Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very decent mic with good sound quality and background noise rejection. I had a condenser mic before this and it was picking up way too much ambient noise in my recordings so I had to look for dynamic mic alternatives. I don't have an interface and USB dynamic mics are particularly scarce so my options were limited. After watching and reading multiple reviews on this mic, I decided to pick it up to try it out. It works well for the most part, but there's one big caveat that people with Windows PC/laptop should know about. The input level is very low on this mic so I have to turn the gain all the way up to about 85% and put my mouth right in front of the mic in order to get good recording volume. Unfortunately, with the gain that high, it also introduces a low level of hissing/static noise in my recordings. The hissing is only noticeable with headphones on or when I boost the volume up in post during silent bits when I'm not talking. It is easily removable in post or via noise reduction/noise gate filters in Zoom/Discord/OBS, so it's not a deal breaker for me compares to the amount of audible ambient noise that was picked up in my previous mic. My unit is not defective as I actually temporarily purchased a 2nd one just to do a comparison test and that one also produced the exact same result on the same settings. After researching around, I found out that this was a common issue for USB mics on Windows 10 as the system audio driver is rather crappy. Theoretically, it's a solvable problem once I upgrade to XLR down the line so I'm hopeful that it'll be worthwhile then. (I accidentally tore off a bit of the foam windscreen so I can't return this item, unfortunately). Other than the input issue, this is a really nice mic for all of its functions and versatility. The audio monitoring is very clean, the sound quality is crisp and full, and I appreciate all the accessories that come with the mic which help make setting up very easy. It has a decent build quality although the headphones volume control buttons aren't very flush and just recessed in a bit (they work just fine though). If you're planning on using this on a Mac or via an audio interface, this is a solid mic. However, if you're planning on using it via USB on Windows, keep in mind the low volume input as that might be a deal breaker.

Best Budget Mic for any podcast or voice recording! If you plan on doing a podcast, voice over or zoom calls, this is a great mic. Being that it is a dynamic mic, it picks up your voice and limits unwanted noise around you which works well if you room isn’t soundproof set up. I ended up buying for of them with my Rodecaster Pro for podcasting. This is both USB for direct connection to your computer or xlr to work with audio devices like Rodecaster Pro.

The microphone provide crystal clear voice and singing, but you have to be fairly close and you cannot increase the sensitivity. All in all, it is excellent for dictation and that's primarily why I use it. If I were to do it again, I would buy a wireless microphone since I have several workstations.

I love this microphone. It's great quality for the price and if someone is just starting out their streaming or even podcast, then this is a good mic to start with. It's actually my second one and I liked it so much that I had to get another.

For an economical mike to work this well is extremely good. You get a great bang for your buck. It is very good for podcasts and YouTube.

My buddy and I recently started a remote podcast over quarantine, and nothing like sitting in a sound editing program to make you see how bad your friend's microphone is. This is NOT a top tier microphone, it IS however a great microphone at its cost and one which has drastically improved our quality. My buddy isn't tech savvy so thankfully this is a USB mic you can plug in and go with no problem. I highly recommend this one to people looking to dabble.

honestly after a littel tweaking, utilizing the rtx noise suppression. this 60 dollar mic is better then even its higher end usb mics like the yeti. people do not realize the yeti is a condensor mic which people dont realize if your room is not noise treated, it will pick up every echo. where as this style of mic is meant for what is right in front of it, and like i said, you can get it to sound better then a yeti for less. and have the option to upgrade as you go along to XLR with an audio interface.

My new mic does a great job for my Podcasts, super clean sound

For a recent film short, I needed a USB compatible microphone to work with my Apple MacBook Air. My production required good audio, but my budget dictated purchasing a reasonably price mic. The Samson-Q2U works very well. I don't have the most dynamic voice, but I recorded clean audio voice tracks. With a little audio editing and EQ in Adobe Premiere, my voice recording from the Q2U was clean and had some punch to it.

Dynamic mics are less sensitive and it's good for speaking close and directly into mic. Environment sounds will be reduced and distant. The frequency range is not as advertised 20-20K and it's very narrow. So this mic is good for voice only and not for anything else. Build quality is good and USB is plug and play.

Great Mic, I purchased to replace my podcast mic on the fly, it worked so well I purchased another one for my cohost a couple days later, the fact that it doubles as a USB and can connect to an audio interface at this price is amazing in its self great build quality, great job samson

It's a great quality microphone for the price. My only issues with the mic are the lack of a USB C input. It still has the old school mini USB input. And the other issue is the native gain is set really low on the mic. So, you will need to boost it in post.

Such a great quality mic for the cost. Found this recommendation online and it was a great purchase and investment. Great for podcasting!

I got this mic to use primarily for video conferencing. It's nice that it comes with a stand, wind screen, and carrying pouch as well. The mic works well and is an improvement over the built-in mic on my 2017 MacBook Pro. The on/off switch makes it easy to mute/unmute without having to reach for a mouse to click on the video conferencing software and is better reassurance to me that the audio input is off.

Great product. Has good sound and easy to setup and use.

This is probably the best microphone you can buy for the price. It’s a dynamic microphone so it works really well if you have a lot of noise around you as it will not pick it up as much as a condenser microphone would. It sounds great and would be a perfect microphone for a gaming setup. Easy to use since it’s USB. Just plug it in and you’re ready to go. You can’t go wrong with microphone.

This mic is great, especially when paired with Nvidia Broadcast to eliminate noise. I've used it for streaming and recording music and it's nice and clear. Multiple connection options make it very versatile and the built-in monitor output is very handy. Also includes a handy stand that I'm using until I get an arm to mount it on.

Great mic comes with other accessories for it like a bag a stand and of course the mic and cable For the price this is an amazing mic

I was actually blown away at the sound quality for this price. It can be used as a usb mic with your computer or xlr with your PA system. Value is outstanding for sound quality and versatility at this price

Great product! I’m a dj and really needed a microphone that would not flatten out, or die in the middle of someone talking, the ability to use it through a mixer and equalizer makes it the perfect device for anyone that is wanting to start streaming who needs a microphone this little guy will keep up with most top tier brands