In the case that you’re very new to audio, and don’t have a lot of gear, this mic will serve your needs well, whether you want to record a podcast, create audio along to your YouTube videos, or for a conference call with employees. Like I was saying before, the fact this thing has both kinds of connectivity, USB and XLR, makes it a great USB microphone to use for your home studio. You can see that the Samson Q2U is actually a bit bigger than the Shure SM58. Regarding the size, you can compare and contrast the Samson Q2U to the Shure SM58 in the image below (and I have a whole other guide that compares these two mics by the way): However, when it comes to music production and recording, the design isn’t the most important thing anyway. If you’ve ever read my review of the iRig HD 2 (which I still love by the way), you’ll know that I’m not a huge fan of plastic gear, so thankfully, this thing is made almost entirely out of metal along with a hard plastic gray grille to protect the microphone’s components.Īll-in-all, when it comes to the design of the microphone, there isn’t much to complain or write home about. It has a standard aluminum grey look to it, which is an interesting choice because usually, microphones come in all black. How It Looks and FeelsĮven though the Samson Q2U isn’t the most beautiful microphone on the market, it’s still not a bad looking microphone. I can’t guarantee that you’ll get all of the aforementioned products if you purchase the microphone somewhere else. It’s important to note, however, that all of these items come with the microphone if you use the link that I showed above.
What It Comes WithĪs I mentioned above, the Samson Q2U comes with a variety of accessories that are actually pretty decent quality including the following items: Most users argue that this thing actually sounds the best when you use the USB connectivity jack, as well. The Samson Q2U comes with a solid starter pack, including a few key items and accessories.Įventually, however, there will come a time when you’ll want a more serious set-up, so just note that this microphone won’t serve your recording needs for forever, but it will certainly be sufficient in the meantime as you get used to recording and audio production. What I like most about this microphone is that I don’t need to grab my audio interface to set it up, in addition to the handy microphone stand it comes with.Īs long as I have the microphone handy and my USB to USB-C adaptor (like this one from Amazon), I can just plug this in and have a way to get good-sounding quality audio with minimal gear. This particular microphone is loved by users because of its versatility, including the fact that it has both options: USB capability as well as an XLR connection. This makes it a versatile microphone that can serve both needs. In other words, if you so choose, you won’t actually need to get an audio interface to hook this up to your computer. You can find it on Amazon at this link hereĭue to some of the pros and cons of using a USB microphone, I would recommend getting an actual XLR-connected microphone such as the Audio Technica 2035 or a Shure SM58, however, if you don’t want to grab an audio interface and just need a simple USB mic, the Samson Q2U is a fantastic choice.īy the way, I have a list of all the best products for music production on my recommended products page, including the best deals, coupon codes, and bundles, that way you don’t miss out (including 50% off Kontakt 6 which is on sale NOW). The Samson Q2U USB-XLR is one of the best USB microphones for Garageband users who are just getting started and need a cost-effective microphone. There are many types of microphones out there, so choosing the right one can be quite daunting.
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