USB Studio Condenser Microphone

The Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a USB interface.

For the first time ever, musicians who record music on computers have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances. Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable.

The C01U condenser microphone is based on our wildly successful C01. It features a 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragm with a cardioid pick up pattern ensuring pristine studio quality recordings. The C01U works perfectly on any computer, Mac or PC, and with any DAW software program. It immediately solves a huge problem for users of many laptops, many of which have no other input method for audio devices.

It’s a must for any musician on the road or in the project studio, but the C01U is going to offer solutions to more than just musicians. The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio - from Podcasters, journalists, students, and business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

Windows Applet Note: The Samson C01U will work without any software drivers. The Samson Applet when complete will carry with it a small software package that will have its own volume control and high pass filter. Without our Applet, Windows should recognize the mic and use the Windows mixer as a volume control if needed.

Be sure to check the FAQs for the latest info on how to integrate the C01U with your recording software.

Samson C01U Features:

• Industry’s first USB Studio Condenser mic
• Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input
• Cardioid Pickup Pattern
• Large 19mm Diaphragm
• Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
• Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
• USB connection cable included
• Perfect microphone for Podcasters as well as Musicians

Samson C01U Specifications:

• 16-bit sample resolution
• Supports 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling rates
• USB low-power device - draws 26 mA => 130 mW. In suspend mode 0.3 mA => 1.5 mW.
• Frequency response: 40 Hz to 18 kHz