Many different ways to use it, include many cables, very useful. compatible with phones and computers.

The Samson Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless mic system is a great concept. But here are some of the issues that I had while using it on a Canon 5DMkii DLSR. During an interview, the audio cut out. A Samson factory support rep I spoke with said that it is possible that in a Wifi atmosphere that it is possible that the signal will get interference from 2.2-2.4 Gigahertz signals. Additionally, if the mic is not on a belt or in the open and under any clothing or at a distance to far from the camera receiver the signal cuts out.

==== Summary ==== The Samson Go Mic Mobile is a great mobile recording device with excellent audio quality, flexible mounting & connection options, and long battery life. It is ideally suited for YouTubers, Vloggers, and both casual- and prosumer-level audio & video productions. *Pros: -Flexible & versatile audio connections available. -Comes with all necessary accessories & tools to get started recording right away. -Offers various mounting options for different recording equipments. -Both the Go Mic Module Receiver & microphone Transmitter units are lightweight & easy to carry around. -Comes with a nice, solid carrying case. -Recording quality is great - much better than smartphone microphones. -Receiver range is good & didn't drop any sounds (tested up to ~40 feet). -Works with iPhone seamlessly. -Long battery life. *Neutral: -Losing line-of-sight results in slightly garbled audio. -"USB Audio" function didn't work on any of my Android smartphones & their default "Camera" apps. -The charging port on the GMM isn't USB Type C but the older mini-USB connector. *Cons: -Compatibility with Android phones & their default "Camera" app is poor. ==== Design ==== The Samson Go Mic Mobile (GMM) is a cleverly designed recording equipment that is simple to operate, lightweight, and very versatile. The adjustable mounting arm extends widely enough to easily clamp onto big phones such as my Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note 4. The rubber grips on the mounting arms offer secure holding power and the rotating knob locks tightly together the mounting arms to the attached device. Thanks to the numerous accessories & tools included in the box, one can also attach the GMM to a tablet, a tripod, and a cold shoe adapter. The rubber Power Button, which can also be used to pair the GMM with up to 2 different transmitters, is very tactile and responsive (one pre-paired transmitter is included in the box). All the other control sliders on the GMM work equally well and are frustration-free. I say that the Samson GMM is very versatile because it can connect up to 2 different transmitters, supports 3 different Analog Outputs, supports digital USB Audio for higher-quality audio recordings, and it can even output sound to an audio device such as headphones and speakers. When it comes to compatibility with my phones, however, I had mixed results. When I paired the GMM to my Galaxy Note 4 running 6.0.1 Marshmallow and used the default "Camera" app, I was not able to get any audio recordings. I had tried with both the 3.5 mm audio cable & the microUSB-to-microUSB cable through the USB Audio port on the GMM. I also received no audio on my Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (Android Pie 9.0) from its default "Camera" app when using the microUSB-to-USB Type C cable. On my iPhone SE, recordings worked perfectly with the microUSB-to-Lightning cable and the default "Camera" app. On my Galaxy S9+, audio recordings only worked when I used the 3.5 mm audio cable in the default "Camera" app. On the Android side, choosing the correct third-party app that supports USB Audio recording is very important. It would've been nice if Samson had some app suggestions in the User Manual. When it comes to charging the GMM receiver, it is done via a mini-USB cable and the AC adapter, both of which are provided. It would've been nice if the charging port was either microUSB or USB Type C instead. Still, it's no deal-breaker. Connection strength between the GMM receiver to the transmitter was strong and instantaneous. I never once lost connection between the two during my video & audio recording sessions. The transmitter, which runs on two AA batteries, is lightweight and easy to handle. The omni-directional Lavalier microphone, which connects to the transmitter, worked very well and recorded high-quality audio free of echos, static, and other noise. Besides the issues of compatibility on some Android phones, the Samson GMM is a great product that offers flexible mounting options and direct connections to smartphones and other A/V devices for high-quality mobile video & audio productions. ==== Functionality & Performance ==== When testing the performance of the Samson GMM, I used my iPhone SE and my Galaxy S9+ with their respective default "Camera" apps. On both devices, my voice sounded very clear and robust with no digital noise. It was clean, rich, and very clear. The quality of the recordings from the Samson GMM, when compared to smartphone microphones, was much, much better and of higher quality. There's simply no comparison. If you're serious about producing quality videos for YouTube or vlogging, you definitely want something like the Samson GMM. Your audience will appreciate the higher fidelity audio. When it comes to transmitter range, I tested up to ~40 feet away from the receiver. At that distance, the audio recording quality was excellent and sounded fantastic. It sounded as if I was sitting right next to my smartphone. I also tested the GMM by purposely losing line-of-sight from the receiver. When the distance between the GMM and the transmitter was below ~25 feet, the audio recording continued to work with no drop-outs. At about ~40 feet away, however, the audio recording had some garbled noise when line-of-sight was lost. Overall, I'm very happy with the quality of the audio recording capability of the Samson GMM system. ==== Closing Thoughts ==== Despite some compatibility issues with some Android phones, I still like the Samson GMM a lot. Once I found the right combination of which type of audio connection to use & the appropriate recording app on my smartphone, producing high-quality audio and video was super simple and consistent. Samson has created a unique, versatile, and powerful audio recording system that I can easily recommend.

Samson’s lapel microphone system is definitely worth it for any person who is unable to remain stationary in front of their camera while they record.  The wireless range is listed at 100 feet, and while I didn’t test it at quite that distance, it did not have any trouble recording clear audio at any distance appropriate for filming / podcasting.  It did a good job at recording through one or two walls.  Line of sight eventually does become an issue, but I don’t think that this is truly a problem as the intended use is for video (where the subject is in view – which will definitely be less than 100 feet). The system is designed with the iPhone in mind, but it will work for android devices, just not by using the USB C cable.  I had read that users of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 were able to record digitally (using the USB C cable), but I did not have any success with the native Samsung camera or voice-note apps.  Android users will instead need to connect the receiver using the 3.5mm audio cable – which works well.  The main difference being that you must disconnect the 3.5mm cable when playing back the video/audio as the phone will think you have headphones attached (due to the cable being plugged into the headphone jack). The included lapel microphone works quite well and records clear audio (regardless of where on your shirt it is clipped).  Even when it was attached to my shirt collar (tucked under my chin) the recording was perfectly clear.  Though the microphone has a foam shield, it did not seem to block any background noise.  I was able to hear footsteps, people talking in the background, and a fair amount of wind when recording outside. I appreciate that the system comes with a nice case, but I was slightly bothered by the size.  The case is designed to hold the lapel mic, the receiver, and also a full-size hand-held wireless microphone (the Samson HXD2) which is not included.  The empty space for the full-size microphone almost doubles the size of the case.  The full-sized HXD2 is nearly $100 on its own - and at that price, it should be the device that comes with the larger case.  Or, perhaps there could be a free case that we could request by mail once we have purchased both.  That way, those who only want the lapel microphone can have an appropriately small and portable case.  I understand this is a small complaint, but it feels as though they are trying to push customers into spending the extra $100 on the full-sized HXD2 microphone. Ultimately, I feel as though this kit is quite useful as it comes with everything you need.  Not only does it do a great job at recording clear audio wirelessly to your phone, but it also comes with the attachments required to mount your phone to a tripod – making good use of the excellent cameras contained within most cell phones these days.  Or, if you have a DSLR, you can use the system to record wirelessly to that device.  All of the bases are conveniently covered.

Nowadays a lot of smartphones come with high-end cameras that produce excellent quality images. The only issue of using mobile devices is the ability to capture good quality audio. For video production purposes, you want to capture a clear representation of people speaking and separate them from the distracting background noise. A solution to capturing high-quality audio is the Go Mic Mobile from Samson. With this kit, everything is included to start a pro-level production studio. It consists of all connection cables: the iPhone lighting, micro USB, USB-C type, audio Aux, charger, a Receiver, a microphone, and a carrying case. The set up is fast and easy. First, clip the receiver to a mobile phone and connect the receiver to a smartphone using the appropriate cable (my phone uses the USB-C). After that, attach the lavalier to the transmitter. Lastly, after turning on the receiver, push the power button on both the receiver and the transmitter to pair. My daughter is in high school, and she uses the Go Mic Mobile for her journalism assignments. The receiver works with two channels. I will purchase the Samson wireless handheld microphone for when my daughter needs to do an interview. Thanks to Samson Go Mic Mobile, now she great pro-quality video without the bulky and expensive equipment. It is effortless to use, mobile (grab and go system), and pro-level quality production. My daughter loves it. I use it for my online videos, and I am satisfied with all my videos. Now I do less post-production since there is no need for video and audio syncing, the device allows recording of the audio into the video. It doesn't pick up all the background noise compared to using just the smartphone. It is an excellent product for travelers, bloggers, journalist or anyone who wants to record pro-level quality videos.