With the suggested retail price of $149.95 USD the Samson C01U certainly performs as it should. It is solid and well designed as we saw throughout this review. High sensitivity and low SNR make this the ideal choice for most recordings. Another sellin...
High quality recording, Very distinct tonal qualities, Professional roots, Easy to use, Built to last, USB interface, Good value for a professional microphone
Included software only works with MIDI devices, Pricey for a computer microphone, Included stand and harness not compatible out of the box, Limited audience appeal, unless you are a musician or broadcaster
Given the tests and chance to play in a professional environment, I was quite impressed with the Samson C01U USB studio condenser microphone. As a desktop microphone it is definitely overkill, like using a Peterbilt to go grocery shopping. But give it...
Abstract: The Samson CO1U and CO3U pick up where the previously-reviewed C1U leaves off; with the ability to record vocals, acoustic instruments, strings, drums, and whatever else requires good quality sound reproduction, the Samson USB mics are a fast, easy, an...
Samson markets the C01U as the first affordable studio-quality condenser microphone with a USB interface. The first thing you notice is the weight of the microphone. It has a heavy gauge mesh grill protecting the diaphragm and has a real meaty, sol...
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Easy USB connection; fully powered by USB; dual-capsule design; good sound quality; sturdy, well-designed stand.
Bulky for portable use; cable length limited by USB; low output; omni-directional mode still somewhat directional; no software controls; no stereo support.
For people who are serious about podcasting, or are looking for a way to record vocals or instruments with their Macs, these USB microphones are worth a look. Neither provides studio-quality results—you’ll need a mixer and a higher-end microph...
Abstract: Samson Technology, well known for its audio products, recently entered the Mac market with a unique USB microphone that bridges the gap between Griffins inexpensive iMic USB audio adapter at the low end and the far more expensive microphones and au...
Abstract: Most microphones aimed at musicians wont plug into a standard sound card. Samsons CO1U gets around the problem by plugging into a USB port. It works with Windows XPs built-in drivers. You can use the Windows mixer as a basic volume control, but y...
