Samson - Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Black

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!

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 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.

[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

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