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Samson C01

Item ID: C01

Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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One of the best values available in a quality recording mic!

The sturdy CO1 large diaphragm condenser microphone is probably one of the best values you'll find in a recording microphone. This is a great all-around studio recording mic, ideal for capturing vocals and instruments in the studio. It also makes an excellent overhead mic for recording drums. The 19mm diaphragm produces a smooth, flat frequency response. Features include a heavy guage mesh grill screen, a gold-plated XLR connector and a LED indicating 48V phantom power. The overall sound is accurate, detailed and smooth with warm bass and extended top end.


Features:
  • Cardioid Pickup Pattern
  • Large 19mm Diaphragm
  • Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
  • Gold Plated XLR Connector
  • LED Indicates 48V Phantom Power
  • Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
  • Swivel Stand Mount

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz-18kHz
Max SPL 136dB
Diaphragm Size .75"
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Manufacturer Part Number SAC01

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based on 22 reviews

Perfomer's Best Bang 4 Y'r $

by Hurricane Ramon from Palm Springs Southern California
March 29, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Pro Musician
Well -
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it's marvelous -

When I plugged it in and checked the sound first time everyone in the room had a big smile on their faces -

That said it all w... read more [+]ith out one word said , then the comments came and they were all positive ! I can't wait to see what is does for an acoustic banjo , guitar , violin , flute or harmonica! The vocals come out smooth , silky sweet and warm . To say the least I'm impressed big time .

I have been around studios in L.A. and heard quite a few great mics - this one for the money is ridiculously priced cheap while delivery the high quality sound results a more costlier mic would demand in cost to equal .

You can't loose with it and when it dies like all mics eventually do I can use it for a hammer , man it's built like a brick :)
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GREAT!!!!

by Irving Hernandez from Grand Cayman
August 8, 2009
Music Background: Recording Engineer,Pro Musician , Bass Player, Singer, Live Sound Enginner
First of all let me tell you my story,I own a Neumann u87 Ai, 4 years ago Hurricane Ivan destroy the Cayman Island alone with my studio.A year after I started working to get my studio back and running... read more [+] and to find out the Neumann would not work. so I started shopping for a mic that would work just as good as the $3,000 microphone.A friend of mine had a Samson C01 that was not using so he told me to use it until I find one to buy.Well what do you know 4 years later I am still using the Samson C01, I am in love with this microphone that I have 2 extra C01's just in case, trust me on this for the price my Neumann is not even near my studio,if I had the money Neumann will be my first Love.(WILL GET IT FIX SOME DAY I HOPE) close [-]

You can't go wrong with this mic.

by Ty Curtis from Charleston SC
October 1, 2007
Music Background: Recording musician
I have been recording for more than 25 years and have used quite a few mics. I have been so pleased with the way this mic responds to my voice and my acoustic guitar. It's been nick-named the "Poor Ma... read more [+]n's Neumann" for good reason. In my home studio I am using it with an Avalon 737 Sp Vt and a MOTU 828 Mk II. This mic doesn't even cost the sales tax of the more high-end mics, and the sound is very, very nice. I have an AKG 414, and a Neumann ksm 105.

This mic doesn't back down. It works very well.
Samson would probably sell more if they raised the price a few hundred bucks : ) close [-]

This mic defines "Bang for the Buck"

by grant from chicago, illinois
August 27, 2007
Music Background: 40 years of music.
i bought a Samson C15CL for a vocal mic as a (cheap) test and loved it. i had been using the Shure standards forever (58's). i was then looking for a second mic for acoustic guitar and picked up the ... read more [+]C01. what great deals, what great open sound. i record vocals and guitar into a Beringer 12 track mixer, into a M-Audio Jamlab, and then into a notebook PC using Adobe Audition. i swear it sounded like i had taken blankets off of my mics the sound was so clean. close [-]

buy this

by anonymous from
February 8, 2007
Music Background: hobbyist
you don't have to feel like yours settling for something in your budget with this mic. it does incredibly well on acoustic guitar and vocals. amazing.
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