Samson Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack

Great value for the price if you are only looking to use the microphone for talking on discord/gaming like me. I couldn't justify at the time to pay for a high quality microphone when I was unemployed. I have been using this for almost 5 years already and I did run into some issues in terms of functionality once in a while, but overall it is a great entry microphone. I have a custom mechanical keyboard, but this microphone is perfect if you don't want it to pick up your typing on an open microphone (with no push to talk). I HIGHLY recommend buying an arm for this microphone though!

WOW! This mic is amazing. Literally plug and play, runs off laptop power (no external power required), and the audio quality is FANTASTIC compared to other offerings out there. I also own a $100 Blue Yeti mic and the sound quality is comparabale/the yeti is actually a little bit more annoying to use compared to this mic.Absolutely blown away by the quality for price (paid $70 for this one) -- you can set up filters on your end like compressor, noise suppression, EQ3 etc. to get the best bang for your buck, but this is seriously so high quality and such a good deal for the price.Not sure how it performs for singing but I am extremely satisfied for podcasting/gaming commentary/overall quality.Recently purchased a $26 Bluetooth lav mic set which had absolutely meh sound quality -- spending $44 more on this one was so worth it. The sound quality difference is just so insane. Not as portable as a lav but anywhere you can take your laptop you can take this mic and have wonderful quality audio wherever you need. Highly recommend, especially if you are considering shelling out more for the Yeti. Pick this one instead.

I used this for my podcast and I loved it. Mind you Im not a big time professional youtuber or social media person. Just do it for the fun and Im a small time creator at best but after looking at recommended microphones on youtube I came to this microphone. Glad I bought this one.

My first microphone I bought for my podcast and I loved it. Definitely good for the price and works well with my computer.

Great

Tried it on the weekend, and the sound was amazing. I actually sounded like a professional, at least to me.

Compré el Samson Q2U para mejorar la calidad de mis grabaciones y ha superado mis expectativas. El sonido es claro, profesional y sin ruidos molestos. Me encanta que tenga opciones de conexión USB y XLR, lo que lo hace muy versátil para diferentes configuraciones. Además, el paquete incluye todo lo necesario para empezar de inmediato. Es fácil de usar, incluso para principiantes, y el trípode es estable. Sin duda, una gran inversión para podcasting, grabaciones o transmisiones en vivo. ¡Totalmente recomendado!

I purchased this in late June 2021 and this review is being written in late May 2023.This microphone was recommended to me by a number of different reviewers, and I am very happy with my purchase. I highly recommend checking out the review of it by Podcastage on YouTube for a nice look into how it sounds with various testing methods.Some things to know: this is a dynamic microphone, so the source of sound needs to be close to it, and the polar pattern and sensitivity of it is such that you only really get clear, crisp audio speaking directly into the front/top of the microphone.It comes with a short tripod stand, but I find it awkward on my desk due to my USB drawing tablet. If not for that it would fit okay, but might still be a bit too low. However, the clamp on the stand (secured with a Phillips head screw) is quite loose on mine. It's a bit of a hassle to get it to stay put outside of its maximum range of motion, and is prone to drooping forwards or backwards depending on how it's positioned (i.e. wherever most of the downwards force is distributed relative to where the clamp is). Inserting the microphone into the stand is simple.USB and XLR connectivity make it extremely convenient for most people while also offering an opportunity to improve the quality alongside of your hardware.Some people cite issues with the device being recognized or detected on their PC. I have not experienced this, but I've heard it from two people that I know personally to some extent, so that's a fair warning. I'm not sure if that's an issue with the product, an incompatibility with the setup, or some other such thing, but I think it's a relevant issue to be concerned about.Honestly, outside of the flimsy stand, I don't really have any issues with this product. In fact, I think it's a superb purchase for anybody looking for a quality microphone so long as they understand what they're getting into with dynamic vs. condenser microphones and all of that jazz. I've had no issues with it that I can remember in the time since I've bought it, and I use it very regularly. I've even dropped it a few times and it still works perfectly fine with no cosmetic damage either. I will say though, if you're willing to go past ~$120.00 or so, your options open up a lot and I think you can get a better product dollar-for-dollar. At its price point though, I think this is an excellent product.