SAMSON SAC02 Pencil Condenser Microphone Pair

Product Information

The case where they come in is not that great! If you really want to care for the mics and capsules properly you should get a sturdier pelican case. It can be a good thing if you want to add a bit of natural depth to a vocal to give it some warmth. If you don’t need the extra bass, just move the mic away from the subject a small distance. You might have to try different positions until you get the sound you want. Some Numbers

A max SPL of 14dB and the built-in -10dB attenuation feature mean that they can take quite a punch loudness-wise, which is why they can be seen used on stage by some artists. With their mics being made in China, this allows them to keep their prices competitive. The Samson CO2 is an interesting item from their product range, so what is it all about? Samson C02 – Overview However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.The Cardioid pattern is great for studio use. This is because they are not as sensitive as other patterns, such as omnidirectional, to the reflection of sound in the room. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to pay attention to the acoustics of the room just because you have a Cardioid pattern. But that is another discussion. The Target Source One con to these microphones is that their capsules aren’t interchangeable, this makes them a lot less versatile since you can’t change their cardioid pattern to any other pattern you could need.

In a controlled environment, the Condenser mic has the advantage because of the quality of the sound. Their design allows them to produce a smoother response across the entire frequency range. Judging by the technical spec, the mic is reasonably sensitive at -40dBV/Pa (which equates to 10mV/Pa) and its noise level of 22dBA, while far from the state of the art, is quiet enough for most close-miking applications. I wouldn't recommend it for recording quieter sounds or for working at a distance, but then that's clearly not its intended application. The manufacturer's recommendations suggest the mic is good for drum overheads, piano, acoustic guitar, and hi-hat — none of which are over-quiet when heard at close quarters. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered Established in 1980, they started from humble beginnings. They have now created a productive niche for themselves in the budget range microphone market. These days there are three companies, Samson Audio, Samson Wireless, and Hartke amplification. The latter being amps and cabinets for bass guitars.Cardioid mics are a little bit vulnerable to plosives, so you will need a strategically placed pop filter if you are recording vocals. That will almost certainly overcome the problem. The Proximity Effect The Rode M5 pair excels in the mid and high frequencies in my opinion, since it doesn’t sound shrill or add any harshness or crispiness to the sound while still sounding open and airy, which is why it works great with guitars, percussion (especially overheads), strings, woodwinds, brass, pianos, and other similar instruments, as well as choirs.

The “switches” on the face of the mic aren’t really switches but rather indents that cannot be changed unless a sharp object is inserted into the holes where the “switches” should be. But today, if you get two of the same microphone, you will notice that there are hardly any differences in the way they sound. Most manufacturers don’t even sell matched pairs anymore for this reason. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty These are small diaphragm condenser mics that cover frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz, which is more than a decent range. This means that you can use them even for bass drum recording, as the low frequencies in drum bass start at around 20Hz.

Features

Pair of microphones super-capacitors cardioid (side rejection of -10 dB to -6 dB miei for a cardioid microphone). Normal sensitivity (10 mV / Pa), a little noise High (22 dBA) compared to the standard but low enough that it can be understood that on low level sources in a soundproof recording studio, c ' is the same noise level as that of the best electret microphones very small capsules with CCA (4060, 4090) and Earthworks (QTC series). Nice finish. The cap is removable, but to my knowledge, Samson proposes no new capsule for now. Plastic box with foam containing the microphones mounted in their suspensions, the latter also being beautiful bills. -Given the price (I bought new € 119), I put 10/10. First of all, as mentioned, with the Behringer C-2 small diaphragm condenser model, you get two microphones, which is a useful setting for quality stereo recording. The aim here was affordability topped with quality and stereo recording possibilities, and the people at Behringer have certainly managed to excel here. These units have been around for some time now, which is definitely not a bad thing. The fact that they are still in production vouches for their quality. However, in this list, you will find some which are more affordable and come with different capsules, which makes them a lot more versatile. It all comes down to your needs. In terms of the C02, the frequency response might be a little restrictive for you if you’re using this mic with something like drums. This doesn’t mean that it’s a bad mic, just that it might work better depending on which instrument you use it with. Of course, you may not like the rubber mounts either – this is something you should keep in mind when buying. Final Verdict