Samson Q2u - WHY IS EVERYONE BUYING THIS MIC?!?

[@islandtony5009]

This mic is so versatile! It's been a game changer for me; I used to have an older SM58 (for singing into my keyboard - has a mic input), AT2020 (for talking videos on my blog) and a cheap iRig mic for narrating iPad software videos being screen captured, or for vocals into GarageBand on my iPad. The Samson has replaced ALL of these and I absolutely love it. The AT2020 was fine for talking but too sensitive in my apartment, and too sensitive to sing and play keyboard at the same time (picks up keybed noise).

[@vmmd8229]

Just bought this one weeks ago and I don't know why I keep justifying it by watching many uploads even the recent ones

[@50lek]

Why do you need to justify it? Are you not satisfied? Im asking because im thinking of buying it too. But do i need a interface if it comes with an xlr cable?

[@HSMent]

@@50lek you can use a usb cable aswell and its plug and play with a usb, just into the mic and computer. Or you can choose to use an xlr with a cloudlifter for example or interface.

[@maap0007]

👍

[@steem23]

Using affiliate link. The female voice really helped, since I'm finding a podcasting mic for my wife. Appreciate you hitting every aspect of it, whereas others only speak directly into it for their video and call it a review. But not you sir! Thanks for being so thorough.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thank you! I have been trying to get my wife on more...but she is so busy...and hates doing it. Lol

[@djtommykeys]

Ah yes, the review, as promised. I looked at the Q2U and hoped it had a similar capsule to my Samson Concert 288 wireless mics. I then picked up the Q2U on a deal of the day special for $53.49 shipped. It met my expectations. A good GAS transaction. Thanks for the review.

[@dalebishop2632]

Got one a couple of months ago. Tried it both USB and XLR. For $70, isn't bad and I can do a quick and dirty setup with my laptop

[@badwrongfun5541]

The old Blue Snowball I've used for voicecalls and a couple podcasts is starting to break, so I've wanted to find something to replace it with. Sounds like this is gonna be an upgrade and something I can even upgrade later if I really want to. Thank you for this.

[@desertmicro]

One key point which is the song headphones monitor output, does not work when using XLR. This is something not mentioned on the box or anywhere in the description. But the quality of a sound is very decent in fact and if you only have the microphones going USB into your laptop or iPad and not an audio interface that will create noise, you got yourself a pretty goodbye for a really strong microphone that is built well.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

This is standard. You cannot use the headphone jack unless the computer recognizes the microphone as an interface with the computer...which can only happen in usb mode. Once you are using xlr...the interface the mic is plugged into...is the interface the co.puter recognizes

[@desertmicro]

@@DarkCornerStudios I see! Thanks for clarifying. Appreciate that.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I just recently bought this mic and I'm not all that crazy about getting the craziest best sounding mic. I almost forked out the 250$ for the Shure MV7. But I'm glad I didn't because this checks all the boxes for me. I get a nice podcast sound from it right out of the box. And I love that. The built in sound card is a huge plus for me. I originally had a Blue Yeti Nano but the sound card in it was just trash. Very noisy when using it for monitoring or playing sounds out of it from my Pc. I don't have those issues with the Q2U. The headphone output and sound output from it are perfect for me. The Q2U and the Audio Technica ATH-M30X headphones are all I'll ever need for gaming and hanging with friends online.

[@calvinandreas4161]

For starters like me, its a quite upgrade from old random earphone mics With some eq using equalizer apo, made it sounds better tbh

[@BrokerMartin]

Which would you get. The Q2U or SKG Ara.

[@drewskii3289]

I just need a mic for discord and playing games, I play in the living room and family is talking whenever walking by and don't want that to get picked up. Is this good for that?

[@ExitiumD]

Did u find out??

[@drewskii3289]

@@ExitiumDI ended up getting the FiFiNE AM8 and got an arm with it in a bundle. The arm is a little cheap but works, the mic is really good for the price! Everyone I ask in discord says it sounds really good and clear. I have the gain set at about 30% and input sensitivity in discord at -65dB which makes it to where I have to be close to the mic and doesn't pick up any background noise at all. Also have the Krisp noise suppression turned on in Discord settings. Hope that helps.

[@ExitiumD]

@@drewskii3289 Thnx so much. And is there a mute button aswell? And is the usb cable long enough? at least 2 meters I Hope. Oh and did u also buy a popfilter for it?

[@drewskii3289]

@@ExitiumDYup touch/tap to mute works great, cable is pretty long yes and I did not buy a pop filter as I don't think I need one for what I use it for.

[@ExitiumD]

@@drewskii3289 I just looked at the AM8... it says dynamic mic which means it wont pick up anything but ur voice as long as the mic is really near your mouth. This might be the mic I need because theyre designed to not pick up everything but an audiosource near ur mouth so this means nobody should be able to hear my keyboard when im playing

[@nmbr73]

I use a Q2U - for my hobbyist / non-professional experiments... and I think the options and sound quality you get are perfect for a beginner - in particular if you don't want to care right from the start with XLR and interfaces and stuff, but just want to hit record to create you first podcast at your kitchen table. Otherwise - if you want to learn a bit more about an audio chain I'd recommend a XM8500 and an U-Phoria maybe ... with this you should also end up at around $70 for some okay audio quality. Yes, you may consider to get a SM58 and a Scarlet ... but then you are not even close to 90% of human kind are no audio pros - and for those >90% something like a Q2U is a good choice to get some decent audio quality - with not all to many alternatives in that price range (the ATH USB/XLR mics if you get one in your country).

[@nmbr73]

And yes, I know ... the other 10% of human kind are now going nuts and want to kill me and think I'm a total idiot for only mentioning that someone may consider to use something like a Q2U or a XM8500 😂

[@soulja617]

Is this mic okay for recording in the woods to get a bit of birds and leaves in the background while I talk?

[@wisefries4205]

@@soulja617 look into condenser microphones - the Q2U is a dynamic, cardioid-based microphone. cardioid means it mostly picks up audio from the front of the mic and less from the sides/back. dynamic generally pick up less ambient noise than condenser mics. edit: this is just what I've learned the past few days researching microphones, I am not a pro lol

[@nmbr73]

@@soulja617 Nope, it's a dynamic mic - so it's pretty good in rejecting ambient noise. In many scenarios this is considered an advantage (you don't want to hear your neighbors dog barking in your podcast). But for your case you should consider a condenser microphone I'd say (if you want USB, then an Auna Mic 900 could do for example).

[@soulja617]

@@nmbr73 thank you for the feedback!

[@Razorwolf88]

Great vid! I been using this mic for a couple years and I still love this mic! Here is a tip though… lower the gain, speak closer to the mic but don’t speak directly in front of mic unless you have a wind screen on the mic

[@FreshlinoSanchez]

Hey man new to mics, if i put the ball filter on should i keep on when using a wind screen

[@Razorwolf88]

You can if you like to. It’s mostly a preference in my opinion. Play around with the mic and aee what fits your vouce best.

[@ritchxmusic]

I'm comparing this to the ATR2100x-USB and Sennheiser XS 1 at the mo

[@danieli.9252]

I just got one. Can someone recommend an interface to pair with it? Something that provides sufficient gain?

[@coimportsa1]

Hey just a quick question. Would you still recommend it to start a podcast with three people recording simultaneously in the same room (each with their own mic)

[@TheDarster14]

That whole future you vs present you banter was hilarious 😂….made me want to subscribe

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Funny...I forgot about doing that. Gawd I'm funny

[@AceofKadeisAoK]

If you had to pick between the Q2U or the ATR2100X, which would you go with?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

If you can afford it...the atr2100x is a better sounding mic

[@AceofKadeisAoK]

​@@DarkCornerStudiosI probably should have thought to ask this sooner, but which of the two would you say is better at rejecting background noise?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@AceofKadeisAoK no idea...never tested them against each other for it. Though both would be decent

[@SirSethery]

Just picked up one for myself and another for my brother as they're just $30 a pop at the moment. Absolutely insane.

[@sir_evergreen]

I got these in three different colors & bought them from different places no big deal though they come in traditional gray , titanium black & sliver

[@StrangeTales135]

How do you make it sound like this with usb while being far away from the mic?? I'm currently using it through USB and I feel like the sound is too low even with the level set at 100 on windows. When I record into Davinci resolve I have to either be suuuuper close to the mic or if I'm farther away and have to boost the volume post recording it will sound very bad

[@DarkCornerStudios]

No idea what the differences are. Too many variables to count. I do boost it in post though

[@StrangeTales135]

@@DarkCornerStudios Damn that's like the quickest reply in the world lmao appreciate it man. I'm thinking about buying an M-track duo it's like 65$ and I'm hoping I'll be able to boost the gain from there. I'm new to making youtube videos so I basically have no idea what I'm doing with my audio lmfao.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@StrangeTales135 it's a learning curve...keep at it. Also...the mic isn't as far away as it looks in the video....its only about 5 inches from my mouth

[@shakeb1562]

How to setup this mic sir?

[@earthlydescent]

The noise floor is quite hissy.

[@fozadrope9457]

Real Question: Is the atr2100x better than the Samson Q2U , money aside?

[@vanceshepherd1618]

I'm going to ask what I'm sure is a ridiculous question. What's the deal with the black rubber band around the capsule, THAT FREAKING ROLLS OFF EVERY TIME I USE A POP FILTER!? Will I be arrested if I throw it away?

[@curiosityhack2488]

Sir, you are really the best KZbin channel in the world! Incredible reviews, a lot of tests, and funny. Thankyou 💛

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Love hearing stuff like that...lol. Cheers!

[@116pippz9]

Nice video bro, i want to buy this mic but i have a questions . What all the tools do i need to buy to record video using samsung m31 phone + audio from this q2u mic . I dont know anything bro, please help me .

[@kebeker740]

Handheld test on a boom arm . Good video

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Bahahaha...fair

[@seanwebb605]

I'm going to ask you to do me a favour. I'm watching all microphone review videos with the audio off now. So please make sure that the closed captioning is 100% accurate. It will make it easier to read and understand. Thank you!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I never do the cc for this and I have no idea how to correct it. Feel free to educate me over on discord and I will be happy to try!

[@seanwebb605]

@@DarkCornerStudios We're not even going to discuss how absurd it is to watch microphone reviews with the audio monitoring down?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@seanwebb605 I don't question your expertise...lol

[@jalardonnel3299]

Do you really need an interface while using this?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Nu...it can be used as a usb mic

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Im personally just not a fan of the Samsung q2u it doesn't sound good to me especially compared to other dynamic mics i have heard and the mic looks very ugly as well

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Oh I should be super clear...I do not recommend this mic for someone already inside the recording sphere...this is CLEARLY a beginners mic...

[@Juice_VI]

Entertaining and informative. Thanks. I just bought the black version for work calls and gaming on PlayStation. I’m wondering if I can keep them both connected at all times. Hook one up via usb and the other with an xlr to usb cable. Do you think that would that work?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Shouldn't have a problem

[@Juice_VI]

@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks! Have a good one!

[@williamduckworth305]

I just had somebody give me 1 of these mikes...I always used shure when I played out. But free is free...so if it sucks....oh well...ill register it 😅😅

[@williamduckworth305]

Re gift it

[@davidpossien3061]

If you would have included even more pregnant pauses, I….might…:consider using your affiliate link.

[@holladaycubed]

It’s mini usb cause it’s old. They should update it I have 2 myself but since I got the se v7 last week I’m never going back lol

[@jcap8391]

The v7 is garbage af. I'm sorry you've never heard a good mic 🎙️

[@holladaycubed]

@@jcap8391 how is it garbage? Best sounding handheld dynamic mic in its price range imo

[@jcap8391]

@@holladaycubed imo it's not I've borrowed it from a friend for a while. Maybe I'm used to higher end mics. Hope you move up eventually.

[@holladaycubed]

@@jcap8391 no need it’s a perfectly good sounding mic for KZbin and TikTok 😂😂

[@lotsofmelon8242]

Thanks!

[@mmacenter]

Why was the woman voice so much louder? It sounded way better when a woman was speaking in to the mic.

[@And-c7n]

Q2U like buying your decent car.

[@Carte-Blanche-NZ]

Future and past you were funny.

[@seanwebb605]

Yes it isn't very expensive. But if the beginner isn't aware of their handling technique, pops their Ps or knocks the microphone all over because.....they are beginners then it's not a very forgiving microphone. Not ideal for beginners simply because it costs less. If you buy a standard manual transmission engine car it will cost you less, but you're not going to drive it adequately if you aren't aware how to drive it properly. Spend the extra money and get an automatic transmission. Or a bus pass.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

On the other hand...getting a mic like this can actually assist in learning all those things. To be fair the mic comes with a clown nose...and the pops are no where near as bad with it on...and we'll...the resonance with the bumps...I consider that a great learning experience.

[@seanwebb605]

@@DarkCornerStudios Please don't teach children how to ride bikes this way! lol

[@nmbr73]

True, but I don't see the point here: Hand the beginner a SM7B or a RE20 and with the wrong technique he will totally ruin it (saw people talking into a dynamic from a three feet distance). I think it's more the other way around: On KZbin most beginners are induced towards buying a Yeti / Rode / whatsoever - not being in a studio environment and so having little chance to get some bearable audio without reverberation out of a condenser. In particular as a beginner you can't sound treat your room - but with 10 minutes of practice you can get some decent audio out of a cheapo dynamic like a XM8500 or a Q2U. To take your car comparison: A beginner will get from A to B with a cheap old car (Q2U) - and he will be much faster compared to walking (in camera mic for example) ... my first car was simple and cheap, but it served me for years and helped me to learn driving. You would not start on an expensive supercar - and I doubt that as a beginner you would get from A to B any better with a Lambourghini or Bugatti. Sure you can take the bus because you only can afford a Volkswagen but not a BMW - but then you won't learn driving and it won't help you driving a BMW some day. You can have a lot of fun with a VW and driving manual is a thing of one day practicing (again: you won't learn anything if you drive by bus waiting to buy an automatic). If you are a beginner imho the Q2U is a good choice ... still below the cost of a SM57 or 58 setup ... you can start without the additional complexity of an interface ... you get some okay'ish quality (by far better than what comes out of your airpods or your webcam mic) ... and with XLR, direct monitoring, etc. you have your upgrade path and a good basis to practice.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@seanwebb605 you think I buy them the most expensive bike to trash? Nope

[@seanwebb605]

@@nmbr73 The KZbin content creator beginner wants a USB model because they are plug and play. Asking them to include an interface and learn a signal chain complicates things. It's like asking someone to learn photography on a completely manual DSLR. They should be given some training, theory and direction on how to best compose a shot, consider the lighting, distance from the lens and the object etc. But if they are going out there trying to create content without the benefit of a proper class or even a workshop they're going to want a simple point and shoot or a fairly easy entry level DSLR with automatic or simplified options.

[@maap0007]

👍

[@sharpnelshots]

heh nice

[@TheChyamp]

400th LIKE - send me Q2u