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Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone
Last Updated: May 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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/10
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Sound Quality
43sounds, recording, noises, pick, noise
+91%
-9%
" ... Has good sound quality and you can't hear alot of back sound. ... "
" ... Basically plug and play and it picks up plenty of sound. ... "
" ... Using it for screencasts for my students and it is easy to use and has a decent sound quality. ... "
" ... It has worked reliably and the three settings make picking up nuanced sound fanstastic. ... When using the close-up setting, I suggest a sound muffler like a sock to avoid percussive "p" sounds when you speak. ... "
" ... It has multiple settings for your environment and type of recording (music, individual, interviews, background noise/music), and it's so compact that I can take it anywhere! ... "
" ... There's been many times where the end user compliments on the sound quality. ... Significant and noticeable difference in audio quality ... "
" ... i don't know about durability as I only used it for a few days, but it really delivered great sound quality. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and the materials it is made of are high quality. ... "
Size
28size, compact, travel, portable, convenient
+96%
-4%
" ... It really is amazing for its small size. ... "
" ... It is so easy to travel with and works perfect. ... "
" ... With the wire it comes with also crammed into the little carry case, it's easily stored pretty much anywhere in my backpack. ... "
" ... The Samson is pretty tiny. ... "
" ... It's compact, convenient, and sturdy. ... I can't say HOW durable it is, because I haven't put it to any travel or abuse, but I feel like I could safely drop it quite a few times without damaging it. ... "
" ... I needed something small, portable, and powerful. ... "
" ... Bought this because I needed a small, portable microphone for my microsoft surface. ... it's only a little bigger than a zippo lighter, and the clamp system is very versatile, you can clip it to your laptop or just set it on the table. ... The clamp is firm yet not insane, the small travel case it uses is great. ... "
" ... The product is great for travel because it is small and easy to use and the sound is pretty impressive for such a little device. ... "
Price
25quality, money, worth, waste, amazing
+88%
-12%
" ... At the price, I could not have asked for more. ... "
" ... Great for the price ... "
" ... amazing for the price. ... "
" ... It's not amazing audio quality, but for the price I'm happy with it. ... "
" ... It’s an excellent product that’s worth the buck. ... "
" ... Build quality is pretty awesome with this price. ... "
" ... You can’t go wrong with such quality at that price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Microphone
17record, voice, mic, voiceovers, podcasting
+82%
-18%
" ... i use this for recording rap songs and it work and sound clear ... "
" ... It seems like a really good, portable solution for recording audio. ... "
" ... I use this mic for podcast recording. ... "
" ... It picks up the sound of my voice and allows very little if any background noises during recording. ... "
" ... I use it mostly for recording, and it outputs clear audio with easily removable noise. ... "
" ... Pop sound will occur if you put too close to avoustic guitar when recording. ... "
" ... Records very well. ... "
" ... I use it to record my voice and my musical instruments! ... "
Ports
14c, port, mini usb cable, mini, microphone
+79%
-21%
" ... The microphone was very simple to use the first time, my computer recognized it a few moments after I plugged it into the USB slot. ... "
" ... Just plugged into my modern Linux hardware running Ubuntu 19.10 and worked. ... "
" ... I use the USB adapter and hook it up to my phone. ... "
" ... Plugs right into my phone with a C to USB adapter. ... "
" ... Just make sure to get the proper USB adapter for your phone. ... "
" ... Still challenges $100 usb Mics at a third the price. ... "
" ... However you need to find a good quality USB c to mini USB cable, or it won't work. ... "
" ... Who still uses Mini-USB, but it's nice it is detachable so easy to pack away. ... Uses traditional Mini-USB cable - Who really uses these anymore ... "
Ease of Use
12easy, clear, small, set, portable
+100%
" ... Small, convenient, easy setup, portable if needed. ... "
" ... It is quick plug and use. ... "
" ... The product is great for travel because it is small and easy to use and the sound is pretty impressive for such a little device. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It's crisp, clear, easy to use, and most of all everyone can understand you. ... "
" ... It's very easy to plug and play which is what I need. ... "
" ... Great product and very easy to use. ... "
" ... very portable, and easy to use ... "
Build Quality
11metal, clip, travel, price, mic
+91%
-9%
" ... I haven't actually used the clip yet, but it seems very sturdy. ... "
" ... (FilMic Pro) Beautiful construction, just not for what I needed to do. ... "
" ... Build quality is pretty awesome with this price. ... "
" ... More then what I’d expected, with a (all metal housing and absolutely no plastic of any type anywhere whatsoever!) ... "
" ... I can't say HOW durable it is, because I haven't put it to any travel or abuse, but I feel like I could safely drop it quite a few times without damaging it. ... "
" ... I received it 2 days after I ordered it and it seems pretty durable. ... "
" ... Every single part of it feels robust and the plastics feel very nice in the hand. ... "
" ... Well designed and solidly constructed. ... "
Gaming
10singing, youtube, sounds, skype, microphone
+100%
" ... Highly recommend it for gaming. ... "
" ... We used it for skype/google gaming sessions, as well as a short podcast, and while not amazing, is pretty dern good. ... "
" ... I make YouTube videos of me reading my short stories, and I needed something better than my creaky gaming headset. ... "
" ... I used this for gaming with no issues. ... "
" ... I set it on my desk to play games, hook it to my laptop for on-the-go business, and use it on virtually everything! ... "
" ... Used it for gaming and singing. ... "
" ... I use this often when gaming or singing and it sounds awesome! ... "
" ... This microphone is great for gaming when paired to a good gaming headphone. ... "
Device Compatibility
10mac, windows 10, usb, windows, computer
+70%
-30%
" ... all control is done on the windows or mac side.but over all it works great. ... "
" ... I use the USB adapter and hook it up to my phone. ... "
" ... I recommend to anyboby with a terrible built in mic on HP Laptop ... "
" ... (Note to get my Imac to recognize any external microphone requires a special command. ... Must retype each time Mac is turned on from shutdown.) ... "
" ... Awesome little device. ... "
" ... Amazon connected me to the manufacturer's support and they were able to help me and I was up and running within 2 minutes. ... "
" ... I purchased the to work with the Dragon professional in my Mac. ... "
Call quality
10voice, hear, voice chat, sitting, discord
+100%
" ... This is a GREAT first step for gamers looking to increase the quality of their voice chat. ... "
" ... **Updated 9/5/19: I've noticed that I sometimes struggle to hear what one of the more soft-spoken team members in our meetings has to say if he is sitting across our largest meeting room. ... "
" ... This just improves voice quality so much and quality is definitely heard from the recipients. ... "
" ... The product delivers clear voice sound and is ... "
" ... Streaming is also crystal clear, and talking on discord, I'm very easily understood. ... "
" ... If you care to hear it. ... "
" ... i just use it to communicate through phone calls and video calls, and the quality is great! ... "
Software Platform
9windows 10, software, windows, voice, usb
+67%
-33%
" ... Just plugged into my modern Linux hardware running Ubuntu 19.10 and worked. ... "
" ... super easy to set up, power draw is low enough that I can just hook it up to my iPhone and record straight into iOS garageband. ... "
" ... in terminal, type sudo killall coreaudiod. ... Must retype each time Mac is turned on from shutdown.) ... "
" ... I use it with the smule app and it works great. ... "
" ... Will come back for update ... "
" ... Works very well for use with a variety of software apps using Microsoft 10 voice recognition. ... "
Setup
7easy, works great, small, set, recordings
+100%
" ... Small, convenient, easy setup, portable if needed. ... "
" ... Quick plug & play, virtually 0 setup ... "
" ... It's very easy to plug and play which is what I need. ... "
" ... My setup right now is this microphone and the Superlux HD668B which is a great deal for under 100$. ... "
For Travel
7traveling, perfect, mic, travelling, small
+100%
" ... Perfect size for traveling or just on the move. ... "
" ... I have had no issues so far after making several videos and traveling with the mic. ... "
" ... I can't say HOW durable it is, because I haven't put it to any travel or abuse, but I feel like I could safely drop it quite a few times without damaging it. ... "
" ... It is so easy to travel with and works perfect. ... "
" ... It's packaged to easily store and travel with as well. ... "
" ... Ideal for travelling. ... "
" ... The clamp is firm yet not insane, the small travel case it uses is great. ... "
Volume
7loud and clear, picks, loud, typing, table
+86%
-14%
" ... It’s small enough to not be intimidating to the witnesses, but powerful enough to pick up everyone in the room clearly, and it doesn’t get covered up by exhibits on the table. ... "
" ... Loud and clear and compact ... "
" ... I didn't know how decent this would be for recording meetings to my laptop in a large conference room (can seat 60), with people talking over each other occasionally and also picking up attendees that have dialed in and aren't physically in the room. ... Great audio quality, even in larger rooms and noisier settings ... "
" ... It picks up sound loud and clear, even my parrot in the background. ... "
Video Playback
7video, voice, streaming, screen, recording
+86%
-14%
" ... Bought this to get better audio for video conferencing. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband to create teaching videos. ... "
" ... great for video calls and streaming. ... "
" ... I recently was working on voice over work for a couple basic videos. ... "
" ... hooked up and used for cortona and videos. ... "
Product Reliability
6stopped working, months, working, worked, wanna
-100%
" ... This microphone stopped working entirely after about 30 days. ... "
" ... My fourth one just died. ... It's not even a year old. ... "
" ... it became unusable. ... i like samson but this is junk . ... "
" ... Stopped functioning after two months of use. ... "
" ... There are also company issues, as I've updated below: ... They sent a file to "fix" it, but clearly know nothing about Macs and so that didn't work, either. ... "
" ... Left message a week ago about it not working before giving a review. ... "
Capacity
5table, recording, picking, size, desk
+100%
" ... It’s small enough to not be intimidating to the witnesses, but powerful enough to pick up everyone in the room clearly, and it doesn’t get covered up by exhibits on the table. ... "
" ... Works well picking up a room full of people. ... "
" ... I didn't know how decent this would be for recording meetings to my laptop in a large conference room (can seat 60), with people talking over each other occasionally and also picking up attendees that have dialed in and aren't physically in the room. ... "
" ... A perfect, compact size that helps reduce background noise when participating in livestreams from home. ... "
Cables
5mini usb cable, detachable, cord, comes, uses
+100%
" ... I got a right angle Mini USB cable to route the cable better. ... "
" ... Removable/detachable cable ... Uses traditional Mini-USB cable - Who really uses these anymore ... "
" ... With the wire it comes with also crammed into the little carry case, it's easily stored pretty much anywhere in my backpack. ... I did Reid's getting a different cable, just for portability's sake, but certainly not necessary. ... "
" ... Easy to set up with a plug in usb wire attached. ... "
" ... The cable routes through the closed visor and to my iPod Touch hanging on my mirror, again without distracting me from driving. ... "
Marketplace
5today, order, exactly, cheaper
+60%
-40%
" ... Will order again! ... "
" ... does exactly as stated ... "
USB
5mini usb cable, mini, uses, port, plug and play
+60%
-40%
" ... Uses traditional Mini-USB cable - Who really uses these anymore ... "
" ... However you need to find a good quality USB c to mini USB cable, or it won't work. ... "
" ... It has a USB connector to connect to a PC. ... "
Design
5metal, looks, look, like, construction
+100%
" ... Convenient and looks cool. ... "
" ... (FilMic Pro) Beautiful construction, just not for what I needed to do. ... "
" ... Great build quality and sturdy metal clip design. ... "
" ... look it up. ... "
Noise Cancellation
4background, white, pick, noises, clear
+50%
-50%
Cleaning
4keep, case, set, recordings, microphone
+100%
" ... Comes with a little case to keep the mic clean ... "
" ... What I got was surprisingly clean audio, even before I hooked up the pop filter. ... "
Fit
4mic, clip, clamp, travel, stand
+75%
-25%
" ... I haven't actually used the clip yet, but it seems very sturdy. ... "
" ... The clamp is firm yet not insane, the small travel case it uses is great. ... As long as this thing holds up quality wise, 5 stars stays. ... "
" ... For the price, you cannot beat it and the greatest part is it fits nicely in a pocket or in a laptop case as it's smaller than the palm of your hand. ... "
Comfort
4palm, microphone, mic, loose, hinge
+75%
-25%
" ... She says that it is much more convenient to use than a headset and the accuracy off the recognition is significantly better. ... "
" ... The microphone is ridiculously small, and fits in the palm of my hand. ... "
" ... Every single part of it feels robust and the plastics feel very nice in the hand. ... "
Frequencies
3sound
+100%
" ... The sound was beautiful — pure vocals from people sitting around a table having a discussion. ... "
" ... However, you'll want to do a little EQ on your project, for sure. ... "
Overall performance
3job, gets
+100%
" ... Not saying it's a neuman or studio quality, but it sure gets the job done really well. ... "
" ... Certainly not super expertly smooth but for my purposes I am unbelievably pleased! ... "
" ... I was surprised at how fast. ... "
Clarity
3super, easy to use, crystal
+100%
" ... It's crisp, clear, easy to use, and most of all everyone can understand you. ... "
" ... Quality wise it's crystal clear, picking up the most minute details and nuance. ... "
" ... Super clear, Super small, kinda expensive but you get what you pay for. ... "
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