Solid Studio Microphone

First of all I must say that I in the price range of 70 - have already tried a couple of microphones EUR 120 but the price / performance ratio had convinced me none of them. Sustainable upset I was, for example, about the Samson G-Track, which came up with an almost ludicrous input level and was virtually unusable for me.

And now I wanted to start a final attempt. Was it really a good idea to bet again on a product of Samson? Well, it was, but at first I was skeptical, although Samson surely is one of the best microphone manufacturers.

Anyway: The 79 EUR expensive Samson Meteor could convince myself to full line: It looks first times total class and has this very charming retro look old tube microphones of the 50's.

The good design is already evident in the functional packaging, the Apple-like comes along and includes the microphone, a storage bag and a USB cable and a sufficiently detailed instructions.

The micro itself is relatively heavy and feels thus very valuable and by the high-gloss metal to. Very great solved, the possibilities to set up the micro via the fold-out legs as a table microphone. Visually then reminded the microphone on a small rocket. :)
Even at an attachment for a tripod was thought to is at the bottom typical screw.

Now we come to power:

I tested the microphone in Windows 7 on an iMac and an iPad. In all three systems the recognition without any problems took place; Drivers are not required.

Once you have set a pleasant input level in the operating system (or in the used audio software), are ready to go: Both language as when recording a guitar can have a warm and rich tone the microphone; In addition, the background noise never entirely be avoided keeps within acceptable limits for this price range, so that even for professional recording the subsequent reworking pleasantly short.

As with nearly all microphones to use a pop filter is recommended because plosives as a spoken "P" lead to the well-known pop-effects when recording when you are sitting on took on the mic.

For the monitoring is on the back of the microphone is a standard jack for connecting headphones, the volume can be sorted out over the front wheel. Integrated therein is also the same time a small button that will mute the microphone. This is displayed visually on a tri-color LED.

Conclusion: A beautiful and good microphone need not be expensive. Here the ratio of price and performance ratio very much! Recommended!