Samson GO mic Review AND Test.

[EpicArabKid]

WAXED BOX? IT'S A BUY!

[jasonbournetodie]

I just received my CO1U today. I only paid $51 total (shipping included) from Amazon. So if you can't find this Go mic online then try looking for the next one up, the Samson CO1U.

Samsung makes great products so either mic should suit your needs.

[UnderTheAttic]

@jasonbournetodie Agreed 100% I got this mic for it's portability and that's what I got. It's not half bad either.

[raymond9987654321]

@jasonbournetodie Samson*

[CameronCrunk]

"Ok, that's not a text message that's a phone call"

[Sahfarry]

The phone call made this review funny. Thanks, been thinking aobut buying a mic, might get this one.

[DansHowToVideos]

Awesome, I'm goin to pick this up. Anyone know where I could find this in canada? Amazon.ca doesn't carry it:s

[0002591]

@DansHowToVideos Steve's Music Store for $45.00

[ThisisYoungQ]

best 40 bucks you can spend especially if you have professional vocal editing software! 

[MsTechDude]

Ow wow nice messup

[99asz]

The box is even better than the microphone itself.

[FulciLives]

The volume is very very very low. I don't like it.

[MissJesusfan]

Can this mic record without being plugged into anything? (For example a computer?) I know I will eventually put the sound onto my computer but can you make recordings without it being plugged in? Please respond. Thanks! : ) -Vanessa

[Dukesucks]

@MissJesusfan No. It's just a mic not a voice recorder

[ACEBOOM06]

can i use this to record my rap songs???

[MrFigrepig]

Oh well nice mess up.

[bitchhater03]

hello! i just got samson go mic today. and when i plugged it in the sound of my computer just gone and the mic is not working. by the way i'm using windows 7. what am i supposed to do? please reply. thanks

[TaIooka]

Oh wow, nice mess up

[MagicTurtle643]

Is there any way to record in stereo? I have one and it only records in mono. That's ridiculous. Stereo is the standard nowadays. I'm very disappointed with it. If you know anyway to turn it to stereo please let me know.

[jose060789]

Well this work with an iPhone 4 as well to record audio and shoot video? Please reply!

[c0latrix]

doe's it come with a stand?

[esecrest]

I'm trying to figure out if this would be good for a classroom setting, could you do a test at different distances away from the mic? thx.

[15sdobbie]

Full of recording noise. You are better off using the singstar microphones.

[tightesp88]

Hello UndertheAttic. I like your Video, because you pesent the mic completely. But I miss a conclusion in the end, where you put all the facts together and show strong points and weak points of the microphone.

[Gefrce]

LMAO When he dropped it I jumped. >_<

[ZPGaming]

I have one of these, just trying to configure it to sound the best.

[ShadowSnake141]

Are you able to turn the clip/stand around the opposite way?

and How wide can the clip open?

[killedbyAP]

wow that's a nice box! :p

[PsycoKrazy]

I want something that i can use maybe for talking to people online and maybe a little voice acting, roleplaying etc..suggestions? this mic good enough? i dont know much about mics so.. :S

[TurtleKakashi]

awesome run through.. wasnt sure to get this or the blue snowflake mic but your video sold me on the go mic. cant wait to recieve :)

[ATAProductions218]

Could you hear the beat and yourself through the audio jack?

[TygoTheHypeO]

OH WOW NICE MESS UP!!!!

[MODCraftCAST]

how good is it if you want to record instruments ???

[rickbell7]

@MODCraftCAST

It's pretty decent. Not "high-end" mind you, but it will get the job done. I have made several videos on my channel using this mic. For such a tiny mic, this thing sounds great!

[tcv4]

@rickbell7 Anything that sounds better for around the same price? It doesn't have to be small, but usb is preferred.

[liltraper12345]

oo shit

[DarkFilmDirector]

So, if I like... ohp! shhhhit.

[chupi686]

. i bought the same mic u got which is the go mic and the software i got is called cakewalk music creator le and for some reason i don't see my vocal levels move or nothing i can't record or nothing i do hear myself but i can't record is there anyway you could help me with this problem?do you have msn so u could mess with my volume mixer levels and etc..i think that's the problem but im not sure is there anyway u could help do u got msn messanger where u could control my computer.

[TheOfficialLCharmz]

quick question, cant find the serial number for the music creator. i know u dont use it, but i cant find the serial number..help? any other free programs ?

[UnderTheAttic]

@TheOfficialLCharmz As far as audio editing goes, use Audacity.

[TheOfficialLCharmz]

@UnderTheAttic i got it thanks

[leedeenee]

@UnderTheAttic actully use adobe audition definitly

[ZoeTheCorgiFilms]

@TheOfficialLCharmz it is not a serial number, it is a disk you put into your computer, stop trying to steal software

[TheOfficialLCharmz]

@ZoeTheCorgiFilms no u idiot noones trying to steal anything, when u purchase the mic u get the cd. then u need a registration code which is a serial number. and u get it by going to the website entering your info and email to get the code . theres really no way u could 'steal the software'

dumb ass kid dont try to sound smart

[TnTMusic64]

can it be use for recording my guitar? i need some sort of usb mic to record my guitar. would this be suitable for that?

[soappyguitar]

if you don't use the software, how do you record it? i just bought mine and have a windows vista laptop. Can't figure out how to use cakewalk and don't know how else to record it...help!

[Cybermau5]

Maybe a dumb question but can i use it with skype ?

[0Tension]

i bought one today and its really good

im using it for rapping

ill post a response soon of a rap song

[PainGainMusic]

where do you get one of these? cause i'm building a rap studio and this looks like a good mic to record with

[TheSoloMan123456789]

is it good for recording guitar ?

[SuperPokemon0365]

can you use this with camtasia studio 7?

[miztahmike]

isnt works on windows xp?? pls reply

[MaligantWorm]

is this thing good for rapping? if it is, i will buy it and do a rap review

[rickybbobby21]

@MaligantWorm was thinkin the same thing

[amazingshotz]

can u make music and songs with it?

[muhammad4496]

@amazingshotz  good ?

[KillYoFam97]

@amazingshotz No it sucks!! Holy fuck its terrible. Even with crazy editing it still sounds bad.

[UnderTheAttic]

@amazingshotz Of course you can!

[mansooriqbalnagori]

Brother. I recently bought this mic for recording vocals and guitar. Firstly do you think it is a good choice? yes i dont have a studio or anything... just home recording? secondly can you suggest me some good softwares for the mic? I use windows7 i just plugged it in n tried recording with windows recorder, thr is so much background or i dont know what.. the sound is all like "sssssssssssseeee" HELP me please? :)

[LaLaRainbowz]

are you sure it has a built in sound card or does your computer have that sound card?

[EduWalkTv]

Does it have a good quality?



[lego398]

wtf

i put the mic in, and im assuming that all the sound from the comp is goin thru the mic and i can only hear it thru headphones in the mic. help?

[MrFlipvideo22]

$69,99usd

[untoter3]

i will buy it :D

[TheJakeSta999]

can the go mic fit in a standerd mic stand?

[MrFlipvideo22]

@TheJakeSta999 yes it coms with the mic bolt

[ElizabethDempsey]

Thanks for the review! Would this mike be good for talking on Skype?

[thevideosforfun]

Will this be good for recording vocals for a newb?

[AswitchProductions]

I think that USB mic are soooooo handy but trust me, 4 montha later you will be craving more... something like phantom powered mics, which are way better. But usb mics rock for starting producers. Nice vid bro

[ShazStarMusic]

Hey !

Nice video :)

Can you connect a tripod or stand with that mic ?

[rawrgrr4298]

LOL, is it the box that sold it for you? :p

It seems like a half decent mic i'm wanting xlr mics though D:

[zcreem]

Loved the review, sounds like a nice little mic and you made me smile thanks for sharing.

[rocksystem132]

That's sick, cheers for the review i'm buying one off amazon (:

[RyanUnplugged]

Just bought it on Ebay for $36 bucks, thanks for the review, you convinced me

[DjARTisROCK]

Nice review. I have a question is it compatible with windows 7 64bit and also the cakewalk software? Thanks.

[JMMREVIEW]

Nice review thanks

[kyle7676]

haha, nice review thanks!

[sebofdoom]

Thank you, great review. Now i just have to choose between this and the Blue Snowball, which is a bit better, but my budget i really tight..

[PotawatomiThunder]

@emtguzman Alright thanks a lot. I'm glad you made this video because it helped me make up my mind. THIS is what I am going to buy. Thanks again.

[PotawatomiThunder]

Ok, you have your headphones plugged in so you can hear your voice as your speaking, I have a question regarding that. Do you hear it at the EXACT same time you speak, or do you hear it a few milliseconds after?

[UnderTheAttic]

@PotawatomiThunder EXACT. It has a built in soundcard. So no lag regarding monitoring.

[ToniBrandys]

@UnderTheAttic A built in soundcard? So... do you think I can use this mic as a soundcard? the internal soundcard of my laptop is dead, so I was thinking about getting an audio interface, a mixer and a mic,... but if this mic actually IS a soundcard, I think i'll get it. So do you think it would enough for podcasting? Nice review, we miss audio tests of this kind.

[forensicduck]

I'm a little tight on budget, but I want to try out either this mic or the Samson C01U USB. I mainly want to use it for recording vocals and guitar. When it comes to other instruments, I'll probably work with virtual instruments, since that mostly saves time for me. But what mic would you suggest?

[UnderTheAttic]

@forensicduck I'd go with the C01U usb. It is quit expensive though.

[GrimTheToad]

@UnderTheAttic quite*

[ACEBOOM06]

@UnderTheAttic sir can i use this mic to record my rap songs??? cuz this is cool i dont need mixer anymore :)

[UnderTheAttic]

@ACEBOOM06 Sure! It's a microphone. It's decent. Don't expect "pro" quality from something that costs like $30 right now..

[XSuperMarioFanX]

@UnderTheAttic Lol "$30 dollars now" ?. No.

Be prepared to pay $60+ on Ebay and $50 in stores.

I got it for $39 + tax on boxing day.

[UnderTheAttic]

@XSuperMarioFanX Are you trying to look smart or something? Soooorrryyyy $40 dollars. Damn, $10 dollars off. Why should anybody "be prepared" to pay $60+ on ebay and $50 in stores? As far as I know, online shopping is MUCH cheaper than in-store shopping. And let me teach you something awesome about the internet! Ready? First go on ebay.

[UnderTheAttic]

@UnderTheAttic Then type in "Samson Go Mic" on the search bar. BUT WAIT! Before you hit "enter" on the drop down menu, instead of "Best Match" select "Price+Shipping:Lowest First" in case you don't understand what that means; It means it's going to show you the lowest price first! And for me at the moment, it is ready? $23.96+$6.35 for shipping. Do you know what that adds up to? WOAH. Hurts to be wrong while trying to be a smart-ass doesn't it?

[XSuperMarioFanX]

@UnderTheAttic btw, you just called yourself a smart ass ^^

[XSuperMarioFanX]

@UnderTheAttic No, I am expecting a reviewer to give correct facts.

Well Im on Ebay Canada right now and to my surprise C $50.99 +C $9.85 shipping.

And yes I use Ebay a lot.

What I say to people looking to buy this mic, if you see it for $50.99 buy it!

All my nearest music stores have them sold out!

[SuziScandalous]

i'm thinking about getting this mic or the blue snowball mic. i'm a voice actress and singer, do you think this would do well?

[UnderTheAttic]

@SuziScandalous They are both very good, but go with the Blue Ball.

[jycmba]

I agree - it's a nice portable USB mike, especially if you need to be mobile.. say, does anyone know how to NOT have the sound go through the mike? according to the instructions, you can select which sound card -

[jdeal82]

Would you recommend this mic for a starter podcast mic?

[fsandc]

hi,im planning to use the go mic to do vocal/instrument overdubs using acid pro and adobe audition. would i be able to hear the existing backing tracks during playback/recording via its headphone out? thanks and more power

[fsandc]

hi,im planning to use the go mic to do vocal/instrument overdubs using acid pro and adobe audition. would i be able to hear the existing backing tracks during playback/recording via its headphone out? thanks and more power

[Hauzmakers]

this thing is awesome

[Kerosenetrewthe]

I just got this mic. When I use with my recording software it works perfectly. Nice sound. But when I use it along with my Logitech Webcam I get a transformer type of vocal with it? Dont know if you have this issue?

[UnderTheAttic]

@Kerosenetrewthe You mean it lags? Yes, yes I do have the same issue.

[Kerosenetrewthe]

@UnderTheAttic It doesnt lag, but the sound is sorta distorted, kinda like warbly if I can describe it right.

[MicroHelper]

@UnderTheAttic It's because your transfering audio data every second and It can't transfer it Immediatly caues you must have fast internet and also that person. That's how it is, and you cannot fix it. It's normal, but at least it's goood for videos.

[FlyBoyzEpidemic]

lmao that moment was amazing

[DefBanks]

is it good for recording rap songs

[LilMattAttack]

that mics wackkk but nice review

[shineenerd]

hey just wondering but can you leave the mic on the desk to record yourself? or is the gain not high enough? cuz i heard it cant fit on some thick desktops.. and its a usb mic right? thanks!

[drshadow89]

When you monitor yourself, is there any delay??? Even a small?

[UnderTheAttic]

@drshadow89 Not at all.. It has a built-in sound card. So you are good to go.

[MasonsTurtle]

I like boxes too.

[smilez180ify]

@meekmill55 I looked it up and it was written that it could be used for recording and podcast. It should work pretty good

[smilez180ify]

Yup I'll be getting this mic' in a few days.

[mleung45]

Awesome review, really nice run down on the sound quality on all the modes. I just ordered one, thanks again for the review!

[1UltimateFighter1]

yeah nice mess up... XD. nice review man!

[pazchris]

anybody know if it has to be hooked up to record and can you import the audio later?

[UnderTheAttic]

@pazchris It has to be hooked up with usb TO a computer. It does on have any onboard memory. So no.

[pazchris]

@UnderTheAttic Thanks, you are super helpful!

[IPHONEHACKER90]

Nice Review dude! keep it up

[GranulatedStuff]

good demo !

[AdlerTimbo]

thx for this video!

from Germany, AdlerTimbo

[Freedomstyler]

nice review budv

[MrRichardTV]

can this go in the kodak zi8 or only the computer?

[MWoody92]

@MrRichardTV probably just computer...

[UnderTheAttic]

Only the computer.

[sorryorange3]

"Oh Wow, Nice Mess up" ..

[UnderTheAttic]

@sorryorange3 hahahaha p:

[lpkid2]

it really is a good mic....its $60 at best buy

[Semitotal]

Thanks for this great review! Really clarified the different modes for me, I think I'll have to get this now. Seems like an excellent fit for home music recording.

[rickbell7]

Thanks for this review! I am unboxing mine right this minute as I watch your video, LOL.

I have read a lot of good reviews about this mic, so I decided to pick one up this evening. It is very well packaged, like you said. Very cool little mic! Now I'm off to give it a test of my own.

Again, thanks for the review. Well done.

Rick

[rvcjr88]

thank you. this was very helpful.

[Geekella]

this was very helpful. thanks so much

[geekiesquad]

how long is the usb cord?

[UnderTheAttic]

Very long, almost as long as my... Sorry, bad joke, but yeah, its pretty long.

[geekiesquad]

lol cool dude, thanks

[BigDave71088]

Haha

[gargantuandick]

I've compared people using the mic on youtube, and it seems like it needs gain adjustment. The sound is too soft and muddy for my tastes. Makes it kinda hard to hear what is said, despite having a smooth sound

[ubuu7]

does youtube compress the audio streams?

[lotsaEntertainment]

yes

[fiendwithoutaface66]

got it and like it a lot, back to podcasting for me soon

[anilpmathews]

Really? You talked about the box it came in?you also said etcetera etcetera too much. This really isnt much of a review. It's a good idea but yeah would want to atleast compare the mic and seriously.. Know the price.

Good idea but um yeah.

[UnderTheAttic]

People in general who look up reviews aren't stupid. They basically want to hear how the mic sounds. And this is an Unboxing as well thus me explaining how the mic was packaged. Knowing the price is irrelevant because prices on stuff like this change withing days. And it is very different on different websites. And I explained the basic functions of the mic such as the cardioid and omni directional patterns. You get it. I got the basics down.

[AlongTheBoat]

i think you are funny. xD

but i have a question. comparing to the samson co1u. which one is better and what is better?

[UnderTheAttic]

Co1U is EASILY better. But not a better price.

[UnderTheAttic]

@AlongTheBoat Samson co1u no doubt. It's also more expensive.

[barcelonarulz222333]

how do you record with it? cuz i just got it, and im having trouble with the cakewalk music creator program. its not letting me record. thanks.

[UnderTheAttic]

I don't use cakewalk. I use Mixcraft 4. But make sure you set yer computer to record to the GO MIC.

[matthewbly]

there are 3 reviews of this mic and this seems to be the best review of them all!!

[franksterling]

thanks for reviewing. just ordered mine today

[UnderTheAttic]

No problem, I love it.

[SoloisticCloud]

Sweet review, i might get one in the future to record something or use it for vent haha. Great work man, kudos!!

[Shirodarkful]

that's pretty tight it looks like you can make a studio with it

[ezrawwedp]

Nice review!!!! Not sure if I should get one of these or a snowball :( 5*

[UnderTheAttic]

Well the snowball is great too.. But I would go with the Snowflake, because I look for portability since I have a laptop.. But you won't see THAT much of a difference from either one. I mean there is a difference.. But its slight and highly undetectable by the naked ear :]

[ezrawwedp]

Ahh Thank's for the reply!!!