{"id":242409,"date":"2021-05-04T17:24:14","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-05-04T17:24:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:24:14","slug":"an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#An Easy and Affordable Mic with USB-C and XLR \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3fbf63e967b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3fbf63e967b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Table_of_Contents\" >Table of Contents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#A_Broadcast_Mic_That_Lets_You_Hit_the_Ground_Running\" >A Broadcast Mic That Lets You Hit the Ground Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Impressive_Sound_Quality_for_the_Price\" >Impressive Sound Quality for the Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Solid_Build_Quality_Minus_Some_Annoying_Quirks\" >Solid Build Quality, Minus Some Annoying Quirks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Conclusion_An_Affordable_All-In-One_Broadcasting_Mic\" >Conclusion: An Affordable All-In-One Broadcasting Mic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#An Easy and Affordable Mic with USB-C and XLR \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-80579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/f6711c11.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Samson Q9U broadcast mic\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Researching and investing in audio products is one of the greatest hurdles for amateur podcasters and streamers. But Samson is offering an affordable, low-effort entry point to the world of high-quality audio with its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samson-Vocal-Dynamic-Microphone-Q9U\/dp\/B0848D6TBR\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">$200 Q9U broadcast mic<\/a>. With excellent noise rejection and options for USB-C or XLR connections, the Q9U is one of the best entry-level mics available today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Great sound quality<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t pick up much background noise<\/li>\n<li>USB-C and XLR connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Built-in headphone jack for audio monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mute button feels cheap, hard to tell when it&#8217;s active<\/li>\n<li>The internal pneumatic shock mount doesn&#8217;t do its job<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t come with software to control the mic<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t come with a desktop mic stand or mic bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Just to be clear, the Samson Q9U isn\u2019t the cheapest microphone of its kind. But it\u2019s a better entry-level option than many other mics because of its wide feature set and noise rejection. The Q9U sounds good in an untreated room, saving you the trouble of buying acoustic panels, and its optional XLR connection ensures that you can continue using the Q9U if you ever buy an audio interface.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Broadcast_Mic_That_Lets_You_Hit_the_Ground_Running\"><\/span>A Broadcast Mic That Lets You Hit the Ground Running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/f19c9085-2.png\" alt=\"The Q9U with its removable windscreen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finding a microphone for your podcast or livestream is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Not only do you need to find a mic that sounds good, but you need one that works with your recording or streaming setup without the help of additional, expensive products, like audio interfaces and acoustic panels.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, Samson\u2019s Q9U mic covers all the bases. It has a ton of onboard features to get you up and running without much hassle, its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/79322\/samson-q9u-broadcast-mic-review-an-easy-and-affordable-mic-with-usb-c-and-xlr\/#moka_anchor_ImpressiveSoundQualityforthePrice\">sound quality rocks, it works over USB-C and XLR, and because it\u2019s a dynamic microphone, it doesn\u2019t pick up much background noise in untreated rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Over a USB connection, the Q9U is totally plug-and-play. It doesn\u2019t require any extra drivers or software, which is mostly a good thing, though I wish Samson at least <em>offered<\/em> some kind of software to control the mic and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly global EQ (so you don\u2019t have to set up EQ in each of your recording or broadcasting apps). But hey, you aren\u2019t stuck using USB! The Samson Q9U\u2019s XLR jack provides a lot of room for growth, saving you the trouble of buying a new mic if you decide to get an audio interface.<\/p>\n<p>Samson filled the backside of this mic with all kinds of switches and ports, including a hardware mute switch, a mid-boost setting, a low-cut setting, and a headphone jack for live audio monitoring. For those who want to hear themselves <em>and<\/em> their computer\u2019s audio output in real-time without setting up complicated software, the headphone jack is a very nice addition to this mic.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4a47a0db-4.png\" alt=\"The Q9U's EQ switches, headphone input, and audio outputs.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of audio monitoring, you\u2019ll be surprised the first time you hear yourself talking through the Q9U, because it\u2019s very good at ignoring background noise. There isn\u2019t any crazy software at play here, it\u2019s just that the Q9U is a dynamic mic, a type of microphone that\u2019s often better suited for untreated or noisy environments than condenser mics like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout\/dp\/B00N1YPXW2\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Blue Yeti<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone\/dp\/B0006H92QK?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Audio-Technica AT2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With its cardioid (or heart-shaped) polar pattern, the Q9U only picks up noise directly in front of its capsule. If high-quality audio is your goal but you\u2019re in a noisy or untreated room, then a dynamic mic like the Q9U might be a better option for you than a condenser mic. That\u2019s not to say that everyone should use a dynamic mic\u2014condensers like the Blue Yeti can sit at a more comfortable distance than the Q9U and still pick up consistent-sounding audio, so they may be a better option for remote workers or livestreamers who don\u2019t want a mic hovering in front of their face all the time.<\/p>\n<p>The Q9U also comes with some accessories to help seal the deal. There are the USB-A and USB-C cables, of course, but there\u2019s also a windscreen. The Q9U already has an internal screen to keep your plosives from sounding explosive, but the external screen can help if you\u2019re speaking loud, singing, or just love the Peter Piper tongue twister. Unfortunately, this mic doesn\u2019t come with a desktop stand, so you\u2019ll have to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samson-MD5-Desktop-Microphone-Stand\/dp\/B000MYIIRG\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">buy one separately<\/a> (or go for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/InnoGear-Microphone-Suspension-Adjustable-Snowball\/dp\/B07V2FJL54?tag=reviewgeek-20\">a larger mic stand<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impressive_Sound_Quality_for_the_Price\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_ImpressiveSoundQualityforthePrice\">Impressive Sound Quality for the Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb5c81ed-4.png\" alt=\"The Q9U with its removable windscreen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With all the broadcast-ready features that Samson crammed into the affordable Q9U, I\u2019m surprised that it sounds so good. Recordings on the microphone sound clear and natural, similar to the results that you get with an industry-standard Shure S7b mic. Different voices can bring out different qualities in a microphone, but because the Q9U has such a neutral sound, it should work well for most people.<\/p>\n<p>As for the mic\u2019s built-in mid-boost and low-cut settings\u2014they\u2019re dramatic. I\u2019m not really a fan of how either of them sounds, but they make my voice sound <em>very<\/em> clear in video calls, and hey, they may sound better on your voice than they do mine. Samson says that the low-cut setting cuts frequencies by 3dB at 200Hz. The company doesn\u2019t state how the mid-boost works, but after playing with the mic for a while, I\u2019d guess that it applies a 3dB boost around 2,000 to 4,000Hz.<\/p>\n<p>With its stellar sound quality, the Q9U\u2019s noise rejection is just icing on the cake. This is an affordable, great-sounding mic that can hide most of the unwanted noise in your untreated room. Throwing up some acoustic panels to reduce excess noise will make it sound even better, but you probably won\u2019t feel rushed to do so simply because of how well the mic does its job.<\/p>\n<p>My only major complaint related to sound quality is that the Q9U\u2019s internal shock mount sucks. If you bump or tap on your mic stand, listeners will hear the bumping or tapping in your recording or broadcast. The problem is made worse if you\u2019re using a desktop mic stand, which will send any noise from your desk (tapping, slapping, gamer tantrums) straight into the microphone for everyone to hear. Other podcast microphones around this price, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-PODMIC-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/dp\/B07MSCRCVK\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Rode PodMic<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-PODMIC-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/dp\/B07MSCRCVK\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Shure MV7<\/a>, have much better internal shock mounts than the Q9U.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solid_Build_Quality_Minus_Some_Annoying_Quirks\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_SolidBuildQualityMinusSomeAnnoyingQuirks\">Solid Build Quality, Minus Some Annoying Quirks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8266e4bf-3.png\" alt=\"The Q9U on a white background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m always impressed by the quality of Samson\u2019s mics, and the new Q9U isn\u2019t an exception. It\u2019s heavy, it feels solid, it looks expensive, and considering the price, it\u2019s impressively well-made. I especially like the Q9U\u2019s adjustable yoke and built-in fastener, which make the setup process easy on any mic stand.<\/p>\n<p>But the build quality ain\u2019t perfect, and some parts of the Q9U feel lazy. The mute button is a glaring problem for me\u2014I don\u2019t mind that it feels cheap, but it\u2019s hard to tell whether the mute is enabled or disabled (unless you\u2019re monitoring your audio). Yes, the button is spring-loaded and sticks out a bit when mute is disabled, but not enough to tell the difference at a glance. Samson could have solved this problem by painting a red line around the mute button\u2019s shaft, which would make it easier to see which position the button is in. Or, you know, just slap an LED indicator on the thing.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10fb15c7-3.png\" alt=\"The Q9U lookin' sexy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s also the Q9U\u2019s internal pneumatic shock mount, which doesn\u2019t work all that well. As I mentioned before, any bump or tap on your mic stand (or desk, if they\u2019re attached) will find its way to your recording or livestream. I don\u2019t think that this should be a deal-breaker for the average person (unless you\u2019re hosting a very energetic livestream), but it\u2019s a sucky problem that you won\u2019t find in popular entry-level broadcast mics. At least not to this extent.<\/p>\n<p>And while it may sound a bit nitpicky, I don\u2019t like that Samson ships the Q9U in an unpadded box, which seems like an easy way to damage a mic. I also think that, considering this mic\u2019s target audience of novices, amateurs, and first-time buyers, it should come with a cheap desktop stand and a mic bag (at least to store the USB cables and windscreen).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_An_Affordable_All-In-One_Broadcasting_Mic\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_TheGistAnAffordableAllInOneBroadcastingMic\">Conclusion: An Affordable All-In-One Broadcasting Mic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it isn\u2019t perfect, the Samson Q9U is a flexible, affordable, and great-sounding microphone for at-home recording and streaming. Its optional XLR input provides a lot of room for growth, and its excellent noise rejection should provide clean sound in untreated or noisy rooms.<\/p>\n<p>The Samson Q9U isn\u2019t the only dynamic broadcasting mic in this price range, but its various inputs and settings make it a much more flexible option than the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-PODMIC-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/dp\/B07MSCRCVK\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Rode PodMic<\/a>, and at $200, it costs less than the similarly-spec\u2019d <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shure-Microphone-Podcasting-Voice-Isolating-Technology\/dp\/B08G7RG9ML?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Shure MV7<\/a>. Still, I suggest that you look other broadcast mics before pulling the trigger on the Q9U. You might find another USB mic that better suits your needs, or if you plan to buy a lot of mics in the future, you might skip USB mics in favor of cheaper, XLR-only mics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Great sound quality<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t pick up much background noise<\/li>\n<li>USB-C and XLR connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Built-in headphone jack for audio monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mute button feels cheap, hard to tell when it&#8217;s active<\/li>\n<li>The internal pneumatic shock mount doesn&#8217;t do its job<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t come with software to control the mic<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t come with a desktop mic stand or mic bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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