Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020. Excellent for pod-casting or recording a conversation. if you have a compressor, but the noise level is far too high. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. 54 of 56 people My receipt is the only way to receive service should I ever need it. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that Samson C01 is a more popular microphone, based on its 700+ reviews. Very sturdy and solid build. All you have to do it EQ it for your mix; the mic doesn't produce any nasty stuff. There's a software made by Samson themselves advertised with the manual that is supposed to get rid of this noise, but it costs $5.30 CAD. I sing different genres of music ranging from rock, to soft acoustic ballads and anywhere in between. 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 have to scream and get rid of the highs to avoid noise. There was a very obvious, high pitched hiss in the background of my recording, which was probably caused by the huge high boost in the back of the mic. Please make sure that you've entered a valid question. Electric: As long as the amp isnt screaming, it did fairly well. Heads up though.. don't expect it to be super quiet. I got this mic as part of my 8kit package. Our success in meeting the needs of our customers -- since 1996, we‘ve satisfied over 1,000,000 people -- is due in large part to the fact that zZounds only hires experienced musicians to answer your calls and emails, and they are never paid a commission. The Samson is a bit brighter, but not a big enough difference. So you can pretty much tailor its tone into anything you want. If you need a mic to stick in the front of a LOUD guitar amp, then this may work for you. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. (BTW, the above also applies to the wireless connection I started with between my guitar and the amp). 7 of 8 people Used soley as a vocal mic(male) in a studio with decent sound control, I have been able to compare it to other mics plugged into the same gear. Seriously, this bad boy here .. the Samson C01 large diaphragm vocal condenser microphone, is about as rock solid as they come. (75%) found this review helpful. Mix/record solo and group projects with fellow Internet musicians around the world. This microphone has excellent sound for recording! For the price, you cant beat it. It needs a pad though!! That‘s why we have absolutely free ground shipping on every single order shipped within the continental United States. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. (100%) found this review helpful. This microphone is not too expensive and the quality is not too poor. It was alllmosst clipping the whole time. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The tone is precise before any pass-through, and when used with a windscreen or foam ball to limit breath and popping noises, it will become your go to microphone. price does not matter to make a professional sounding recording. I am actually really impressed with the sound quality considering the price. Well, I am yoge and I wrote this Samson C01 Microphone Review, and more number of people bought this microphone online. We'll wait on your money so you don't Rock, alternative, acoustic, indie rock, folk. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Any other boom stands are proving difficult to find for this mic. and is able to speak directly into the mic at all times, but while It feels solid. It's the perfect solution for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and for use as and overhead drum mic. but i bet support would be right on it if it did. in Hawthorne , CA. By Matthew J. Read user reviews for Samson C01 and see over 325,000 product reviews at zZounds.com. As a former DJ and current twitch streamer I rely on it to provide the same professional quality sound typically found in recording studios and radio stations. (100%) found this review helpful. It is well worth $80. 2 of 3 people This page works best with JavaScript. I dropped it a few times, but it still works. Did you? You can still see all customer reviews for the product. At zZounds, we know you want your gear fast, and shipped to you free of charge. It has a decent spectrum that you can shape with EQ, depending on what you are recording. Highly recommended. The mic needs phantom power--I use mine with the PreSonus AudioBox USB interface. My clumsy butt has already bumped and dropped it a few times and nothing has been shaken out of place or out of whack. The source should be pretty close though because of the tight pick up pattern. You can edit your question or post anyway. Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020. We are able to record podcasts and vocals with amazing results. keyboardist/vocalist for about 15 years. However, the C01 sounded a little more natural. A pattern switch would be handy, so I think next time I'd get a C03. Snare: I loved the snare track, was really open and quiet. So Samson C01, while being a cheaper option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $181 Samson C01U Pro, as seen on the chart below. The body and grill of the mic is high gauge metal that seems like it would survive a 10 story drop (not recommended).