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Rating And Reviews: Samson C03 Microphone

Switchable between Supercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8. Large-Diaphragm Condenser. Gold-Plated XLR Connection.

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"Great Microphone. If you are starting out in recording field and are on a budget, go out and buy it. You won't regret it." submitted September 16, 2005

By a customer from yahoo.com
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Musical Background: Active musician
Music Style: Indian classical
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Sound: sound quality on this Mic is amazing. I use it to record accoustic guitar including a 12 string and it does a great Job. The bass response is better than most other mics in this range. Feature: This should come with a shock mount just like the marshal. Apart from that its rich in features. The Figure 8 pattern is sometimes very useful. Quality: I use it pretty much every weekend for the past one year, and its working fine. The construction is solid. Value: This product was the best value for money when I got it. It was a little expensive because I had to buy the Shock mount seperately for $39.00. Manufacturer Support: Never had to deal with them The Wow Factor: This thing certainly looks sexy. Overall: I'll buy another one if this one breaks. I love the sound.
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"Decent mic for the $. QC: not so much" submitted July 31, 2011

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Musical Background: Recording Engineer, Active Musician
Music Style: Basic Rock
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Sound: Sounds okay. Not as rich as I would like but okay. Pop filter helped a lot. Otherwise the mic pops quite a bit. Feature: Needs the shock mount. The mic clip that came with it was broken the first time I let someone else sing into it. They grabbed the mic and tried to move it and "pop". Ease of Use: No problems. Nice and easy to plug into a cord. Quality: First one was dead out of the box. Phantom power issue or something. Second one has been okay except for the plastic stand mount that broke the first time I let someone sing into it. Value: Okay but I think there are some nice mics out there now that probably beat this one in performance and aren't too much more expensive. Manufacturer Support: First one was dead out of the box. Replacement took a looooonnnnnnnnggggg time to get to me. The Wow Factor: Not too sexy but a good mic. Overall: I might buy another one just to have a matched set but if I was looking for a good single voice mic I would probably do some more shopping.
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"Excellent Choice for low-end recording studio market" submitted July 24, 2006

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Musical Background: pop production
Music Style: pop
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Sound: Great Transients and somewhat warm in sound production. Very tape-like sound quality. Sounds retro and thick in sound. Good for old songs recording replication. Feature: -10, low cut and omni pattern. Wow...thats what I wan at unbeattable price. Quality: Samson, you are the best in QC. Manufacturer Support: Great. Good response from support team. The Wow Factor: I want it and i gotten it. Overall: NO REGRETS FOR those who need a good and multi-pattern mics. Excellent choice.
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"If your looking for a studio class mic that will do the job with excellence and sound quality that rivals the BIG daddy's. Go Sa" submitted July 21, 2005

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Musical Background: Musician,recording tech,sideman
Music Style: session player,gen styles(I'm 60)
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Sound: very crispy and tight sound,good bass quality,I use it for voice overs. Feature: To Make it a class product,the shock mount should be included and you would blow the competition away.The patern sw is excellent and the roll off exel. Quality: very well made excellent quality compares to other brands that feel SHURE about themselves as a standard. Value: excellent mic for the price,please don't increase it!! Manufacturer Support: not yet! The Wow Factor: profesional looks,equal quality,studio worthy, looks pro all the way,verrry sexy!!!! Overall: we'll see how the diaphram holds out,age will determine it's longevity.here's a chance to put Samson on the map as a class product.Break the disposable product barrier and you'll be the leading condenser to buy. Keep the circuit quiet.I'm impressed with the overall quality.
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