I've been searching for a detailed review for this lovely mic and I found you! I just bought mine but still waiting for it to arrive. Now by watching your video, I'm excited to use it as well! Thank you for this awesomeness ☺️
@@RAVE_1358 you could use a piece of paper towel or kitchen towel around it if you don't have an extra windscreen/foam, I find that speaking much closer to it sounds the best but the popping sound becomes prominent and the paper towel eliminates it just fine. Just stuff I realized after using it for a while
Thank you!! I got this as a Christmas present and it didn't have any instructions!! After watching your video I realized I could even turn it in fun directions! Much obliged, this was thorough and fun!
@@chrisbenson9919 for sure I’ll explain he helped me by posting videos and giving advice that helped me upgrade my stream and what to get and how to draw attention to my streams and by using that advice I was able to reach affiliate and get to 3.3K followers which is where I am today
Awesome review man! As someone who started streaming for the first time ever on Twitch last night (using this exact mic), he’s not lying! It’s an awesome portable & affordable microphone! However, I did mess up the entire stream by forgetting to unmute it in SLOBS, but my best friend who was part of the stream had his going at the same time. His replay had shown that in our Discord voice chat my voice came in perfectly (& I wear a freaking surgical mask!)
Also for anyone who is looking for a mic for your mobile device, this will work for that as well, just need a cord to convert your USB to the port of your device. I've been using it for a few months and I honestly prefer this over those big stage mics at my church.
thank you so much! i plan on using this to record myself playing the flute :) I have auditions coming up and now they’re virtual because of covid, so I needed this.
Even infamously brutal “Podcastage” liked this microphone; Not because it sounds great, but because it sound good, and can be used in multiple situations. // My Vocal Tip: When in -10db setting, you want speak to up close to it. Yes, this setting will reduce background noise, but the real thing is that speaking or singing close-up will bring out the nuance of your voice. You must make a DIY pop filter to use the mic this way, or buy one. This is actually amazing that you can use this mic as a miniaturized condenser mic, and it’s part of what makes this mic so much fun. The Samson Pro-mic is a true gem, and is great for a beginning recording-novices, or for travelers, as well as for video-conferencing, and sound experimentation. Even playing around with music vocals on something this tiny and limited, yet so super-sensitive adds to this single little mic as a multifaceted creative too.
Hello! I loved your video and I already ordered the microphone. My doubt is how did you achieve such good sound quality? 95% of the sound tests I saw from this microphone are a long way from the quality you achieved. Could you explain to me how you did it? What program did you use? How did you set it up? I'll thank you very much for your time and response. Best regards
Everyone's setup it different you need to change settings or move things around to find what best works for you. Have you installed any acoustic tiles or sound deadening in your stream room? Hope this helps thanks for watching!
The funny thing is that it's so much better than almost every xlr mic out there under $1000. Kind of hilarious. MXL 990 only thing better for cheap. Rode nt1 for mid price option. It's really flat and natural. The omni sounds better in a good room.
Yeah I was really impressed by this mic at this price point. I also really like the Rode NT Mic. I even did a video about it ( th-cam.com/video/k5D1sPWEVlQ/w-d-xo.html ) Thanks for watching and the feedback
the samson is brilliant, after i figured out how to properly connect it to my phone it's great for recording my acoustic guitar, very good quality sound. i can see why they designed the clip on the way they did, but fixing it to the mic stand by screwing it in leaves the mic a bit floppy, it's no problem to position it, but the ball and socket could be better, and even more universal, other than that, yoiks! good value for the money. they do one with a camera apparent;y, but i can't see where to buy.....
I have two of those, one each laptop. One is on Windows 7 and the other on Windows 10, and they works great on both... I've spent like 130 € for both, could be not that cheap for a mic that has been out since 2011, but it's a very good quality mic, love them!
@sareed bindu you may see they shows a CD-ROM that comes with the mic's packaging, (into the older reviews mostly), maybe back then this mic wasn't plug & play. But mines are P&P, which means, probably, during the years they changed something into their firmware.
I've been using it very successfully for 3 years now with a pop filter. It sounds amazing. However I've just ordered a new mic because I don't like how it looks on video. There is also zero latency when you plug headphone directly into the jack.
@The Caring Adolf Hitler My new mic is by the same company. I got the Samson Q2U. It looks so much better on camera and I'm also getting away without a pop filter too as the wind cover on it is quite good. The decision of buying the Samson Q2U was made after hours and hours research. I was even open to spending up to €1000/$1000 on a really good microphone. But the Samson Q2U has had the highest ROI. You are only going to get an extra 5-7% improvement by spending for spending 10 times as much.
@The Caring Adolf Hitler I use both. I use the Samson Go as an upgrade to the the computer microphone. Don't get me wrong the Samson Go has an excellent sound, but there is no wind protection without a pop filter and the plosives drive me mad. So for Podcast, I much prefer to use the Samson Q2U. I find with the Samson Q2U that I don't have to do as mush cleanup in post editing. A lot of the microphone reviewer get really excited about the Samson Q2U too. So if you are running live, like "streaming" I would go with the Samson Q2U. And if you are the type of person that shouts into the microphone, you may still need a pop filter. But hold off on the purchase of a pop filter to you are certain that you need it. So my answer is is to get the Samson Q2U. Also it the Samson Q2U out of stock, the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB is a excellent alternative.
I really want a side-by side between this one, and the Go Connect, but nobody's done that comparison. The Go Connect is lower profile and looks more "built in" and less obvious that there's a mic there.
This was genuinely helpful, thanks a million. I also couldn't make head or tail of instructions/didnt get any to begin with but thank you! Didn't even know it could stand until I watched this :) Hare Krsna
I use it for recording guitar. The mic will pickup a spider crawling on the wall or Hardwood floor. Not sarcasm. It's so powerful you can hear me Hit my guitar on the strings which can be annoying
How well do you feel this would work in the following hypothetical? Mic to 3.5 into a phone as a method of mobile recording using a battery pack for power.
Liquid Lake Game Studios You should stop by my channel ( Twitch.tv/Wild4Games on Tues & Thur @ 8pm PST! ) We do channel reviews and breakdown to help channels grow.
also from distance this mic is awsome, i never got complain in my chats with other , and im 1.5 meter from the mic, also i have low music on in my rom from games and stuff, still friends dont hear that or complain. BUT if i set my Iphone 11 pro on speaker mode all freinds like - can u turn of that speaker?!?!?! complain comes then )) Buy the Samson Go` U dont need a better mic for youtube eighter, just work it out with settings and positions and many things u can do to all mic`s out there, well if u have 2 mill views or your channel every day, then maybe buy somehing littlebit better. I did buy many, but i must say not just fpor the money, all over what frickin good mic!"
Hello man i have a really important questions to ask, hope you can answer me. i am new to streaming and have watched all of your video about it, but my main question is, when it comes to selection the type of business account on PayPal what do i put. I really don't know what to do and i really hope you can help me out man. Many thanks.
I've been needing an indepth review of this. I have a problem with it since I experience buzzing or static noise whenever I plug it to my laptop. I decided to change the usb cord but it still makes the same sound. I hope you can help me 😭
this is a common problem if you USB cable is resting on any power card (sense the cable can pick up the electric current) If that doesn't solve it - I think you have a bad mic... I have 2 of these and have not had that issue yet
Hey wild I have a huge question I really need help my question is I just became an affiliate I'm 13 btw and I tried to set it up but I dont have a tax ssn for the IRS I dont know what to do please help
Hello. I need help with this mic. I don t know why but i have too much static noise in the background using the normal mode. If anybody can helpme i apresiated.
@@Wild4 Thanks dude I actually went ahead and purchased it too. Really good review!! btw wondering if someone can help me out, I am streaming my PS4 gameplay via (>remote play)> OBS to twitch without a capture card and only using only the headset+mic connected to my controller. I keep hearing my voice looping in stream. Any suggestions? I have bought the above mic, hoping I don't run in to the same issue again.
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I can't believe you decided at some point that putting bass-heavy music on the background is a smart decision for a mic review video
I've has this mic since 2010/2011 and its great, still going strong
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I'm really liking for a mic for my asmr that has a crisp sound ,do you recommend this mic for asmr ?
@@Everything_asmr342 I would!
I've been searching for a detailed review for this lovely mic and I found you! I just bought mine but still waiting for it to arrive. Now by watching your video, I'm excited to use it as well! Thank you for this awesomeness ☺️
I am glad I could help you out - Let me know what you think if it when you have a chance to play with it
@@Wild4 Sure, I will!
@@RAVE_1358 you could use a piece of paper towel or kitchen towel around it if you don't have an extra windscreen/foam, I find that speaking much closer to it sounds the best but the popping sound becomes prominent and the paper towel eliminates it just fine. Just stuff I realized after using it for a while
Thank you!! I got this as a Christmas present and it didn't have any instructions!! After watching your video I realized I could even turn it in fun directions! Much obliged, this was thorough and fun!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
You helped me get to affiliate thanks that was my lifelong dream seriously thank you so much
You are welcome - congrats buddy
If you dont mind explaining how did he help you get to affiliate?
@@chrisbenson9919 for sure I’ll explain he helped me by posting videos and giving advice that helped me upgrade my stream and what to get and how to draw attention to my streams and by using that advice I was able to reach affiliate and get to 3.3K followers which is where I am today
Okay cool
I just bought this and wanted to see how good it was. This was a great review thank you!
Hope you enjoy it!
Awesome review man!
As someone who started streaming for the first time ever on Twitch last night (using this exact mic), he’s not lying! It’s an awesome portable & affordable microphone! However, I did mess up the entire stream by forgetting to unmute it in SLOBS, but my best friend who was part of the stream had his going at the same time. His replay had shown that in our Discord voice chat my voice came in perfectly (& I wear a freaking surgical mask!)
It is a great little mic.
Also for anyone who is looking for a mic for your mobile device, this will work for that as well, just need a cord to convert your USB to the port of your device.
I've been using it for a few months and I honestly prefer this over those big stage mics at my church.
I was gunna add and show that part too but video was going too long - I will show mobile audio in an upcoming video soon but thanks for adding this
What cord?
@@michan6705 a USB-phone port (varies on what phone you have).
thank you so much! i plan on using this to record myself playing the flute :) I have auditions coming up and now they’re virtual because of covid, so I needed this.
Best of luck!
Even infamously brutal “Podcastage” liked this microphone; Not because it sounds great, but because it sound good, and can be used in multiple situations. // My Vocal Tip: When in -10db setting, you want speak to up close to it. Yes, this setting will reduce background noise, but the real thing is that speaking or singing close-up will bring out the nuance of your voice. You must make a DIY pop filter to use the mic this way, or buy one. This is actually amazing that you can use this mic as a miniaturized condenser mic, and it’s part of what makes this mic so much fun. The Samson Pro-mic is a true gem, and is great for a beginning recording-novices, or for travelers, as well as for video-conferencing, and sound experimentation. Even playing around with music vocals on something this tiny and limited, yet so super-sensitive adds to this single little mic as a multifaceted creative too.
I need this for my stream!!! You’ve been a big help to growing on twitch thank you!!
Happy to help!
This is such a cool little portable microphone now after watching your video I'm encouraged to buy one
Glad you found it helpful thanks for watching!
Hello! I loved your video and I already ordered the microphone. My doubt is how did you achieve such good sound quality? 95% of the sound tests I saw from this microphone are a long way from the quality you achieved. Could you explain to me how you did it? What program did you use? How did you set it up? I'll thank you very much for your time and response. Best regards
Please Wild4games, help me out ASAP. I'm on buying one soon depending on your advice. Thanks in advance!
Everyone's setup it different you need to change settings or move things around to find what best works for you. Have you installed any acoustic tiles or sound deadening in your stream room? Hope this helps thanks for watching!
The funny thing is that it's so much better than almost every xlr mic out there under $1000.
Kind of hilarious. MXL 990 only thing better for cheap. Rode nt1 for mid price option.
It's really flat and natural. The omni sounds better in a good room.
Yeah I was really impressed by this mic at this price point.
I also really like the Rode NT Mic. I even did a video about it ( th-cam.com/video/k5D1sPWEVlQ/w-d-xo.html )
Thanks for watching and the feedback
Raw. I just got one from pawn shop I’m charging it now hoping it works well
the samson is brilliant, after i figured out how to properly connect it to my phone it's great for recording my acoustic guitar, very good quality sound. i can see why they designed the clip on the way they did, but fixing it to the mic stand by screwing it in leaves the mic a bit floppy, it's no problem to position it, but the ball and socket could be better, and even more universal, other than that, yoiks! good value for the money.
they do one with a camera apparent;y, but i can't see where to buy.....
This is sweet and I wanna use it for my podcast but it won’t look very good
I have two of those, one each laptop. One is on Windows 7 and the other on Windows 10, and they works great on both... I've spent like 130 € for both, could be not that cheap for a mic that has been out since 2011, but it's a very good quality mic, love them!
@sareed bindu you may see they shows a CD-ROM that comes with the mic's packaging, (into the older reviews mostly), maybe back then this mic wasn't plug & play. But mines are P&P, which means, probably, during the years they changed something into their firmware.
Love to see people helping each other in the comments!
Great video ! Just purchased
Hope you enjoy it!
I've been using it very successfully for 3 years now with a pop filter. It sounds amazing. However I've just ordered a new mic because I don't like how it looks on video. There is also zero latency when you plug headphone directly into the jack.
Its a funky look but it does work well
@The Caring Adolf Hitler My new mic is by the same company. I got the Samson Q2U. It looks so much better on camera and I'm also getting away without a pop filter too as the wind cover on it is quite good. The decision of buying the Samson Q2U was made after hours and hours research. I was even open to spending up to €1000/$1000 on a really good microphone. But the Samson Q2U has had the highest ROI. You are only going to get an extra 5-7% improvement by spending for spending 10 times as much.
@The Caring Adolf Hitler I use both. I use the Samson Go as an upgrade to the the computer microphone. Don't get me wrong the Samson Go has an excellent sound, but there is no wind protection without a pop filter and the plosives drive me mad. So for Podcast, I much prefer to use the Samson Q2U. I find with the Samson Q2U that I don't have to do as mush cleanup in post editing. A lot of the microphone reviewer get really excited about the Samson Q2U too. So if you are running live, like "streaming" I would go with the Samson Q2U. And if you are the type of person that shouts into the microphone, you may still need a pop filter. But hold off on the purchase of a pop filter to you are certain that you need it. So my answer is is to get the Samson Q2U. Also it the Samson Q2U out of stock, the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB is a excellent alternative.
Just from the first few seconds of you using this mic, I was super impressed.
I really want a side-by side between this one, and the Go Connect, but nobody's done that comparison. The Go Connect is lower profile and looks more "built in" and less obvious that there's a mic there.
This was genuinely helpful, thanks a million. I also couldn't make head or tail of instructions/didnt get any to begin with but thank you! Didn't even know it could stand until I watched this :) Hare Krsna
Helpful video, but I wish it included close (
I do streaming videos - So not many people are too close or too far BUT I like your feedback - I will see what I can do in future video.
i would take it just for the formfactor! (sound is good too ;) ) i don't like those huge mics so much
its a great multi-tasking mic
I bought this mic for work and had a hard time trying to fix the issues with it. Thank you for explain this mic.
Glad I could help! Did you figure out the issue
Wild4Games Yes! I was using the wrong pattern in the mic. Your video was a big help in understand the difference between the three options. Thank you!
Did the audio in this video go through post production or is this the raw Samson Go audio sound?
I use it for recording guitar. The mic will pickup a spider crawling on the wall or Hardwood floor. Not sarcasm. It's so powerful you can hear me Hit my guitar on the strings which can be annoying
Apply from audio filters to it to help - This video goes over it more ( th-cam.com/video/G13g93xeUi0/w-d-xo.html )
Wild Looks like a huge CHAD
Best Chad
Yo’ what website did you use to make your graphic?? The graphic that’s of you??its awesome!
Here you go ( th-cam.com/video/9diUIV5pV1M/w-d-xo.html )
Which mic stand are you using , i want to buy a mic stand and pop filter for my samson go mic
How well do you feel this would work in the following hypothetical? Mic to 3.5 into a phone as a method of mobile recording using a battery pack for power.
It works well - I actually tested it on mobile devices and it works - I didnt add it into the video cause it would have made the video super long
So this doesn’t have a gain control?
It doesn't have a true gain control knob BUT it does have a -10db switch.
I might have missed it but, what is the measurements for the thread hole at the bottom?
I'm sure a quick Google search could help you find the answer.
Is it working good with Android mobile phones For youtube videos ?
depends on what kind of content you would be making
Hi @wild4games! Where did you get the mic stand? TIA
I found this for 50 cents at a rummage sale 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have this mic and it always makes this weird constant fan like sound (even with no fans on) i tried using -10db mode but its still there
Are you sure you are on the normal cardiod polar pattern - sounds like you are on the omni pattern
Depends on the system you are using.. make sure the laptop is not connected to anything else
Very good review. Where did you get the information about the stand mounting hole thread pattern? I couldn't find it anywhere!
manufactures website
What mic stand are you using. I really wanna buy one.
I have this mic and damn it can record me rubbing my skin in the background LMAO!!
its a good mic i hear the highs bad tho
You can always introduce some filters to it to help level it for your taste
is this video recorded on this mic?
Hie brother Is this Samson Mic is Useful for recording ASMR videos?? please tell me bro
nice video love ur vids
Glad you like them!
What about for travel singing?
I have 5 followers and I have been streaming for 3 days I have made a couple friends on the way thank you
Liquid Lake Game Studios You should stop by my channel ( Twitch.tv/Wild4Games on Tues & Thur @ 8pm PST! ) We do channel reviews and breakdown to help channels grow.
Is it wireless I found one in my house does it mean someone was trying to spy on me
try setting it to -10db :D
Haha thanks for the tip! :P
also from distance this mic is awsome, i never got complain in my chats with other , and im 1.5 meter from the mic, also i have low music on in my rom from games and stuff, still friends dont hear that or complain. BUT if i set my
Iphone 11 pro on speaker mode all freinds like - can u turn of that speaker?!?!?! complain comes then )) Buy the Samson Go` U dont need a better mic for youtube eighter, just work it out with settings and positions and many things u can do to all mic`s out there, well if u have 2 mill views or your channel every day, then maybe buy somehing littlebit better. I did buy many, but i must say not just fpor the money, all over what frickin good mic!"
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Let’s Go get it
Heck ya buddy
thx
Glad to help out
Hello man i have a really important questions to ask, hope you can answer me. i am new to streaming and have watched all of your video about it, but my main question is, when it comes to selection the type of business account on PayPal what do i put. I really don't know what to do and i really hope you can help me out man. Many thanks.
you pick what you do for a living... content creator, influence, digital content.... things like that
I've been needing an indepth review of this. I have a problem with it since I experience buzzing or static noise whenever I plug it to my laptop. I decided to change the usb cord but it still makes the same sound. I hope you can help me 😭
this is a common problem if you USB cable is resting on any power card (sense the cable can pick up the electric current)
If that doesn't solve it - I think you have a bad mic... I have 2 of these and have not had that issue yet
Hey can u pls answer me , what usb connector do I need for this mic? Pls help 😢😢😢
To plug in into the mic it's a nintendo ds charger idk what it's called
USB 2.0 Mini-B
USB Mini-B 2.0 as Jose Capetillo said.
Hey wild I have a huge question I really need help my question is I just became an affiliate I'm 13 btw and I tried to set it up but I dont have a tax ssn for the IRS I dont know what to do please help
Every US citizen has a SSN - ask your parents
@@Wild4 I cant use theirs cause they have businesses
Is this microphone is good for vocals..
Yes it sounds great!
Nice
Thanks
I use this to record music bruh
Nice way to go buddy
a friend needs one but he streams on ps4 does it work?
Most USB mics will work on Playstation - But double check on the manufactures website
Hello. I need help with this mic. I don t know why but i have too much static noise in the background using the normal mode. If anybody can helpme i apresiated.
Are you sure you are on the normal cardiod polar pattern
@@Wild4 Yep i'm sure
I wonder, how far you have to be from the mic for it to sufficiently pick up your voice chat??
it will work at a lot of ranges but 6 to 8 inches is best
@@Wild4 Thanks dude I actually went ahead and purchased it too. Really good review!!
btw wondering if someone can help me out, I am streaming my PS4 gameplay via (>remote play)> OBS to twitch without a capture card and only using only the headset+mic connected to my controller. I keep hearing my voice looping in stream. Any suggestions? I have bought the above mic, hoping I don't run in to the same issue again.
Did you edit your audio?
Nope
you helped me reach affilate thank u
Happy to help
Would this work on mobile
You may need to get a conversion cable to ensure it works. A little bit of research on google will tell you which kind you need.
Why the hell mini-b in 2020?
This mic has been around for a while so it could be an older design BUT my guess is Mini-b keeps the price lower
What many years will it last? And do we have to charge it
It is usb connected
Not sure the lifespan - that would depend on how well you take care of it - and its powered by USB cable
Hi
Hello there
First lol
Thanks for watching