This microphone is one solid microphone both in its weight and physical construction. There is nothing consumer grade about it as every feature and element is made to commercial quality.
Physical Construction:
- First thing you notice is how massive this microphone is as it weighs a lot. It has a circular base with rubber padding so it will not move easily once it is positioned.
- The position of the mic moves on arms held in place by two hinges. There is no adjustment but the position is held with no issues if you want to tilt the mic position to your preference.
- The three knobs on the front for mic gain, instrument gain and headphone volume level all have knurling on it which makes setting adjustments easy. In addition, the face of the knobs have a contrasting color to the pointer showing exactly what position your adjustment is set at.
- The mute button is small, unobtrusive and operates smoothly and silently
- The green LED is front and center and turns to amber when the mute button is pressed to indicate the microphone is off.
- The slide switch for mic input pattern, mono/2 track input as well as the monitor on/off on the back of the microphone have a solid click to them. This is commercial grade feature and works cleanly and you know exactly what feature you have selected.
Audio Performance and Frequency Response:
- For voice recordings, the Cardiod pattern, mono input were chosen.
- Mic input gain was set at 75% - this mic required quite a bit more gain compared to the FiFine for voice recordings for the output to be a comparable levels. Quite surprising to turn the mic gain up this high. The audio output was clean, clear and crisp without any artifacts.
- No discernible differences between this and the FiFine K678 mic - the voice recordings has a slightly different pitch but I cannot say that this mic is significantly better than the FiFine mic. In a blind test, it would be hard to separate the two.
- There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the back of the mic with volume controlled by the volume knob on the front and this feature works well for you to monitor your own audio into the mic.
- The green LED on the front of the mic may momentarily turn red if the input level exceeds the maximum threshold as you get into clipping range. I think this is an excellent feature that isn't found on many other mics giving you a real time visual indicator when you are clipping.
- The G Track Pro has a high sensitivity to popping sounds being picked up by the mic when you speak directly into the element. I used it without a pop filter. To solve this problem without a pop filter, I turned the mic 90° so it was facing my cheek and spoke across the front face of the mic.
Microphone Application:
- The G Track pro was used for VoIP phone calls and nothing else.
-No issues in using computer speakers 16" behind the mic as the Cardiod mic pick up pattern prevents feedback. The Figure 8 and Omni settings were not tested but I'm sure they'd do just fine in the intended applications.
Final Thoughts:
This is one serious consumer microphone built to commercial grade level. There is nothing on this mic that is substandard and the audio output is as good as it gets without spending 10X more. I did not get this mic for gaming, podcasting nor music recording but I'd think it would do well in them all as the dynamic range is really there. If you want to get the same audio performance at lower cost without many features this mic offers, look at the FiFine K678. Otherwise, this mic deserves a front and center spot on your desk whether your are an aspiring recording artist or a corporate raider who wants to be heard on all those conference calls.
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From the manufacturer
From Beginning to End... With One Mic.
The G-Track Pro is a USB microphone designed to provide the high audio quality to podcasters, streamers, singer/songwriters and content creators. The dual 1" condenser capsules capture all the detail and nuance of your voice elevating the quality of your recording, live stream or broadcast. The G-Track Pro combines 24-bit digital recording resolution with the flexibility of three mic pickup pattens and a 1/4" audio input for professional sounding recordings, no matter the application.
- All-in-one professional USB microphone with audio interface
- Dual 1" condenser capsules
- Cardioid, bidirectional and omnidirectional pickup patterns
- 24-bit resolution
- 1/4" instrument input for connecting guitars or line level devices
- 1/8" stereo headphone output for zero-latency monitoring
More Than a Mic
The G-Track Pro is more than just a USB microphone. It's also a high-quality audio interface via a standard 1/4" instrument input. You can easily connect a guitar, bass, keyboard or any line level device to the G-Track Pro. Singer/songwriters can quickly capture vocal and instrument performances simultaneously, or podcasters can add a sub-mixer to record additional hosts and/or guests.
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| 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 |
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| Customer Rating | (2145) | (2017) | (240) | (15) | (1814) |
| Price | $90.41 | $47.53 | $48.75 | $139.99 | $47.29 |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Onlinebazar Inc | Lifestyle by Focus | Amazon.com |
| Item Dimensions | 11 x 6 x 6 inches | 22.44 x 7.09 x 1.57 inches | 12 x 12 x 10 inches | 16.4 x 8.2 x 6.7 inches | 7.2 x 4.5 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.73 lbs | 4.00 lbs | 1.10 lbs | 1.00 lbs | 0.50 lbs |
| Special Feature | Volume Control | — | Mute Function | Stand | Stand |
This is one BIG microphone. Solid and HEAVY. The base that comes with it is nice and sturdy with a foam rubber bottom. The rest is all metal. I have mine mounted to the SP04 on a hefty arm, though. I like to be able to move it wherever I need it without dragging a cable or having table noise.Has three different polar patterns - omnidirectional (all around), cardioid (in front) and bidirectional (front and back). Knob is easy to switch between the settings. For 90% of my uses, I'll be sticking with cardioid, but having the options to use this in an interview or when recording a music session is really nice.Has built in controls for the line in (IT HAS A LINE IN! WOO!), the mic gain, and the monitoring volume (IT HAS A LINE OUT!) Didn't get any lag from mouth to ears, so completely comparable to more expensive mics and much better than expected. No issues with monitoring.Also has a mute button that is very quiet and easy to press. Probably the coolest built-in feature, though, is the LED. Not only do you know when your mic is powered on (green), but also when it is on mute (orange), AND when you're audio is peaking (red). THAT IS AWESOME.The sound quality is better than anything within fifty bucks of this price, for sure. My voice is deep and rich without doing anything in post. There's no line noise, no background hum, no clicks or pops. It just picks up what I need and sounds fantastic. The Line In on the back works well and my guitar sounded just fine. Was able to do stereo recording so I had the guitar on one track and my voice on another. Work on each independently in post to get the best possible sound.This is the same price I paid for the podcast mic I bought a couple years ago and the G-Track Pro just blows it away in every possible way. I love the size, I love the heft, I love the features, and I love the audio. Definitely a sound investment. Pun intended.Will try to add a video review later so you can hear it in action. Totally impressed.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 7, 2021
This is one BIG microphone. Solid and HEAVY. The base that comes with it is nice and sturdy with a foam rubber bottom. The rest is all metal. I have mine mounted to the SP04 on a hefty arm, though. I like to be able to move it wherever I need it without dragging a cable or having table noise.
Has three different polar patterns - omnidirectional (all around), cardioid (in front) and bidirectional (front and back). Knob is easy to switch between the settings. For 90% of my uses, I'll be sticking with cardioid, but having the options to use this in an interview or when recording a music session is really nice.
Has built in controls for the line in (IT HAS A LINE IN! WOO!), the mic gain, and the monitoring volume (IT HAS A LINE OUT!) Didn't get any lag from mouth to ears, so completely comparable to more expensive mics and much better than expected. No issues with monitoring.
Also has a mute button that is very quiet and easy to press. Probably the coolest built-in feature, though, is the LED. Not only do you know when your mic is powered on (green), but also when it is on mute (orange), AND when you're audio is peaking (red). THAT IS AWESOME.
The sound quality is better than anything within fifty bucks of this price, for sure. My voice is deep and rich without doing anything in post. There's no line noise, no background hum, no clicks or pops. It just picks up what I need and sounds fantastic. The Line In on the back works well and my guitar sounded just fine. Was able to do stereo recording so I had the guitar on one track and my voice on another. Work on each independently in post to get the best possible sound.
This is the same price I paid for the podcast mic I bought a couple years ago and the G-Track Pro just blows it away in every possible way. I love the size, I love the heft, I love the features, and I love the audio. Definitely a sound investment. Pun intended.
Will try to add a video review later so you can hear it in action. Totally impressed.
Has three different polar patterns - omnidirectional (all around), cardioid (in front) and bidirectional (front and back). Knob is easy to switch between the settings. For 90% of my uses, I'll be sticking with cardioid, but having the options to use this in an interview or when recording a music session is really nice.
Has built in controls for the line in (IT HAS A LINE IN! WOO!), the mic gain, and the monitoring volume (IT HAS A LINE OUT!) Didn't get any lag from mouth to ears, so completely comparable to more expensive mics and much better than expected. No issues with monitoring.
Also has a mute button that is very quiet and easy to press. Probably the coolest built-in feature, though, is the LED. Not only do you know when your mic is powered on (green), but also when it is on mute (orange), AND when you're audio is peaking (red). THAT IS AWESOME.
The sound quality is better than anything within fifty bucks of this price, for sure. My voice is deep and rich without doing anything in post. There's no line noise, no background hum, no clicks or pops. It just picks up what I need and sounds fantastic. The Line In on the back works well and my guitar sounded just fine. Was able to do stereo recording so I had the guitar on one track and my voice on another. Work on each independently in post to get the best possible sound.
This is the same price I paid for the podcast mic I bought a couple years ago and the G-Track Pro just blows it away in every possible way. I love the size, I love the heft, I love the features, and I love the audio. Definitely a sound investment. Pun intended.
Will try to add a video review later so you can hear it in action. Totally impressed.
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Lee
The best USB mic for under £150
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 15, 2019
Lee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 15, 2019
I picked up the Samson G-Track Pro after a recommendation and I can confidently say it's the best USB mic I have personally ever used. It's a little on the pricey side but as an investment it's worth every single penny. Everything you need is on the mic with absolutely no need for software to controll settings.
The front of the mic is where the magic happens with the following controlls:
- 3 way polar pattern switch (figure 8, cardioid & omnidirectional).
- Mono / stereo switch.
- Mute button with LED alert.
- Microphone volume (gain).
- Instrument volume (¼" input).
- Headphone volume.
On the rear of the mic are the following:
- Monitor on / off switch.
- ⅛" headphone input.
- ¼" instrument input.
The body of both the microphone are entirely metal with a very premium feel. It is quite heavy at 1.6kg however I feel that weight is an important factor, especially for those who will be using it as a desktop microphone. The stand is nice,heavy and flat and will stay exactly where you put it which was the biggest issue with the Rode NT due to its plastic tripod style design. The stand also uses permanent grip hinges which allows full, secure adjustment without manually needing to adjust screw caps in order to rotate the mic into a preferable position. This makes quick adjustments much easier than the others which is very useful whilst in the middle of a stream.
The buttons and potentiometers all feel perfect too. Some reviewer's have mentioned that they feel "sloppy" however I found the complete opposite. The pots all had lovely smooth movement making it very easy to make smaller adjustments unlike others which have much tighter pots. The mute button does not click when you turn it on or off which I preferred as click type buttons often require more pressure and can move the mic if you don't hold it whilst pressing. This is not an issue with the G-Track Pro, the button is nice and easy to push but not too easy that you would press it accidentally. The LED light above the button also changes colour to alert you that mute is enabled. The slide switches on the device are also perfect and sit firmly in their selected positions. One of the biggest issues I had with the Yeti Nano was that I would keep accidentally changing the polar pattern every time I tried to adjust its position.
Specifications:
- Dual back electret condenser.
- 50Hz-60Hz frequency response.
- 96kHz sample rate.
- +6dB FS/PA sensitivity (all polar patterns).
- 25mm diaghragm width, 3 micron diaphragm thickness.
Another great thing to mention is the USB type B connection on the base of the mic. This nice and chunky connection in my opinion is far superior to the micro USB type connection found on the Yeti's. I can't even count the amount of times I have had power issues with the Yeti due to how loose and sloppy the micro USB would get after a while.
There is no software included with this mic, everything you need is on the unit, making this really quick and easy to setup without needing to download and create accounts with softwares in order to access necessary features.
Verdict:
If you are looking for a premium quality mic, are willing to invest £150 and want something that can handle any job you need it for then look no further. Samson has taken everything good from all it's competitors, removed everything bad and mixed it all up into one perfect hybrid device. Buy it and never look back.
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Mr. Daniel J. Walker
Great microphone especially for the price, but be mindful of its few quirks.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 8, 2019Mr. A. J. Brown
The Best USB Microphone I've Ever Used
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 15, 2018N. Walton
Excellent sound quality, and very solid!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 25, 2020Ray Taylor
I really want to love this microphone
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 12, 2022
Ray Taylor
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 12, 2022
1. I had to replace the really bad usb cable which was sub par, why ship a £130 microphone with a 50p quality cable.
2. The serial number will not register the free software that your suppose to be able to download for free when you purchase this microphone, as someone has mentioned already in the comments it looks like the serial numbers have been stolen from the box and use already! How unprofessional and shoddy.
3. Out of the box the blue yeti in my honest opinion sounds much better, the blue yeti has a richer sound, more lively, the blue yeti works great on Microsoft teams, Skype, Zoom & Google meet, the samson g track pro sounds dubbed on those meeting applications. And yes I did change the sampling rates to match input and output.
All the youtube reviews are sponsored by Samson and they've sent the reviewers the microphone for free so be mindful of that, they don't use them every day, none of them talk about longevity, I've read so many reviews where people have had connection issues, crackling sounds after a few months, too late by then as the return window will be closed, also I've read the Samson warranty is almost useless as they are a hassle to deal with so there's a potential you'll be stuck with a dead paper weight, at this price I'd want the microphone to last several years.
I think I'll be returning this microphone as its not worth the risk, such a shame as I love the build quality and the way it looks.
Update:
Microphone returned and I purchased the rode nt usb mini, the rode is really good, modern, usb c, clear sound, easy to use, works with my s21 ultra to, really glad I returned the samson.
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