Listen to the high quality sounds you can achieve with the C01U.
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About the performance: David Kaplan, voiceover artist, recorded this spoken word sample by positioning himself directly in front of the microphone 4 to 6 inches away.
The C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a USB interface.
For the first time ever, musicians who record music on computers have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances.
Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable.
The C01U condenser microphone is based on our wildly successful C01. It features a 19mm internal shockmounted diaphragm with a cardioid pickup pattern ensuring pristine, studio-quality recordings.
The C01U works perfectly on any computer, Mac or PC, and with any DAW software program. It immediately solves a huge problem for users of many laptops, many of which have no other input method for audio devices.
It’s a must for any musician on the road or in the project studio, but the C01U offers solutions to more than just musicians. The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio—from Podcasters, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.
To get information about Samson's SofPre and download the Applet please visit our dedicated SoftPre Page
The Samson C01U will work without the SoftPre applet software using the standard drivers included in your computer's operating system. However if you would like added functionality of the Samson SoftPre applet (Input Level Meter, Volume control, High-pass filter and Phase Switch), you may download the appropriate one for your operating system at our SoftPre Page.
Windows Applet Note: The Windows SoftPre applet supports WDM and is designed to work with Windows XP (Service Pack 2). Without the Soft pre applet, Windows should recognize the mic and use the Windows mixer as a volume control if needed.
Be sure to check the FAQs for the latest info on how to integrate the C01U with your recording software.
Click here to watch the Samson USB Mics basic principles Video!
Industry’s first USB Studio Condenser mic
Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input
Cardioid Pickup Pattern
Large 19mm Diaphragm
Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
USB connection cable included
Perfect microphone for Podcasters as well as Musicians
Specs:
16-bit sample resolution
Supports 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling rates
USB low-power device - draws 26 mA => 130 mW. In suspend mode 0.3 mA => 1.5 mW.
Frequency response: 40 Hz to 18 kHz
