Purchase Samson CO1U USB Condenser Microphone

A voice job came up fast and I had no access to a studio so I decided to try the Samson. A more elaborate set up would be fun, say a really nice condenser and power supply or cardioid with a mixer w/USB output to the computer but that could wait and this project could not. It didn't matter if this mic was a toy, if it sounded halfway decent, we'd be in business. Having worked with several great studio mics, I was a little aprehensive at first. Yes, you usually get what you pay for but this is a wonderful exception, I'm happy to say. The mic feels like quality and is simple to set up. Just unpack it, plug it in and the little light on it comes on, telling you it's working with power. No problem with the Mac seeing it instantly. Painless so far. I, like many other Mac users, decided to use Garage Band software. It's somewhat basic but for voicers, it would be perfect and is simple to edit. After a somewhat lengthy setup with the software and plugging in the Samson, it was clear this would be an easy job. Laying down some sample tracks, the mic didn't just perform, it excelled! It has a few proximity quirks but what mic doesn't? Once you learn how it performs, you can do some fun stuff with it. I immediately noticed how well it rejected distant noise or things outside my make shift "studio". The bass, mid and treble are very natural and the end product was very satisfying to the point where The project came out better than I expected. You can put together a great budget studio using the CO1U. This thing is definitely not a toy. It's worth every penny if not more. For serious studio work, you just can't beat it for the price. It even sounds better than the EV RE-20 I'd used for years. It may not outperform a high priced Neumann, Sennheiser, or Heil but not by much. That's how well it worked. Just can't say enough good about it and the client loved the finished product. That's all I needed to know. The only bummer is the little tripod stand. You'll want a boom for it. Pros: great sound, easy setup, quality made. Cons: Other than the supplied stand, none. Bottom line: Don't hesitate to buy it. You be very happy with your purchase.Get more detail about Samson CO1U USB Condenser Microphone.