Shure SM58 vs Samson Q2u Sound Comparison

[@wadebradshaw3522]

Bandrew, I bought the Q2U because of the review you did a while back. I really like it a lot. I have it set up in USB configuration until I can get either a mixer or an audio interface. But what a great microphone. I have used it in a video conference for a job interview with a staffing agency and they said that I sounded like I was on a podcast.

[@ml3846]

Thats a great story, love to hear people benefitting from mic quality n knowledge.

[@vicentcarro]

And you got that job?

[@billfrazier7478]

..,ok+

[@n-o-i-d]

Usually, people don't give any second thought to their audio on conference calls. Most of them use the built in macbook microphone which, at least in my experience, picks up A TON of background noise to the point when if the room is too loud, I have a hard time understanding that person. I got the Q2U too now. It's great so far.

[@regifall]

Every time I search something about mics, you're almost always show up on the first few videos. I salute you for having this extensive list of videos!

[@carter_dj]

and money for advertising

[@fox7fog]

Thank you so much for the video Bandrew and that's a perfectly fine pronunciation of my username haha, I'm glad for supporting you and yeah I prefer my Q2U over the SM58 now I'm pretty sure! Thank you once again and keep up the work, love the NASA flag tho! :)

[@ZaryaMain]

Thank you for this. I had initially disregarded the q2u because in your review of it the USB signal was much better sounding than the xlr, but this comparison gives me a much better info for making a selection.

[@jepriy]

Got the Q2u thank yo your review! I actually have had it for 6months and it’s still holding strong

[@aufahasan5210]

q2u an absolute beast mic with cheap price, i can't believe my ears. thanks for the video btw bandrew

[@JustAskThisDad]

I didn't know this channel existed. I just got Q2U and plugged in to USB and holy shit this mic is good for my amateur ears. Actually sounded better than combo of Behringer XM8500 + UM2 to me. Thanks for your reviews. I am yet to try Q2U + UM2.

[@williamp6800]

BadWolfKnight Did you have a chance to try the Q2U and the UM2?

[@asifjaved7672]

Are you using Windows? I have heard Windows 10 create a mess if we use any USB microphone.

[@JustAskThisDad]

@@asifjaved7672 I don't have any issues, I have always used some USB mic with Windows 10. It might also be due to some differences in hardware.

[@JustAskThisDad]

@@williamp6800 Totally missed this comment. Yes I tried but it was for online calls and web presentation. So didn't sound any different than the usb mode really.

[@DeanArviv]

@BadWolfKnight Hey, how's your q2u holding up after all this time? Looking to get it, but heard some down-talk concerning its durability

[@DanielSRosehill]

Thanks for the head to head. Love the Q2U and was thinking about getting the SM58 mostly because.. It's a classic. I'd be interested to see an on stage / handling noise comparison but for studio use based on this... I'd stick with the Q2U!

[@TUFF-Flicks]

I actually prefer the sound of the q2u. I have the microphone and love it.

[@TUFF-Flicks]

@Jacobxyxe Most likely the case

[@nosveratu7140]

Hello,do you still have the microphone? Btw do you connect it directly into motherboard or do you need buy something to make it sounds clear?

[@TUFF-Flicks]

@@nosveratu7140 I still have it, but I haven’t been using it. I used it in USB mode as I do not have an audio interface or anything but I think you just have to plug it into the audio interface and have the audio interface plugged into the computer.

[@jsonkody]

its very very close

[@atmtalks]

Excellent video, really wish more people would make review videos with microphones similar to this.

[@BBQCrasher]

Wow impressed by the Q2u. What a value!

[@MarcoPolo881]

Thank-you for helping me decide to try the Q2U

[@DreamReaperGaming]

I have the Q2U and I love it

[@silo2788]

this video made me buy the Samson Q2u, was impressed with it in this video.... unfortunately i have to wait quite a bit for it as for some reason there is no where in the u.k this can be purchased so have to get it from the states

[@silo2788]

@MoHaMeD PKT it was a good microphone, punches above it's weight for the price... i cannot tell how well it does against condenser microphones as i only use dynamic as i'm more comfortable having it close to my face and also in an untreated room, i have just infact upgraded from the samson q2u this month to the SM7B, here is a lady who does gaming videos using the SamsonQ2U - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5jNi2BpmKhskM0

[@yasuh4550]

As far as I can remember the prescence and air boost on the q2u can be seen in the fr graph

[@Podcastage2]

According to this manual it's pretty dead flat: www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/Q2U_OM_5L_v6.pdf

[@yasuh4550]

@@Podcastage2 wait yeah what the frick

[@MohamedAhmed-lo1vj]

King of mic reviews. Best one ever

[@Ujjwalkvines]

Can i use Samson q2u for dubbing purpose??

[@Sinehmatic]

Looking at this as a current SM58 user. It picks up way too much background noise even with noise gate. Compressor only makes the quieter noises even more audible. May have to try the Q2U

[@seybus1331]

I like the q2u but it keeps giving off a buzzing noise

[@Le_Sourpuss]

This Q tip mike really sounds amazing!

[@pacesferry]

Thank you so much. Have a better idea which mic I'm gonna go for now

[@RaheemC4]

How do you get the q2u louder without audio interface

[@pamelak3800]

Thank you, for the video. I really wish I could hear each one individually, it's confusing for me to hear both side by side?

[@kenmcdaniel1]

I have to go with the Q2U! While the differences are slight, they are noticeable to even me.

[@Dyonysus777]

I would have thought the SM58 to be much more sibilant since its Frequency response is boosted in the higher range. The Q2U according to the specs is totally flat. This puzzles me. Are you saying Samson measured it wrong?

[@yvanaluz9994]

That's still a question that should be explored, I haven't seen independent measurements of the q2u aside from the 'official' one coming from samson's documentation, if those measurements are anything to go by, wouldn't that make the q2u the ideal mic as it's totally flat and 'truer' to life? As I understand, mics that have a flat fr are supposedly optimal for eq, so the q2u could easily be pre eq'd to sound like other even more expensive mics, Julian Krauss has some videos about it and his findings are impressive as he's been able to make a cheap 20 usd behringer mic sound practically identical to a more expensive sure sm7b. As for podcastage's assement, he can only give you a subjective input as he doesn't have proper microphone measurement equipment afaik so there is a chance that he might be wrong.

[@Dyonysus777]

@@yvanaluz9994 I have the Samson Q2U and I love it for singing. I use some SHure SMb7 windfoam on it and the original windfoam underneath 🙂 I don't have problems with sibbilance or plosives that I know of. TO my ear it sounds much like my Aston SPirit. Can't really hear the difference.

[@sempopo]

This is very helpful

[@blisssenseripzyzz4evermiri176]

Can you compare the q2u with the q7 please.

[@jacekpoleszak]

Hey there. What post processing do you use? And why? Why Focusrite? Do you have a video on how to cut out the background noise from Q2U using Focusrite and software post or "live" processing? Thanks!

[@soyhervey]

What’s the name of the microphone you were using towards the end of the video? Thanks in advance. Peace.

[@jierenzheng7670]

Hi, thanks for the video, I was wondering for the Q2U with USB interface vs the Shure X2U XLR-to-USB is there a difference?

[@MathewTip]

Thanks , great job

[@thepixen9348]

Hello. May I ask if the Q2u needs to boost the signal using Cloudlifter CL-1 like it needs Rode Procaster or will I be fine without using the Cloudlifter? I´m thinking if it is worth to pay 250+$ for the Procaster and Cloudlifter or not. For me - I dont think it is wort to spend this extra money since I´m pretty small streamer but some opinions would be fine. Thanks a lot for your content!

[@NoBodysGamer]

No you dont need it at all. Before you invest in anything do the simple thing, get Q2U and see how you like it with USB. Then Get 10$ XLR to 3.5 cable and see how your sound card does, if you have a PC with medium to high motherboard it should have great sound card, mine can record microphone input 24bit96000Hz. And if after all of it you wont like the sound you can either buy Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD 24 Bit/192 kHz USB Audio Interface OR I would recommend to buy modern Creative Sound card, it has insane quality, 24bit/96Kh recording and it has unmatched sound too, so youll gain twice, youll get great sound recording and great gaming/music audio.

[@thepixen9348]

@@NoBodysGamer Hello well I figure out my own solution with Yamaha MG10XU mixer, so I´m good now, thanks anyway :)

[@MxRelli]

They are much closer than I thought they’d be. But for me the SM58 still wins out. Q2U would likely fair better in a lot of single speaker scenarios though.

[@AcidicDelusion]

Which of the two is more gain hungry?

[@darthangel310]

Personally, I'd like to see a comparison of the Q2U vs the Shure SM7B. Both are potentially good podcast mics.

[@NoBodysGamer]

Same here but I think that will be unfair for Q2U since Shure SM7B is 399$ MIC and Q2U is like 60$ on a good day

[@darthangel310]

Mr. House That's the point. I wanna see how big the difference is and if it's worth the price difference. Not that it matters any more to me. I already got the Q2U.

[@ryan8779]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6rRmmqwjs-soKM

[@fineresolve1540]

@@ryan8779 the atr2100 and the q2u aren't the same microphone i believe, although they are similar.

[@EitamChannel]

Q2u sounds better It picks up more frequencies

[@TaterRaider]

I run the SM-58 and prefer its sound the Q2u. Yes, it picks up nasal freqs more but it doesn't sound as tinny to my ear, which is a sound I loathe. Also, industry standard for a reason. ;)

[@Podcastage2]

Very fair point.

[@TaterRaider]

@Andrew M. Sheppard Which is why I love these vids.

[@eugenegrewing2587]

It’s an industry standard because it’s indestructible and cuts through the mix like he said.

[@zhouye7647]

I think the q2u sounds tinny, I prefer the darker tone of sm58

[@SinisterSkip]

WTF? The Q2u sounds much better to me. Much more balanced and natural frequency response. The SM58 seems to have a lot of 'useless crap' and 'tin' in voice signal, but maybe it's due to other factors. Either way, in this test, the Q2u sounds much more pleasing to me. I'm nearly shocked. The Q2u has nearly HALF the price AND works standalone without interface AND sounds better to my ears. WOW. This is what happens when you combine german engineering (top notch) with chinese manufacturing costs (superlow) :)

[@DeanArviv]

Hey sinister, did you end up picking the q2u? if so, how's it holding up?

[@_YoungKD]

@@DeanArviv ive got one its wonderful.

[@youcrockyvence]

Q2U is just IT!

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Samson Q2u is the one I prefer.

[@zezesilver]

Q2U 4EVEr

[@nicane-9966]

is there a better mic than q2u for the same or around the same price?.

[@zeeshankidwai7110]

Sennheiser

[@angelicamariano1533]

Hi can you do a review of superlux tm58 and a comparison between it and shure sm58.

[@CK-gd3lb]

SM58

[@Burndoc58]

IMHO, sm58 is better, but q2u is chipper. If I'll have more then 100 USD for a mic, I'll buy sm58. If I'll have less then 100, I'll buy q2u.

[@WallStreet749]

Id wish you would do these reviews blind folded. Id like to see how much your eyes have on your decisions.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

sm58 sounds like you have covered your mouth with the hand a bit in comparison to Q2u.. I prefer Q2u.

[@Sjdijdhshsjshe]

why your samson q2u sound better than other youtubers

[@jjhassy]

probably cuz they use USB whereas he uses XLR into an audio interface

[@eugenegrewing2587]

I think because he’s very careful about distance and plosives.

[@arlenafl5953]

Samson Q2u.

[@MARUKU]

you missed the opportunity to wear some booth junkie merch in that first shot :/

[@Podcastage2]

Booth Junkie is dead to me! He has foresaken us! HAHA! Abandoning us and living in the real world!? NO SIREE BOB! He has hurt us all, and I don't know if he can fix it.

[@libertyDude1775]

@@Podcastage2 I love your humor style! As for the Junky of the Booth. I MISS HIM! I pray all is well in his world & that prosperity accompanies his joyous adventures.

[@FrankenSTONE79]

I just used the Shure SM58 yesterday because I was a DJ! Check out my music website: musicbyiq.wordpress.com/ My first song should be coming out in less than a month. I like the Shure SM58 better. Why do you have a NASA flag in your living room?!

[@linin7446]

the q2u is more full

[@danielandrespat]

For your voice sq2 better, yes ! Thanks.

[@openmind2161]

sm58 sound tiny ,q2u has more bassi tone

[@ee1yd]

are we hearing the same mics?

[@exitar1]

Q2U

[@lupezahm307]

wow

[@agambhasin]

SM58....Always..

[@ee1yd]

nah

[@miniatureface]

Both sound bad :)

[@lupezahm307]

wow