Binding: Electronics
Brand: Samson
EAN: 0809164007579
Feature: Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB interface
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Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Samson
Manufacturer: Samson
Model: SAC03UPK
Publisher: Samson
Special Features: Samson changed the way the world records audio with the C01U and C03U USB Studio Condenser microphones ? the first studio quality condenser microphones equipped with a USB interface. The C03U Recording / Podcasting Pak includes everything needed to record digital audio on a PC or Mac with an eye on maximum portability. Now Includes Tripod Desk Stand and Cakewalk Music Creator Software.
Studio: Samson
MPN: SAC03UPK

• Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB interface
• Switchable Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8 Pickup Patterns
• High Quality A/D Converter with 16-Bit, 48kHz Sampling Rate
• Dual Large 19mm Diaphragm Elements
• Switchable High-Pass Filter and 20 dB Pad

Includes CO3U Mic, Cakewalk Sonar LE software, desktop mic stand, mic clip, shockmount, USB cable, case
Based on the extremely popular C03 studio condenser, the C03U delivers the same pristine audio quality and enhanced capabilities along with a high quality A/D converter and USB output. It comes with Cakewalk Sonar LE Digital Audio Workstation Software for USB recording and podcast capability.
The C03U features dual 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragms with switchable omni, cardioid, and figure-8 pick-up patterns. Perfect for recording vocals or any acoustic instrument plus the selectable patterns make it ideal for a variety of specialized recording situations, like multiple vocalists, ambient room miking, and even a group of people around a conference table recording a Podcast. The C03U works seamlessly on any computer running Mac OS X or Windows XP, and with most DAW software programs without having to install any extra software or drivers. Smooth, Flat Frequency Response USB cable and carry pouch included

Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding
Comment: My job requires recordings to be placed to the public from time to time. These recordings must be professionaly recorded but sometimes we do not have time to contract our studio and artist so we use this mic in a pinch. Recordings are staged down to a telecom level of quality but the difference in this mic to a little condensor stick mic is amazing. Quality and tone are good, soft preamp is a nice touch. Overall very good mic for voice over, voice messages, podcasts etc... the software that it comes with (cakewalk sonar le) is not very good, very few output formats. I have had better luck with simply using audacity and sometimes goldwave if I need a mulaw or ulaw format.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: This is great for recording lecture at a college lecture hall.
Comment: I found this very useful to have the whole pack for recording using USB-port. The sound was all digital and made sense to have the three-modes of sound range that can choose where source sounds come from. The sturdy case come in handy in everyday rough college-lifestyle. It keeps the bumps out of the microphone. The CD wasn't useful, and Mac OS X came with garage band and did not need the installation of driver or software. It worked right out of the box. The sound is crisp and really good for pod cast or vocal recording. I've been recording lectures at Cerritos College with my professors' permission.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: DJ MW
Comment: This USB microphone kit has worked well for me. I've recorded some hip hop and spoken-word tracks and the sound quality it produces when plugged into my laptop sounds like near-studio quality. Of course for the $150 or $200 you're spending, you'll not get the same quality you'll get with a $4,000 mic, but this is the best reasonably-priced mic I found after researching all the mics out there that go directly into a computer for easy digital recording. It took me a little while to get the input volume level right on my computer, but once I did, I've been recording mainly with Audacity because the program that comes in the pack is just too confusing.

I'd recommend getting the whole pack, because you'll end up spending more money if you buy each of the items that come with the pack individually. Plus, you get a nice carrying case, although the case is about the size of a small suitcase and does not fit into my backpack. So when I'm traveling on bike to record at a friend's house, I can only fit the mic and USB cable with my laptop in my backpack, and not the mic stand and mic stabilizer and case. I'd also recommend buying a cheap pop filter if you're recording vocals with this mic.

But overall, this C03U mic, made out of solid cast metal and feels like a quality product, does indeed produce a quality sound for recording vocals that I did not get with the Olympus mics I used earlier for digital recordings. I'd recommend it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Samson CO3UPAK Microphone
Comment: Very high quality mic. I have been using it for voice recording, and this mic has exceeded expectations.

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