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 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 bought the Samson CO1 for when I need a spare recording mic (as when I have a second woodwind instrumentalist playing at my setup). I didn't want to spend the money necessary for a second Rode NT1 mic that I expected to use only rarely. The Samson has a pretty flat response curve, which I wanted for recording woodwinds and to be compatible-if not a precise match-for my Rode. My concerns about the Samson are limited. First, it's advertised to be a large-diaphragm condenser mic, but at only 19 mm, the diaphragm is really only at the top of what I understand to be the usual range for medium diaphragm condenser mics (using that paradigm, the NT 1 is a true large-diaphragm at 25mm). Second, the Samson's noise level is OK (at about 20 db) but not in the same ballpark as my dead-quiet NT1 (<5db). Still, the Samson costs a lot less money than the NT1 (my primary mic for recording my double-reeds). Also, the Samson did a very respectable job in two recent JamKazam sessions when used (socially-distanced, of course) by a clarinet player from my orchestra. All-in-all, the Samson's a lot of mic for not a lot of money and I'm glad I bought it.

I started out creating my first "bedroom studio" trying to stay wireless, so I initially purchased a microphone with a UHF connection. It worked, and would probably be great for karaoke, but I could hear the hum of RF interference both through my amp and my headphones. Really, that was pretty naive on my part because in trying to solve a mobility problem I ended up creating a noise problem. After all, I'm playing in my home office and backyard deck, not on stage pretending to be Mick Jagger. (BTW, the above also applies to the wireless connection I started with between my guitar and the amp). I then purchased this mic and, via the direct XLR connection, eliminated the background hum. I'm still experimenting where best to position it to capture both guitar and vocals, but it seems to handle them quite well at ~18", angled in from the top so that it picks sounds up at a more natural "campfire" distance. (That tip came from Graham Cochrane of RecordingRevolution.com). Since my intent was to hear clear sound through my headphones and amp, and because I also want to record music onto my computer, I'm considering this mic upgrade to be a great success. Just in case this info might also be helpful to folks creating a studio, the entire setup I'm using now includes: Samson C01 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (wired) Fender Acoustasonic 15 amp (limited I/O, but more than fine for my current needs) Moukey 48V Phantom Power Supply (needed for the mic because one's not built-in on my amp) Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Audio Interface (includes USB-C-->USB-A cable and several recording packages) Tascam Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones (comfortable and clear) Penker 10 Foot,1/4" --> 1/4" Guitar Cord AmazonBasics Tripod Boom Microphone Stand (which really should have a 4th leg on the base for stability) Kasonic Collapsible Music Stand w/LED light & Paper Holder Total Cost (pre-tax) = $398

Este micrófono me es de gran utilidad para mi trabajo ya que pertenezco a un grupo musical y es súper accesible al usarlo.

Excellent

Good product

I'm so happy with this mic, considering the price and some of the other reviews that were really nit picky! It picks up a clear and I feel accurate sound. Love the carrying case to keep it clean and safe when not in use. The body feels solid and the mount is a sturdy metal.

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 micrófono que capta de forma plana el espectro de frecuencias de tu voz, lo que quiere decir es que la respuesta que tiene es muy balanceada tanto en graves, medios y agudos. Yo utilizando la tarjeta de sonido U-PHORIA UM2 (la más básica) he conseguido grandes resultados. El único punto malo o detalle que me gustaría que tuviese es un soporte para el microfono y el cable XLR ya en el pack, pero para el precio que tiene y la calidad que ofrece me voy muy contento.

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.