- Stereo Pair
- For Drums, Piano, Strings & Vocals
- 48V Phantom Power
- Cardioid Polar Pattern
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 12,656 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Samson C02. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Samson C02. For example, 85% of 3,091 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Samson C02 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 1 to 20 of 47 Reviews
Good Cheap Mics
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Victor on B&H Photo Video
I bought two of these microphones to use on my new Yamaha mg124c mixer. At first I was really impressed. I bought a Samson C01u several years ago and the noise was terrible. It was the USB version of the C01 so I thought I could excuse the noise for a cheap A/D converter.So after reading many promising reviews I decided to buy a pair. I used them with my mixer and thought wow what am improvement. I really liked the sound quality at first. I tried using it for vocals and that didn't go so well. They just sounded empty. So I tried using them on flute, trombone, trumpet and a live musical play. Overall they sounded very nice on loud sounds such as the instruments but I could detect noise in quieter sounds. Since these were my first microphones ever I didn't know if the mixer was noisy or if the mics were noisy. Several weeks later I bought the AT2035. What an improvement.I can turn the gain all the way up with the AT2035 and not hear any noise. I think if I were to go back and buy again I would have gone with the AT studio recording pack. It comes with the AT2020 and a pencil condenser. Both of these I'm sure are higher quality then the Samsons for just a little more money. Also the shock mount on the C02s is kind of a joke. Its basically a rubber sleeve that goes around the microphone shaft. No rubber band suspension like most shock mounts. But they will do a nice job for drum set micing and other loud sounds. Overall good quality and still working after 3 months use. ... More
Versatile mics for a great price = excellent value
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
I am trying to get setup for semi-professional video creation and wanted to generate good quality audio. After watching a lot of mic reviews, I decided to order a pair of the Samson C02 mics. While these are sold as instrument (drums, acoustic guitar, etc) many people have given them favorable reviews for dialog and even live action. Having received mine, I have done a number of tests both for inside dialog as well as taking them outside to check their sensitivity with ambient sound. I am using a Sound Devices mixer so the whole sound chain is pretty quiet, and I did not hear very much self-noise from these mics while they were able to pick up very faint sounds outdoor such as leaves rustling and birds chirping. They are somewhat directional but certainly not in the same way as a proper shotgun mic. All in all I am very glad I purchased these and I expect them to be with me for a good while. ... More
Awesome Microphones
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video
I have been recording for over 10 years so I have a basic grasp on the process. I bought these microphones being skeptical but at $108 ($54 each) I gave them a shot. I instantly love these mics. First, I plugged them into my Tascam DR100 (using a stereo mic bar on a stand walking around) and recorded room ambience, my voice, and different effects like running water, hits, etc. They sounded great. I am recording audio samples to place into my synthesizers/samplers to create new sounds. before I would have had to use either my Rode NT1A, Shure SM7B, or my ribbon mic. A lot of the things I record have fast attack times which can occasionally be captured better with smaller condenser microphones. I have yet to try them in my universal audio and other preamps but if they sound this good in my tascam, I believe the will sound great. P.S. - No they are not neumann mics (which are not a one size fit all either) but they are definitely in a class waaaay above their selling price! I didn't misspell way :) ... More
Great, affordable mics
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by The MIghty Slug on B&H Photo Video
These are very nice little condenser mics. I mostly use them to record acoustic guitar, and they sound awesome. The highs are crisp and clear and there is plenty of low end warmth. I've also used them with great results on hand percussion, vocals, and as room mics for drums. Comes with a nifty hard plastic carrying case, and some foam pop filters. I have nothing bad to say about these mics, killer deal!
Unbelievable
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Joe on B&H Photo Video
I purchased these mics after watching several reviews. I must say I am not in any way disappointed. I can't believe I received two mics for the price of one. After using this mic in a home studio (Mobile Home) I must admit I was surprised. The room has reverb (stand-in waves) and needed something other than the large diaphragm mic have or a shotgun. I have added some acoustic treatments but out is almost impossible to eliminate everything. Compared to my large diaphragm this mic eliminated all of my reverberent and excess sounds. I don't have a shotgun to compare to but I do think these mic's have a great sound in a boom application. I chose this mic instead of a shotgun because of the room, and I was not disappointed. ... More
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Great Mic For the price
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Zach on B&H Photo Video
It's an excellent mic for the price. There's two of them which is awesome. The sound quality is great for a $50 mic. One thing to note is that it doesn't have as tight of a pickup pattern as shotgun mics. So it's not as good as a shotgun mic for noisy environments. However it will sound just as good (if not better) than a shotgun mic in a quiet room or in an interview situation.
Cheap, but Not Bad
Samson C02 Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Pencil Condenser Mics (Stereo Pair)
Reviewed by Stephen B. on Reverb
I now have eight of these guys. They're a bit fragile and a little on the noisy side, but they have great tone for the price and since they're almost super-cardioid, good at rejecting unwanted bleed. I mostly use them for drum overheads or room mics, sometimes recording orchestra/band. In a pinch, they can be used for voice but are a bit too noisy to make them your main mic. My main complaint is that they don't handle impacts well. Two of my eight mics have a buzz because they fell a short distance. I could never find the cause of the problem and it isn't always there, so I have now have several spares. ... More
Samson C02
Samson C02 Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Pencil Condenser Mics (Stereo Pair)
Reviewed by Benjamin O. on Reverb
Bought a pair used to use as drum overheads and for acoustic instruments. Very good mic for the price, comparable to Cascade M39s, Rode M5s, or AKG P170s in terms of performance, but the C02s are a little easier on the wallet. 4 stars only because they're pretty barebones feature wise. No pad, no HPF, no other polar patterns aside from supercardioid. There is also a noticeable amount of self-noise not unusual for condensers in this price range. All-in-all, I recomend these if you're looking for a pair of cheap, small diaphragm condensers that sound like they should, but don't mind a lack of features. ... More
Really excellent pair of mics!
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Lorenzo on B&H Photo Video
These are really a 2 for 1 price, they sound great and the background sound rejection is great. There is more fall off of the low tones as you get off axis of these mics. but if you're in the sweet spot the sound is great and full bodied. Comes with a pretty good case and shock mount, thought the shock mount is just ok, not top level. I've only used these for a couple of shoots so i can't speak to how long they'll last but there's gold plated connectors for the head and XLR connections. ... More
Great Value
Samson C02 Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Pencil Condenser Mics (Stereo Pair)
Reviewed by Danny R. on Reverb
These little babies work great for just about everything, and they're so affordable- I first encountered this microphone when I found it one in the TRASH CAN at a church I was visiting, and when I pulled it out and plugged it in- it still worked great. I've since bought two sets and I've been using them regularly for drum overheads and acoustic instruments (piano and violin, specifically). They can get a little noisy, but I'm able to compensate for that at the sound board. Overall, a great mic for the price.
Perfect for BEGGINERS
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Jae on B&H Photo Video
I've used pari of C02 so many times since I started recording. They sound natural to my ears, they never let me down. I would recommand C02 to anyone who is starting out recroding. With this stereo pair, possibilities of recording any sound are vary. For an example for vocal recording, one placed close to vocal and the other one placed far away to catch room sound(be carefull with phase effect). TO ALL BEGGINERS, BUY THIS PAIR OF C02S NOW, AND START EXPERIMENT AND LEARN HOW TO CATCH SOUND!!
Very good for the price
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I'm using these mics to record acoustic guitar and dobro in a home recording studio. The room is not accoustically treated yet, and I've still been able to get good results by micing fairly close (4-8 inches).
Affordable AND Sounds Great
Samson C02 Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Pencil Condenser Mics (Stereo Pair)
Reviewed by Steven K. on Reverb
Let's get this straight: these aren't km184's, and they are noisy, but for the price you can't beat 'em. You get exactly what you want from small-diaphragm condensers, a tinny yet natural sound. I've used it on guitars and on piano keys and they fit perfectly where high detail is a must. TIP: Use these and pan hard left and right and use a dark mic for center.
Good stereo mics with the price.
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by BURIAN on B&H Photo Video
I bought this mics for recording 20 people church choirs. I set up with stereo bar as NOS mic technique. Mic pick up is wonderful and crispy. My church ambience is so dry amd too much mid-tone generated. But with this Samson C02 mics, recorded sounds are clear and crispy. I recommeded this mics for pro-amature recording. This condenser mics are better than $150 dynamic mic.
Great live recording mics
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Museum Sounds on B&H Photo Video
Use these to get stereo recordings of live shows: Mariachis, Woodwind quintets, Blues duos, Brass bands, etc. They work really well with a Tascam DR100 digital recorder with its XLR mic inputs. Edit with Audacity and save as wav files. So far, so great.
Samson C02 Condenser Mic's
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
You can't beat these for the price. I have used these to record acoustic guitar and they record and sound just as good as some mic's I've used costing two to three times more. Item arrived a day sooner then tracking expected. Easy website for purchasing gear. I would recommend both the mic's aND supplier
Great sound for little money
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Kallisti on B&H Photo Video
These are super small diaphragm microphones. Are they the best ever sound, no, but in a pinch they are great. Nice construction, solid. I'll probably but two more. B & H sent them super quick too. For the price, you can't go wrong.
Great
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Shaneonthedrums on B&H Photo Video
For the price they sound great! These took a little longer to arrive than the Presonus Firestudio I purchased, but apparently the co2's weren't in stock yet. Best prices I found online! Thank you!
The GOAT workhorses
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Jose on B&H Photo Video
Have an older pair, needed to replace due to those showing their age and general wear - though I'll say they are still used as backup mics for a lot of things. Samson has always delivered a great value with these.
great price, great product
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Reviewed by Garland on B&H Photo Video
I am very happy with these two little guys ! So far using them for overheads on my drums. Look forward to experimenting with other applications as well. For the price, if your on a budget you cant go wrong.
