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Samson C02 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Pair

Stereo Pair Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphones
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The Samson C02 offers a pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones — ideal for both studio and stage use. With their sensitive, low-mass elements and high SPL handling, the C02 microphones excel at recording every nuance of sources such as drums, piano, cymbals, and acoustic instruments. If you need to record outside, a foam windscreen is included — it's also handy for reducing plosives on vocal sources. Other features gold-plated XLR connectors, feedback-rejecting supercardioid pickup patterns, and included shockmount microphone clips, and a carrying case with the Samson C02.

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Samson C02 Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Pair Features:
  • Cardioid Pickup Pattern
  • Gold-plated XLR connectors
  • Carry Case & shock-mounted mic clips included
  • Sold as stereo pair
  • Requires +48V phantom power
The Samson C02 offers high-performance — but cost-effect — solution for stereo recording!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 0.47" (12mm)
  • Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 134dB
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Self Noise: 22dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Silver
  • Weight: 0.37 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SAC02

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Great Little Mics

Man I wish I would have looked on Sweetwater when I was looking for these a while back as I would have got them here. Anyway, take the leap on these mics, you will love them. If you are just starting out to build your studio or if you want a real nice pair for your overheads that don't set you back too much. I used these on drum overheads, vocals, and I love it on acoustic guitars. Even as I add to my mic collection, I will always find a use for these some way. Get them here from Sweetwater, they will treat you right!
by Anthony F from Mudville on
Music background: Hobbyist Aspiring Producer

great mics

got these on recomendation from my sales guy and they sound great.
by Sweetwater Customer from New York on
Music background: audio engineer

Good if you use them for their strengths

These mics are a great buy, but they are not necessarily well rounded.

They are extremely bright. Yes they do pick up the full frequency range, however they tend to favor highs quite a bit. I wouldn't necessarily say they are thin or harsh, but definitely bright. This can be used to your advantage, especially when blended with darker sounding mics.

They have a tighter polar pattern. I've heard conflicting information but I believe they are indeed supercardiod. This is actually why I don't use them as drum overheads. They sound great on cymbals but I didn't care for stereo field. I record in a tighter space and that is definitely a factor. They'd make a great hihat mic, I just didn't have the extra preamp for it.


Now what I actually use this mic for is vocals. Admittedly this is uncommon for a small diaphram. I never use it by itself though as I always blend it with a dynamic mic. Notably the e935, sm58, and nd76. I'll use the dynamic as the core tone and use the condenser to add the high frequencies that the dynamic can't really reach. The end result sounds a lot like a large diaphram. The advantage is the abillity to switch out the dynamic mic to change the sound without having a locker of large diaphrams. The other advantage is the abillity to hold the mic. The disadvantage is the more complicated mixing process.

The conclusion is buy the pair. Most mics can't do what these do and the price is fantastic. If you record regularly you'll find a use for them.
by Joshua from St. Louis on
Music background: Lifelong

Update: 3 years later

Well, its been a few years and these mics have seen some serious action! I've gotten other mics (ribbons) which I find myself using on everything... but, these lil guys always come out when its time to track acoustic guitar or stringed instruments.

I really enjoy the simplicity of these mics, and after upgrading preamps (1073 & REDD.47), I find these mics still sound great! Even compared to more expensive mics like Neumanns. I figured I would have to upgrade them with the rest of my mic locker, but they still kick buttox!
I especially love using them in stereo with the 1073's for acoustic guitar. It's the most natural sound I've ever gotten from an acoustic guitar, and I'm not doing any processing.
Another fun use for these (if you've already got a full mic locker) is room mic-ing. They're very realistic room mics and they capture low end in a VERY usable way when it comes to mixing. This is something that takes a few sessions to fully appreciate, but its true every time. They are very susceptible to even the slightest adjustments to their placement, so you should definitely to a bit of experimenting before you hit record.

I'm not really a "small condenser" guy, though, so if you're someone who uses small condensers for 99% of your work, you may want to invest in a pair of Neumanns or Telefunkens. I mostly use ribbons and large diaphragm mics like 90% of the time, and I only pull out small condensers once in a while. Usually for acoustic guitar. These mics are perfect for someone like me, who just needs a utility mic with a very flat response without breaking the bank. I'd sooner break the bank for a LDC or nice drum cymbal. Anyways thats my rationale, and I'm sure there are plenty of others who feel the same way.
I bought this mic when I was just starting out and didn't really know what I was doing, and today, I still feel like I made the right purchase. I never once thought about upgrading.. and they sound better and better as my engineering abilities improve and tastes change.

Overall, I feel as happy with them as I did on day 1, and I am confident that these will remain in my mic locker for many years. They're rugged, sound great, and the case has been really great. I wish more of my mics came with proper cases like this one!
Note: one of the clips broke after about 3 years of super minimal use. So keep in mind, be careful when adjusting the y-axis (angle of the mic clip). Always fully loosen the mechanism before adjusting.
by Asher from Chicago on
Music background: Recording Engineer & Producer

Incredible for the price

I bought these mostly with the intention of recording demos, but they sound so good that with the right placement, they could truly be your whole mix if you add a kick mic in. My only complaint is that the mic clip for it is a little weak, but that is no quality loss to the mics themselves!
by Andrew from USA on
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