Highlights
Get Your Mic Drop Moment
The C01U Pro is ideal for musicians, producers, and broadcasters, as well as recording audio for YouTube videos, voiceovers, and podcasts. A large 19mm diaphragm captures all the nuances of your voice, making the C01U PRO ideal for hip-hop/rap artists, singer-songwriters, and ADR work with video editing suites. In addition, the microphone element is shock-mounted in a solid die-cast metal construction to minimize unwanted handling noise/vibration on your recordings.
Let Loose Your Inner Recording Artist
Capturing audio at 16-bit 44.1/48 kHz resolution with a smooth, flat 20Hz-18kHz frequency response, the C01U Pro ensures authentic projection of both high and low frequencies into your favorite DAW or recording application. In addition, Samson maintains its longstanding commitment to ease of use with plug-and-play operation (no driver installation required), USB power via Mac, PC or iPad (cable included), and an included tripod stand and swivel mount for optimal desktop placement. The CO1U Pro even works with iPads and iPhones (4S and later) using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter for those who want professional-quality sound on the go.
The Mic That's Pro-fect for Your Computer!
High-quality components, versatile features, and pristine full-range audio have made Samson an industry leader in professional audio solutions known for their fidelity and reliability. As such, Samson invites you to experience the convenience, high-end construction, and premium sound quality of the C01U Pro for recording or communicating on your computer.
The New Studio Pro.
Inspired by the meticulous demands of studio engineers and record producers, Samson's C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone brings professional-quality recording to the realm of your desktop and project studio.
Features / Specs
Features
- USB studio condenser microphone
- Large, 19mm diaphragm ensures pristine studio-quality audio
- Headphone output for zero-latency monitoring
- Ideal for recording music, ADR work, Sound Foley, voiceovers, audio for YouTube videos
- Vastly improves Skype, FaceTime, VoIP applications, and speech-to-text dictation software
- Supercardioid pickup pattern
- Smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz–18kHz
- 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution
- Solid die-cast metal construction
- Shock-mounted mic element
- Peak LED indicator
- Plug-and-play, no driver installation required
- Compatible with most recording software and apps
- USB bus powered via Mac, PC, or iPad
- Includes tripod stand, swivel mount, and USB cable
- Samson Sound Deck Noise Cancellation Software (Mac OS X/Windows) available for purchase
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20~18000 HZ |
|---|---|
| Polar pattern | Supercardioid |
| Element type | Back condenser type |
| Diaphragm thickness | 3 microns |
| Digital sensitivity | Minimum Gain -40 dBFS/Pa, Maximum Gain -4 dBFS/Pa |
| SPL | 130 dB |
| Weight | 1.06 lbs. (.48 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7" x 2.125" x 2.125" / 180mm x 54mm x 54mm |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 lb / 1.15 Kg |
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| Feature | Go Mic - | Go Mic Video - | Q2U - | Q9U - | Meteor Mic - | Satellite - | G-Track Pro - | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Side Address Condenser | Side Address Condenser | End Address Dynamic | End Address Dynamic | Side Address Condenser | Side Address Condenser | Side Address Condenser | Side Address Condenser |
| Polar Patterns | Cardioid, Omnidirectional | Cardioid, Omnidirectional | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional |
| Zero-Latency Headphone Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Level Control | - | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional Analog Input | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ||
| Webcam | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Output | USB | USB | USB & XLR | USB & XLR | USB | USB | USB / iOS | USB |
| Mounting Options | Laptop Monitor, Desktop, Mic Stand | Laptop Monitor, Desktop, Mic Stand | Desktop (includes tripod stand and mic clip), Boom Arm, Mic Stand | Boom Arm, Mic Stand | Desktop (fold-back legs), Boom Arm, Mic Stand | Desktop (includes tripod stand), Shockmount, Boom Arm, Mic Stand | Desktop (fold-back legs), Boom Arm, Mic Stand | Desktop (includes desk stand), Shockmount, Boom Arm, Mic Stand |
| Frequency Response | Cardioid: 80Hz–18kHz; Omni: 20Hz–20kHz | Cardioid: 80Hz–18kHz; Omni: 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–18kHz | 50 Hz – 20 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–18kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 50Hz–20kHz |
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