Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack (Black)

After tons of research this was the best mic in sound quality, mic quality, adjustability, stability, clarity, and performance.

Great all in one solution if you don't want to go down the path of an audio interface or if you are starting out. Also works great on XLR so is ideal if you want to upgrade your set up in the future!!

The microphone itself is amazing. Add a pop filter, and it's a warm, clean sound, even in an only-partially treated room with environmental noise outside of my control (birds outside, other people in the house, some electrical or ventilation buzzing). I have got this paired with an audio interface with the gain whacked up pretty high (it is a dynamic mic, after all), which may play a part in the quality, but I will say that I 100% recommend the Q2U (of course, listen to test videos on Youtube to see if the mic is for you). Do note that the USB on light doesn't work when using the XLR cable, only the USB cable. Loses a star because I think what I got sent was missing parts? So the box said something about a cloth carry case and a mount extension, which weren't present, and I'm not sure if it was meant to come with them. Also, the inside packaging was somehow dirty (the product was clean, but the plastic was covered in what looked like soil or just very dark dust).

The box was clearly opened before, and the mic had the rubber gasket half fallen off. But it works properly and all items were in the box.

Bought only in March and it randomly stopped working in July. How can I get my money back?

doesn't pick up highs well

A great microphone for my editing and vlogging, easy to use and set up.

I'm in love with my Samson Q2U! It works great for virtual meetings, podcast recording, narration, etc. It's not a professional mic, but it's as close as you can get to one for under $100. The fact that it comes with an XLR cable is just a bonus, the USB connection works waaaaay better than other USB mics I've tried. I recently used a the Fifine Metal Condenser Recording Microphone (best seller on Amazon) and was sadly disappointed. While it worked for audio recordings, it did not work well for live virtual meetings. It kept cutting in and out completely so people only heard half of what I said. I've also used the Mikme silver for recording, which is much more portable and doesn't require any cords. While the Mikme works great for wireless recording to an iPhone, it does not compare to the sound quality of the Samson Q2U and comes at a cost of $300. The only complaint I have with the Samson Q2U is that when I use headphones through the mic to hear my voice and the system audio (other participants, etc.) there is a lot of digital feedback, almost like their is a poor connection. The good news is that none of that sound comes through on the other end (whether you're recording audio or streaming in a live meeting / game). Overall, best mic I've found yet for under a $100.

The USB function makes it a hybrid for XLR and USB/Computer output which is pretty handy. Good sound quality for this price.

After reading many reviews and watching lots of review videos, and finally experiencing it for myself, I can now say without any doubt that the Samson Q2U is the best budget Mic out there today. If you are starting off, and you want something affordable to kick start your journey in podcasting and streaming, this is your gadget. Certainly the best value for money. I am so glad I got this. And oh, I got it like 4 or 5 days ahead of scheduled date, so thank you Amazon team :-)

Product received as described. Microphone seems sturdy and durable. Need to experiment with different environments to see how recording quality affects.