It outputs at 16-bit resolution and supports sample rates of 8, 11.025, 22.05, 44.1 and 48kHz. The 'digital' tag refers to the fact that it has a built-in analogue-to-digital converter and interface, enabling it to connect to a computer workstation via USB rather than the more usual analogue, balanced XLR cable.
There’s also a headphone output so you can really zone into the audio that you’re recording.īy Paul WhitePhoto: Mark EwingIf you want the simplest possible computer recording setup, it doesn't come much more straightforward than this: a mic that plugs straight into your Mac or PC's USB ports.Samson's C01U USB condenser microphone is a 'digital' version of their entry-level C01 back-electret, medium-diaphragm studio microphone. As the title suggests, this is a USB microphone, meaning it will be universally compatible with the majority of your hardware and existing recording and broadcasting systems.At the top of the mic, you’ll find a large, 19mm diaphragm with enough range to capture your vocals in a studio-quality format. The FeaturesTo kickstart this review, we’re going to want to take a look under the hood to see what this microphone can really offer.
The Samson C01U Pro USB is one that you might have discovered during your search, but, as any musician and vocalist would, you’ll want to make sure that it’s the right one for what you’re looking for.With this in mind, today we’re going to explore the ins and outs of this piece of kit, reviewing it in detail so you can ensure that it’s the right USB microphone for you.
When it comes to the vocals of your music production process, a microphone is an essential piece of equipment that you need to be thinking about.