Samson C03U + SP01 Kit

by Samson

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000HQ4MPQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,852 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 13, 2004

Product Description

Following on the success of the C01U, Samson is proud to introduce the C03U, multi-pattern USB studio condenser microphone. Based on the extremely popular C03 studio condenser, the C03U delivers the same pristine audio quality and enhanced capabilities along with a high quality A/D converter and USB output. The C03U features dual 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragms with switchable omni, cardioid, and figure-8 pick-up patterns. Perfect for recording vocals or any acoustic instrument plus the selectable patterns make it ideal for a variety of specialized recording situations, like multiple vocalists, ambient room miking, and even a group of people around a conference table recording a Podcast.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Microphone -- and a Nice Step Up from the C01U, June 12, 2007

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Christopher Nielsen (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samson C03U + SP01 Kit (Electronics)

Like others, I purchased this microphone for Podcasting. And I am extremely happy with the Samson C03U. The audio quality is outstanding, the microphone is constructed like a tank (it weighs a pound, and has the same solid feel as a pro-quality camera like Nikon's D2X and D200), and it provides the simplicity of a direct digital connection.

I originally considered Samson's similar C01U, but decided to spring for the C03U. The latter provides three selectable pickup patterns (whereas the C01U has a single fixed pattern), a selectable high-pass filter, and finally, a selectable 10 dB pad. The C01U provides neither of the latter, either.

Bottom line, the Samson C03U provides outstanding audio quality, and is suitable for Podcasting and other recording uses. Buy it, you will not be disappointed!

p.s. Samson's SP01 Shockmount (included in this bundle) is highly recommended as well, and provides isolation from vibrations and the like. Bear in mind that the SP01 fits both the C03U and the C01U (i.e. there is no SP03).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not my 1st recommendation for speaking mic, December 5, 2009

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Randy Pullman "master control" (south pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samson C03U + SP01 Kit (Electronics)

Hello, The mic must be for loud recording...Talking in to it like a DJ you'll be using your outside voice. It does deliver on accurate reproduction. The software is weak.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounds Great Problems at First, May 19, 2008

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Freon Fred - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samson C03U + SP01 Kit (Electronics)

This mic sounds really nice. I use it for podcasting. It worked for 1 day and then died. The reseller never returned my calls (useless). I sent it back to the manufacturer to be fixed. It took over a month and a few calls. What a PAIN!. After all that it works wonderfully! My recommendation is to purchase this from a reputable company even if it costs a bit more. I would purchase this again.