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Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

Model: SAQ9U
SKU: 11063478
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Customers love the product's excellent sound quality, often highlighting its great microphone. They also appreciate its ease of use and versatile connectivity, noting that it comes with multiple USB cables. The design, comfortable weight, and useful included accessories are also well-received.

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Features

  • Dynamic capsule

    With humbucking coil and neodymium magnet for high sensitivity without extra noise.

  • Cardioid polar pattern

    Picks up sound in front of the mic rather than the whole room.

  • XLR analog output

    For use with traditional mixers and dedicated audio interfaces.

  • USB-C digital output

    Connect directly to a Mac or PC with 24-bit/96kHz resolution.

  • 1/8" headphone output

    With zero-latency monitoring to hear yourself without any audible delay.

  • Robust construction

    Swivel yoke mount is ready to be installed on any standard mic stand.

  • Low cut filter and mid-presence boost

    To tailor the EQ to your desired sound.

  • Mute button

    For both USB and XLR outputs when you want to be "off air" in an instant.

  • Dual layer windscreen

    Helps reduce P-popping sounds in your audio.

Specifications
  • Polar Pattern
    Cardioid, Unidirectional
    Microphone Type
    Dynamic microphones
    Wireless
    No
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Reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 100 reviews

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90% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers love the product's excellent sound quality, often highlighting its great microphone. They also appreciate its ease of use and versatile connectivity, noting that it comes with multiple USB cables. The design, comfortable weight, and useful included accessories are also well-received.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (68)
  • Connectivity (25)
  • Ease of Use (13)
  • Design (4)
  • Weight (4)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great USB/XLR mic (with some EQ intervention)

    Pros: -Very solid build -Internal pop filter is actually adequate (although, the included windscreen doesn't hurt to either) -Very clear audio as long as I opt for the 'Mid' option on the back of this mic -Onboard sound settings available -XLR audio sounds excellent Cons: -There is no Samson software to EQ this mic should you go the USB route -Mic is rather bass heavy/muddy -No way to tighten or loosen the shock mount knobs on the sides of the mic -The audio quality via USB is not exactly great (at least for my voice) Overall: I think if you're really good at EQ-ing mics to cater to your voice, you could make almost any mic sound good. Same goes for this mic. I was NOT impressed with this mic's sound via USB. When you use this mic via USB, you're depending on the USB connection to supply the power. I use an audio interface with preamps via XLR and since this is a dynamic mic, I use a Fethead to get a bit more gain boost. The mic sounds beautiful for spoken word. Note: Out of the box, this mic did not sound like anything special (it sounded worse via USB). When I applied some EQ, compression, limiters, etc. to the mic via OBS, the mic sounded wonderful. Will it replace my SM7B? Nope. There is so much hype about how this mic would give the SM7B a run for its money. I disagree. I think its closest competitor would be the Shure MV7 or Rode Procaster. I'd say that this is a 'tweener' between the Procaster and MV7. Aside from that, great mic at this price point!

    This review is from Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

    Posted by VESPA5

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

    Sounds great! I love it because it can go directly to my Macbook with a usb-c cable. No need for an interface. you can plug it directly to an xlr too! There is a headphone jack with no latency. Good experience only for this mic. I use garage band to record my voice.

    This review is from Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

    Posted by AljaneD

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mic

    This microphone works get both via XLR/USB-C I haven’t had an issues with this mic like ever. Only thing is I would not pair this with the Blue Compass desktop microphone arm. The screws on the mount tends to get stuck with other things as if it was cold welded or something.

    This review is from Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

    Posted by Chris

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Microphone

    [Employee of bestbuy] I have had this microphone for a few weeks now and the sound of this mic is amazing being a dynamic mic you have to be close to your mouth to capture the best audio possible and is does a better job compare to condencer microphones on blocking unwanted noise from your room, it also has a XLR and usb ports which is perfect if you are on the go and need to connected directly to your phone or laptop to record your voice

    This review is from Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

    Posted by Kevin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB and xlr

    Great mic. Gray price. USB and xlr. Comparable to Shure mv7x.

    This review is from Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

    Posted by DanN

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Pros for Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black
Sound Quality, Design, Connectivity, Ease of Use, WeightSound Quality, Ease of use, Price, USB, CompatibilitySound Quality, Price, Ease of use, Design, Pop FilterThere were no pros for this product—
Cons for Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black
There were no cons for this product—Gain, VolumeWeight, XLR CableThere were no cons for this product—

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Questions & Answers

  • When I buy it in store does it come with a boom arm and it just the microphone

    Just mic. Boom is separate

    Answered by SjD1

  • Does this product work with the PS5? Would I be able to get game sound out of the headphone jack? Or is it just mic monitoring?

    I think the USB connection is compatible with PS5 but not with XBOX. The audio jack is only for monitoring but you could also use that to connect to the 3.5mm microphone in port on your controller if you get a headset splitter.

    Answered by Rick

  • Can i have the XLR cable and the usb plugged in at the same time (XLR in my mixapp and usb in to a second computer?)

    Yes, both are active at the same time.

    Answered by guest
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