Samson G-Track Pro VS Blue Yeti! Review and Comparison!

[@ledryno2023]

Just one small thing. The Blue Yeti price you cited was for a "renewed," or pre-owned, microphone. Prices for a new Blue Yeti seem to be about $130.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hey Reynaldo, thanks for pointing that out. I thought that was for a new one

[@michaelstead4062]

This review came off as the most honest I've seen on the two mic. It was great you admitted one was your goto mic. You got a new subscriber. Keep it up...

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you Michael! I appreciate it! 🙌 I try to keep it as real as possible

[@bilcarter]

Perfect review. I think you just helped me make up my mind. I haven't seen any other reviewer actually demonstrate the instrument-in port. That sounded natural and the 2-track option is pretty amazing considering the price.

[@ChronicAndIronic]

Been a Samson owner for a month now and it’s pretty badass, good for picking up on bass

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Awesome! Glad to hear it's working out well for you

[@nationalgeolover1054]

THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW. I could not decide which to buy, but definitely ordering the Samson G-Track Pro.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome! I'm glad you were able to make the decision!

[@Raf_Avila]

Loved the review thank you so much for posting! I think I'm leaning towards the G-Track

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad you liked it! The G-track is a solid choice in my opinion 👍

[@BaktaBak3]

Samson is the one I'd go with . Like the feature to plug in a guitar and recording two tracks. Plus the mic sounds very nice for the price point. Let's face it, musicians are out of work ( who knows for how long) so it's nice companies afford us good equipment.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I totally agree. I love these affordable mics and the instrument cable jack is such a great addition 🙂

[@Paulie8K]

Nice comparison. Just picked up the Samson G-Track after many reviews and it sounds incredible so far. The Yeti is actually now more expensive. I paid $102 and the Yeti is now around $130 so for me as a person who does live client presentations via Zooms and Microsoft Teams and also plays the guitar, this was a no brainer over the Yeti.

[@ChrisWiley]

I have a Samson G Grack Pro, the reason I went with it instead of the Blue Yeti is that I believed it sounded better. For the price point, I think the G Track Pro is the best.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Chris, glad to hear you are happy with the G Track! It definitely is a good mic

[@CREEDO.]

Do you experience a lot of pop noises when you yell or scream? Or anything that's loud?

[@kaasterly]

Thank you so much for this great comparison! I was in the market for a microphone and this was a great help to me in deciding which one -- now my G-Track Pro is on the way! You seem like a really cool person. I hope you have a wonderful day today.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

No problem! I'm glad I was able to help! Enjoy your new mic, the G-track Pro is really great. and thanks so much! I hope you have a great day as well :)

[@kaasterly]

@@TobiasHolenstein Thanks! 😃

[@nickalaga]

Really appreciated the review. Made the features very understandable. Time to order a Samson!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad you liked the review! Enjoy your new mic! 🙂

[@jennjenn6583]

thank you so much for spending plenty of time on each mic talking! it really helped with comparing the two!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome Jenn :) I'm glad it helped!

[@kel3ler]

The Samson sounded a bit warmer and fuller than the Blue Yeti. Plus, it has the line-in function. I assume using a mixer into the line-in would allow more inputs (voice or instruments), but they would all be on the same track. There is a version of the Yeti with both USB and XLR outputs (Blue Yeti Pro), so that would be one potential advantage of that particular Yeti model. I have a Yeti and have been pleased with it but have turned to higher end mics over the past few years (Rode NT1 with USB interface; AT4033; Shure SM7B with interface). Based on this video and for voice work, I vote for the Samson. The XLR-to-USB interfaces open up the whole world of XLR mics to use with computers.

[@DrGauravAwana1]

Perfect compare and balance compare. Otherwise people become biased due to sponsorship unit.. Love u bro from India ❤

[@sylvertonguephoenix]

Nice improv dude! Also, I think as a whole, with noise cancelling software and noise reduction such as foam padding on the walls and such, I feel that overall the Samson does beat the Blue Yeti by a rather large margin just for it's price comparison and overall greater utility over the Yeti. However, with the right audio software, and if the Samson didn't have the plugin for an instrument or the multi-track option, both mics would be equal in quality overall... Though without that feature the Samson would probably only cost about $110 maybe a little less, which would then still beat the Yeti in price.

[@AwakeningCosmicRealityShow]

Where do you plug your headphones into when using the Samson G Track Pro, the headphone jack at the back of the microphone usually yanks on the headphone cord. Is there another way to plug in the headphones somewhere else not directly into the mic to still monitor the microphone sound.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Personally, even if a microphone has a headphone jack on it, I still just either plug my headphones directly into my computer, or into my interface to monitor the audio. So if you want, you can just plug your headphones into the headphone jack on your computer and then turn on "software monitoring" in whatever program you are using to record

[@hanxiaobai]

Great review! Exactly what I needed to know! I hate sibilance so I picked the Samson. It sounds great and there is no sibilance at all.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Glad I could help! The Samson is a great mic.

[@romandement9938]

had to comment say i subbed you twice lol, just because you did the kind of background noise test ive been looking for. Literally been looking all over youtube to find a solid background noise test and most people dont even do it.

[@VoltaikEntertainment]

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[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks man I appreciate it! haha. Glad to hear my video helped you out 🙂

[@TheDarius1968]

Not reviewed - In this video - is the higher recording resolution (24 Bit by 96 Khz) capability of the Samson G Track Pro, not available in the Blue Yeti. (It is available in the higher-priced brother, The Blue Yeti Pro, however) Does using the G Track Pro - in this way - offer a substantially better-sounding audio file, compared to the Blue Yeti?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah apparently the Yeti's bite rate is 16-bit and has a sample rate of 48 kHz. In my opinion, I did like how the Samson sounded a little more, however, I don't think the audio was significantly better sounding.

[@arpansmusic]

Where I'd get a back up cable cord for the samson g track pro

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, I was able to find the cable on sweetwater bit.ly/3g3zhP2

[@TMDangerMouse]

Received my Samson G Track Pro today after returning the Blue Yeti X! The Samson sounds a lot better which is also shown in your review, especially when listening with headphones. Please can you share what gain setting you had the Samson at when recording this? And any post processing info if done? Thanks 😎

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad to hear that you are happy with the mic! I believe that I had the gain setting on the mic set to about 11 o' clock 🙂

[@ProjectLabz]

Damn thanks for posting this. I was gunna buy the yeti x but all the reviews ive seen it sounded like poop.... Thanks

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@ProjectLabz Glad I could help! 🙂

[@mohamedalamir8419]

What happened that made return the blue yeti x as I was thinking of buying one seems I will change my mind if it have problem

[@rollandsaxton]

Not sure if anyone has said this yet but that crackling fuzz noise is usually dust in there. When mine does that I spray air in there and it goes away. Great review bro

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the heads up! Yeah someone else was telling me if I clean it out that noise will go away. Thanks for watching!

[@rollandsaxton]

@@TobiasHolenstein I have a question im just getting in to video editing and youtube and not sure if I need an audio interface, I'm trying to figure out how these people change there voice I know the rode caster pro does that but is there another way like the Samson mic and some kind of software thanks for any info

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@rollandsaxton Just curious, are you trying to change your voice while recording the video, like as if it were a live radio show? I've never used the rode caster pro, but from looking at it I'm guessing it's more of a tool to do effects and things on the fly during the recording or streaming process and I think the rode caster pro is probably more of a live mixer. I believe most youtubers do effects and things to their voice in the editing process, so if that's what you are trying to then no you don't need an interface. I would just check out some tutorials on youtube on how to do certain effects and things. Hope that helps! Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions

[@rollandsaxton]

@@TobiasHolenstein No, mpre like voice and special affects

[@abhijitkhan226]

Hi! you are correct, Blue Yeti is crisper but slightly lighter whereas, the Samsung G Track USB Pro sounded warmer and heavier of course with additional features and also 50% pricier .....................

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks! Did you prefer how one sounded more than the other?

[@abhijitkhan226]

@@TobiasHolenstein Samson G pro for its warmer sound which doesn't trouble the ear drums even on sustained listening. For ladies with heavier voices I think the Blue Yeti would be better. Unfortunately, both are not available in India ...........

[@lukenguyen2483]

How can you mix the audio from Samson G track and Video from your Camera? I would buy one but I don't know how to Record both audio and video?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, will you be editing your videos in a video editing software? Because you can sync up the audio in there

[@DG-fn2zb]

At present price of samson mic goes down and blue yeti goes up . At that point your opinion ?? Which mic is better ???

[@Antz49]

I’m over blue yeti mics 2 broke in a year already for me the usb plug broke first bought another then the headset aux plug broke now smh is the Samson really good for musician vocals?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Sorry to hear that, that sucks! As far as USB mics go, the Samson is one of the best ones I've personally tried

[@nirveekhasnu3869]

Hi!I want to record vocals with this mic. Will I be able to hear the karoake music from the computer as well as my voice if iconnect my headphones in the mic or will I just hear my voice and not the music?

[@nirveekhasnu3869]

I am using FL studio and want to monitor my voice as well as the music reall time as I don't have an Audio interface

[@serginho8556]

We can't hear the background noise. It's only in your headphones. :)

[@Emmetgriffin9]

Any tip on how to get the free download goin

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, sorry what free download are you looking for?

[@waskitoondolono7737]

Hi ,my current mic is samson c01u pro usb , im doing voice over and singing, but this mic is vibra when captured low tone , is there any significant results if i upgrade to this samson G track pro?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, I just want to make sure I understand. Your mic is vibrating when you record low tones? I haven't experienced anything like that with the samson G track pro so I think you should be good

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

Why is or how is this mic the G Track Pro mic better or an upgrade from regular G Track mic ?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I've never tried the original G Track, but just from what I've seen online there are some things that I prefer about the G-track pro. One is that the old g track just had a 3.5mm instrument input and the g track pro has the 1/4" input and I'm not sure if you can record 2 separate tracks with the old g track. Aside from those things, if you go on the Samson website you can compare the specs between the 2. There are some slight differences, like diaphragm size, frequency range etc. From what I've heard online the old g track sounds good, but I think I prefer the newer G Track Pro

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

@@TobiasHolenstein OK I can accept that answer.I perfer clarity and range.

[@tomz58]

I am more interested in your comparison of the Samson G-Track pro (which I have) to the Audio Technica XLR mic. I'm tired of all the prejudice toward USB mics. Many of them are better.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

That's a good idea, I'll have to do a comparison of those 2 mics

[@mattyMcLovinisbae]

the blue yetty asmr mic , nice unboxing music , cool mixer on the mic setting

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Matt! :)

[@AtulMalkhede]

Can we connect G Track Pro to Android phone and use it for phone calls?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Good question. I feel like this should work with an OTG adapter, however, I have not personally tried it. I think I'm going to order an OTG adapter so I can try this out

[@qwertyuiop-zl4rb]

genuinely curious why you would need a microphone for a phonecall?

[@AtulMalkhede]

@@qwertyuiop-zl4rb To have a better quality of Voice. does it make sense?

[@AtulMalkhede]

@@TobiasHolenstein I tried but it isn't working !!

[@tsiddiq23]

How is it's performance on background noise cancellation?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Neither of the mics have a built in noise cancellation feature, but most audio recording programs or even video editing programs have some kind of noise gate or denoiser setting that you can use to help get rid of background noise

[@tgrimes175]

I just wanted to say you can record more than 1 track using USB mics. You can buy a USB hub with several USB ports on them, and us the same amount of USB mics to fill each port of the USB hub. As long as you have USB ports you can use more mics to plug into each of the USB ports.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I see what you mean, but would't all the audio just end up on one track?

[@tgrimes175]

@@TobiasHolenstein , think of it this way. The Samson G allows for you to have 2 tracks when using vocal and guitar. So it would work for multiple USB. You can also type in youtube for instructional videos on how to use 2 usb mics for recording. There are tons of people on youtube showing how to record with multiple USB mics.

[@tgrimes175]

Here is 1 video out of hundreds of videos that show you how to use multiple USB mics on 1 computer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIuopnuYiq2Ei5Y

[@shreenathmedicalstore8331]

Dear sir i saw your video on youtube I want to make identity as cover singer So that I want to purchase a usb mic for recording my song on karaoke track Please suggest Samson g track pro or blue yeti Which is better for recording Please reply sir

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, will you be recording an instrument as well? I think right now I would probably suggest the G-Track pro because it has the 1/4" input in case you would like to plug in a guitar or something

[@AllThingsFascinate]

Thanks for the video! Can you also tell us what camera you're using? Looks great.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome Alex! I hope it helped. Sure, I am using a Nikon D5300 with the 18-55mm lens

[@gregkrazanski]

in canada the difference is like $10 CAD between them

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Interesting, not a very big price difference like in the US

[@dancystingray]

Is the Samson g track pro good for streaming, I just want that clarity in my voice in my streams and in discord

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I think it would be great for streaming

[@BigDave855]

I own a G track pro, Get it, you wont be disappointed!!! It sounds way better than the yetti i had.

[@dancystingray]

BigDave855 thank you , now I’m stuck between a g track pro and two xlr mic set ups

[@BigDave855]

@The Caring Adolf Hitler out of the box performance is way better. Cleaner crisper warm pod cast type sound is natural with the G. I prefer the G-Track pro.

[@bassguitarist2686]

Hi Tobias, Thanks for the review and comparison, wondering if you know if when connected to an ipad (using a usb power hub and usb to lightning) will this interface with garageband and record the 2 tracks?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

That is a good question! I'm sorry I don't know if that will work. If you end up trying it, I would love to know if it worked or not

[@bassguitarist2686]

@@TobiasHolenstein Hi Tobias, yes, it interfaced with ipad really nicely, the multi-track worked too, so singing one track, instrument on another. I used a USB power hub, but tested it and didnt need it as long as the usb to lighting cable has a port to charge the ipad at same time.

[@missxbarbymusicx]

Hello! Thanks for the video! So could I connect a multiefect pedal to the mic?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi! you're welcome! I hope it helped! Yeah, I haven't personally tried that but it should work!

[@Grandma_is_gamin]

samson... definitely warmer and more pleasant to my ears.

[@bobc3997]

Just as feedback. I'm a professional musician, playing upright bass classical and jazz, guitar, so my hearing is developed. While, I would have liked to hear an upright, but there's no question that the Yeti is cleaner. It simply has less distortion. The Samson sounds good because of the heavy emphasis on the lows. It sacrifices clarity. I wanted the Samson to sound better, thought singing with electric bass and voice would sound. But I would opt for accuracy. Now, the other problem for the Samson. While you can play a bass through, it does not even record down to the low E string on bass, which is 40 Hz, and that's not even a 5 string bass. Samson start at 50 Hz, Blue Yet, 20

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! Tbh I don't have much experience recording bass. I've only ever recorded electric bass and I usually just mic a bass amp or I go direct in.

[@ugeniastokes]

Which is good for voice over record need some professional help!

[@azku]

Is it plug and play?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yes your computer will recognize the mic when you plug it in

[@azku]

@@TobiasHolenstein Thanks for your reply

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

After I watched your video, I bought a Samson G T Pro, but there’s a problem for me is... my computer are using windows 10, when I recording my voice by the Samson microphone, the sound is very low... and can not be adjust.. I go to the windows setting, my microphone volume is 100%... and my microphone MIC button and 90-100%

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, I tried searching for a solution and I came across this video. Have you tried increasing your mic volume in this way? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bniZfpV3ndF0oKc

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

I have tried the link you posted..nothing change, and I think that’s windows problem, Mac OS user doesn’t have this matter

[@vquaxy4229]

Great video! How many gallons is your pool pond?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! If I remember correctly it is 863 gallons

[@vquaxy4229]

Alright thanks!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@vquaxy4229 No problem!

[@istaygolden3017]

Ur pricing is incorrect, u showed the renewed price of the Yeti...

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Sorry about that, someone else pointed that out to me too

[@Phodis]

Spay some isopropyl alcohol on those noisy control dials for the win :) ... they just get dusty and that is literally all that static noise is. So if you can... take the dials off... leave the equipment turned ON and as you are spraying it onto the pots (Control dials); keep turning the dial fully to the left then fully to the right, this will totally get rid of that problem.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that. Just wondering, what is the purpose of leaving the mic on when you spray the isopropyl alcohol inside? couldn't that risk shorting the mic?

[@Phodis]

@@TobiasHolenstein Hi, ohh yes.. when you leave the equipment on you can test it as you go... for example, if you have sound going through the volume control know (so to speak), you will hear the static disappear when it is successfully cleaned. I am literally going to do this on my Zoom R8, on the slider dials in a few days. It works on everything I have ever tried over the last 35 odd years+ :)

[@oswaldmosley6179]

No offense but both the yeti and the G track, to my ears, sound better than the mic you started with at the beginning. Maybe its how its set up? Dunno..

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah they do, the mic I'm using at the beginning is just a regular shotgun mic on top of my camera. It's the Comica CVM-V30 lite

[@oswaldmosley6179]

@@TobiasHolenstein Ah ok, I thought it was the XLR. I am just getting in to this stuff and I was thinking "why did the guy upgrade"?? Thanks for answering btw...new sub, looking forward to your stuff!

[@jackkhoshaba]

Does it work with IOS devices, what about power how it work without computer please?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Jack, yes both mics work with IOS and they are USB mics, so they get their power from the USB port

[@1MaticAceCombat7]

Yeti sounds a little crisper

[@Jahspecs1]

I will go with the Blue Yeti... I don't need an instrument input. Since the pandemic prices and availability are really bad!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

The Blue Yeti is a solid choice 👍 and yeah I agree! Availability is unpredictable with mics during these times! Enjoy your Blue Yeti 🙂

[@joshuahopping7013]

I want someone to send me a microphone to review

[@bagchassinhec]

I bought the g track pro it's great

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad to hear you are enjoying your mic! 🙂

[@bagchassinhec]

Thanks

[@TheFrankonia83]

Holy cow. Here in germany the Samson costs 220€. That is not a great deal tbh.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Wow that's a lot! I've noticed that in Europe everything is always more expensive for some reason

[@serrael-182]

@@TobiasHolenstein i bought it today for 117. Thats the best price so far. The yetis are normaly still cheapers. ( yeti = 100, yeti x = 130)

[@serrael-182]

@@TobiasHolenstein the euro has crushed by the way. It will get tough for new products!

[@JTB--]

The Samson G-Track Pro is amazing for the Musician on a Budget!! A Great Value!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

It sure is! 🙂

[@varidian694]

Have you not heard of screen recording lol rather than grabing the webcam and aiming it at the monitor

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah haha, this was faster though

[@johnosborne9323]

I do not regret getting the g track pro....

[@TobiasHolenstein]

It's definitely a great mic 👌

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I had fun singing Karaoke From Bluetooth Microphone cause I love singing.

[@HenryGonzalez]

This mic is absolutely not a dead-end investment as you correctly stated in your review. If you do outgrow the mic, it is not too hard to use it as a dedicated audio interface, though you won't get the benefit of multiple track recording for individual instruments, you can easily leverage a mixer and any xlr mics and instruments you want. Run your mics/instruments into the board and then run the mixer output into the instrument input on the Samson and you've got your the mix going to the computer. Not the best for production, as you can't tweak individual instruments in post, but in a pinch it will get the job done - just make sure you get your mix right before recording.

[@sunggg7125]

Dude use the samson mic it sounds better for videos

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah I've actually been considering doing this for videos where I am just sitting at my desk

[@sunggg7125]

@@TobiasHolenstein Do you recommend the samson g track pro to me because i want a really clear mic for streams if not then what should microphone should i purchase

[@drwilliams-singh]

Thx

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome 🙌

[@liceafilms]

I found the opposite

[@hussmeister792]

Nice review. I like the 2-track recording feature capability. Fish tank made me pee! Sounds my like girlfriend taken a leak! Lol!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Haha 😂

[@krxxc.kk6]

*I cannot find a samson anywhere lmao*

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Sorry to hear that! From what I've seen, with the pandemic going on, availability with microphones is wild. Just check everyday, someone will eventually get it back in stock

[@jaxxryan1374]

Damn I thought you are a girl lmao nice video mate.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Haha thanks dude

[@gelsomyn]

❤

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

samson is the better one

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Definitely a good mic 👌

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

I would like to ask you a question, the Samson G track pro USB microphone can be used on live broadcast?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@Hugo-ue5ww Do you mean for like Discord or something? Yeah it will work

[@mythicalytshorts]

توباييس😭😭😭😂