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 |
Me dej impactado, me ha servido mucho para empezar con vdeos y audio. Por el precio vale la pena, obviamente es principalmente para alguien que va inicindose, no se compara con micrfonos profesionales de 5k o 10k pesos.
DO NOT BUY CHEAP. These WILL give you the quality you are looking for without going into the 400+ range.
This mic is a great “first mic” for my first time podcasting. You have to be right up to the mic, it’s definitely not for catching far-away sounds.
I used it for podcasting for myself and found it to be super easy to use, feels very high quality, records a great sound (I’m an amateur), and I plug it straight into my computer and use garage band and it picks up just great.
Just make sure that you don’t bump it or move it because it will pick up that sound too. I watched A LOT of microphone videos on Youtube before buying this one. It comes highly recommended as a beginner microphone by almost everyone.
Highly recommended!!!!
It’s a good quality mic. The sound is great. I don’t have to spend ages cleaning it up any-more, brilliant.
El micrfono Samson Q2U es uno de los pocos micrfonos a este precio en el mercado que ofrecen un rango de posibilidad de conexin tanto USB como XLR, ya sea para utilizar con la computadora directamente por USB, o con una placa de sonido / mixer con su entrada y cable includo XLR. Tiene una cancelacin de sonido por el tipo de micrfono excelente para grabar Podcasts, cantantes e instrumentos, aunque cae un poco en su utilidad para otros usos por su estrecha captura de sonido (aunque para eso est hecho este micrfono, para utilizarlo directo a la boca / instrumento). Recomendado para Podcasts, grabacin de voz e instrumentos.
Good quality, get good sound out of it. Can also use USB cable but better using analogue
Very good value package with everything you need to upgrade your WFH sound for Zoom/Skype/Teams/Meet/Jitsi etc. Class compliant USB requires no extra drivers, and its integrated 3.5 mm headphone output gives you zero latency foldback/sidetone. This is useful to avoid shouting with headphones on or talking slower and slower due to a delay in hearing your own voice.
The mic is built to a price point but feels sturdy and works reliably. Decent off-axis rejection and a fine range of operation means you can use the integrated stand to position on a desk next to a keyboard for voice chats.
In Zoom, enable Original Sound with this mic and impress people with the high quality of your audio 🙂
Over USB, the noise floor is slightly higher than if you used its XLR output, but it’s still absolutely fine for everyday use.
This also works as a USB microphone into my Android Galaxy S9, though sadly not as a microphone for Zoom probably due to how they’ve coded the Android app to use Android’s built-in audio routing. It works fine with all the popular sound recording apps on Android. Perhaps Zoom will fix this in a future release.
Also worth noting, the Samson USB audio chipset does not suffer from any clicking, stuttering and other audio problems, which its nearest competitor does suffer from when used with an Android device over USB (the Audio Technica ATR-2100x USB).
What’s included (Summer 2020):
– Microphone
– Foam windshield
– Tripod mic stand
– XLR cable
Good:
– Great sound!
– Dynamic cardioid which means it doesn’t pick up too much environmental noise when set up correctly – perfect for streaming
– Low price
– Option to use USB and later upgrade to XLR. XLR cable is included too!
– You can plug your headphones right in for monitoring
– You can use it with an iPad Pro through the Apple camera adaptor, bonus! I spent far too much time in Garageband playing with the voice effects when I realised this 🙂
– Stand is okay but not ideal for positioning as it will sit too low on a desk etc.
Less good:
– This type of mic needs to be really close to your face to work well and pick up your voice, unless you want to massively crank up the gain and pick up every other noise in the room too. So order an adjustable stand/boom arm to go with it, and make sure you understand how to set up the mic and position it. Otherwise you’ll be frustrated at how quiet it is!
– I find on PC USB connection there’s always a very low amount of white hissing/humming noise, but this is easily fixed in OBS/Streamlabs/Audacity. The noise seems absent on iPad.
– Because it’s quite a narrow diameter microphone (about 32cm on the handle), it was quite tricky to find the right size shock mount – I had to get one from a dedicated music store as there were no suitable ones on Amazon.
– Weird power issues. When I load my PC, the light will appear on the mic but it doesn’t actually seem to be powered on. I have to unplug – plug back in to get it working which is a bit of a pain and will wear down the cable faster. This happens on iPad too so I think it’s the mic, not Windows etc.
I’ve had people complement the sound quality and stick around on my stream so I would definitely recommend this microphone. To be honest even if it doesn’t last long, at this price I’d be happy to buy another.
Pros:
– Amazing sound, especially for the money
– Denies background sound better than my condenser mic even though it’s still fairly sensitive to my voice
– Included XLR cable
– Included USB cable
– Included decent stand for it
Cons:
– It’s quite long which gives me less clearance with my keyboard – it’s 28 cm with the included XLR cable. I strongly recommend buying an additional right angle XLR cable (90 degree bend) to reduce the length by a few cm or alternatively mounting it from the top (but this way it might be in the way of your camera if you use one)
– The included attachment for the microphone which allows it to be held onto a boom arm is really flimsy plastic. Feels like it could snap easily but that only applies to rotation on the boom arm, not adjustment up, down, left or right – those should be fine.
Conclusion: Amazing microphone and definitely very happy with the purchase, especially at this price point. The disadvantages are workable and understandable, not something that would keep me from buying this if I had to do it again.
Will update rating and review if it breaks prematurely, I’ve only had it for a day.
It is a good microphone for people who starts recording career, the sound is really good and clear.
Sin embargo, este es de los pocos micros USB que no es de condensador. Es dinmico, con lo cual minimiza el efecto sala y da mucha ms presencia a la voz. Adems, los micrfonos dinmicos son muy robustos por ser de construccin ms sencilla. Prueba de ello es que se suelen utilizar en grabaciones en vivo.
Eso y su directividad en diagrama cardioide hace que este magnfico Samson Q2U sea ideal para videoconferencias de calidad, screencasts y podcasts.
Pretty good for the price. Great for a starter, first podcast. Maybe not amazing for VO but what do I know. Try using it in a closet for best results.
el servicio es bueno y el producto cumple con las caractersticas que ofrece
I love it !!! Recommend it to anyone who needs a good mic!
There’s nothing entry-level or low end about this microphone. It has weight to it and sounds great. You can use it with an XLR cable and connect it to an audio interface or plug it directly into the USB port on your computer. It even has a headphone jack on it so you can use your headphones and hear yourself speaking. The included mic stand is the perfect height. A tiny annoyance is that you have to fight a little bit to get the windscreen on because it’s kind of tight. I was trying to reposition the windscreen and pulled off a little tuft of foam at its opening. So, be careful. But, I’m totally pleased with my purchase and recommend this microphone and this seller (as long as the price doesn’t change).
I got this mic so that I wouldn’t have to use my webcam’s awful built-in mic, which sounded like I was yelling through a tin can. Even as an entry level USB mic, this gives crystal clear sound, and has vastly improved the clarity of my voice in Zoom meetings and gaming over Discord. Plus the fact that it’s dynamic means that not as much background noise gets picked up. In sum, I absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants clearer audio for professional meetings, gaming with friends, or video chats with family.
As a side note, this mic is “gain hungry”. My PC automatically pumps the levels up to 100% every time I turn it on, and I need to bump it down to about 92. I’ve found that the mid to low 90’s, on my PC, gives me a better balance between sensitivity and noise floor. YMMV
This mic has no background noise. Even the noise of fan and AC can easily be cancelled if you are using Audacity or other software. This mic comes with a small stand and a windshield. I also use it as a boom mic on a stand. Would recommend this mic to all, be it beginners or professionals.
Great for meetings via Zoom or Skype. If you are doing pro voice stuff, spend the money and get a better mic.
If you are good at post production you will be able to add some nice compression to make this mic sound ok.
Prodotto molto interessante, sicuramente molto indicato per produzioni podcast.
Se proprio devo trovare dei difetti, un p troppo sensibile ai pop della voce ( quando si pronunciano in modo potente consonanti tipo P e T ), ma con un ulteriore filtro antipop o con un adeguato disassamento del microfono si risolve il problema.
Uscita cuffia un po troppo bassa , anche questa risolvibile con adeguata scelta delle cuffie.
Costruzione robusta , buona sensazione di presa.
Rapporto qualit prezzo ottima
Love the dual options – xlr and usb.
Purchased a usbc to minib cord here on amazon so I could go direct into my macbook pro and voila! Xtra 10 bucks made this just as easy to use as the audio technica competitor for less money.
Install some audacity and instant gratification.
Did a quick test and the clarity was gorgeous.
I’d spent a couple of weeks on microphone reviews and wanted something that sounded great and would be versatile for expansion down the road.
Have a boom arm and pop filter I’m still waiting on – but ala cart ordering has let me customize my audio recording set up.
The sound quality is excellent for the price. Using the windsock improves the sound slightly though this may not be noticeable.
I also have a Thronmax omnidirectional mike which is similarly priced. This is great for picking up all the sounds in the room. However, the sound quality of the Samson is far superior to the Thronmax.
This is a great mike for the amateur who wants to record voiceovers but does not have a studio or soundproofing. I live by the main road with traffic and there are birds chirping behind my house, and the Samson mike did not pick up any of these sounds.
The stand is cheaply made but this is to be expected at the price. For total stability I can use one of my camera tripods.
Very happy with this product so far.
Awesome mic, xlr and USB cables very handy. Using via audio interface and quality is brilliant!
No te arrepentirs de comprarlo, el hecho de que funcione con USB (que es como yo lo uso y la calidad es excelente) y adems puedas upgradearlo a utilizar XLR con una interfaz de audio me parece una de sus mejores cualidades. Inclusive puedes montarlo en un boom arm sin problemas (yo uso en de la marca Neewer) y no he tenido falla.
El nico contra que le encuentro es que cuando lo usas por medio de cable USB y apagas tu computadora, a la hora de volver a encenderla necesitas desconectarlo del puerto USB y volver a conectarlo para que funcione. No he encontrado solucin a este problema pero fuera de esto me encanta.
I wanted a mic that I could use with an external recorder (XLR inputs) and plug directly into my laptop (USB) It does both of those and the mic is a decent quality for the prices. Mic stand a tad wibbly for the weight of mic, but nice to have.
1. Good price.
2. Used for podcast/lecture recording
3. Comes with all the accessories including a mic cover and stand
4. Audio is very clear
5. This replaced a Snowball ICE which is great, but omnidirectional and I needed a better one for solo recording
This is a great microphone for those starting out with podcasting.
I’ve been using a USB CAD U37 mike, and the difference stunned me. Where have I been all these years? Get this combination, just like the Podcast experts suggest.
It’s so simple to set up and use. The mike input and headset output volume controls make recording and monitoring so simple.
I’m using it for Podcasting, after years of blogging.
The mike records voice beautifully from 2″ – 15″ with no background noise. I don’t need further distance, and didn’t try it for directly recording music.
Get a mike boom suspension stand. For $12-20 it gives you the flexibility you’ll need. The little tripod that comes with the mike works, but limits where you can place your head. I’m always well away from the desk.
I can’t believe how good the mike and control unit feel to use. I highly recommend this combination. You won’t be disappointed.
Goodby USB mike, with all the fussiness it brought.
I used on Mac and use garage band. Then I save as MP3. Man do I sound this good. I like it.
This is probably the best package on the market for a start-up podcaster. The mikes are sturdy and don’t require any batteries or other power source. I use them with a Tascam recorder and they work very well. I have not yet tried the USB connection. The only downside is that the tripod stand is a little unstable. But that’s not a big deal – so far.
Great value for money and easy to use. No issues whatsoever.
pop filter, stand and a good cheap dynamic mic for 70$, can’t go wrong. Just get into the habit of only plugging it in when you need to use it as the drivers suck.
Everything is excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend this product as it is also supports both XLR and USB input for future upgrades or expand ability.
However my only issue with this mic and BE AWARE that there is no current solution (was very close to returning it). When using the USB interface, the mic does not work after every restart unless you remove and re-connect the usb cable. The LED also flashes between red/green. Apparently there is no solution at the moment. The only way around it is either keep re-connecting it every restart or use the XLR input (you will need a DAC to power the mic). The only reason for taking 1 start away. Pls Samson resolve this issue.
Very happy with this microphone we bought 2 for podcast it puts my voice out a bit deep but that why i like it would def buy it agian, the sound quality is satisfying to me.
If you want to know what value for money means then go for it.
Was very impressed with this for my amateur interview recordings. It picked up people’s voices very clearly and beautifully, even in busy or echoey spaces.
In terms of build quality, the mic is made out of metal, you can somewhat feel the heftiness in its weight, which is a good thing to see.
The sound quality is very clear even without the windscreen. I have attached the windscreen and a pop filter in my setup and that further improves the sound quality. My experience comes from USB recording, and imagine those using XLR, may have an even better experience.
It is a generous bundle considering that it comes with a mic stand, windscreen and all of the necessary cables, including a XLR cable for those with more advanced setups.
One problem to note, on Windows 10, when starting the computer up or returning from hibernation, the mic stops working and there is only static. The fastest way to fix this, is to simply unplug and replug the USB cable. It is somewhat of an annoyance but for those who can overlook this, the mic works well in every other regard.
I recommend this mic for anyone that wants a good mic without putting a dent in their wallet.
Great microphone. Only issue id – I need to replug the usb every time I restart my computer otherwise all the other person can hesr is static. No known fixes as of right now.
Qualit costruttiva ottima, sia per il mic, sia per il set di accessori inclusi nella confezione.
Sul suono, ho testato il samson sia via USB collegato direttamente al pc, sia con XRL tramite un’interfaccia audio della behringer. La qualit tramite USB eccezionale, ottimo mic dinamico per la fascia di prezzo (molto simile all’atr2100, altro mic dinamico validissimo)
Metto quattro stelle solo per il driver di volume leggermente pi basso rispetto ad altri mic dinamici e ad una qualit in XRL superiore si all’USB, ma inferiore rispetto all’atr o al rodepodmic, che consiglio se si vuole usare l’XRL
Comes with handy accessories that others do not. Does everything you need it to do.
Vale cada centavo, completamente satisfecho en la calidad de sonido que captura, esta completo y adems es comodo, prctico, y fcil de usar.
Este es un microfono dinamico USB con opcion para usarlo como XLR. Cuenta con entrada para audifonos de 3.5mm que te da baja latencia cuando grabas y te da el audio de la PC cuando el microfono esta apagado, por lo que no hay que estarlos cambiando de entrada. Lo uso para grabar palabra hablada y no le puedo pedir mas por el precio.
Lo utilizo exclusivamente para grabacin de voz de un podcast, excelente captacin de frecuencias graves. Sin necesidad de sonorizar el cuarto donde grabo, suena excelente. Si quieres un micrfono para grabar voz, hacer video llamadas con mejor calidad de audio, etc., definitivamente lo recomiendo.
I really like these. Build quality is good, they seem pretty sturdy. Plus, to be able to monitor in the mic itself is really useful. Quality is very good, well worth it for the price.
Update: using the mic now for a couple of months, haven’t seen any dip in performance or quality and i think this is a great budget setup for anyone wanting to do podcasting, YouTube or LIVE performance on the cheap, highly recommend.
Pour rsum, ce Q2U est un micro “main” fabriqu par Samson et vendu gnralement autour des 80 euros, mais qui descend parfois 69 euros. Pour ce prix on a un petit pack assez sympathique totalement utilisable aprs dballage (mme si a dpendra de l’utilisation que vous allez en faire, videmment) : Le micro, un petit trpied + sa rallonge, un cble USB (USB mini-b vers USB-A (le plus commun)), un cble XLR et une bonnette en mousse.
Le micro fait bonne impression en main, bien fini, pas d’lment qui “craque”, a respire la qualit. Ct design c’est trs simpliste, mais on ne vient pas forcment pour a. Une LED qui indique si le micro est allum (vert) ou non (LED teint, ou rouge si surcharge).
Un interrupteur “On/Off”et des boutons de volume pour la sortie casque, car oui il dispose d’une sortie casque directement sous le microphone, qui reproduit le signal direct de ce dernier. Prs de cette sortie jack, on a les autres sorties : mini-USB type B et XLR.
J’ai choisi ce micro pour du streaming sur conseil de bon nombre de vidos anglophones (sur YouTube, il y en a pas mal pour se faire un avis) plutt qu’un micro condensateur classique, je conseille l’excellente vido (YouTube) de “SoundSpeed” titr “What Twitch and YouTube Streamers Need For Good Audio”.
Pour simplifier, il explique qu’il n’y a pas de bon ou mauvais micro, plutt des micros plus adapts des utilisations. On entend souvent les mmes rfrences revenir, ceux condensateur/statique (Blue Yeti, par exemple), alors que pour de la voix, en stream notamment, il est peut-tre plus sage de voir du ct des micros dynamiques, comme ce Q2U : peut-tre moins chre (dpends des rfrences), et plus adapt un environnement “naturel”. J’entends par l : on n’a pas tous une pice avec de l’isolation phonique rserve cette activit.
L o (et je simplifie grandement, attention), un micro condensateur va essayer de capter le plus de son, le dynamique a plutt tendance prendre “ce qui vient”, ce qui demande d’avoir le micro plus proche de soi, mais en contrepartie de filtrer plus facilement les bruits environnants.
Pour moi il a que des avantages :
+ Plutt complet et adapt mon utilisation
+ Bonne impression en main
+ volutif, je n’ai pas de volont d’acheter une table de mixage, mais si je le dsire, le Q2U supporte aussi le XLR.
+ Pas si chre, face d’autres rfrences (Rode NT, Blue Yeti) par rapport mon utilisation !
+ Les accessoires fournis. Sans grande prtention et il y a mieux, mais a a le mrite de permettre de tester tout a assez rapidement, et au besoin, commander mieux plus tard (bras articul, stand, etc.).
+ La bonnette en mousse, pour filtrer certains sons qui peuvent faire saturer (“P” / “B” )
Si je devais critiquer des lments, en tant tatillon : Le design assez simpliste, mais comme je l’ai dit je ne prends pas vraiment un micro pour cela. Et peut-tre davantage d’explication, plus clair sur le fonctionnement du micro, mise en avant avec des schmas, sur comment bien placer son micro (mais il y a une petite partie crit sur a dans le manuel, quand mme)
Je conseillerais sans hsitation tout les streamer, qui peuvent se le permettre (a reste tout de mme 79 euros prix classique) si votre utilisation est totalement oriente pour la voix. Je ne sais pas s’il sera suffisant pour du chant ou des instruments, la notice en parle, mais je n’ai pas cette utilisation.
A l’origine je voulais mettre 4 toiles, car il me parait un peu chre (a 10/15, voir 20 euros de moins a me parait bien mieux en rapport qualit/prix), mais en dehors du prix, le produit est trs bien et me corresponds parfaitement.
Alors pourquoi 5 toiles ?
Pour quilibrer avec l’autres commentaires qui ne juge le produit qu’en comparaison direct avec le store allemand Amazon. Mme si le prix est important, je note aussi le produit dans sa globalit et de ce fait c’est facilement un 4 toiles + une autre, pour l’quilibre. Car c’est dommage de passer ct de ce produit si votre utilisation corresponds.
Excellent mic with great sound and I use the Shure SM7B also.
I love this mic. It has very nice sound quality, it is sturdy, versatile, has latency-free listen, on/off switch.
Seriously good value for the money!
One of the best mic quality compare to it’s price , worth it
The only problem : i need to re plug in the usb of the mic everytime when i run my pc
I use it on my YT channel. Sound and quality of the device EXCELLENT!
I did have one die on me after 8 months, but the manufacturer was quick to replace it.
I would recommend to anyone.
Perfetto per registrazioni amatoriali, suono pulito e cattura ambientale quasi assente (vivo in una zona trafficata ed anche con la finestra aperta ho riscontrato poche “intrusioin”)
Ovviamente non sono un professionista e non posso ergermi a “critico distruttivo” ma, per il prezzo, la robustezza dei materiali, gli accessori compresi nel pacco:
– Cavo USB
– Cavo XLR
– Mini treppiedi allungabile (di poco ma allungabile)
– Spugna Antivento
…il tutto arrivato in una confezione perfetta e in largo anticipo rispetto alla data di consegna prevista.
Posso dirmi pi che soddisfatto per l’acquisto di questo microfono.
Ringrazio anche EposVox per aver contribuito alla mia scelta dopo aver guardato (e ascoltato) la sua Review.
@EposVox: Thank you for contributing to my choice after looking at (and listening to) your review
So pleasantly surprised with the quality of this microphone. Very pleased with my purchase (especially for the price)!
Si hay una gran diferencia entre el micrfono de la computadora y este. La voz es clara y fuerte. Funciona muy bien.
Love using it for my podcast! We have two hooked up and they sound great. No complaints 🙂
Now its your choice I nearly making a mistake but found a right person to talk about it and buy this thing and i never regret
“Choose wisely Live well” Tv direc
Great mic for PC. The only problem on windows pcs you need to unplug the usb everytime you start the pc to use it which I’m going to assume is a bug that they will hopefully fix.
It has a great build and sound quality but every time i turn off my pc and turn it back on, id have to unplug the mic and plug it back in because my pc doesn’t recognize the mic
Awesome quality for the price! I have much more expensive microphones and this one is my favorite
Great microphone! Clear high quality sound, but was disappointed that the software in the description was not included.
The Overral quality is really good but drains a lot of power when plugged into motherboard end with the USB. The USB came of a couple months ago trying to get XLR compatible for the computer.
Un micrfono que cuenta con varias maneras de uso y cuenta con una calidad de grabacin muy buena, por lo que lo recomiendo rotundamente.
PS: Recomiendo comprar alguna interfaz de audio para conseguir la mejor calidad de audio posible.
1. It has some weight to it, very sturdy and professional
2. Very good for the money
3. USB and XLR connection
I have only used it with the XLR connection because I heard a guy on YouTube reviewing some audio inputs for making videos and he was jumping from gaming headphone mic to this mic on usb connection and then XLR connection and XLR was so warm and crystal clear that it made my mind up to buy it and I am glad I did
I run this through the behringer 402 with the XLR connection and I love it, the best I ever bought, I would use headset mic’s all the time until I heard this and I will never go back to headset mic’s although I just bought the corsairs mh571 headset and the mic on this is also very good but you can have multi inputs setups for software like OBS if u like to livestream or make recordings.
This mic will not pickup background noises, it has to be very close to your mouth the pick up the sound u can put the gain up on a mixer and pick more sound up of course but this mic is for you voice and your voice alone
I bought this to record my voice for gaming streams on my computer. Easy to set up, has a quality feel to it (the mic has a good heft) and the sound quality is far better than my current needs.
This is a great starter mic as it has both USB and XLR outputs. You can just plug it right into the computer and go to it or, if you have a more complex setup, you can use the XLR to plug it into a mixer. Sound quality is great for a mic in this price range and the build quality feels solid.
This is the best sounding dynamic mic on the market under 200. I’ve own a lot of mic from 50 to 500$ range but as soon as someone needs a mic for any project outside of really professional stuff, this is the go to mic.
Gamers, do not by any of the Blue mic, it’s awful. Get this one! You won’t be disappointed
Pase de utilizar un microfno incluido en mi headset a esto y la diferencia en calidad es enorme! Recomendadsimo.
Very high quality build. Substantial qualitative research into the durability of Microphone.
Given the cost, I’m really surprised by the quality! My other mic is a Blue Yeti and I almost use this one more because it’s so light.
i started a podcast and it does the trick. small investment for a good sound.
Excelente para iniciar a grabar. Lo malo es que cada que prendas tu computadora debers desconectarlo y volverlo a conectar.
Me gusto la calidad del audio ya que se siente como si fueras narrador de radio, el monitoreo es bastante util y la versatilidad que te da al tener conexion micro usb y XLR es genial
I found out about this mic from Podcastage on YouTube. The original dynamic mic I wanted, the Samson CS Microphone, was discontinued except for here on Amazon (where it was triple the original price), so I had to do some digging to find a good alternative. Unlike with my Zhiyun Smooth purchase, I researched before I slammed my money down on the virtual Amazon counter. After seeing many reviews, comparisons & unboxing videos, I decided it would be worth a shot. When it came in, everything I needed was inside the box. I have an interface, so I used the XLR cable instead of the USB (sidenote: I also haven’t plugged my headphones into the headphone jack on the mic). As soon as I plugged it in, I did a sound check & was pleasantly surprised!! I didn’t expect the mic to be so clear. I might use this mic for more than just recording if I can find a cable long enough to travel to performances with.
This mic shattered my misconception about dynamic mics (which I thought all sounded the same). DEFINITELY A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR HOME STUDIO, whether for music production or podcasting.
Wish I had purchased this microphone first because it turned out to be great! Well built and sounds great. You have the option of usb or xlr cable can’t be that very affordable.
I bought this microphone along with the NEEWER boom arm. So far so good; my only complaint is that the mic clip that the Q2U comes with is this soft, rubbery C-shaped clip that doesn’t hold the microphone firmly. I’ve knocked it right out of the clip on a couple of occasions. Even gravity seems like it’s straining this poor, flimsy clip. I’ve tightened it with a bit of shock cord, which is working fine. Other than that, it’s a solid, decent quality entry-level mic that I’m quite happy with.
Un gran equipo, lo recomiendo mucho.
Se conecta a tu cel, tablet o donde quieras.
Solo su adaptador correspobdiente.
Muy feliz.
Pros: Easy set up. USB or cable connection. Both long cords so you can move things around. Works with Skype. Works with wireless headphones.
Con: The only “con” I can say about this is that I don’t particularly care for the stand. It’s a little flimsy feeling. I appreciate that it comes with a stand, but it’s not as stable as I want. but I can remedy that with a future purchase.
This is a great choice if you’re just starting out and are on a budget.
Updated May 2018: I’ve used this for several podcast interviews I’ve done now and it’s great. I’m clear and loud and the interviewer gets a great podcast recording. My son is even using it now for some music recording.
Realmente por el precio vale ms que la pena por la calidad, versatilidad y tiempo de entrega, ms que recomendado incluso para estudios profesionales
La calidad del sonido es excelente. la base no es de muy buena calidad y no enrosca bien pero cumple la funcin. Despus de estar varias horas conectado empieza a generar un ruido muy fuerte en el canal derecho peor se soluciona desconectndolo y volvindolo a conectar.
Estoy bastante satisfecho con el producto.
arrived as stated. Easy to install and use in both my laptop and notebook.
El micrfono graba con una calidad excelente.Solo hay que tener en cuenta que es omnidireccional. El producto lleg en tiempo y forma. Vendedor y producto 100% recomendado.
For this teir of mic I can’t complain. I originally bought it for outside work (used for announcements at a go kart track) and its wonderful. I’d say it’s much more appropriate for use indoors with programs like Skype (what I use it for now), Discord, Vent, etc. Crisp sound for recording, especially with the wind screen or a pop filter. If you do use this outside, -definitely- grab one or two wind screens for cheap. Makes life easier.
The headphones are standard, mostly fine for recording needs/playback, simple stuff. As far as using it to enjoy gaming or streaming services, possibly even music, I’d say just stick with or purchase a good quality headset. Played a few games with this one and given there’s no volume control attached, and that the headset itself is really just standard, the sound does get very loud and unfortunately muddled. Probably fine for podcasting though.
Given that it came with the mic, and for pretty cheap, I can’t complain. Good package overall.
Bought it for my daughter, she wanted this for composing gaming youtube videos, all I know is she is very happy with it!
Headphones and mic for under $100? Almost too good to be true.
Great quality recording. Easy to set up with audacity. I run two at once on my PC using voicemeeeter which is freeware to mix a podcas
Sounds great, Stand is small and won’t work with USB 3.0. Otherwise the quality seems pretty awesome.
Also uses USB mini cable, only 3 meters but can be replaced if needed longer.
Superb microphone for this price point, great for podcasting. Headphones are alright but I have better, I just bought this for the mic.
XLR/USB combo is really great value. Mic works well and the headphones are serviceable. The stand is a bit flimsy but wasn’t expecting much either.
Fantastic Microphone, I’ve used this to get some guests on major radio stations in the UK, they sound great.
I also love that it’s an all in one kit, you get a microphone (with USB AND XLR built in) you get a mic stand, and you get a pair of headphones – all you need to add is a laptop or computer.
I really love the microphone, it’s even got a remote volume control and built in USB and headphone out.
I carry this kit with me everywhere, in my back pack, unfortunately the headphones haven’t survived this treatment, so I use my own, that’s the only downside I have for this, and as that’s just an accessory it’s pretty darn good.
Great sounding mic but it needs help avoiding vocal plosives. Use a cheap pop filter. All fixed. XLR mode sucks up the gain, only a problem if you have a low tech noisy pre-amp. USB mode is plug & play and sound great. Stand is stable but the headphones are junk. Seriously, Just put them in the bin! Recommend.
This is a great package, Mic & headphones That thicked all the box’s.
Good microphone. Looses one star because headphone is more or less wasted money. If they get rid of the headphone and reduce the price I would give it 5 stars. But now the headphone wastes your money.
EDIT: Alright. Nine days in. This mic has paid for itself. I’ve used it to record a few different things, and between a couple of freelance jobs, and some fiverr gigs, I’ve made more than what I paid using this mic. It sounds *great* (if you know how to use it). I’ve been using it via USB, editing my recordings in Audacity (which is free), and have had several people compliment the quality. Some of the people I have spoken to assume I’m using a much higher quality mic, in a better environment. If you want good audio on a budget, this is it. Again, I can’t say whether this mic will last a year or two, but it feels solid, it’s on a stand on my desk (where it will never move from), and even if it breaks in a year it’s still worth it. Do not hesitate to buy this kit, it’s the best sounding mic at this price and the extras in the box are just icing on the cake. See my video review/voice demo for proof.
Great products for my vocal needs I love it. Quality of voice record is very good.I easy can plug it in to my comp and singing and listen in same time through headphones. I recommend that with 5stars.
As for the microphone. It is very sturdy, and has the same feel as a real microphone. It has two slots for hookups, one is for the computer and the other is one i will never use. Don’t have the equipment for that one. But mainly bought it to hook up to the computer anyways. Both cords come with the microphone. It does not say this in the product description. I did experience a little crackling in the microphone like others have mentioned in reviews. However the crackling i experienced I was able to get rid of by changing the latency settings in the software. This might have to be done a couple of times to get the right setting. Easy fix. You just have to play with the software to get the settings right for what you are using. Last thing on the microphone The headphones have a slot to hook up the headphone, however, it does not come with the adapter to do so. So if you want to use this feature make sure you buy the adapter. They sell theses adapters on amazon as of today for 1.99 with free shipping.
The software is good as well. Much like the mixcraft 5. It is a little more complex so make sure you test it before you try to do something that you might want to keep.
Best bang for the buck.