Samson CL2 Pencil Capacitor Microphone
Mic pianos, orchestral ensembles, and more with this matched pair of small-diaphragm condensers. Switchable omni and cardioid capsules are included.
Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
Submitted April 2, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com
"Don't waste your money on cheap MXL, NADY, or ART mics. Spend an extra $100 and get this matched set. For someone looking to sav"
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I think these mics are great. I will always keep them in my collection, I don't plan on replacing them. I'll probably just add another pair someday for a different sound. Every engineer should have a "mic locker" to go to, and it's not a bad thing to have mics like this laying around. (even if you have more expensive ones). Every mic has its purpose. Look at the SM57, used in studios everywhere. Mics don't have to be expensive to sound good. If they were stolen I would buy another pair. It's a steal for $250-$350.
Sound
They sound great. Like the previous reviewer stated they sound as good as some other well-known mics out there. I would compare these against the Neumann KM184 and the Microtech Gefell M300's. Between the two they sound more like the M300. I'm glad too, the KM184's sound a little harsh for me. These have a nice glassy top end, with adequate low end. Sounds amazing on vocals and acoustic guitar.
Features
The mic's themselves have a low end roll off switch (85hz), as well as a -10db pad switch. I was impressed because usually cheaper mics don't give you any options like this. Each mic also came with interchangeable capsules (1 cardioid, 1 omni-directional). I don't think you'll find a mic in this price range with the amount of features and options these have.
Ease of Use
What can I say? They're mics. You should know how to use them or you wouldn't be reading this. Plug them in, set your levels, record.
Quality
Both mics sound virtually identical (matching serial numbers) so quality control must be pretty good. The mics sound great. They're hefty, durable, and made of solid metal. They don't feel like they'll break anytime soon. Plus they come with a 3 year warranty if anything should happen.
Value
If you're looking for a cheap set of pencil condensers look no further. The value of these mics is far greater than any other set I've seen available. They sound great, they come with tons of accessories, metal carrying case, 2 capsules, and a 3 year warranty. It averages to about $150 a mic, without adding up the accessories. That's pretty darn good.
Manufacturer Support
I had to call them to find my serial number (for product registration). I was able to talk to a human within 1 minute, and got directed to the technical support "head". They were quick and to the point. Very helpful.
The Wow Factor
I don't know what to say here. They're nice looking mics? They come in an aluminum case? They have a lot of accessories? They're just plain brushed metal, but they don't need to win any beauty contests, I just want them to sound good.
Musical Background:
Trained audio engineer, Musician, In a band
Musical Style:
Rock, Pop-punk, Alternative
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Submitted March 11, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com
"The Best Mike Ever"
its been a year now , using then in more than 4 artist projects and they are like the same day that i bought them... so i guess that they will last long
Sound
if you want a clean , nice audio as it is, just buy one pair of this class a mics, i use the for: acustic guitars, brass, drums over heads, acordion, guitar cabinets, congas and percusions like shakers maracas and clave for salsa, guira etc, there are no other mic in my studio that i use more, if you want chek it out at www.facebook/ justicestudioscacho.com and you see and hear for your self. dont waist youre money testing other mikes that dosnt do the jod, trus me i been there
Features
all the accesories are class a , like a Tonka(the old ones)
Ease of Use
super convinient
Quality
the best, i have used jet
Value
its a Gift
Manufacturer Support
never
The Wow Factor
is versatil, and looks and feel heavy
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer, Band director, and soud Engineer
Musical Style:
Rock, Gospel,Ballads, Salsa, Alternative, R&B
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Submitted November 23, 2008
"better than km84's"
better than km84's
Sound
there is nothing better
Features
i whish it had more capsules but 2 is enough
Ease of Use
you can't go wrong with placement... really, i tried, very hard.
Quality
quality quality, better than neumann km84
Value
it's the best, i'd pay 3 grand a peice. well, i would, if i could afford to.
Manufacturer Support
don't know, never had a problem,
The Wow Factor
completely unknown by most, but by far the best sounding, and most universally applicable mic i've ever come across.
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