Features:

  • Best of both worlds: professional handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output for connecting to a computer and XLR analog output for connecting to a mixer, audio interface or portable PA system
  • Sound your best: dynamic microphone capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern captures sound from in front of the microphone and less from the side and rear, minimizing ambient sounds and other room noises for podcasting, home recording or voiceover work. It also reduces possible feedback in live performance settings
  • Hear the mix: onboard 1/8" (3. 5mm) headphone jack allows for zero-latency monitoring, so you can hear yourself without any delay or echo, plus a mix of your computer audio playback
  • Start Recording: The Q2U is a plug-and-play device, meaning it doesn’t need any special drivers to work with your computer. Just connect the microphone to your computer, launch your favorite audio software, and start recording.
  • It’s All in the Box: The Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack includes everything you need to start recording great sounding projects: an extended desktop stand with mic clip that positions the microphone close to the sound source, a pop-filter for reducing p-pops, and USB and XLR cables.
Let out media guy listen and he says it sounded better than the expensive Lapel mics we bought and used ...

Plugged into a Scarlett Studio Solo and I've gotten lots of compliments on the clarity of this mic. I recorded a bit and put it on my cell phone and brought the sample to work. Let out media guy listen and he says it sounded better than the expensive Lapel mics we bought and used on a video. It looks sleek and feels sturdy. All around great mic.

Replace Blue Yetis with these

We had multiple Yetis set up in same room and the crosstalk was so bad. We have changed to these Samsuns with BEHRINGER Audio Interfaces and this has solved all our problems. These are great mics, and for the price, you cant beat them. They do not have volume control on mic, thats why we have BEHRINGER Audio Interface. Muting the mic causes a pop. Would be better if it were a push button like the Yeti.

A MUST-HAVE for home recording!!

I haven't had this long, but WOW!! This was a M A J O R score for my home studio!! My amazing singing buddy suggested I buy a dynamic mic for home recording because it works better for vocals in rooms full of reverb than condenser mics (I have a Rode condenser mic too). After this purchase, I may not need my condenser mic anymore!! For the price point, This thing is OUTSTANDING!! I found out about this mic from Podcastage on YouTube. The original dynamic mic I wanted, the Samson CS Microphone, was discontinued except for here on Amazon (where it was triple the original price), so I had to do some digging to find a good alternative. Unlike with my Zhiyun Smooth purchase, I researched before I slammed my money down on the virtual Amazon counter. After seeing many reviews, comparisons & unboxing videos, I decided it would be worth a shot. When it came in, everything I needed was inside the box. I have an interface, so I used the XLR cable instead of the USB (sidenote: I also haven't plugged my headphones into the headphone jack on the mic). As soon as I plugged it in, I did a sound check & was pleasantly surprised!! I didn't expect the mic to be so clear. I might use this mic for more than just recording if I can find a cable long enough to travel to performances with. This mic shattered my misconception about dynamic mics (which I thought all sounded the same). DEFINITELY A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR HOME STUDIO, whether for music production or podcasting.

2nd usb dynamic mic, 1st was ATR2100

Some say this has same guts and element as ATR-2100. It is quite similar. Mic works well and sounds great. Hefty build, which is nice but might make me leave it at home and take the ATR2100 instead. The volume button on the sides makes a lot of sense and is superior to the ATR rocker on the bottom. It is a bit hotter mic, which I like as it seems to make my voice sound good. I leave it plugged in all the time and use the headphone port as a DAC. Having XLR is nice when recording a podcast on zoom h4 or equivalent.

Hate the YETI, Love this SAMSON!!!!!

I bought the hype about the Yeti mic. Blech. It had this weird crackling sound that was faint, but definitely there. Then I find out there are a zillion videos on YouTube on how to "deal with this." WTH? Tried them, nope, still makes noise. I watched someone do a head-to-head audio test with this Samson and the Audio Technica and was immediately struck with how RICH and resonant the Samson sounded. (And cheaper than the Yeti- double win.) Plugged it in, and it works fantastically. I love that it's USB, has a headphone jack, just simple simple simple with incredible sound. Yeti? "Bye Felicia!!"

Awesome budget mic choice!

For voice recording such as a podcast this cannot be beat for the price. I wouldn't say it sounds like a $300-$400 mic, but it really sounds good, both on USB and XLR connections, and the direct monitoring (for USB only) works perfectly. Great choice for travel, but buy a different desktop stand, a folding one if you're taking it on the road. This stand does need the height extender (unless you hunch-over the desk, or are very short!), which was a good idea but I found the threading was defective. I have the AT2005USB mic, and (although I love AT mics) this one is way better. In Windows 8.1, for USB recording I need the volume way up at 95 -- the Windows USB mic driver STINKS any later than Win 7, so that's not too surprising -- but there is pretty much zero hiss or self-noise even at that level. On XLR I also have to push the pre-amp pretty hard, but that's pretty much as expected for a dynamic mic, and again the results are good. On USB there's only 16 bit but it will do 48,000, which sounds good. I have some "better" mics but this one is my new favorite just for fun and travel, and to recommend for beginners who want to improve their sound.

Great for discord

I use this mic for gaming and the sound quality is crystal clear! It also eliminates nearly all background noise compared to condenser mics like the blue snowball, so much that it doesn't even pick up my mouse clicks or mechanical keyboard. You can't go wrong with the Q2U. It also serves as a sound card so you can plug your headphones into the mic itself and have the computer sounds routed through that. Plus an awesome zero latency monitoring feature that lets me hear my own voice without any delay. Only weird quirk is that you must replug the mic in after a reboot or else the drivers wont load. However I unplug it after using it anyway so it doesn't really affect me. Would recommend to anyone! Especially for gaming! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A YETI.

Got this microphone particular for streaming on Twitch/Mixer/YouTube...

Got this microphone particular for streaming on Twitch/Mixer/YouTube and I love it! I set it up with the windscreen and everything, did tests on background noise and controller button clicking, keyboard clicking and clicking as hard as possible it's very faint. If you press normally it's nonexistent. I also have 2 fans, one is a tower fan that is pretty loud on it's highest setting and it doesn't pick it up at all. Another ceiling fan that doesn't get picked up either. My room is completely untreated with relatively bare walls, and it sounds great. So if you're going to use this for streaming of any sort or podcasting, this is the best I've ever used. It's also half the price of the most popular one I've seen used for this type of content which is the Blue Yeti. The desk stand is fine as well. For the way I have it set up, I needed to get an actual boom stand. But if you're sitting at a desk where you can rest your elbows on the desk then the stand it comes with is perfect. Highly recommend this to ANYONE, but especially if you're just starting out.

Awesome for podcasts

My duagther have been Involved in podcasting for the last few years and have never had any of there own equipment. Well they started there own podcast and I gave them both this microphone for Christmas. They absolutely love it. it's just perfect for what there doing. it's a very middle of the road microphone for the podcasting that's still in the early years. What I mean by that is there podcasting from there local comic book store around a table and not in a professional sound room. This microphone is awesome for that. its does great and with the option of the 2 plug in's makes more versatile. The high end microphones are expensive and do a great job but in a controlled sound room, they pick up everything if not in a controlled environment. So this microphone is great for all aspects of podcasting I'd imagine it would sound even better in a sound room. Highly recommend this microphone. for the money and the how great it works its money well spent.

Good Dynamic Microphone

Been happy with this microphone. My usage is mainly for Discord and chatting in online games. Many times I have been complimented on how well the microphone sounds. I have only used it with the USB connection, and even without XLR it sounds great. The stand it comes with is actually very nice but I use a mic arm, either would work. As other reviewers have said you will have to unplug and plug back in your mic every time you turn on your pc if you’re using usb. There is a few YouTube videos with people sampling this microphone if you want hear what it sounds like.

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