SAMSON Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack – USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone with Accessories (Includes Mic Clip, Desktop Stand, Windscreen and Cables), 16-bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz, Silve
One Mic for Stage, Studio and On The Go.
Q2U combines the convenience of digital and analog audio capture into one dynamic microphone. With XLR and USB outputs, the Q2U is the first choice for home/studio and mobile recording, as well as stage performance. The Q2U is simple to setup and outshines microphones that cost more than twice. It comes with a mic clip, desktop tripod stand with extension piece, windscreen, XLR cable and USB cable… A package with everything you need to start recording right out of the box.
- USB/XLR handheld dynamic microphone
- Ideal for podcasting, live sound and music recording applications
- USB output for connecting to any Mac or PC device
- XLR output for connecting to any mixer/PA system
- 1/8″ stereo headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring
- Dual-color Power/Clip LED
- Plug-and-play, no driver installation required
- Compatible with most computer-based digital audio workstation software
- USB bus powered via Mac, PC or iPad
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Overall, the Q2U provides significantly improved audio over a headset or your computer’s internal microphone. The Q2U can be connected directly to your computer or mobile device via USB, or plugged directly into a mixer or audio interface with an XLR cable. You can also utilize both connections simultaneously for recording a live event or performance.
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Podcast PerfectionIf you’re looking to start a new podcast, the Q2U is the best choice for creating a production studio on a budget. Whether you’re recording a solo broadcast on your laptop or multi-person interviews through a mixing desk, the Q2U delivers high-quality audio effortlessly with minimal setup. It even has a 1/8″ (3.5mm) headphone output to monitor the audio you’re capturing, as well as the audio from your computer. | A Stud in the StudioThe Q2U is a great mic for home recording. Its dynamic capsule is great for miking vocals, instruments and amplifiers. Onboard, high-quality analog-to-digital converters provide excellent audio reproduction. The Q2U’s cardioid (unidirectional) polar pattern picks up sound from in front of the mic, while rejecting unwanted sound from the rear and sides. This minimizes the amount of ambient/room noise that is captured on your recordings. | Go MobileTaking your podcast or recording on the road? The Q2U can be used with iPhones and iPads via Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Android devices via a Host OTG cable. In addition, the Q2U’s rugged handheld body is perfect for capturing interviews at press conferences, live events or on the street. |
Accessories Included
For convenient placement in front of your computer, the Q2U comes with a desktop tripod stand and extension piece. For use with this desktop stand or with any standard microphone stand, a mic clip is also included. A windscreen is also provided to minimize wind noise and plosives such as P-Pops. A 2.25m USB cable and 3m XLR cable complete the Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack, including everything you need to get started on your next project.
| Weight: | 318 g |
| Dimensions: | 33.02 x 10.16 x 25.4 cm; 317.51 Grams |
| Model: | SAM SAQ2U |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Batteries Included: | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Colour: | Grey |
Must buy , if you want a base full and cleaner voice.
I bought a Samson Q2U at the height of the pandemic when the whole world switched to remote work (and remote podcasting). I used this mic regularly in a fairly open room and its sound has always been great. Minimal background noise is ever picked up and my voice comes through consistently crisp and clear. The stand that accompanies it is a bit on the cheap end, but that’s to be expected. Well worth a $60 investment.
Trs bonne qualit du son, mais faut tre trs proche du micro pour que la qualit soit bonne. Il capte aucun bruit de fond ou bruit de la pice excepter votre voix
This mic definitely gives you the podcast sound! Easy to use.
I’m a new podcaster and the quality of this mic is just what I needed!
Un excelente compra por la calidad de sonido. Compr desde Colombia y me lleg rpido el producto.
Yo lo he utilizado con Mac y es maravilloso. No necesita instalacin. Recoge el sonido mucho mejor cuando est cerca, ideal para podcast o similar, si ests lejos se oye menos, pero es normal porque eso es justamente lo que elimina los ruidos de ambiente
I really like the way this mic sounds. It’s an all metal build, and it’s really good for the price.
Love this Mic it come with DSLR cable and USB powered. Comes with a small stand and mic wind screen plus all cables needed. Amazing sound quality and feels like great to use.
Un trs bon micro pour ce prix la !
La mousse anti-pop est pas de bonne qualit, le rapport qualit-prix incroyable !
Facile d’usage !
I spent months using lavalier and shotgun microphones searching for the best sound until finally getting the Q2U. The most important aspect of recording voice is eliminatingthe background noise which this microphone does really well. I should have bought this microphone earlier instead of experimenting. Sound quality is super and the build quality great – a heavy metal body. This is the best microphone.
Excellent mic, the best you can get for the money and no wonder why everyone recommends this mic
Me and my podcast members are very satisfied with this purchase. The microphone is really good and I’m very impressed about the noise cancelation. The quality of our podcast sounds very good now thanks to the mic.
Like other reviews mentioned, this is the best budget mic. So much so that I wouldn’t even call it budget as simply great value.
The XLR input is much better than the USB, so if you can, use that.
Greatest feature is the on/off button.
The sound is great and my classes say it sounds crisp and clear. If you are upgrading your zoom meetings or online teaching than perfect. Starting podcast? Yup works for that. Starting streaming? yes avoids the poorly treated room. Has the XLR port so you can move up to XLR as part of a growth in your journey.
Amazing compared to a headset mic.
Really impressed with the mic’s audio quality and build quality.
I just use USB but it’s nice that it has XLR just in case.
It’s definitely overkill for voice chat (people won’t really notice a difference over Discord unless you are really close to the mic).
Only drawback is there are no adjustments on the mic (if you were considering a Blue Yeti, those have adjustments for gain, etc) but you can deal with this in your audio settings anyway.
I bought this mic as I started hosting my podcast (thephotographywaffle.com), it has proven to be an excellent mic with low noise and a great dynamic envelope. It gives crystal clear sound for vocals and is an absolute breeze to use with a Macbook. I would absolutely recommend this mic for anyone looking to record professional quality sound at an affordable price.
My friend got this mic and liked it so he then convinced the entire friend group to also get the mic. I have had it for around 3 months at the time of posting this review and it is extremely useful. Before my friends complained of hearing my gameplay through my mic and my mic cutting out on my old headset but now I haven’t heard one complaint. Great mic for the price, recommended.
Sorprendido por la gran calidad de audio por USB. Vengo de micrfonos integrados en auriculares baratos y la verdad es que es un salto increble. Lo mejor es que al ser dinmico y de este tipo, no coge sonidos externos con tanta facilidad como los micrfonos de tipo cardioide, las voces son mucho ms claras y con menos ruidos de fondo. Perfecto para podcast, streaming de gameplay y cualquier uso en general.
Recomiendo su compra al 100%
Although this is a great price for a clear microphone, I deduct 1 star for excessive noise / sensitivity. I can hear my washing machine 3 rooms away, keyboard, my wife asking questions conversationally from the other side of the room. There are probably microphones that pick-up less noise in this price range.
Lo mejor de este producto es la relacin precio-calidad, la calidad de audio es decente aun sin sonorizar la habitacin, es cmodo de usar y provee los cables necesarios aparte de un soporte, bastante recomendable como micrfono de entrada, aunque los accesorios parezcan mas bien de calidad barata el propio micrfono es excelente.
It doesn’t get better for a USB dynamic mic in this price range. There are better mics if you have the setup to use XLR, but this beats all the other USB dynamic microphones. Plus this lets you switch to XLR when you are ready. A fantastic entry point to high quality microphones.
Es un micrfono con una buena calidad-precio, fcil de instalar y perfecto para dar webinars y clases online. Aunque la acstica de la habitacin no sea perfecta el micrfono da muy buen resultado. Lo recomiendo 100% para todos aquellos profesionales que ofrecen formaciones online.
I tried it with the usb and the led does not work well, it stays green all the time.
“pack” con todo… Microfono, cable usb, cable xlr, pequeo soporte… unica cosa, en este ultimo que he comprato no estaba el bolso para llevarlo de viaje…
por supuesto no es como un Rode o un Sure de 200 , pero precio / calidad es genial !!
Perfect. Does exactly what I need it to – for podcasting and also recording music. Very versatile
I was having issues where my coworkers couldn’t hear me so I purchased this mic and it fixed the problem! They said it sounds super clear on their end and they can’t hear any loud background noise that happens in WFH situations. I got an arm that connects to my desk so it doesn’t take up space. Highly recommend for those awful laptop mics.
Bought this because I hate wearing headphones. It is perfect. I can game/video call with speakers at normal volume and the microphone picks up no background noise whatsoever. In my setup the microphone is sufficiently far from my mouth that it’s out of webcam shot and yet the audio is still crisp and clear for anyone else listening. Really easy to setup. My friends were shocked by the audio quality of my voice: “super clear”. Couldn’t recommend more.
for 50 quid, you cant honestly beat the sound. XLR cable into a mixer, and boom, hell of a cheap audio setup that sounds just as good as other much more expensive options
Perfect, nice ,good build quality sounds good. This is for vocals close to the mouth . It won’t pick your voice up so loudly if you are a foot away . It’s a dynamic mic. Perfect for me as I give demos and it reduces any keyboard noise .
I suggest getting a boom arm because the stand takes up desk space
Fantastic sound quality that only improves with XLR connection. It would have been exceptionally good if it came with XLR cable.
I can attest to sound quality of this mic, I used it for both talking and singing vocals and its amazing. Price is right and comes with sturdy accessories. Just do your research first what type of mic you need, this is a dynamic mic vs a condensor mic like yeti. Dynamic mic will capture less background noise and you need to talk close to it hence its good for outside studio and places with no soundproofing. Condensor type mic is very sensitive and picks up all noises from around you so it depends on your usage…
I was able to use this with OTG cable on both Android and IPhone with no need for external power.
This microphone is tough to beat considering its price. It is built sturdy and doesn’t feel like a $70 microphone. I’ve never owned other similar shaped USB microphones so I can’t really make that comparison but the sound quality is significantly better than my lapel, shotgun and headphone microphones. If your primary use is recording voice, you can’t go wrong with this product.
I’m happy with the product. Just wanna inform customers about some info
USB connection is plug and play, doesn’t need any installation
Proximity effect – In USB connection, you need to be close to the mic, sound will reduce drastically as you move away, I’ve heard it’s slightly more forgiving in XLR connection in this regard
Noise cancellation – Not what most people would be expecting, you still hear the dogs and stuff like that.
If noise cancellation is the decisive factor for you, I would recommend Jebra evolve 40C headset, which is expensive than this mic. The sound from that headset was impressive when I heard it over Webex call. But it was different kind of sound, not the kind that you hear from dynamic mics like samson q2u.
Simple set up and great quality sound. Can’t go wrong for the price and value. So far so good.
I use this for my podcast and I don’t regret buying it. In fact, I ended up buying 4 more for my guests on the podcast. Absolutely amazing sound and picks up super crisp sound. 10/10 recommend if you can’t afford what the big leagues are using in the podcasting industry. Also make sure you use a good mixer to plug these into.
I really loved the quality of the whole product. It comes with many features in the box that I’m thankful for, but after using it and recording with it, I must say that for that money is one of the best mics you can get (if not the best out there). I fell in love with it. I hope it lives and lasts for many years.
I don’t know squat about microphones but this one came highly recommended and I like it a lot. It has a quality feel to it.
Not only is the sound quality from this microphone great, it’s a dynamic microphone, meaning that it picks up less background noise than condenser ones. My biggest problem with other mics like the ones made by Blue were that they picked up everything, whether it be the sound of my computer’s fan or the cars passing by right outside my window. This thankfully gets rid of the issue and comes with a lot of accessories, though you will need to mess around to find the proper spot where Q2U picks up your voice.
I’ve picked this up to use for professional purposes for voiceover work, and I put it to use out in public spaces and in cars, when I’m in a pinch.
Given the rigors I put it through, the sound quality holds up extremely well, considering I use it for unconventional (and mobile—not cell phone, but for non-indoors stuff).
If you plan on taking this out of the house, though, I’d get a smaller USB cable.
I have found it needs boosting in post, but that’s possibly my computer more than the mic. Either way, the sound for the price point is amazing.
J’utilise actuellement ce micro pour mon podcast, et il est vraiment trs bon. Le son est assez sombre (grave) et correspond exactement ce que je recherchais.
Le son est prcis, et le fait d’avoir la triple sortie (usb pour enregistrement direct sur PC, XLR pour passer par une table de mixage/carte son ddie, et sortie mini jack pour avoir du monitoring en temps rel) est un vrai plus, tout fonctionne sans soucis.
Reconnu directement par mon PC en usb, tout est vraiment plug and play
En bref, un excellent produit que je recommanderais sans soucis
The flexibility of the USB/XLR connections is a great function. Have made a few recordings in different settings and sounds great, the mic pattern really helps cut down on background noise. For the best review and sample recordings, check out the Podcastage YouTube channel.
Using this mic for podcast.
Know I could have paid three or four times the price, but not sure the difference in sound quality would be measurable. It includes a cover which does a good job of distributing the sound and preventing pops. Be forewarned you need good mic etiquette for proper sound quality. (Keep three to four fingers away from the mic at a slight angle and do not move around…) The mic stand is okay, but will fall over if you strike the cable.
1 – There is almost no white noise.
2 – It accommodates speech as intended. ( If you talk less than 5 inches away from it, preferably 3, you’ll get the most out of it.
3 – It is heavy and stiff.
4 – BEWARE, because I’ve tried contacting the samson support as I’ve already ordered the same mic before. I used it for less than 6 months and I dropped it on my desk more than 3 times and didn’t want to work. I hope this one wont fail. So samson, come on, could you please make sure that your customers have a way to reach ou to you more easily?
5 – If you are looking to stream or podcast, this is the mic. To sing, record instruments or film, this is not the mic.
6 – I recomment the samson Q2U over any other expensive gaming brand microphone that teen gamers fondle over. This is a serious mic, made for serious people, meant to be used by anyone that understands how to plug a usb cable into a usb port.
By the way: This microphone doesn’t require 48V phantom power. All you need is a usb port. And there you go. You got it.
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One of the few, good, USB dynamic mics.
Because its dynamic you can use it closeup for a podcast and it will reject most of the room sound, greatly improving the sound from the microphone. Note that the stand is quite short- worth considering a larger one, and a proper popshield.
I have recommended it to three other people, and they all love it.
Bought this mic 6 months ago and haven’t regretted the investment. I use the XLR output for recording and USB for calls with clients or teaching orkshops. It works great both ways and I really appreciate the noise rejection (my cat especially).
The built quality is excellent and sound quality is VERY good at this price point, no matter what some of the other reviews say. True, the included accessories aren’t the highest quality but they are more than DECENT and seriously, for this price I wouldn’t even expect Samson to include any! The extras (table stand, XLR and USB cable, foam windscreen) make this neat little mic the perfect starter kit for those who don’t own any audio gear and don’t want to be making an investment right away.
If you’re at the beginning of your audio realm journey and are trying to decide between a condenser and dynamic mic, I’d give a strong consideration to purchasing a dynamic mic first because condenser mics really do require an extremely quiet, well sound treated room, otherwise you’ll just end up with very bad audio even from the most expensive condenser mic.
my blue yeti broke and i didnt want to spend another 100 for a mic, got this and it sounds just as good if not better than the yeti, i use it for podcasts and recording videos/audio. i’d prefer a headset mic for gaming with friends because its easier to set up (just put the headset on instead of trying to place yourself close to a mic stand) but the few times i had to use this to play with my friends they thought i sounded amazing
would recommend
As I live very close to a highway, I was looking for a microphone that has a decent noise cancellation and boy oh boy!, this Q2U just exceeded my expectations.
Previously I had used condenser mics, but none of them were good with noise cancellation.
Also, along with the noise cancellation, it also captures the voice excellently.
However, I feel like the price should have been around 6k-7K.
This is a great little Microphone to use if you’re wanting to record your voice in a professional way, whether it be for music or even to just use as a podcast mic. The quality is perfect and certainly does the job!
The Podcasting Pack is a great addition if you’re wanting to make the step forward into this sort of field.
Es de las mejores compras que he hecho teniendo en cuenta que llevo poco ms de 100 episodios de podcast. La calidad a mejorado mucho mucho frente a uno comprado en AliExpress que por 25 vena con todo lo necesario incluido el soporte jirafa que ha eredado el samson. Despus compr un tonor 777 que aunque me ha servido fielmente a mejor frente al de tieso a sido este el que podra decir que es definitivo. No solo por calidad sino que adems no necesita tarjeta de audio para conectar aparte los auriculares. Est todo pensado para facilitarte su uso. Como contra hecho de menos control de ganancia manual pero es de esas cosas que se tocan poco.
Good price, good quality, and it was immediately recognized by my system, and doesn’t require any initial or constant fiddling with sound device settings to work.
The stand it comes with stock can be easy to tip if you set it on your desk. I find an arm suspension stand to be preferable to avoid constantly bumping the mic/stand over. That being said it does seem to readily and easily attach to third party stands with no adapters needed.
i read alot of reviews before i got this mic and its great. we are recording podcasts in living room with occasional interruptions from the kids upstairs and the mic tunes out background noise and makes voices sound smoother. im happy with this purchase
Got this to replace my yeti. Very sturdy and nice sound quality, perfect for podcasting and easy to setup. Perfect plug in and play mic
I recommended this microphone to my brother instead of a Blue Yeti because I knew you wouldn’t need software for it to sound decent and is a nice combo with a boom scissor arm. the only downside to this microphone is that windows 10 always resets the settings to 100 which makes the microphone sound very boomy and uncomfortable up close. which is bad since this is a dynamic microphone, you should be up close to it. this microphone is intimidating because it looks like a stage mic but trust me you’ll get used to it and thank me later.
You Can Hear my Voice in Video , My Channel as Web Design & Web Development Tutorial so you can see voice there on YouTube.
[I am a complete amateur]
At half the price of the blue yeti with sound quality that is pretty much the same (you can look up a comparison on youtube), I am amazed with this microphone. Certainly sounds like near-studio quality to my amateur ear, straight out of the box. Definitely suitable as an entry-level streamer’s mic. And as if that wasn’t enough, it’s even portable!
This is definitely the best purchase I’ve made in a while. The only snag is that it came in a package that had definitely been opened before, so really, I think this should have been sold as ‘used — like new’ rather than ‘new’. But whatever, still super pleased with it!
Both the microphone and the little stand are of good quality, so it is a perfect entry to the dynamic microphone range, if you are looking for the radio broadcast type of sound, not the echoing one. For me it may even be the last stop, once I go via the XLR cable option.
I bought this mic as my blue yeti picked up everything, including the gnats farts. This mic is superb!
The sound quality is excellent without picking up the background noise. I use this for streaming and it has outperformed the Blue Yeti entirely. Would 100% recommend.
Edits: I use OBS and I connect it to the computer directly. But I wonder if i use the XLR cables with an audio interface if the background noise would actually disappear, cuz right now im when its quiet (when you have full volume on) you can kinda hear whats happening in the background :/ even using OBS’ filter noise reduction and all, it doesnt work, or maybe im not doing it right )
UPDATE: After setting it up and shooting some videos with it…I am blown away that this mic was only $60 bucks. Highly recommend it to that new vlogger wanting an out of the box great sound.
I cannot say enough good things about this microphone. The fact that I can listen with my headphones and ear buds while streaming makes it great. USB connection makes it great. XLR cable into a future mixing board even better. This is not a lightweight mic but that did not matter because I have it on an arm about 2 inches from my mouth. I did test it, you have to have it close to your mouth or it will not be as “loud” or clear. I plugged in the USB cable and it was recognized in Streamlabs OBS without any issues. I recommend this mic.
When I was looking for compatibility information, I could not find whether this mic works with Ubuntu or not. I took a chance and it works perfectly in my Ubuntu 18.04. I tested it with Audacity and recording quality was great, without any post processing. It has good gain and build quality is solid. I bought it for recording my daughter’s song for virtual concert. I have been using it everyday for my work virtual meetings. My coworkers ask me, what I’m using for mic. Because it is so much better than those headsets. Great buy.
I still use it to this day. Zero regret buying this mic. excellent for podcasting
I bought this mic as it is USB and XLR. I needed the USB until I bought an XLR interface (I bought the Behringer USB Interface) Now I have the Roland VT-4 and its GREAT the mic quality is fantastic if you know how to set it up properly. Don’t go to close as it will get lots of bass, stay an inch or two off it.
In short, great microphone
Buy audio interface. I recommend the ones from Focusrite, but with dynamic mics and their low sensitivity it really hardly matters what to choose. You will need preamp anyway.
Buy preamp. I recommend SE DM-1.
Buy a nice cable with EMI and possibly RF shielding. Included cable is very bad and acts as radio antenna—you will get tons of buzzing due to electrical interference. I recommend Mogami XLR cable with Neutrik connectors.
Buy Shure A81WS windscreen, and replace whole microphone head with it. This will help with sibilance and plosives, from which Q2U suffers a lot, completely eliminating this issue.
This setup will be pricy, but interface, cable, and preamp are unavoidable with this type of microphones, and windscreen raises the price of microphone itself slightly. It makes sense to do this upgrade to make your setup more futureproof and prepared for possible microphone upgrade, and to unlock the potential of Q2U, as this mic is really wonderful, and any mic under 200 will show diminishing returns with unnoticeable little differences.
High quality microphone for voice recording. Beware, though, that this thing is *extremely* sensitive – it will pick up the sound of air coming out of the vents of a central air condition system. You really need a sound-proofed environment to use it properly.
I bought this because I couldn’t get rid of the electronic buzz that accompanied built-in microphones, and even a condenser-type external microphone I bought. This gives crisp, clear sound.
I didn’t give a 5-star rating because the stand that comes with the package is total garbage. It’s sturdy enough, but I can’t believe it was designed for this microphone. It’s almost impossible to balance the mic in it, and it will fall over at the slightest vibration when using an add-on pre-filter. Get another stand and you’re in business.
The audio is fantastic! and way better than a blue yetti or any other condenser mic because it does a great job of noise reduction.
This is probably one of the best sound quality to money value that any other dynamic mic out there can get.
Highly recommended.
I have used this microphone for about 8 years now. I have pretty consistently recorded a podcast almost every week since then and this microphone just now broke down this week. It’s been an amazing tool. I’ve recorded about 500 episodes at well over 1,000 hours and it’s never let me down. Both the usb and xlr modes work well. I’ve used it for live shows and left it out in my truck in sub zero temperatures. I’ve dropped it lord knows how many times and even got it wet once. It’s amazing that it lasted as long as it did. I’m going to buy another one. I highly recommend it.
Frs “Homeoffice” zwei Mikrofone bestellt.
Das Samson ist super, weil es kein Rauschen mit sich bringt, die Stimme sehr natrlich klingt und vor allem auch “nah” !
Zum Podcasten einwandfrei! Zu Musikaufnahmen etc. kann ich leider nichts sagen.
Records nice with USB cable plugged in to your laptop, doesn’t cancel surround noise much BUT.. if you edit the recording with audacity or any other software, you will be amazed to hear your own voice.
Nice product but the price is a bit too high in INDIA I bo6it for 15000 INR now its just over 7k
This microphone is solid and sounds amazing. Can be used with a XLR cable too to increase the mic quality!