Samson C01U Pro Podcasting Pack with USB Studio Condenser Microphone, SR850 Headphones and Desk Stand
The C01U Pro Podcasting Pack gathers what a new podcast or voice channel actually needs into one box, so nothing is left to work out about which piece plugs into what. Samson pairs its C01U Pro USB studio condenser microphone with a desktop stand, monitoring headphones, a cable and a case to carry the lot.
- C01U Pro USB studio condenser: the updated version of the C01U, the world's first USB studio condenser microphone, with a large diaphragm, smooth flat frequency response and transparent tone.
- Die-cast metal body: solid metal construction that minimises unwanted noise and vibration.
- Plug and play: records to a Mac, PC or iOS device with no separate interface. iPads and iPhones (4S and later) work using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter.
- SR850 semi-open-back headphones: over-ear monitoring with large 50mm drivers, solid bass response and airy clear highs, comfortable across long sessions.
- MD2 desktop microphone stand: a cast-iron desk stand that holds the mic in front of you and stays put.
- USB cable and carry case: included, so the same kit suits a fixed home desk or a setup that travels.
Samson lists the pack for home audio, work from home, content creation and recording.
Starting a podcast involves a long list of creative decisions before a single word gets recorded, and the gear question should not be one of the hard ones. The Samson C01U Pro Podcasting Pack answers it in one kit: microphone, stand, headphones, cable and case, ready for a home desk or a bag.
The C01U Pro microphone
Your microphone is one of the most important parts of the signal chain. The C01U Pro is the updated version of the C01U, the world's first USB studio condenser microphone, a design that became an industry standard among music and broadcast professionals. Its large diaphragm delivers a smooth, flat frequency response and a transparent tone, which is what lets it follow the small movements in a voice instead of flattening them. The solid die-cast metal construction minimises unwanted noise and vibration.
Recording without an interface
The C01U Pro is plug and play, so recording to a Mac, PC or iOS device is quick to set up and just as quick to pack down. That matters most when you are working away from the desk. iPads and iPhones from the 4S onward are supported using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter, so a phone can be the recorder for an interview on location.
Monitoring and the rest of the kit
Samson includes the SR850 semi-open-back studio headphones for recording and post-production work. The over-ear, semi-open-back design stays comfortable through long listening sessions, and the large 50mm drivers produce a solid bass response with airy, clear highs, so a problem in a take is audible while it is still being recorded. The MD2 desktop microphone stand is cast iron, which is the reason it holds position on a desk. A USB cable and a carry case complete the pack.
Who it suits
Samson positions this one for home audio, work from home, content creation and recording. In practice that means a first podcast, a voice-over corner in a spare room, or a two-person interview setup that has to be packed away again afterwards.