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Review on πŸŽ™οΈ Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Pack: Perfect for Recording and Podcasting (Includes Mic Clip, Stand, Windscreen, and Cables) by Kenneth Stanford

Revainrating 5 out of 5

BEST MIC UNDER $100

I'm in love with my Samson Q2U! It's great for virtual meetings, podcasting, storytelling, etc. It's not a professional microphone, but it's close enough that you can get one for less than $100. The fact that it comes with an XLR cable is just a bonus, the USB connection works much better than other USB mics I've tried. I recently used a Fifine Metal condenser recording mic (a Revain bestseller) and was very disappointed. While this worked for audio recordings, it didn't work for live virtual meetings. It was constantly interrupted and interrupted so people only heard half of what I said. I've also used Mikme Silver for recording, which is much more portable and doesn't require cables. While the Mikme is great for wireless iPhone recording, it doesn't quite match the sound quality of the Samson Q2U and costs $300. The only complaint I have with the Samson Q2U is that when I use my headphones over the mic to hear my voice and system audio (from other attendees etc) there is a lot of digital feedback, almost like their bad Connection. The good news is that none of this noise gets through the other end (whether you're recording audio or streaming a live meeting/game). All in all the best mic I've found for under $100.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Appearance