🔫Mic Shootout: Samson C01 vs. AT2020 vs. Blue Yeti | WHO WINS?
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Who is the best mike sir?
Hmm. Probably gonna have to go with Michael Jordan on that one.
Home Studio Basics lmfao
@@beaststudios6393 XD
@@beaststudios6393 yes..sir.
@@HomeStudioBasics I subbed just for that. Nice meme XD
I have my Samson C01 for more than 10 years already. Been very reliable
Yes I love it! I had to sell it in 2019 for financial reasons but I think it was 12 years I owned one. :) Should have kept it lol.
Great video! You reminded me why I like the C01 so much! Thanks for making it! I have made literally 1000s of commercial recordings using the C01. I run it into an Avalon 737, or UAD Unison mic pre. Your description is very accurate! It is a beast. Very warm... Technique is essential. But when using a nice mic pre with an EQ, I can dial up beautiful, lush, U87- like tones. I call it the Poor Man's Neumann! Heck I bought 2 just in case one fails! It does have a tiny bit self-generated noise, but if you have any music going in the background you you will not hear it at all. To me the C01 is the absolute best mic for the money- period!
Yeah bro. I had mine since 2007. Had to sell it for financial reasons but already thinking about getting another one. Best mic I ever had. Love that thing. I ran it through the 2i2 as you saw. What do you think would be a great step up from that interface? Had to sell that one as well but looking to maybe get another one. Yup. C01 is dead quiet too. Picks up basically no background noise with zero EQ AND I live right next to a highway. It's a dream mic for sure.
Home Studio Basics As far as interfaces go, there are lots of good ones, in various price ranges. I have used the very inexpensive Lexicon Lambda (was fairly impressed with sound of the Lambda) to a MOTU 828, to my current UAD Apollo 8. You can find used MOTUs out there for really good prices. I know of several nice sounding Albums that were made using a MOTU 828, coupled with the Samson C01. You really don’t have to break the bank to have nice-sounding, professional gear.
@@tycurtis9368 Thanks man! I will write those down! Are you into DACs at all?
Home Studio Basics DACs???
@@tycurtis9368 Just like amplifiers and DACs (Digital to Analog Converters). I was going to link you to my latest Shootout if you were interested in using something with a pair of headphones. You may find some humor in it any how. :P th-cam.com/video/Is_2tCwsuS4/w-d-xo.html
Which mic would y’all recommend for alternative music? Some examples are Jean Dawson, Lorde
That's why I love my CO1, quality / price ratio
Love the C01 so much!! One of the best products I've ever owned.
brilliant review, very simple and informative. I found it veru usefuil.. thanks buddy -Tues Luigii
Thanks man!
Wow. This was a really well edited, great video that was filled with helpful visual graphics. You really deserve more subs, dude.
Thank you so much man! Means a lot when people notice the work you put into something. Check out some of my other videos and sub if you haven't for more good stuff! Don't know how into headphones you are but I got a funny one coming tomorrow for the Sennheiser HD 600 vs. HD 6XX
Hey bro!, I really want to buy the Samson CO1U (usb) microphone. But I've been hearing bad reviews about the sound quality becoming much lower after the Windows 10 update. (Thats if you even used a windows operator in this video) Can you tell me how you got yours to sound so clear and crisp? I dropped a sub and like!
Hey man! I was using the Samson C01 XLR Condenser version actually. I would recommend you go the same route. All you would need is something like a Focusrite Scarlett Solo and an XLR cable. I don't know if you had considered that option but it's much better than a simple USB set up. I was using the 2i2 in this video but you may not need the extra inputs. Definitely go with the Solo 3rd generation though for Windows 10. Thanks so much for the sub and love! Keep me posted!
Hi. In the past I've owned the more expensive condenser mics such as the Audio Technica AT4040 and also a AT2035. I currently own Samson C01 (XLR version not USB) and have had it for about 2 years. I use a small Wharfadale Connect 502 mixer to power it up and use Reaper to record it. It being a mid size diaphragm mic I wasn't sure what to expect but I did see quite a few favourable reviews on it so bought one. In using it I would say in a blind test this $100 mic sounds a lot more expensive then I first assumed. I did quite a lot of extensive testing on it by getting isolated voice tracks of famous songs from singers such as Freddy Mercury, Lou Graham etc. Once I EQ'ed the vocal track to match the singers I then cleaned up the my vocal track and popped it into the instrumental version of some of those singers songs and was very surprised at how good and clear it sounds in the mix. The sound was very professional!! (I know Freddy was using the AKG C414 which is an excellent mic but expensive but I found the C01 when EQ'ed was right up there). And that's the key......the EQ ing of the mic by testing it to an isolated vocal track (I used the Butch Vig vocal plugin for eq, compression and saturation). Its a bright and open sounding mic but very natural and doesn't color the sound which is great as you have more room to color and give it character in post. And it is not just cardioid but Super Cardioid. This a very important detail to consider because most of us are recording either in our bedroom or study room which is not the most ideal way. Because it rejects noise both from back and sides more then most condenser mics you get close to no external noise from your room. My office where I record vocals has no treatment except carpet and some curtains but being a mid size condensor and super cardioid it picks up very little around it except the front. Its one of the best mic for noise rejection!! There will be noise floor on the C01 if you turn up the gain on the mixer to a hotter level. However this is not necessary in this day and age of using a digital DAW (back in analog days that was more critical and important). In conclusion in my testing this mic it has a very natural open sound. Crisp but not harsh. In a blind test its on same level with far more expensive mics out there. And it is Super Cardioid which is important because most of us are recording in untreated rooms. 😃👍
The C01 is and will always be an excellent mic! What I've been noticing in testing new ones out is that most sound really good and compete with mics way out of the price range (as you've alluded to). I think EQ is super important and probably the main consideration to make. If you have a good base to start with, you can make most any vocals sound good imo. And yeah, the Super Cardioid thing just adds the cherry on top as it's even better at blocking out sound in less-than-ideal rooms. I live near a busy highway and as you can tell from the video, it didn't pick up any of that. It's crazy to think that the C01 was going for a measly $45 a couple months ago on amazon due to overstock. I can't believe how underrated it is STILL. I may have to do a video review on it.
I adore ur outro tune...
(I have the cu01 pro usb btw)
Thanks brother! How do you like the C01U? Sorry for late reply I've been busy with some new life changes unfortunately.
@@HomeStudioBasics I'm perfectly satisfied with it!
You can hear how it sounds, set up in a mediocre environment (my bedroom) and gain set too high (because I don't like the mic close to my face) in my Krunker mod merge tutorial.
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Blessings your way brother!!
He who has ears let them hear... I still don't know what to get but your video is so good. I read about sound engineers quoted saying the difference between AT2020 and a 500 dollar microphone is 400 bucks and that is all there is to it.
Hey man thanks so much for the nice comment! I def agree about that. I think the Law of Diminishing Returns in Headphone Amplifiers and Mics especially comes in to play fairly quickly. What kind of recording are you going to be doing? Let me know and maybe we can hone in on something. Blessings!
Hey man! Am watching this video 1 year later but still its informative. Can you do me a favour. I need a condenser microphone and I'm confused which will be the best option Samson C01 or At2020 ? Basically I'll use the mic for vocal recording. Genre will be the Hard rock and Soft rock band music. Also I have Behringer UM2 audio interface. Please suggest me which will the best option ?
Hey man thank you! I like the C01 best, but for hard rock it may be a bit too warm? Idk, it really depends on the flavor of sound you prefer. AT2020 is a bit more crisp sounding, but still kind of mellow.
I was checking your review page and you do an excellent job, could you recommend me for voice and use it in my room, the samson C01 or the at2035? I know they are in a different price range but I would like to know if it is worth the investment. Thanks in advance and greetings.
Hey man thank you!! I think the C01 is more than enough for you, but I think it would depend on which 3 of these sounds the best to you. I personally really love the C01's sound best because of it's warmish character, but I also like the others and still use a Yeti for my TH-cam videos at the moment. I don't necessarily think you should spend more on the AT2035 to maybe get a slight increase in sound quality as I tend to think the Law of Diminishing Returns is very prevalent in microphones - perhaps even more so than Amps & DACS even. What do you think?
Good video as have been still wondering which way to go, USB route direct or via Audio Interface plus the three mics you demoed are exactly the three I have narrowed it down to. So on hearing the three side by side I am definately leaning towards the Interface route as both the Samson C01 & AT2020 sounded quite a bit better than the Yeti which in comparison was thin sounding. So now its deciding which of those to go for. As I want to probably use it mainly for singing and playing acoustic guitar, which one would you recommend?
Nice! Thank you for the compliment. Yeah I kind of lean/prefer the C01 but it's close. Basically a toss up really. Do you play covers or originals?
@@HomeStudioBasics I mainly play covers at home, but also play in a Country band mainly for fun, which we have done some of our own songs, one is on TH-cam. That was recorded by a friend of the bass player who did it for free as he wanted to try out his new recording gear! So was also going to use the gear to try to record the band, as we normally rehearse once a week, which is obviously on hold at present due to the virus! Since looking at your review I have now thought of maybe upgrading to the Scarlet 2i2 3rd Gen, as its not too much more and would give me more options to record the band, would you agree!
@@Toneprince Yeah man! Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen would be dope. I'm probably going to get a Scarlett Solo 3rd gen here soon!! Did you decide on c01 or at2020?
@@HomeStudioBasics In the end after reading various reviews, I actually bought the Scarlett 212 3rd Gen Bundle, as it was a no brainer for the price as included a good mic & lead and set of decent headphones, been really impressed with it so far. Didn't go with the free Focusrite DAW's though, as tried Able Lite and not that easy for a newbie like me using Computer for recording, use to Analog MD8' etc, so now just trying to get my head round Reaper which many recommended and appears much easier to use. I might buy the CO1 at a later stage so I could use the two mics to mic up the drums, one overhead and one in front, but already have a really good dynamic Samson vocal mic, which I bought at the Wembly Music Fair many years ago and sounds way better than my expensive AKG one, that could probably work well with the Focusrite mic.
@@Toneprince Oh man I hated Ableton Live Lite but I used it wayyyy back in like '07 '08 because it came bundled with the Fast Track Pro. It wasn't user intuitive at all and from your comment it seems like nothing has changed. Scarlett 2i2 1st gen, Samson C01, JBL LSR305's were all some of the best investments I've ever made for my studio. Add LP60 turntable to that list too. Last year I had to sell off the 305's and 2i2. I needed money, but also the 2i2 1st gen is real finicky with newer laptops and Win 10 so I decided to just scrap completely and start over. It was in no way the fault of the interface though. That thing is marvelous lol. Mahhhvelous!
I use Audacity for recording raps, a turntable, padKONTROL, and FL Studio for beats, and Reason from time to time. That's all I've ever needed man. Nice call on Reaper. Been thinking about investing gin that as sort of an upgrade to Audacity, but it all has way less to do with the software and more to do with how you use it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with using Audacity and there never has been.
Yeah man, the law of diminishing returns really kicks in early with mics as well and goes back to that technique thing I was talking about. There are probably some differences, but not enough for most people to warrant those huge price increases.
I have the C01 5 plus years and it sounds great going into either my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 or into my T.C.Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme both units had phantom power .
For the $'s it's a hard bargain to not realize . Samson service was good to . Replacement elastic bands are easily obtainable directly from them . Great warranty - never had to use it .
Hey Ray! Yeah I've never had to use mine either. Just about the best investment I've made in my studio. In revisiting the mic I found I liked the sound better than either of the other ones. Easiest purchase one could make in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe for more good stuff. :)
Nice Bro Every mic Have It own Charisma
So That is why We EQ to get Good clean vocals
Or to Remove
Unwanted Frequency
I Have Rode Nt1a Mxl V67G And Tecnica 2020
I really Love the sound When I Mix it
I never try samson Co1 Before Your Compareing Makes Me Realise Samson Co1 Is Very Good
Rode Mic Sound Like A Mix
The only Difference is the Self Noise
Rode have 5db Self Noise
That is Great self noise Microphone in the world
Will buy Samson Co1 to Compare to Rode nt1a and mxl v67g Thanks Very Much For Your Review✨
Yeah man! I'm partial to the C01 but still like the sound of the others and do still use the Yeti for TH-cam! :)
Sooooo, is the Samson worth more than its being sold for? I just ordered one to start up my home studio. And I’m gonna make a booth in my closet, would it be fairly suitable for that?
Yeah but to be honest you may not even need to record in the closet. In this video I was in my dining room with cars whizzing by near a highway and it's still very quiet. Still, if you check out my original Samson C01 video (in the description) you can see that I put a blanket over my head to show that it can help to deaden the sound even more. This is an incredible microphone at a ridiculous price. As soon as you take it out of the case you'll know. What Audio Interface are you going to pair with it?
Home Studio Basics I already have a behringer umc22. Would that be fine for a while??
Yeah that should be fine man. I have a 2i2
I'm ordering the exact same audio interface and mic :)
I saw all the comments on this video and your replies, looks like you really love the samson c01 haha.. maybe I'll buy the samson c01 too, will the c01 and the Mtrack duo interface do anything good?
YOU'LL BUY IT AND YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!! Lol haven't heard of that, just get a 2i2 or Solo 3rd gen.
at 2020 or samson C01 or CM 25 third gen? which one is best?
Hey man haven't heard the CM25! I personally prefer the C01 still. One of the most underrated microphones of all time. It's sort of like the Scottie Pippen of mikes. See what I did there? XD
We like it alot
Which one? Or you like the video? Thanks, regardless!
Hello! How do you compare Tascam TM-80 with Samson C01? Thanks!
Hey man haven't heard that one!
whats the best mic for rap vocals in an untreated room with alctron pf8?
Hey man I've used a few different mics to great effect with interfaces (even used the Yeti since it's all I've got now). Out of what I've owned and tried, I like the way the AT2020 portrays my raps the best, but in the future I may opt for something like an MXL990 or NT1 for an upgrade to 990. Just something flatter and more neutral I guess. I suppose what I'm saying is that those 2 are on my future radar. :)
Do i have to use phantom power/soundcard for c10u? And whats the difference with and without phantom power/soundcard?
Hey man! Nah C01U stands for USB so you'd just plug that bad boy into your PC and go. With the C01 talked about/used in this video, it's XLR so it requires phantom power from something (Mixer, Interface, etc).
Here I was using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. You would just plug the XLR cable from the C01 into the front of the interface. I personally like XLR mics a bit better than USB. The sound is going to be better across the board: More body, more professional sounding, less need for EQ. In the majority of cases, I'd always go with an XLR mic vs. a USB one. You just generally get better results.
For instance, the Yeti in this video sounds great but picks up a lot of background/ambient noise. Notice the C01 and AT2020 are both super quiet even despite me living near a highway. They require minimal EQ. If you're really anal about it like some are, you can apply EQ but they really don't need that much.
I hope that helps! Let me know which mic you want to go with!
@@HomeStudioBasics I have AT2020 but it does pick up quite some background noise because its cardoid, while C01 is supercardoid.
Do you need a Mixer to use the C01? Cause it needs phantom power? or is there another way to power it?
Hey man! Yeah the XLR version of the C01 that you see in this video was hooked up to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and does need phantom power and an XLR cable. If you don't want to go that route, you can just purchase the USB version. I personally prefer going the XLR route though. What do you think?
What about if I make aggressive rap song, which mic will suit best?
Hey man! Hmm. I liked the AT2020 best for rapping, but I wouldn't say I'm an "aggressive rapper" per se. When I get a new mic, I may go with something like a 990 or NT1. Both of those are on my radar. I really enjoyed the C01 and 2020, but had to sell them in 2019 because I need some dough. So for you, maybe the AT2020, but if you want something more neutral and true, NT1 or 990.
@@HomeStudioBasics Thank you so much for helping, you are the best 🙏🏼
I like samson c01. On this video, you use focusrite?
Hey there! Yeah I'm using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 here. Love the C01!!
@@HomeStudioBasics oh yeah, actually i wanna ask, any different with solo version (still focusrite scarlet 2nd generation)? I wanna buy solo version, because cheaper hehe.
@@denisa_dubb The only real differences between the Solo and 2i2 are that the 2i2 has 2 inputs on the front, but they are also combo jacks. So you can plug an instrument cable (TS) or an XLR cable. Pretty nifty but aside from that if it's just you recording vocals and what not, the Solo will be fine.
The other difference is that the Solo comes with RCA outputs on the back vs. the Balanced TRS for the 2i2. Does this make a difference in sound? It's hard to say. My guess would be not really. If there is, it's extremely subtle and you probably wouldn't even notice it. I wanted the balanced outs for my monitors.
I had been using the 2i2 since 2014 before I had to sell it off for some cash. Out of the back, I used TRS to XLR into my studio monitors and it sounded great. If you were to use the Solo and wanted to get some monitors as well, you would use something like 2x RCA to XLR or 2x RCA to TRS.
For straight recording, I used a simple XLR cable out of the front into my AT2020, C01, etc. Are you going to be recording vocals, instruments, both?
If instruments as well, the 2i2 makes it easy with the combo inputs that I mentioned before. Let me know!!
@@HomeStudioBasics thank youuuu so much for telling me. Actually i would use for just vocal, i cant play any music.. I mean i cant play guitar etc. So i need just for vocal recording (voice acting but somtimes i would sing a song). Now im using Microphone Alctron um900 usb, but i feel unsatisfid with that. 😅
@@HomeStudioBasics so is it okay if i would use solo, right?
Aw yeah
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I took interest with the later edition of Samson C01 and AT2020 (Samson C01U and AT2020 USB+) because I would like to make it mobile. But somehow, miss-focused with the animation, it's superb!
Thank you so much man!! Which mic do you think you'll settle on?
@@HomeStudioBasics I am going on the Samson C01U.
I think if we add the additional accessories, a hobbyist and a new comer professional would be satisfied with the sound production of the mic, and in a budget
@@harewolfnoth Great choice man! Check out my friend Solid Lad and tell him I sent you. He rocks the C01U and loves it! th-cam.com/video/ObVAJE0mO9c/w-d-xo.html
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samsom C01 I LIKE great sound!
Love the C01!!
I don't understand why this has a polar pattern that picks up from the back. What use is that and why couldn't they give a cardiod? It's unusable if you have something making a little noise from the back.
The Figure 8 is for interviews or podcasts but I think most people will just have 2 mics for each person. Still a pretty useful feature imo. It does have Cardioid by the way. There are 4 polar patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Stereo, Figure 8.
@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks a lot. For some reason I'd assumed with the Samson that it would always pick up from the back with figure 8 and did not have a switch haha. Thanks.
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Is Behringer C-1 good for home recording?
Hey man haven't heard that one!
No white noise/hiss on your Samson?? Mine covered in hiss
Never had an issue with mine although I sold it a couple years ago as I needed some money. Wish I hadn't as I bought it around 2007!
What mic from this video has deeper sounds and has better bass ?
Def the C01 mate! Did you watch the video?
that poster tho 🤣
Haha what poster, friend?
@@HomeStudioBasics is it the beatles with pulp fiction body? 🤣
really helpful vid btw!
@@arusavasura2656 Thanks for the love man! Haha that's a painting I did! If you're interested in grabbing a print let me know! painterlystew.com/shop/ There's a few options as well :) If you have any questions about it just holler. My portfolio work is also there too and you can see the process behind the painting here: painterlystew.com/portfolio/items/happiness-is-a-warm-gun/
The AT2020 sounds the best. The Samson sounds muddy to me (hyped lows and lower mids, part of that is proximity effect, but I think that's also mixing with the harsh high end to give it a weird throaty sound), and the Yeti is harsh and sounds like a headset mic.
Thanks for your feedback and input! I will have to go back and take a listen again and let you know if my thoughts changed any.
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ exspensive mics are more warm.... the at2020 is good but 0 character to it and the highs are harsh,, also if you want to talk about muddy.... the at2020 is soooo hard to get in a mix to sound properly
@@rylandweet7750 Yeah there's a world of difference between say an AT2020 and AT4040.
Which one microphone is better for two microphones
Hey man not quite sure what you're asking. Do you mean which is more versatile? Definitely the Yeti although I prefer the sound of the C01.
@Home Studio Basics i think he meant which is better if used as a twin for stereo recording (maybe?)
AH! Yeah the Yeti is awesome for Stereo recording like your voice and guitar.
Thank you sir
No problem! Keep me updated.
If you plug the samson into an interface and turn the gain up you won't have to be so close
Hey man! Uh, lol. It is plugged into one. You can't use the C01 without an interface/phantom power, haha. What did you think I had it plugged into? It's an XLR condenser microphone. I was using it with the 2i2 and the gain around 75-85%. I put a cutaway in at 0:46, but I suppose I could have explained the set up I was using to make that more clear. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh, i was just leaving the comment for people who might be beginners in The world of condenser mics :)
@@blondedistractionband Ah. Thanks man! Should help out someone for sure. You in the market for anything in particular?
Hey Sennhiser e609 if it's been done I have not seen anything oin tyour channel yet came from blog/article on comparisons.
Will have to look into getting one!
Bro please tell me to , what is the best for singer to record great song
Hmm well do you like warm voice or more neutral crisp voice and what is your own voice like? Low or high pitched? What kind of music are you recording? Do you have an interface? Do you know what one is? Or maybe you just want to plug and play with USB. Let me know!
@@HomeStudioBasics yeah bro, i have focusrite Scarlett solo interface, and i want to condenser microphone to record my song covers, what the best option to me
@@HomeStudioBasics and also you can give your WhatsApp number, then i can tell my all questions,If that bothers you, it's fine.
@@HomeStudioBasics and always i thanks for your quick response,🙏🙏🙏💓
@@keshans6469 Hey man you have 3rd gen solo? I'm thinking of getting that one. Which out of these 3 did you like best? C01 is my personal favorite. I actually use the Yeti for my videos but I don't like how much background noise it picks up. You don't even really need any treatment for c01 or at2020 they are both super quiet..
Samson c01 or AT2020 for vocals?
Hmm well which one did you like more? ☝ 🎤 and what kind of vocals (genre)?
@@HomeStudioBasics I liked the at2020 but the C01 doesn't sound bad. and both genres...
I'm undecided xD
@@iTzDriemYT Word. I meant like what kind of music ??
@@HomeStudioBasics trap / rap
@@iTzDriemYT Hmmm.. I rap and I really liked how the AT2020 came out. Here's an example of a rap recorded with AT2020: th-cam.com/video/7P8A4U-5mXA/w-d-xo.html And here's one with the Yeti: th-cam.com/video/KMWOB553TCg/w-d-xo.html I would prefer to record with the AT2020 or C01 but I don't have either anymore because I had to sell them last year, but now I wish I had them lol. I'm actually starting over so I'm going to get a new interface and some mics to play with soon. Still have the Yeti because that's what I have been using for TH-cam videos since I started the channel. What do you think?
So which mIKe will be better for pop and rnb? 👹
Gonna have to go with Michael Jackson on that one XD Lmao.
@@HomeStudioBasics 😂😂😂💯💯💯
Bro seriously which mic will be better for pop and rnb? 😂🤔
@@flewix Hahah I genuinely thought you were making a funny esp. considering all of the other comments on this video. XD Hmm it just depends man. Did you listen to the vocal demo's in the video? What's your voice like? I prefer the C01 overall but the AT2020 is not far behind. If you want to be "cool" and "hip" you'll probably buy the AT2020. The C01 is for the outcasts of the world (like myself) LOL. I also have a Yeti that I've recorded raps with, but I use that mostly for my TH-cam videos. What are your thoughts?
@@HomeStudioBasics yes I listened to it. Great work on the video, specially the ending haha.
My voice is kinda like crispy, high endish, blackbearish 😂. I'm an outcast, have a different style, so c01 will be a better option right?
I’m stuck between at2020 and the c01 not sure what to buy. Suggestions?
I like the sound of the C01 better personally. It's also cheaper and has lasted me 10 years. Very durable.
I’ll look at more reviews for the c01. Thanks!
Please keep me posted on your decision making process and if I can help out further.
Home Studio Basics I’ve went ahead and bought the c01u. This video definitely helped with the decision!
Nice! Please let me know your impressions once you've had ample time with it :)
Wait so which mike is better??
I still say it's Michael Jordan LOL XD
My C01 is like 10+ years old bought it second hand in 2013 and it still works no issue. Only one thing is that the blue led don't turn on sometimes but that dont stop my productions
Another 10+ year user here i removed the led because it was annoying :)
how did you@@gamingscreen12
Ive used Superlux E205U-mic for about one and half year now mainly while gaming. Sometimes it tends to keep weird static noise that annoys the crap out of people and build quality is not very convincing but otherwise its ok.
I decided to write about Fiio M9 here... I love it so far. My only grips are that the OS is sometimes little buggy/slow and i would like them to have volume knob instead of scroll. OS is super simple to use. Possibility to stream music is a huge plus and it supports SD-cards up to two terabytes. I cant say anything bad about the sound quality, they seem to drive all of my headphones- and IEMs without problems and i didnt hear any substantial difference when i compared them to AE-5, even R70X sounds just fine on high gain and i dont even have to completely max out the volume to get them more than loud enough. I can imagine that they could drive something like HD 600 or 650 even easier. Definitely worth checking out!
Yeah hopefully FiiO will keep sending me stuff. They are going to send me the Q5 next and told me to keep the E10K for comparison so that's pretty cool. I would like to try the M9 at some point as well. It is a bit more spensive..
You think you'd be looking for a new mic anytime soon? I just received a Blue Snowball from a guy on eBay I want to do a video comparison with it and the Blue Yeti.
@@HomeStudioBasics Probably not, i dont need mic on a daily basis and when i do current one gets the job done.
Ive heard that M9 and Q5 are similar sounding devices, Q5 probably packs more power because its dedicated dac/amp. Lets hope that they send you M9 some day!
E: Q5 seems to hold up pretty well with Oppo HA2, M9 shares similar hardware so i think it might be quite a performer for a dap. This is from Headfonics:
Performance
The HA-2SE
unbalanced has a slightly higher noise floor than the Q5 AM3a 3.5mm jack
output, especially with sensitive IEMs. The HA-2SE noise floor to be
fair is not that bad, much better than the older HA2 but side there is a
noticeable difference on the Andromeda in favor of the Q5.
Tonally
the HE-2SE is also fairly linear sounding also but just a shade
brighter and drier across the board than the Q5 with the AM3a. However,
the brightness does not equate to the meme “saber glare”. It is still
quite a smooth and likable treble response.
Compared
to the HA-2SE, you get a slightly more natural instrument timbre on the
Q5 with a hint more lower midrange warmth and bass weight. However, the
vocal presence on the Q5 lacks the same clarity and openness of the
HA-2SE which is something I always liked about its DAC and amp
implementation. I would say though the Q5 vocal sounds a bit smoother
just not quite as lively as the HA-2SE. With that mildly brighter
sounding upper mid and lower treble you also get a little more edge and
snap on percussion on the HA-2SE.
Well that's interesting considering the difference in price. I really wish Oppo would change their minds about making products. Q5 should be here around Monday. I will do an A/B as well and let you know what I think. Had to raise a brow at him saying Q5 has more natural timbre. HA2 has some of the best I've heard. Looking forward to seeing if my opinions fall in line with his.
0:55 SAMSON
3:11 AT2020
Thank you!
does the yeti work with ios?
Yeah man! You just have to get an interface that's compatible with ios :) Did you have any in mind that you were considering?
Home Studio Basics I was thinking of getting either an audient evo 4 with mics or simplify it with this one since it comes out cheaper especially when considering the stereo recording but Ive seen on a few videos that ios doesn't let you connect more than one audio interface at one time and with the yeti being an audio interface within itself, the confusion crept in.
Hmm what do you mean "with the Yeti being an audio interface within itself"?
If it's any testament, I still use the Yeti for my TH-cam videos. It's not the most ideal placement (I've been doing reviews on the couch), but man when you have that thing right near your mouth it really sounds amazing.
It will pick up some background noise but the value of the entire package is through the roof. I've had mine for a few years and don't really see myself getting rid of it.
@@HomeStudioBasics I mean USB mics are an audio interface and mic combination and ios doesn't allow more than one interface connected at one time. It's fine on mac os or windows from what I have seen on videos.
what’s the best mic for rapping?
Hey man! Just depends on what kind of flavor you're after. I've recorded raps on all of these actually. I kind of prefer the AT2020 or C01 to be honest. I've also heard great things about the MXL770 for rap specifically. Have you heard any of my raps on the channel? The one at the end of this video was done with an AT2020.
Samson C03 and Audio-Technica AT2020. Which Microphone is the best with Focusrite solo gen 2? Thank you
Hey Nguyen! I haven't had any first hand experience with the C03 or done any reasearch on it. If it's anything like the C01, that's the type of sound I prefer out of these. I like that warmer, radio broadcast signature and I think the C01 fits that bill pretty well. The AT2020 is a bit crisper sounding and you may enjoy that better. I have used both in recording. The Rap at the end of this video was recorded with a 2020 without any EQ and I love how it came out. I guess maybe it depends on my mood as well. Keep me posted!
@@HomeStudioBasics Thank you so much for your answering!
@@nguyenthanhuyen6711 Your welcome man! Did you decide on something?
When you say samson is warm and yeti is sterile or crisp
What does that mean?
It just means that with the Yeti your voice is clearer and more articulated. Could you not tell in the video?
@@HomeStudioBasics yes but only on after using headphones. I guess my phone speakers are crappy. All three mics sound similar on my phone. Anyways I bought a samson. I had yeti on sale on Amazon and it got me confused. But that price was for only few hours. The price is back to sky high so problem solved
I think you're going to love the Samson. Please keep me posted!
YOOO you sound like jonah scott
Haha Hey man! is that good or bad?
No offense but there is no point to have a pop filter less than 1 inch from the mic and u still are in the pop filters face... it does nothing and all the S,P, & B’s were heard like crazy. I know this is 2 years later but just a tip u should make the pop filter 1 abt inch from the mic and then not be too on top of the pop filter itself 😀
Hey man! Huh? Your comment seems to be an outlier. I re-watched the video and didn't hear any of that. If you're referring to 2:49, I did that specifically to illustrate a point and the pop filter still blocked out all those sounds so I don't know what you're talking about. Sorry!
Home Studio Basics idk maybe cuz I wasn’t using my headphones but I guess my phone was a bit sensitive but overall ur video was really good
@@kevin7238 Ah no worries, mate! Thank you for the kind word. Are you looking for a mic?
Home Studio Basics yeah I am
yea u sound the best on c01u lool
Heheh. Thanks! I think..
Why are you cutting the video so often? Keep it smooth lol
Huh? Not sure what you mean man
Home Studio Basics you’re video has a lot of cuts it isn’t smooth more like a bumpy audio ride everything else is fine...
@@period5304 Hah oh well? As long as it helps someone out that's all I really care about. Seems like you're kind of nitpicking but yeah I mean I have to cut out the unnecessary parts or it would be way too long. Pretty standard. Thanks for stopping by!
Home Studio Basics because of this vid I ordered c01 so it clearly helped I’m just saying what I felt man...
@@period5304 Yeah I could probably work on my on camera speaking but this was about a year and a half ago. Check out some of my newer stuff and let me know what you think. I'm still kind of a bad public speaker but the cuts save me haha. If you saw my unedited clips you'd laugh your a** off. I'm a much better writer than I am a speaker. Hey thanks so much for the vote of confidence though!! I love the C01 so much!! What are you going to be recording?
i have just bought the samson c01 for 40 bucks what a bargain!
Absolutely my friend! C01 is sick! What interface are you rockin'?
@@HomeStudioBasics pretty much one of the cheapest ones I could find :D Behringer UM2 U-Phoria
Woop woop! Whatever works man! I had a 2i2 as you saw in the video but had to sell it. I'm gonna get a 3rd gen Scarlett Solo I think.
Hi. why i use samson C01 have noise with UM2 behringer device. but i use AT100 and BM800 with UM2 device no problem,no noise.
just samson C01 have noise. try on off on off on off more time to make clear noise. with Samson. help me. or UM2 not match with samson model? or what?
Hey man! It could be that you got a bad C01 and it just needs to be exchanged. You could also try uninstalling and re-installing the drivers (or updating them) on the UM2. At what volume do you start to hear noise? Also how far away from your PC is the unit? I've heard there can be problems with noise/interference when it's really close. Also the mic distance from the UM2 could result in problems. Try recording something farther away from the interface and see what happens. You could also try grounding it like this guy did: th-cam.com/video/SFR4SOohVns/w-d-xo.html
@Home Studio Basics
I SET
VOL to low mid high
Reinstall latest driver
Grounding
Change cable
Change XLR male female
setting Highpass filter
Still have noise for samson c01.
Noise Imaging like this...
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But i try ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF interface many time,its solve. no noise, but just in a minute,and go back to crazy noise😂
If use with other mic brand UM2 no problem with this noise. i think my samson mic faulty, but change to audio mixer phantom power no noise problem . just share my experiance with Samson C01 + Behringer UM2😢
I'd send it back, man. If you get another faulty unit, go with Focusrite for sure. A solo 3rd gen is what I plan on getting to replace my 2i2 1st gen that I sold last year. I personally do not like to rely on interfaces or DAC/Amps under $100. It's just not worth the eventual headache.
Yeah that also makes sense. I forgot that you said your other mics were fine. Send the C01 back and see if the new one is better. It's a great mic.
at2020 its now large diaphragm actually
Thank you!
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Basically c01 wins and michael Jordan
I like the yeti cause you can listen to your voice while you record w headphones
Hey Sofia! Yeah it's pretty neat and because Michael Jordon LOL. What do you use the Yeti to record?
I am confused b/w to buy a Focusrite solo bundle (cm25 mic) or to buy separately with (at2020) or samson c01??
If it was me, I'd buy them separate. Solo + C01. Can't go wrong with the Samson man. Still my favorite condenser mic.