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Brand	Samson Technologies
Color	Silver
Connector Type	USB, XLR Connector
Connections	USB
Power Source	USB\,AC

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Best of both worlds: professional handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output for connecting to a computer and XLR analog output for connecting to a mixer, audio interface or portable PA system
Sound your best: dynamic microphone capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern captures sound from in front of the microphone and less from the side and rear, minimizing ambient sounds and other room noises for podcasting, home recording or voiceover work. It also reduces possible feedback in live performance settings
Hear the mix: onboard 1/8" (3. 5mm) headphone jack allows for zero-latency monitoring, so you can hear yourself without any delay or echo, plus a mix of your computer audio playback. Solid, die-cast construction with heavy gauge mesh grille
Start Recording: The Q2U is a plug-and-play device, meaning it doesn’t need any special drivers to work with your computer. Just connect the microphone to your computer, launch your favorite audio software, and start recording.
It’s All in the Box: The Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack includes everything you need to start recording great sounding projects: an extended desktop stand with mic clip that positions the microphone close to the sound source, a pop-filter for reducing p-pops, and USB and XLR cables.

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Q2U

USB/XLR dynamic microphone for recording, podcasting and streaming

One Mic for Stage, Studio and On The Go.

Samson Q2U meets both your digital and analog audio reproduction needs in one convenient package, including the mic itself and all the accessories you need to start recording right out of the gate. The Q2U dynamic handheld microphone features both XLR and USB outputs, making it ideal for home/studio and mobile recording, as well as stage performance. The mic’s cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern, high-quality A/D converter with a 16-bit, 48kHz sampling rate and 50Hz–15kHz frequency response ensure that the audio captured on stage, in studio or on the go is clear, detailed and accurate. It's also compatible with most computer based digital audio workstations, so your recordings can be developed with enhanced control and functionality.

Specifications:

Element Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional)
Frequency Response: 50Hz–15kHz
Sensitivity: -54dBV/Pa
Bit Depth: 16-bit; Sample Rate: 44.1kHz/48kHz
USB Digital Output & XLR Analog Output
Headphone Output: 1/8" (3.5mm)


Easy To Use, Everywhere Delivering high-quality audio effortlessly with minimal setup, the Q2U is an ideal choice whether you’re on stage, in the studio or on the go. It offers plug-and-play operation with no driver installation, and even works with iPhones and iPads via Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Android devices via a Host OTG cable.	Go All Out The Q2U can be connected directly to your computer or mobile device via it’s USB output, or plugged directly into a mixer or audio interface using the XLR output. It also features a 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output for monitoring captured audio, as well as the audio from your computer.	All Accessories In addition to the mic itself, the Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack comes complete with everything you need to start recording, including a mic clip, desktop tripod stand, tripod stand extension, 2.25m USB cable and 3m XLR cable.

USB/XLR handheld dynamic microphone
USB output for connecting to any Mac or PC
XLR analog output for connecting to any mixer or PA system
On/Off switch controls both USB and XLR
1/8" stereo headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring
Dual-color Power/Clip LED
USB bus powered via Mac, PC or iPad, plug-and-play, no driver installation required
Includes mic clip, tripod stand, tripod stand extension, USB cable and XLR cable


	Go Mic	Q2U	Meteor Mic	C01U Pro	Satellite	G-Track Pro
Type	Side Address Condenser	End Address Dynamic	Side Address Condenser	Side Address Condenser	Side Address Condenser	Side Address Condenser
Cardioid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Omnidirectional	✓	-	-	-	✓	✓
Bidirectional	-	-	-	-	✓	✓
Zero-Latency Headphone Monitoring	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Headphone Level Control	-	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
Additional Analog Input	-	-	-	-	-	✓
Output	USB	USB & XLR	USB	USB	USB / iOS	USB
Mounting Options	Laptop Monitor, Desktop, Mic Stand	Desktop (includes tripod stand and mic clip), Boom Arm, Mic Stand	Desktop (fold-back legs), Boom Arm, Mic Stand	Desktop (includes tripod stand), Shockmount, Boom Arm, Mic Stand	Desktop (fold-back legs), Boom Arm, Mic Stand	Desktop (includes desk stand), Shockmount, Boom Arm, Mic Stand
Frequency Response	Cardioid: 80Hz–18kHz; Omni: 20Hz–20kHz	20Hz–18kHz	20Hz–20kHz	20Hz–18kHz	20Hz–20kHz	50Hz–20kHz

Consumer Alert

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level; and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

Product description

The Samson Q2U USB / XLR Microphone combines the convenience of digital and analog audio capture into one dynamic microphone. With XLR and USB outputs, the Q2U is the first choice for home/studio and mobile recording, as well as stage performance. The Q2U is simple to setup and outshines microphones that cost more than twice the price. It comes with a mic clip, desktop tripod stand with extension piece, windscreen, XLR cable and USB cable. . . A package with everything you need to start recording right out of the box.

Product information

Item Weight

11.2 ounces

Product Dimensions

13 x 4 x 10 inches

ASIN

B001R747SG

Item model number

SAM SAQ2U

Batteries

1 AAA batteries required.

Customer Reviews

1,323 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#3,413 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#10 in Multipurpose Dynamic Microphones
#1,301 in Music Recording Equipment

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

April 13, 2004

Color Name

Silver

Connector Type

USB, XLR Connector

Hardware Interface

USB

Color Screen

Hardware Platform

Power Source

USB\,AC

Technical Specification

User Manual [PDF ]

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ] Spanish (Mexico) 771770 [PDF 6.48 MB]

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EposVox

THE BEGINNER MIC EVERYONE SHOULD BUY

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018

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I've reviewed and used a LOT of microphones in my day, and I can truly say that the Samson Q2U is THE MIC people should buy, beginners or otherwise.
It's got solid build quality
Sounds great out of the box
Provides a clear upgrade path by supporting USB and XLR
Direct monitoring via USB
Can sound even better w/ post-processing
Rejects background noise better than most other mics
Isn't too heavy

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NikkoMPH

A MUST-HAVE for home recording!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018

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I haven't had this long, but WOW!! This was a M A J O R score for my home studio!! My amazing singing buddy suggested I buy a dynamic mic for home recording because it works better for vocals in rooms full of reverb than condenser mics (I have a Rode condenser mic too). After this purchase, I may not need my condenser mic anymore!! For the price point, This thing is OUTSTANDING!!

I found out about this mic from Podcastage on YouTube. The original dynamic mic I wanted, the Samson CS Microphone, was discontinued except for here on Amazon (where it was triple the original price), so I had to do some digging to find a good alternative. Unlike with my Zhiyun Smooth purchase, I researched before I slammed my money down on the virtual Amazon counter. After seeing many reviews, comparisons & unboxing videos, I decided it would be worth a shot. When it came in, everything I needed was inside the box. I have an interface, so I used the XLR cable instead of the USB (sidenote: I also haven't plugged my headphones into the headphone jack on the mic). As soon as I plugged it in, I did a sound check & was pleasantly surprised!! I didn't expect the mic to be so clear. I might use this mic for more than just recording if I can find a cable long enough to travel to performances with.

This mic shattered my misconception about dynamic mics (which I thought all sounded the same). DEFINITELY A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR HOME STUDIO, whether for music production or podcasting.

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SPYKER

Sounds great and is excellent value, but does have a quirk

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019

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TL;DR: Excellent sound quality, requires some additional peripherals and you may need to adjust your speaking habits. You may experience a hardware quirk. Research how you plan to use it before buying.

The microphone itself is of excellent value. When I compare the sound quality from my current recordings to past recordings with alternative microphones I've used, the Samson Q2U definitely sounds the most "professional" while being in the same price range as my two other microphones (the Blue Snowball and Antlion ModMic 5). By "professional", I describe this as my voice sounds very clear, natural and detailed (voice sounds fuller and doesn't seem like I'm speaking through a tin can), and there is virtually no background noise.

My setup for the Samson Q2U is the microphone along with a 'NEEWER Adjustable Boom Arm' to hold the mic. The Q2U sports a 3.5mm audio port on the bottom. The port is a nice touch since I have two wide monitors and my desktop itself sits on the right side, while my main monitor (along with the Mic) is on the left side. It saves me the trouble of dealing with an additional long headphone cable on top of a long USB cable (for the mic).

The Q2U is a dynamic microphone so it typically only picks up loud noises. Regardless, I still run it with low gain to further reduce background noise (such as mechanical keyboard pummeling and furious mouse clicking). This requires me to speak directly into the microphone in order to be picked up clearly--as a person who is naturally soft spoken and moves around a lot, I needed to project my voice more and be diligent at staying centered in front of the mic.

In terms of sound quality, the Snowball and Q2U were the closest, however the Snowball, in contrast to the Q2U, is a condenser microphone and picked up a lot more background noise. Reducing the gain on the Snowball required me to move closer to it (the stand it comes with is short so I had to lean into it), and doing so also meant I had to get a pop filter. The Snowball is also heavier than the Q2U (and is top heavy because of its form factor). Placing it in front of my keyboard/mouse meant accidentally knocking it over at times. I could have use the Snowball along with a boom arm, but its form factor along with the pop filter made it a little bit too obtrusive for my taste. The Q2U also comes with a stand but is not top heavy so it is more stable.

The Antlion ModMic is probably my favorite because it doesn't require a boom arm or a microphone stand that may get in your way. Unfortunately the sound quality of the modmic is marginally better than microphones you'd find on gaming headsets (I've used the Razer Carcharias and Steel Series Siberia V2). Headset microphones typically make your voice sound tinny and almost 'phone like'.

My only gripe with the Samson Q2U is that there is a strange problem with the device (otherwise I'd get five stars): Upon booting up my computer, the microphone's power indicator flashes red and green rapidly and will continue doing so indefinitely. While it is flashing, the microphone is unusable--the microphone will output static. In order to address this, I have to unplug and reinsert the USB cable every time I power cycle my computer. This is a known issue with the microphone and appears to have been reported in other reviews and forum posts on the internet as well, but does not appear to have an official solution. Do note, however, that the issue seems to be present on other USB microphones as well. For reference my motherboard is an ASRock AB350 ITX motherboard.

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Frugal Mom

Excellent and affordable choice for beginning podcasters

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018

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I selected the Samson Q2U as an affordable choice for podcast interviews I was doing. There are a lot of recommendations for other mics that are several hundred dollars. That isn't in my budget!

Pros: Easy set up. USB or cable connection. Both long cords so you can move things around. Works with Skype. Works with wireless headphones.
Con: The only "con" I can say about this is that I don't particularly care for the stand. It's a little flimsy feeling. I appreciate that it comes with a stand, but it's not as stable as I want. but I can remedy that with a future purchase.

This is a great choice if you're just starting out and are on a budget.

Updated May 2018: I've used this for several podcast interviews I've done now and it's great. I'm clear and loud and the interviewer gets a great podcast recording. My son is even using it now for some music recording.

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Danny hood

very professional and great sound

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2019

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I haven’t had this for very long, first impressions were
1. It has some weight to it, very sturdy and professional
2. Very good for the money
3. USB and XLR connection

I have only used it with the XLR connection because I heard a guy on YouTube reviewing some audio inputs for making videos and he was jumping from gaming headphone mic to this mic on usb connection and then XLR connection and XLR was so warm and crystal clear that it made my mind up to buy it and I am glad I did

I run this through the behringer 402 with the XLR connection and I love it, the best I ever bought, I would use headset mic’s all the time until I heard this and I will never go back to headset mic’s although I just bought the corsairs mh571 headset and the mic on this is also very good but you can have multi inputs setups for software like OBS if u like to livestream or make recordings.

This mic will not pickup background noises, it has to be very close to your mouth the pick up the sound u can put the gain up on a mixer and pick more sound up of course but this mic is for you voice and your voice alone

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Sam

It does have some cons but it's still the best in this price range

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2020

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I've hooked this up to a GoXLR Mini and it sounds amazing

Pros:
- Amazing sound, especially for the money
- Denies background sound better than my condenser mic even though it's still fairly sensitive to my voice
- Included XLR cable
- Included USB cable
- Included decent stand for it

Cons:
- It's quite long which gives me less clearance with my keyboard - it's 28 cm with the included XLR cable. I strongly recommend buying an additional right angle XLR cable (90 degree bend) to reduce the length by a few cm or alternatively mounting it from the top (but this way it might be in the way of your camera if you use one)
- The included attachment for the microphone which allows it to be held onto a boom arm is really flimsy plastic. Feels like it could snap easily but that only applies to rotation on the boom arm, not adjustment up, down, left or right - those should be fine.

Conclusion: Amazing microphone and definitely very happy with the purchase, especially at this price point. The disadvantages are workable and understandable, not something that would keep me from buying this if I had to do it again.

Will update rating and review if it breaks prematurely, I've only had it for a day.

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S. M. K. Langton

Good value, excellent sound quality if you know how to set it up correctly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2020

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I wanted a microphone for streaming on Twitch and creating YouTube videos for work, and I heard it recommended as a good budget beginners option from a well known voice actor. So far I've only been able to use it through USB but I'm impressed with the quality and pleased with my choice, especially for the price!

What's included (Summer 2020):

- Microphone
- Foam windshield
- Tripod mic stand
- XLR cable

Good:

- Great sound!
- Dynamic cardioid which means it doesn't pick up too much environmental noise when set up correctly - perfect for streaming
- Low price
- Option to use USB and later upgrade to XLR. XLR cable is included too!
- You can plug your headphones right in for monitoring
- You can use it with an iPad Pro through the Apple camera adaptor, bonus! I spent far too much time in Garageband playing with the voice effects when I realised this :)
- Stand is okay but not ideal for positioning as it will sit too low on a desk etc.

Less good:

- This type of mic needs to be really close to your face to work well and pick up your voice, unless you want to massively crank up the gain and pick up every other noise in the room too. So order an adjustable stand/boom arm to go with it, and make sure you understand how to set up the mic and position it. Otherwise you'll be frustrated at how quiet it is!

- I find on PC USB connection there's always a very low amount of white hissing/humming noise, but this is easily fixed in OBS/Streamlabs/Audacity. The noise seems absent on iPad.

- Because it's quite a narrow diameter microphone (about 32cm on the handle), it was quite tricky to find the right size shock mount - I had to get one from a dedicated music store as there were no suitable ones on Amazon.

- Weird power issues. When I load my PC, the light will appear on the mic but it doesn't actually seem to be powered on. I have to unplug - plug back in to get it working which is a bit of a pain and will wear down the cable faster. This happens on iPad too so I think it's the mic, not Windows etc.

I've had people complement the sound quality and stick around on my stream so I would definitely recommend this microphone. To be honest even if it doesn't last long, at this price I'd be happy to buy another.

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Tek Evolved

Great Overall Cheap Budget Microphone.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019

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So i was under the impression i would be getting headphones with this pack, due to other reviews & on-line reviews of this product but i didn't ?? The mic and other basic stuff included all fit the bill and the mic is sweet quality but who do i contact about this because amazon doesn't even give me the option to contact seller haha All in all great product just an issues really with the Headphones haha

Update: using the mic now for a couple of months, haven't seen any dip in performance or quality and i think this is a great budget setup for anyone wanting to do podcasting, YouTube or LIVE performance on the cheap, highly recommend.

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Chris Woods

Great value mic, simple to set up, ideal for better quality and more comfortable WFH conferencing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2020

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Very good value package with everything you need to upgrade your WFH sound for Zoom/Skype/Teams/Meet/Jitsi etc. Class compliant USB requires no extra drivers, and its integrated 3.5 mm headphone output gives you zero latency foldback/sidetone. This is useful to avoid shouting with headphones on or talking slower and slower due to a delay in hearing your own voice.

The mic is built to a price point but feels sturdy and works reliably. Decent off-axis rejection and a fine range of operation means you can use the integrated stand to position on a desk next to a keyboard for voice chats.

In Zoom, enable Original Sound with this mic and impress people with the high quality of your audio :-)

Over USB, the noise floor is slightly higher than if you used its XLR output, but it's still absolutely fine for everyday use.

This also works as a USB microphone into my Android Galaxy S9, though sadly not as a microphone for Zoom probably due to how they've coded the Android app to use Android's built-in audio routing. It works fine with all the popular sound recording apps on Android. Perhaps Zoom will fix this in a future release.

Also worth noting, the Samson USB audio chipset does not suffer from any clicking, stuttering and other audio problems, which its nearest competitor does suffer from when used with an Android device over USB (the Audio Technica ATR-2100x USB).

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Q2U

One Mic for Stage, Studio and On The Go.

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Connect. Communicate. Create.

Easy To Use, Everywhere

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