Condenser Mic with Software

by Samson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PTF0E2
• Item model number: SAC01UCW
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Samson presents the USB studio condenser microphone that started it all: The C01U.This classic USB microphone bridges the gap between mid-level USB audio adapters and pro-line products that require additional drivers, special software, and/or excess cabling. The C01U is USB compatible with any Mac or PC, as well as most DAW software programs, including GarageBand. It also comes with Cakewalk's Sonar LE digital audio workstation software. Its supreme ability to produce pristine audio recordings with ease and moblity, along with a desktop mic stand, mic clip, USB cable and carry pouch also included, makes the C01U a most valueable addition to any studio. Once drawing inspiration from the wildly successful C01 unit, the C01U is now the foundation and best-seller of Samsons extensive line of USB microphones. The C01U features a large 19mm shockmounted diaphragm efficient in reproducing both low- and high-volume sounds with equal articulation. The cardioid pickup pattern provides a smooth, flat frequency response. Capturing audio at 16-bit resolution up to a 48kHz sampling rate, the C01U offers the accuracy you need to be sure that what you hear is what you get.The C01U is essential for any level of musician, but its versatility can be applied to create audio solutions for anyone who records audio, particularly podcasters, educators, and business professionals.Music ManagerFor musicians, the convergence of computer and audio technologies has established the home/mobile studio as an alternative to the professional recording facility. Whether youre touring the country or experimenting in your project studio, the C01U sets the standard for integrating your computer into your recording experience. Use the cardioid pickup pattern to record vocals or close-mic an acoustic instrument at a pro-level directly to your computer. The C01U is perfect for recording music on-the-go or in limited spaces, allowing all musicians tremendous freedom to create. Podcasters ProducerTh...

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy as pie, March 29, 2008

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ZoomDoc (La Canada, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This is a USB mic. It plugs directly into the USB jack of the computer, thus bypassing the need for an audio interface mixer. That said this is a quality mic with good sound . The ease of use is it's best selling point. As long as you don't need to mix two mic inputs this does the job and can save you money. If you're just getting into podcasting I highly recommend this samson mic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Luv it, February 28, 2011

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Mohamedk - See all my reviews

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I luv it.. It's easy "plug in and play". I didn't even read any manuals, but, well it depend on whether you know a little about computers, because, i had to set it as my default Mic and enhance the volume under my audio settings.. I'm using a Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit btw.. And it works great in Cool Edit Pro(Adobe Audition).. I'mma use it for rapping..

5.0 out of 5 stars Samson C01U Pro Quality, February 23, 2011

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Syntheus "Master of Synthesis" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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Don't let the price fool you. This mic has performed extremely well on all recordings. It can easily compare with pro quality microphones that you would only find in a recording artist locker. Easy setup and integration into our home studio. No drivers means no hassle. I would buy this again. Clean & crisp vocal recordings makes it easier to edit when you get down to the wave form level. A+