Once I'd installed the applet from the Samson web site and created an Aggregate audio driver, I put the applet control panel in the Dock so I could open it whenever necessary, although the mic was recognised by my system prior to the software installation. I've been using the C01U for over five years on a Windows 7 laptop and struggled with the low volume problem. With a headphone output for zero-latency monitoring and an improved signal-to-noise ratio, the C01U Pro ensures that the natural warmth and detail of vocal and instrumental performances are captured in all your digital recordings.

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His sense of humour, coupled with a knack for excellence and strict attention to detail are what allow him to stand out in an crowded industry. The charcoal and metallic satin finish is very attractive, while the blue phantom power status LED is so bright that you could probably use it to find your car keys in the dark!The main limitation of most basic 'digital' microphones of this type is that the internal preamp has a fixed gain prior to the analogue-to-digital conversion stage, so you only get full resolution when the microphone is hearing the maximum signal level it can accept without clipping, but Samson have been quite clever in their design. need to create an Aggregate Audio Device in the Audio MIDI Setup utility so that the Samson's input stream will be added to that of any existing audio interfaces. Thích hợp sử dụng trực để thu âm,livestream, ghi âm nhạc, công việc, giọng nói, lồng ghép âm cho video . Based on a large-diaphragm Chinese-built capsule, the mic is very nicely styled and cleanly engineered, with a choice of supercardioid, omni or figure-of-eight polar patterns. This would be most undesirable, so Samson's engineers have added a two-stage variable analogue gain cell inside the microphone prior to the converter.

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It features a 19mm internal shock-mounted diaphragm with a hypercardioid pickup pattern ensuring quality recordings. The CO1U Pro even works with iPads and iPhones (4S and later) using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter for those who want professional-quality sound on the go. If 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. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

It is particularly useful when the audio source is moving around, or if you wish to capture the audio from a wide sound source such as a group of people. We pride ourselves on providing you with the equipment you need to get up and running quickly, no matter what your application. This large-diaphragm mic offers a choice of three pickup patterns, along with switchable low-cut filter and 10dB pad. Supercardioid is a bit of an odd choice for studio work, but looking at the supplied polar plots indicates that it isn't too tight — very narrow cardioid patterns can be problematic if you're working with a singer who moves around a lot. Photo: Mark EwingThe Mac OS X Soft Pre applet is currently available as a free download from the Samson web site, although the Windows version was still under development at the time of this review.

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Currently, there are only a couple of other USB-equipped condenser microphones, although this may well prove to be a growth area. For more info on what pickup patterns are, see my post Directional and Omnidirectional Microphones – What Are They Good For? In addition, the microphone element is shock-mounted in a solid die-cast metal construction to minimize unwanted handling noise/vibration on your recordings.

This provides low-latency monitoring of the mic signal, along with audio from the DAW, and makes simple recording tasks a breeze—just plug it in and go. More serious models will also need a 24-bit output to provide adequate resolution at typical operating levels while still leaving some safety headroom.