Samson - Go Mic Portable USB Microphone with Software
User rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars with 469 reviews.
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Description
Features
Windows and Mac compatible
For use with your existing device.
USB microphone
Designed for performing vocals, chatting or podcasting. Also compatible with VoIP, including Skype.
Electret condenser microphone
With 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution ensures pristine studio-quality audio.
Cardiod and Omnidirectional pickup patterns
Capture 360° audio or what’s directly in front of the microphone.
20Hz - 18kHz frequency response
Offers wide and accurate tone reproduction.
1/8” stereo headphone output
For zero-latency monitoring.
What's Included
- Cable clip
- Carrying case
- MOTU® AudioDesk® recording software
- Samson Go Mic Portable USB Microphone with Software
- USB cable
Key Specs
- Polar PatternCardioid
- Output(s)USB
- Microphone TypeCondenser microphones
- WirelessNo
General
- Product NameGo Mic Portable USB Microphone with Software
- BrandSamson
- Model NumberSAGOMICHD
- ColorGray
- Color CategoryGray
Dimension
- Product Height2.8 inches
- Product Length0.9 inches
- Product Width1.7 inches
- Product Weight0.23 pounds
Audio
- Polar PatternCardioid
- Output(s)USB
- Minimum Frequency Response20 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response18 kilohertz
Features
- Microphone TypeCondenser microphones
- WirelessNo
Included
- Clip(s) IncludedYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC809164020370
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 469 reviews
(469 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little Mic!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I needed something for basic business needs (recording phone line, voicing over mini commercials, etc) and this really does the trick! I love the size too, it's super convenient!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Audio quality, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pint sized powerhouse
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The Samson Go-Mic is a pint-sized powerhouse. Are you looking to improve your audio quality on voice chats, podcasts without spending a lot of money? Well, Samson Go-Mic is your answer. It’s a tiny powerhouse mic that produces surprisingly clear audio recordings. This is SO much more than a step up to the tiny hole that acts as a microphone on your laptop or an external webcam. I bought this Samson Go-Mic partly to improve the audio quality of my voice-over narration of some of our work how-to videos. This little mic is amazingly clear, and frankly quite a stunner. I was not expecting the audio quality from such a tiny device. Design & Build Quality: The build quality of the microphone is solid metal and its got weight. The packaging comes with a travel case + USB Mini Cable, and that’s about it. There is an offer for free software for audio editing in the box which I have downloaded but have not installed yet. The overall design of the microphone is neat. Its tiny diminutive frame foldable frame has space for a zero-latency 3.5mm jack, and the mic supports both Cardioid and Omni direction recording, with a -10db padding option for cardioid recording mode. The tiny microphone has a tiny LED on the front that lights up green when on, and red when it detects plosives, or you are clipping the audio a bit. A plosive is a thump or strong blast of air from certain consonant sounds (like letter “P”) that hit the microphone. It can make the audio sound very bad and hard to correct in post. Plosives can be reduced by the use of a windscreen, or using the mic off-axis. That said the Samson Go-Mic does seem to have an affinity to plosives, but that can be controlled by the use of a screen or just moving the mic a bit off-axis or you being a bit further away. That said it’s not the worst when it comes to Plosives and it really isn’t a fault of the microphone. So how does it sound? Well, the sound quality is amazing. I’ve been using this tiny powerhouse on my laptops and now desktops. It’s so tiny, it’s easy to lose it. But the amazing sound quality makes up for it. I tested it on various zoom and MS Team sessions and people could tell that I was changing mics around without me mentioning it. Using Audacity, I recorded test samples and they sound amazing. They don’t require much post-processing to enhance the audio. Ultimately, the quality of the audio for the price is amazing. This should be worth a lot more. That said if you are looking for a microphone to improve your podcasting/stream videocasting / voice transcription or any other audio related activity, upgrading to this cheap microphone will step up your game significantly and improve your and your listener’s overall experience.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Audio quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING MIC
||Posted .Didn’t have high hopes for this mic as it is tiny and super cheap. But the reviews convinced me to make the purchase. Well... it blew all expectations out of the water. So long that you speak directly into the mic at an equal level to your mouth (i.e., not speaking from the side and not on a surface lower or higher than your mouth), it will sound crystal clear. Small mic pops still occur (it’s not perfect but hey it’s easy to use and $49) but they are very rare if you have fulfilled the above conditions. HIGHLY recommend for all endeavors - my friend and I use it for podcasting. It can support two voices at once so long that you’re both speaking straight on/directly into the mic and it additionally does well recording audio over zoom.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Audio quality, Set up
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice little USB Microphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I got this to use with my company issued HP laptop. Works great and much better sound quality than the built in microphone. Been using it for zoom conference calls and also outgoing/incoming phone calls through our Cisco phone app. Nice to be hands free vs a mic/headset combo. For $ 40, well worth it and the size is great! Setup was a breeze, plug and play, nothing to download. Clips onto the lap top and easy to store in a laptop bag or backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Audio quality, Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sensitive Microphone Is Great
||Posted .The Samson-Go Portable USB Microphone is the best microphone I have ever purchased. Its compact size easily fits in my pants pocket even when the microphone is in its case. This microphone is sensitive; when resting on my desk, if I thump the desk, it will momentarily flash red. Recorded sound has superior quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lil Mic
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Great little mic for both vocals and podcasting. Portable and just a great one to have in your kit
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What a bargain!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.For the money, this microphone performs like an expensive brand microphone. Make sure you know what the pattern switch is for and what frequencies are best suited for what you are recording. This will maximize it's performance. ***The software is horrible, you have to set your PC date prior to 9/30/2019 for it to even install because the certificate expires after that date. I use Audacity and it works flawlessly! I gave it 4 stars just for the quality and value...again, the software is horrible!!!! SAMSON, are you listening? There needs to be a different software included, MOTU Audiodesk STINKS!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Microphone works great for Web meetings
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I needed a microphone since during web meetings other people were having trouble hearing the people on my end while using my laptop built in microphone, unless we got directly in front of and close enough to the laptop . I wanted a small one that would clip to my laptop, This one clips very securely to the top of my laptop. The information said it was plug and play and it almost was. The first time I plugged it in to my USB the microphone worked well but my built in speakers stopped working. After about 10 minutes of playing around with microphone and speakers settings it worked fine. Each time since then all I need to do is plug it in and it works fine. It picks up my voice and others sitting near me without having to adjust the microphone position. There are a few directional settings on a small switch and it was easy to test with someone in the meeting by trying out the various switch positions. It packs nicely in the small case provided, though the provided cable does not fit in the case.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: Questionhow is the quality when it comes to podcasting?
Asked by theguy.
- A:Answer This product is designed to provide pristine studio-quality audio for podcasting.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionIf it doesn’t have a mute button, how can I mute It manually when I don’t want to be heard. Do I unplug from the usb?
Asked by Zoommute.
- A:Answer The microphone is connected to a device via USB. That device will be running software to record audio, video conference, or similar. Let's go with Zoom or Skype. That software (the Zoom / Skype / etc. software client) will have a mute feature which you would need to use. I would not recommend unplugging it. Use the mute button in the software instead. Now, waaaaaay more info than you were looking for: Why don't unplug it? This unloads the device making it unavailable for any software. Seems OK so far, we are definitely muted! What about when you plug it back in? At best you need to go back into the settings of the let's say "call" you are currently on to re-select the correct microphone. With some software, you'd need to end and restart the "call" or quit the software fully and restart it, then reconnect the "call". If running Windows and only reboot the computer when absolutely forced to, unplugging and re-plugging in that USB microphone could well be the tipping point forcing that dreaded restart you've been avoiding for as long as is humanly possible!! Far easier to just press mute :) The interface of most related software will also likely have volume and other controls. Almost all the time I am interacting with the software interface anyway (chat / breakout rooms / watching presentation), so it is natural to just move the mouse cursor over 'there' and click mute / unmute. You are 'raising your hand' and other processes exactly the same, so muting is in the same flow. I very occasionally use a physical mute feature on a microphone or headset, for things like protecting from loud noise of a sudden sneeze. Muting through the software has less chance of issues, just saying. Lights and physical buttons can break but appear to function normally. More than once I've thought I'd pressed mute but hadn't or it was broken on that headset while appearing to work just fine. Fortunately I've never, ever said anything about someone having pressed mute that I would not have said to them directly, so it's been all good. Your mileage may vary though. Clicking mute in the software is a more conscious process with much better indication of whether it worked correctly. I consider it better practice than using the mute on a microphone / headset. GS
Answered by saige01
Q: QuestionWhich direction should the light be facing? Toward you or out toward people?
Asked by Emily.
- A:Answer The front should be facing whoever is talking. Recommend you stand next to each other and speak closer to the mic. The side with the light and is the side that picks up the audio.
Answered by Andd2005
Q: QuestionWill this microphone work with a Samsung Note 10 if I use the USB-C plug to USB-A adapter>
Asked by HaystackPat.
- A:Answer Yes, it will - it is plug and play friendly
Answered by OKaye
Q: QuestionDoes the microphone work like a studio mic can I sing into it.
Asked by Prince.
- A:Answer Hello, Thank you for contacting Samson Technologies. You can certainly use this microphone for vocal recording. There are different pick up patterns on the microphone that will allow you to dial in the best performance possible for whatever recordings you are looking to do. If you have any other questions or inquiries, please let me know at any time. Best Regards, James (Product Specialist)
Answered by Samson Product Specialist
Q: QuestionI need to record excessive noise by upstairs neighbors. I want to be able to record and play for management. Will this work or is there something else I can use?
Asked by Vonnie.
- A:Answer This mic allows you to record in two modes: omnidirectional or cartioid. The cartioid mode is for picking up voice or single sound while diminishing background noises, while the omnidirectional mode picks up the ambient noise as you hear it unfiltered. You would just want to record in the omnidirectional mode to pick up all noises in your living space. This mic does an excellent job filtering out background noises in the cartioid mode, by the way. There is a small switch on the mic, itself, that you can easily move to the other mode.
Answered by DaddyO
Q: QuestionI am teaching exercise classes via zoom. I am about 5 feet away from my computer where the microphone would be clipped. How strong is the sound from that distance? If I'm talking will other people in my zoom class hear me? Thank you
Asked by Teacher.
- A:Answer Yes, that should be fine. My wife is teaching piano lessons with zoom during covid-19 and she is 4-5 ft. from the go mic.
Answered by Yorkie09