The Samson C01U Pro is a mobile musician's dream come true. With a simple USB connection straight into your computer, the C01U Pro brings studio-quality sound to your mobile sessions and podcasts. Musicians who record music on computers now have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances. And a built-in headphone amplifier delivers instant access to zero-latency monitoring. Get an easy-to-use and all-in-one recording solution with the Samson C01U Pro USB microphone.
Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser at a Glance:
- Large-diaphragm condenser with USB digital output
- Compatible with any computer based Digital Audio Workstation
- Built-in headphone amplifier for zero-latency monitoring
- Extremely detailed sound reproduction ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, and just about any other sound source
- Large shockmounted diaphragm
- Hypercardioid polar pattern for killer rejection of unwanted noise
- High-quality A/D convertor with 16-bit/48kHz sampling rate
- Solid, die-cast construction with heavy gauge mesh grill
- Includes mini tripod stand and swivel mount
- Flat frequency response of 20Hz-18KHz
Skip the interface with this USB microphone
The USB-ready Samson C01U Pro microphone makes recording easier than ever. Just plug directly into your computer and start recoding. You don't need any bulky preamps or audio interfaces, it's all built into the C01U Pro. This is ideal for mobile recording rigs, podcasting, and more. And with recording resolutions up to 16-bit/48kHz you'll get great sounding audio every time. Whether you're recording vocal and instruments, VoIP, speech to text programs, or podcasting, the Samson C01U Pro has the features and functionality you need.
Built-in headphone amp for monitoring
Samson shoe-horned a headphone amp into the compact C01U Pro microphone. You get real time zero-latency monitoring while recording. No more external headphone amps or plugging into different, and lagged, sources. The C01U Pro's integrated headphone amp makes this a complete recording outfit that's perfect for space-restricted studios and musicians on the go.
Quality microphone based on popular C01U
The C01U Pro microphone is based on Samson's successful and popular C01U USB condenser mic. It features a 19mm internal shock-mounted diaphragm with a hypercardioid pickup pattern ensuring quality recordings. Ask any Sales Engineer at Music Experience - hypercardioid patterns are perfect for rejecting unwanted sound while recording. The C01U Pro also sports an increased signal-to-noise ration making your recordings cleaner than ever.
What Samson Says...
In 2005, Samson introduced the world’s first USB studio condenser microphone, the C01U. Today, we're expanding on its revolutionary design with the new C01U Pro. Now with a headphone output for zero-latency monitoring and an improved signal-to-noise ratio, the C01U Pro ensures the natural warmth and detail of vocal and instrumental performances are captured in all your digital recordings.The C01U Pro is the ideal solution for musicians, producers, broadcasters, as well as recording audio for YouTube videos, voiceovers and podcasts. A large, 19mm diaphragm captures all the nuances of your voice, making the C01U PRO ideal for hip-hop/rap artists, singer-songwriters and ADR (automated dialogue replacement) work with video editing suites. In addition, the mic element is shock-mounted within a solid die-cast metal construction to minimize unwanted handling noise/vibrations on your recordings. Capturing audio at a 16-bit 44.1/48 kHz resolution with a smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz–18kHz, the C01U Pro ensures the authentic projection of both high and low frequencies to your favorite DAW or recording app. In addition, Samson maintains its longstanding commitment to user convenience with plug-and-play operation (no driver installation necessary), USB power via Mac, PC or iPad (cable included), as well as an included tripod stand and swivel mount for optimal desktop placement. CO1U Pro even works with iPads and iPhones (4S and later) using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter for those seeking to achieve pro-level sound on-the-go.
High-quality components, versatile features and pristine full-range audio have made Samson an industry leader in professional audio solutions known for their fidelity and reliability. As such, Samson invites you to experience the convenience, high-end construction and premium sound quality of the C01U Pro for recording or communicating on your computer.