EQ Magazine - August 2008 - (Page 51) SAMSON (WWW.SAMSONTECH.COM) My first USB mic was the cardioid C01U ($134.99), based on Samson’s C01 mic. Substantial and efficient, I use it a lot for narration on video projects edited on the road because it’s a little “forward” in the upper mids, bringing out intelligibility in vocals. While it lacks a bit of “air” in the high end compared to more costly mics, the overall frequency balance works well. It features a 19mm internal shock-mounted diaphragm, but includes a nice extra: custom software “SoftPre” drivers for Mac and Windows that offer low-cut filters, phase change, gain control, and metering. It’s reasonably-well accessorized, with a swivel stand mount and 10' USB cable; resolution is 16 bits, and it supports 8/11.025/22.05/44.1/48kHz sampling rates. Samson also makes the C03U ($389.99), a USB version of the multipattern C03, with switchable supercardioid, omni, and figure-8 pickup patterns. It also features a 16-bit/ 48kHz A/D converter, low-cut filter, and –10dB pad switch; it comes with a USB cable and carrying pouch. If you prefer dynamics, the Q1U ($89.99) is a super-cardioid dynamic mic with a neodymium element. Its A/D converter runs at 16-bit/48kHz, and the package includes a tripod desk stand and carrying pouch. Finally there’s the GTrack ($232.49), reviewed in the 01/08 issue. To summarize, it goes one step further than a USB mic, offering a USB interface where you can choose mic in, instrument in, or stereo line in. It also has level controls for headphone/line out volume, mic sensitivity, and the instrument/line ins. There’s zero-latency monitoring in mono or stereo from the inputs, as well as the option to monitor playback from the computer. The package includes a desktop mic stand and extension cables for instrument and headphones (a good idea, as the GTrack jacks are 1/8"), and USB. GTrack is fairly heavy; I’d put it in my suitcase, not carry-on. Nonetheless, the combination of a good-sounding mic, interface, mixer, and monitor, all in one relatively compact package, is very appealing. http://WWW.SAMSONTECH.COM http://www.sonicus.net http://www.sonicus.net
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