| Recommended Uses For Product | Karaoke, Singing |
| Brand | SAMSON |
| Model Name | Q9U |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, XLR |
| Connector Type | XLR/USB |
| Special Feature | Mute Function |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Mixer, Interface, Mac, Personal Computer |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Q9U XLR/USB microphone, USB C to USB A cable, USB C to USB C cable |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Take your voice recording to the next level with the Samson Q9U Broadcast Dynamic Microphone. This versatile microphone delivers professional audio quality for broadcasts, podcasts and livestreams. Whether connected to a mixer via XLR or directly to your computer via USB-C, the Q9U delivers stunning 24-bit/96kHz digital audio. The microphone's cardioid pickup pattern prioritizes your voice while minimizing background noise, ensuring your message is crystal clear. Built-in features such as a shock mount and dual-layer windscreen further enhance audio quality by reducing unwanted vibrations and plosives. Plus, a headphone jack allows for zero-latency monitoring, and onboard controls let you adjust the sound for the perfect mix. Durable construction and included accessories make the Q9U the ideal choice for creatives who demand professional results.
Che dire?Microfono dinamico broadcast XLR e USB
I bought this microphone mainly to upgrade my previous condenser mic for voice overs and I'm so surprised with the quality as it really suits my voice. For weeks, I've been researching on which microphone to choose and I ended up getting this. It's a bit heavy as it's made with full metal which makes it feel premium. It might not suit everyone's voice, but for me, it's just right.
Similar to other Samson microphone products, this one meets the standard for build quality. It's heavy, feels strong in the hand, and has (in my opinion) sound quality rivaling competitors charging twice the price.I won't go over the obvious features, but I will say the following:- It does not come with a stand. Plan accordingly.- It does not come with any mounting adapters.- It does not come with an XLR cable.- It does come with both a USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable. They are about 6 ft. USB 2.0 standard for speed I believe.- It is powered by the USB bus (When not using XLR). If you are having trouble, use a powered USB hub.- It does come with a pop filter.- Mute button is clicked IN for MUTE, OUT for LIVE.Other thoughts....In response to another review complaining about their USB cable breaking off and leaving them with a "useless microphone"... the cables are basic and removable, they're not permanently wired to the mic. Just go buy another cable for $5, why trash the mic with a 1-star review?I've also seen reviews online complaining that the wishbone mount isn't able to be tightened where it meets the microphone housing. The outer plastic on each side is just a cover, you can pop it off to get to the hold-down mechanism (beware of warranty voiding if you tinker too much however, if it's not on the user guide it wasn't meant to be user-serviceable).Depending on your setup and cable organization OCD levels, you might want to get a better USB-C cable that has a 90-degree connector on it for ease of cable routing. Otherwise the cable will protrude straight back an additional 1-2 inches and bending that cable too tightly will put strain on the USB-C connection.In Windows 11, the default mic volume for input was not defaulted to 100%. You might need to tweak that per the user manual to a level that works for you. Mine is at 78%.
Best you can get for the price looks and sounds great
I bought two of these mics for a weekly podcast I was doing with my Mom. We wanted to upgrade and I was looking for a dynamic mic because I didn't want to mess with phantom power and I love the sound quality of dynamic mics. It's surprising how heavy these mics are. They are built with super high quality metal and the sound is excellent.We literally plugged them in straight out of the box 2 minutes before hitting record for an episode. There is not setup. Just plug and go. They are coupled to a Zoom H5 recorder. I don't plan on ever needing to upgrade.The other reason I went with a dynamic mic is to cut out background noise. We have forced air heating that is very loud. When we record the air vent noise never shows up in the recording so there is no post editing needed.These are perfect for podcasting, singing, and doing interviews. Great product for the price!
This mic is very agile and can save you tons of money because of USB. So if you want to have more professional setup you can spend money on audio interface, maybe preamp, xlr cables etc, but if you're not ready for this yet, USB allows you to just plug and play with it. Included items are great, you have usb-c and usb-a cables, pop filter. Physical mute button on the mic is very great feature, and it has two frequencies tune switches on it; it works both with USB and XLR connection. Frequencies are tuned for speech, the sound not so crisp for vocals, but really good for talking.The are only two minor cons:1. Internal USB preamp is slightly noisier than what you can get from standalone audio interfaces like focusright, native instruments or behringer or more expensive options. It is fixable with noise reduction plugins for recording. When talking in meetings it is impossible to notice when you talk, and many meetings software has built-in noise reduction...2. Mic is pretty good at capturing sound in front of it, and not catching on sides and back side, however, it easily catches vibrations or bumps, probably because of full metal construction and some internals... so if you have a table stand or table mic arm stand and if you hit the table or touch the arm or pressing keyboard buttons too loud - the mic will catch it. To eliminate it you can use floor stand or be more careful with movements.
I've had my fair share of cheap mics, and a couple "cheap" mics; ranging from cheap gaming headsets to a Blue Yeti (the best of the worst).This mic slaps them up and down the schoolyard. It's less than $200, so it's definitely still in the budget range. But for what you pay, this thing kicks ass. It comes with a sturdy, well-constructed device, a solid pop filter, and a USB-C cable.Right off the bat, the fact that you can pick either XLR or USB-C as your connection method is awesome. I don't have to take my interface with me if I want to go mobile! However, it *is* pretty hefty, and my mic arm struggles to keep it up. It manages, but it's crying.However, I have it hooked up to my Scarlett 2i2 v3, and they're a match made in heaven. The Scarlett gives me the basic control I need over the mic, and the gain knob allows me to make up for how quiet the mic's output is. The mic itself has a couple basic tuning options on the rear, but it's better off being tweaked in software, especially for your gain. Even with an interface that can boost output, anyone paying for this mic should already know to tweak in software anyway (whether it's in a DAW, video editing, or streaming live).I think it's a solid value for the price, and after just a few weeks with it, everyone I usually talk to online, be it for gaming or my podcast, have noticed a considerable leap in the quality of my voice online since it arrived. I don't think I'll need another mic for a good, long while.
Great sound. One friend jokingly calls it my "Beyonce" mic because it's so professional. I've been using it for my audio on my weekly newletter and looking forward to working my book on audio.
من المايكات الدايناميك الاقتصادية و يدعم منفذ الUSB-C صوته طبيعي و ممتاز, اذا تفكر تشتريه تأكد ان عندك ميكسر أو حمل برنامج ستييل سيريس عشان تزيد عزل المايك شوي, عن نفسي استعمله مع Stream Deck+
が海外レビューによるとミュートボタンが取れやすいらしい。好みの音質は人によるので評価なしで。ULT FIELD 7 (SONY)に接続して音量はとれるがノイズも大きくなる。それが気になるのは無音状態のときだけ。カラオケには影響ない。→ 追記:ノイズの原因はAC電源接続によるものでバッテリー駆動だと問題なかった。USB接続はWIN11で【サウンド-録音-Q9U】右クリックで有効化して使えた。しかし私のPCではプロパティにマイクブーストが出てこず音量がとれずとても音が小さくて使い物にならない。ドライバを再インストールすることにより表示される場合もあるらしい。
Che dire?Microfono dinamico broadcast XLR e USB
I bought this microphone mainly to upgrade my previous condenser mic for voice overs and I'm so surprised with the quality as it really suits my voice. For weeks, I've been researching on which microphone to choose and I ended up getting this. It's a bit heavy as it's made with full metal which makes it feel premium. It might not suit everyone's voice, but for me, it's just right.
Similar to other Samson microphone products, this one meets the standard for build quality. It's heavy, feels strong in the hand, and has (in my opinion) sound quality rivaling competitors charging twice the price.I won't go over the obvious features, but I will say the following:- It does not come with a stand. Plan accordingly.- It does not come with any mounting adapters.- It does not come with an XLR cable.- It does come with both a USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable. They are about 6 ft. USB 2.0 standard for speed I believe.- It is powered by the USB bus (When not using XLR). If you are having trouble, use a powered USB hub.- It does come with a pop filter.- Mute button is clicked IN for MUTE, OUT for LIVE.Other thoughts....In response to another review complaining about their USB cable breaking off and leaving them with a "useless microphone"... the cables are basic and removable, they're not permanently wired to the mic. Just go buy another cable for $5, why trash the mic with a 1-star review?I've also seen reviews online complaining that the wishbone mount isn't able to be tightened where it meets the microphone housing. The outer plastic on each side is just a cover, you can pop it off to get to the hold-down mechanism (beware of warranty voiding if you tinker too much however, if it's not on the user guide it wasn't meant to be user-serviceable).Depending on your setup and cable organization OCD levels, you might want to get a better USB-C cable that has a 90-degree connector on it for ease of cable routing. Otherwise the cable will protrude straight back an additional 1-2 inches and bending that cable too tightly will put strain on the USB-C connection.In Windows 11, the default mic volume for input was not defaulted to 100%. You might need to tweak that per the user manual to a level that works for you. Mine is at 78%.
Best you can get for the price looks and sounds great
I bought two of these mics for a weekly podcast I was doing with my Mom. We wanted to upgrade and I was looking for a dynamic mic because I didn't want to mess with phantom power and I love the sound quality of dynamic mics. It's surprising how heavy these mics are. They are built with super high quality metal and the sound is excellent.We literally plugged them in straight out of the box 2 minutes before hitting record for an episode. There is not setup. Just plug and go. They are coupled to a Zoom H5 recorder. I don't plan on ever needing to upgrade.The other reason I went with a dynamic mic is to cut out background noise. We have forced air heating that is very loud. When we record the air vent noise never shows up in the recording so there is no post editing needed.These are perfect for podcasting, singing, and doing interviews. Great product for the price!
This mic is very agile and can save you tons of money because of USB. So if you want to have more professional setup you can spend money on audio interface, maybe preamp, xlr cables etc, but if you're not ready for this yet, USB allows you to just plug and play with it. Included items are great, you have usb-c and usb-a cables, pop filter. Physical mute button on the mic is very great feature, and it has two frequencies tune switches on it; it works both with USB and XLR connection. Frequencies are tuned for speech, the sound not so crisp for vocals, but really good for talking.The are only two minor cons:1. Internal USB preamp is slightly noisier than what you can get from standalone audio interfaces like focusright, native instruments or behringer or more expensive options. It is fixable with noise reduction plugins for recording. When talking in meetings it is impossible to notice when you talk, and many meetings software has built-in noise reduction...2. Mic is pretty good at capturing sound in front of it, and not catching on sides and back side, however, it easily catches vibrations or bumps, probably because of full metal construction and some internals... so if you have a table stand or table mic arm stand and if you hit the table or touch the arm or pressing keyboard buttons too loud - the mic will catch it. To eliminate it you can use floor stand or be more careful with movements.
I've had my fair share of cheap mics, and a couple "cheap" mics; ranging from cheap gaming headsets to a Blue Yeti (the best of the worst).This mic slaps them up and down the schoolyard. It's less than $200, so it's definitely still in the budget range. But for what you pay, this thing kicks ass. It comes with a sturdy, well-constructed device, a solid pop filter, and a USB-C cable.Right off the bat, the fact that you can pick either XLR or USB-C as your connection method is awesome. I don't have to take my interface with me if I want to go mobile! However, it *is* pretty hefty, and my mic arm struggles to keep it up. It manages, but it's crying.However, I have it hooked up to my Scarlett 2i2 v3, and they're a match made in heaven. The Scarlett gives me the basic control I need over the mic, and the gain knob allows me to make up for how quiet the mic's output is. The mic itself has a couple basic tuning options on the rear, but it's better off being tweaked in software, especially for your gain. Even with an interface that can boost output, anyone paying for this mic should already know to tweak in software anyway (whether it's in a DAW, video editing, or streaming live).I think it's a solid value for the price, and after just a few weeks with it, everyone I usually talk to online, be it for gaming or my podcast, have noticed a considerable leap in the quality of my voice online since it arrived. I don't think I'll need another mic for a good, long while.
Great sound. One friend jokingly calls it my "Beyonce" mic because it's so professional. I've been using it for my audio on my weekly newletter and looking forward to working my book on audio.
من المايكات الدايناميك الاقتصادية و يدعم منفذ الUSB-C صوته طبيعي و ممتاز, اذا تفكر تشتريه تأكد ان عندك ميكسر أو حمل برنامج ستييل سيريس عشان تزيد عزل المايك شوي, عن نفسي استعمله مع Stream Deck+
が海外レビューによるとミュートボタンが取れやすいらしい。好みの音質は人によるので評価なしで。ULT FIELD 7 (SONY)に接続して音量はとれるがノイズも大きくなる。それが気になるのは無音状態のときだけ。カラオケには影響ない。→ 追記:ノイズの原因はAC電源接続によるものでバッテリー駆動だと問題なかった。USB接続はWIN11で【サウンド-録音-Q9U】右クリックで有効化して使えた。しかし私のPCではプロパティにマイクブーストが出てこず音量がとれずとても音が小さくて使い物にならない。ドライバを再インストールすることにより表示される場合もあるらしい。
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Q9U Broadcast Microphone Specifications
Produce professional high-quality audio for podcasts, broadcasts, streams and live recordings with the Q9U Broadcast Dynamic Microphone. Easily integrated into any professional or home recording studio, the Q9U features both an XLR output and a USB-C connection with stunning 24-bit/96kHz resolution for smooth, professional broadcast vocals that connect the speaker to the listener.
A robust internal shockmount isolates the capsule from mechanical noise and a cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection, capturing the perfect amount of sound without coloration. The Q9U includes an integrated dual-layer windscreen that minimizes plosives and a removable foam pop filter is included to further reduce unwanted breath or wind noise that can compromise your production. Low cut and mid presence boost controls offer onboard sound tailoring options.
The Q9U features a USB-C jack for instant plug-and-play connectivity to a computer without any driver required. The microphone features a 24bit/96kHz analog to digital converter for vibrant high-definition digital recordings. The analog XLR output allows the microphone to connect to any standard preamp, mixer or audio interface. A mute switch gives you audio privacy while video conferencing.




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Samson Technologies began designing wireless microphone systems in 1980. Today, we are an industry leader in both consumer and professional audio with three notable brands: Samson, Hartke, and Michael Kelly Guitars. Our products are sold and distributed in over 140 countries worldwide.
In 1980, Samson introduced our first wireless microphone system. Over the years, Samson has become a leader in the wireless field. In the early '90s, we began to expand the reach of our audio products through the development of power amplifiers, mixers, wired microphones and signal processors. In 2005, we introduced the first professional USB microphones to be used by musicians, broadcasters and podcast enthusiasts.
What problem are we solving?
Samson products are designed to make quality audio accessible to everyone, whether for recording, live performance, or even classroom sound reinforcement. We have products that are all-in-one solutions as well as products that fit into existing audio rigs.
What makes us different?We have extensive experience in creating products for musicians and creators, by musicians and creators themselves. Our team is comprised of performers, recording engineers, and content creators who deeply understand the needs and requirements of our product's users.
At Samson, we are committed to simplifying the lives of all musicians with high-performance audio gear at a tremendous value. Our range of products, from USB microphones and micro wireless technology to portable PA systems and accessories, is designed to lower the barrier of entry for anyone in need of professional audio for any application.
Over the span of 4+ decades, Samson has evolved from a modest two-person venture into a prominent global enterprise, dedicated to crafting innovative products that enhance the lives of music and broadcast professionals worldwide.
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