Installation under Windows 7 is simple.
For freedom from noise you have to settle down to 0 dB in the sound settings of the Windows 7 driver only the level of + 30dB.
As for sound quality, I'm very demanding.
The noise is so low that even if not quite optimal modulation on the micro-shooting tip top succeed!
As with all large-area Mikros a pop screen is recommended if you want to use the mic for close miking.
Even without spider succeed quality recordings.
But who wants to tickle all of the Samson out, you should order with.
The equipment also includes cable quantity, a rugged desktop stand and high-quality software. In other providers are the supplementary costs.
To summarize: Unrestricted buy recommendation
