effects to alleviate unwanted variables. (i.e. Noise Suppression)The cover for the head that is supposed to help with plosives (annunciations that can ‘pop’ in the listeners ears) works okay. If I were recording for money, I would want a pop filter and better equipment.The equipment is lightweight, the stand is stable, and it stores easy!If you’re looking for a beginner, low-budget mic, I recommend this one. I’ve had it for years and it’s still working well!
Read and Roam
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
I bought this Samson microphone based upon the reviews for its performance, combined with the price. I found it to be super easy to use and the sound quality produced is quite good, especially considering the price of competitors. What really won me over, though, was the customer service. When one of the legs to the mic stand broke off (I think I probably overextended the leg, which caused it to break), I reached out to Samson about the issue. They immediately took great pains to mail me a replacement stand at no cost.
Star
Reviewed in Sweden on November 28, 2024
It has good quality for such a low price for a mic I love it
jessie
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
I was looking for a decently priced microphone to use for my youtube channel. I do a lot of narrating/voice overs etc, and this mic works great. just an overall good sound. Always remember, just because a microphone is more expensive doesnt always mean its the best. This mic works great for my little office studio. I do have a few acoustic panels up on the walls though to help absorb sound. even without the acoustic panels the sound is perfect....I would even say podcast quality, and its a very simple setup!
Andrew Kenny
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
I purchased this in late June 2021 and this review is being written in late May 2023.This microphone was recommended to me by a number of different reviewers, and I am very happy with my purchase. I highly recommend checking out the review of it by Podcastage on YouTube for a nice look into how it sounds with various testing methods.Some things to know: this is a dynamic microphone, so the source of sound needs to be close to it, and the polar pattern and sensitivity of it is such that you only really get clear, crisp audio speaking directly into the front/top of the microphone.It comes with a short tripod stand, but I find it awkward on my desk due to my USB drawing tablet. If not for that it would fit okay, but might still be a bit too low. However, the clamp on the stand (secured with a Phillips head screw) is quite loose on mine. It's a bit of a hassle to get it to stay put outside of its maximum range of motion, and is prone to drooping forwards or backwards depending on how it's positioned (i.e. wherever most of the downwards force is distributed relative to where the clamp is). Inserting the microphone into the stand is simple.USB and XLR connectivity make it extremely convenient for most people while also offering an opportunity to improve the quality alongside of your hardware.Some people cite issues with the device being recognized or detected on their PC. I have not experienced this, but I've heard it from two people that I know personally to some extent, so that's a fair warning. I'm not sure if that's an issue with the product, an incompatibility with the setup, or some other such thing, but I think it's a relevant issue to be concerned about.Honestly, outside of the flimsy stand, I don't really have any issues with this product. In fact, I think it's a superb purchase for anybody looking for a quality microphone so long as they understand what they're getting into with dynamic vs. condenser microphones and all of that jazz. I've had no issues with it that I can remember in the time since I've bought it, and I use it very regularly. I've even dropped it a few times and it still works perfectly fine with no cosmetic damage either. I will say though, if you're willing to go past ~$120.00 or so, your options open up a lot and I think you can get a better product dollar-for-dollar. At its price point though, I think this is an excellent product.
Marek Prusinski
Reviewed in Poland on July 15, 2022
Wszystko zgodne z opisem. Świetna jakość za przystępną cenę
Toh Pei Qi
Reviewed in Singapore on August 18, 2021
It's definitely a solid cardoid microphone for beginners or even for more experienced users. This comes with a USB option, which already sounds pretty good, but if you do have an audio interface, it comes with an XLR cable as well. I definitely recommend this to anyone who might be interested to have chanced upon this product, its relatively inexpensive for the quality that it offers in my opinion!
Anonymous
Reviewed in India on October 1, 2021
This guy is almost unconditionally one of the best beginner podcasting microphones out there, its cost effective (when it's correctly priced), has usb for absolute beginners and XLR for nerds and more advanced users who choose to hook it up with their audio interfaces and get excellent results, bear in mind however, the xlr sound is better than usb because of obvious reasons of better preamps in some of the dedicated audio interfaces, however this does not in anyway hamper its usb usability, its really really good. Its worth mentioning here that this microphone still outshines sound wise, its newer counterpart the Q9U which is an absolutely terrible sounding microphone without the mid boost being engaged, its primarily attracting only those who clearly want to buy a microphone for a certain look, otherwise the Q2U is an all rounder genius that holds its ground really firmly and even gives its immediate competition like the ATR-2100x fom Audio Technica a run for its money. Also this comes along with its accessories, the desktop stand is not a very good one but it does the job if you absolutely don't have the resources to spend more on anything else, however any of those cheap spring boom arms can handle this microphone just fine, do remember that this microphone is really bad in the plosives department, so u will need a foam windscreen with it, which is also included in the package and is a huge help. Overall this is a great microphone and can cater to all needs of a beginner or even an advanced user if they are looking for good sound specifically and not the looks, personally I don't see any problem in the looks department too but people find the broadcast looking microphones a bit more attractive, however they compromise with the sound big time. Happy Recording!
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