Name: C01U
Brand: Samson
SKU: 403151
Rating: 3.9 (43 reviews)

with built-in headphone port and a nice desktop stand
frequencies sound great
and well balanced

Condenser mics tend not to like being dropped -
cannot have multiple people talking into both sides
the digital noise was gone

Connectivity technology: Wired
Sensitivity: -33 dB
Frequency range: 20, 18000 Hz

Samson C01U - Pros & Cons

with built-in headphone port and a nice desktop stand
frequencies sound great
and well balanced
the microphone is finished to a very high standard and feels reassuringly solid
latency is fine
the mic in the first place was suitably impressed with my early efforts
sturdy and well built Samson
CO1U feels sturdy and well built
The microphone is a pretty good size

Condenser mics tend not to like being dropped -
cannot have multiple people talking into both sides
the digital noise was gone
Needs no audio interface or mic preamp
it connects over USB it requires onboard AD conversion
-Pick up pattern can seem a little unpredictable
not for the first time in my life
distinct popping and occasional hissing on the audio
just drag a desktop computer in the recording booth
noise and reflections are getting picked up
No post processing or equalization has been added
It will NOT work on the iPhone 5S
no post processing or equalization has been added

Samson - Video Reviews (9)

Samson C01U Pro USB Microphone Review - The Original USB Mic

Samson C01u Pro vs. Samson c03u Comparison (Versus Series)

Samson C01u pro usb condenser mic review and test (AKIO TV)

Samson C01U - Full Specifications

Bit rate	16.0 bit
Sensitivity	-33.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 18000

Width	2.13 in
Height	2.13 in
Depth	7.09 in
Weight	40.57 oz
Cable length	3.04

Plug and Play	yes
Desktop stand	yes

Colour of product	Silver

Connectivity technology	Wired
USB port	yes

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Samson C01U Samson - Editorial Reviews (3)

soundonsound.com

Published: 31.05.2006

Samson C01U

If you want the simplest possible computer recording setup, it doesn't come much more straightforward than this: a mic that plugs straight into your Mac or PC's USB ports.

The Gadgeteer

Published: 08.08.2014

Samson C01U Pro USB Microphone review - The Gadgeteer

So you want to record your next podcast, voiceover demo, or narrate a video? Ready to step up from your laptop or tablet's built in mic but don't want to

MusicRadar

Published: 08.11.2007

Samson CO1U review

Every few years, a product comes along that takes the industry by storm. It's difficult to predict these products in advance - the trick is to make something insanely useful that nobody else offers.En