Why can't ALL review be this practical and in-depth? Holy cow! It's not that hard, folks; just watch this video and LEARN how to make a REAL review. No fluff talk, no unnecessary 10-min vids to monetize crap... Kudos, man. Probably the best review vid I've seen in years.
I found my mic! Thanks for always making great reviews! I was back and forth between not spending a lot on the Neewer NW-3U or investing in this and getting better audio. After listening to them both side-by-side I decided this is the mic for me! Everything about it just screams "YES!" :D
@@Marshark50 do not have kids yet but mic is good. I've been using it for a few years and haven't felt the need for an upgrade with what I use it for (made lots of RUclips videos and music with it)
This thing is definitely better than the Yeti (since I'm sure a lot of people will ask about that). This has a nice tone to it without sounding muffled or what I call "scratchy" (don't know the correct term, but like a headset mic or smartphone mic where the audio has a noticeable hiss and thinness). The Blue Yeti (the standard USB only version) has both of those issues in every test I've heard. It's still not as crisp sounding as a decent XLR mic, but it's a nice middle ground since it's better than most popular USB mics. I think this is a bit nicer sounding than the C01U as well. Plus, you know, it says it has 1-inch capsules which is definitely a plus since most multipattern USB mics use 16mm capsules.
It has higher digital potential. Yeti is easier and sounds better out of the box. It's like a mid range camera and a professional camera. It's about who's using it.
@@timook7797 it's a shame he didn't mention it but that 50 to 20000 references the flat section of the frequency response. If you look at the actual diagram it is far superior to the blue yeti which boast 20 to 20000 but is all jumpy and pathetic.
Thank you demonstrating how it sounds from different distances. Some reviewers don't tell you the distance and the mic itself is on a table "somewhere" in front of them, but you can't see where that is.
OMG, you have helped me immensely! I have owned this for two years and did not know about the ability to use it for computer speakers. In fact, I thought it was dumb when sometimes it would "switch" automatically when I plugged it in but you explained it-I have to put the 3.5 into the Samson back and then the volume knob no from of it controls it@ Nice. Thank you. Fun.
I was trying to evaluate this microphone at Best Buy and could not decide if I should spring for it, but your review prompted me to go ahead and go for it. Wow! The audio quality is much better than I was expecting! You know how Amazon usually has a better price than the store? Well in this case Amazon wanted about $40 more that Best Buy, so I got it at BB for $99.99. Thanks for your review, which was excellent! Subscribed!
I have had my Samson G-Track Pro mic for 2-3 years now. Because of it's heavy weight and bulkiness, I experimented with other mics: the FiFine k678, it was noisy as HELL just like the Yeti. I also tried the Maono mic which feels cheap and sounds just ok, so I use it for my podcast. As a VO person I want something which is well balanced, durable, professional. So for all you USB haters out there, give it a try...I'm sticking with my Samson G-Track Pro, thank you.
@@tristannn808 It came in a box with pop filter, cheap scissors arm... sorry don't know the model number.. I now use a new Pyle USB mic which is superior to all my others...using a good fine mic for my podcast. Best of luck to you.
Almost everything Samson makes is great for the price. I bought a pair of their studio reference headphones fully expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. Best cans I've heard south of $150. They only cost $30. Their dynamic mic with the interchangeable capsules is fucking awesome at $40 as well.
Thanks Man, I just bought this and I looked into your Videos on it. Almost went with the Q2U, but this works better because I don't have a boomarm. Happy to see such a sparkling review from you.
Wow, what a wonderful review, especially when compared to your prior review of the original G-Track GM1U. This one sounds much richer\deeper (the original has a thin sound), more sensitive\louder, and has a much quieter preamp! Too bad the omni pattern sounds bad\weird and the bi-polar drops some of the richness. Great job Samson, and Great job, Podcastage! Thank you! :) Subscribed ;)
Thank you for this review of this mic. This is by far the most thorough evaluation I have seen thus far on RUclips and I appreciate your due diligence on showing different scenarios. I am planning on doing streaming playing music and now I have a really good idea of how things sound with this mic.
Hello sir I really like all your videos in which you really give good/honest reviews and you also covers all the areas which one would think to know about.
Haven't used this one for a while, but this morning I am using it to try out my new Elgato Low Profile boom arm and it really works great. You do need this mic closer to your mouth than the built-in stand will put it (unless you're really short, or have a very high desk!), and this Elgato arm is a good match for it. Really nice sounding.
how is your sound so clear? I just got my G Track Pro 2 days ago and it sounds very muffled and quite. I hope I fucked up somewhere and it's an easy fix, otherwise I will have to return this microphone.
Now from the C03U to the G-Track Pro. The C03U startet to make humming noise while switched to cardioid, time for an upgrade... Thanks for the conclusion to this mikrofone
It is simply amazing that this multipattern mic with inbuilt USB interface costs so little. It’s a very impressive product. I really don’t understand the business model that makes this possible but I fear it has a lot to do with paying people basically nothing.
People who are defending the Yeti are not paying attention to Samsons specs. Compare the two ans Gtrack wins.Samson records with better tones and its great for singing.
Hi, man! If you had to buy an USB microphone to recorder an electric guitar... Which one would you buy? I need your advice. I love your videos and recommendations.
My iMac 🖥️ pickets it up but sometimes looses connection ? Could it be the wire that’s faulty it’s not very well connected the wire feels flimsy connected
Hi @Podcastage thank you so so much for your wonderfully in-depth reviews! I think I've watched nearly all of them now in search of a microphone! However I'm still lost so I'd like to ask for your opinion. Would you recommend the G-track pro or a Zoom H2N for interview/two way podcast recording? The G-track pro seems ideal because of the bidirectional polar pattern, but equally, the Zoom H2N is alluring because it seems so versatile, especially because it's portable and doesn't need an external power pack. I'm really confused as to what to choose! Would really appreciate your help. Thank you!
At 1:10-1:14 you sound like a tv commercial ad on rick and Morty with that line. Hey, does the Gtrack pro fit in a samson sp01 shock mount? Also, if i will just be using the mic for speaking (ex: livestreaming games while speaking/commenting) do i need a specific setting for the instrument knob? Hope for your response.
seems pretty good i have a samson meteor mic it's pretty good but i think you probably shouldn't spend more than 100 dollars on a usb mic so i'll probably just stick to my plan of upgrading to an at2020 xlr whenever i get the money lol
Hey! Really like this mic, and your videos are very thorough. This mic has a very nice sound quality I like better than the yeti, it is very present and crisp when you speak close to it. My only concern is the background noise. I have an open room. What would be a better mic in terms of background noise cancellation? I want an all-around mic for making videos, gaming on discord, possible music in the future. I also want to be able to stand it on my table and not let all the keystrokes go through while gaming. I also move around a bit while sitting at my desk. If desk standing is not good, then what arm would you recommend for this mic?
i love this channel , even though it is not my play to have all of these MICs , and im not interested in MICs in general , but i love the way you produce it , thx alot for the cool channel , and i have one question if you have the time to answer , " if i need to stream live games "twitch, youtube and facebook" and sometimes i do record games for youtube channel which one of the 2 Microphones would you suggest for me , the blue-yeti or Samson (depending on the quality not the price) im very confused and i dont know cause im new with MIC stuff .
Hey I’m having problems with mine. I just got mine yesterday and I set everything up but it’s lagging really bad. There’s like a delay between when I talk and what I hear in the headphones. I need help.
hi please answer. is the instrument jack on the back of this a stereo input and when recording in 2 track mode does it record mic track 1 in mono and and inst track 2 in stereo for a total of 3 channels? thank you
Could I attach this usb mic directly to an iPhone with the proper adapter and record on an iso recording app? Also does the interface that comes with it give the capability to import tracks to record along with?
Would this be a great solution for recording music while on the road? For travelers? I travel a lot to Europe for vacations and need something light and portable to record music in a hotel room.
Hey guys, I'm connecting my Samson USB to my S9+ through OTG (with and without USB Power Hub), the notification says the phone is recording with the external USB mic but it actually doesn't. Not even with Open Camera settings. Can someone help?
@podcastage I was wondering how this mic stacks up against studio grade microphones such as the Rode nt1a? I like the price and versatility of this product but I would like to have a top notch product if I am putting money and time into it. For professional use am I being too cheap, or can I get away with this without it sounding budget?
I'm planning getting this microphone but my question is what kind of usb do i need to connect directly to my phone since i have samsung galaxy s10E. Do i need USB connector? please advice me
Mine did not come with a mount, I don't want to use a shock mount as I use mine for streaming and that would interfere with visuals. Can't find one online to replace it and don't know what size the threads are to buy one aftermarket. Any help would be great!
Why can't ALL review be this practical and in-depth? Holy cow! It's not that hard, folks; just watch this video and LEARN how to make a REAL review. No fluff talk, no unnecessary 10-min vids to monetize crap...
Kudos, man. Probably the best review vid I've seen in years.
Wow, this mic sounds really good.
Coma Odinsson yeah, I've been using it for like a week now just testing it and honestly it's great
@@koffeetechshow got it today, damn bro it's fire
ryanknowstecmobowl do you recommend a purchase of it?
vuro yes unless u want something better and depends on your budget
@@vuro8378 sorry yeah I do. If you're wanting to get into music, def.
I found my mic! Thanks for always making great reviews! I was back and forth between not spending a lot on the Neewer NW-3U or investing in this and getting better audio. After listening to them both side-by-side I decided this is the mic for me! Everything about it just screams "YES!" :D
how is the background noise with it ?
you probably have kids now but how was the mic?
@@Marshark50 do not have kids yet but mic is good. I've been using it for a few years and haven't felt the need for an upgrade with what I use it for (made lots of RUclips videos and music with it)
Pros: you can club someone over the head and steal their sm7b.
Cons: no sticker...
Using this to steal an SM7B seems like trading down.
@@Up_All_Night definitely
That sounded surprisingly good for a multi pattern mic. Great song as always. Looking forward to your podcast on Monday
It's probably the 1-inch~ capsules.
Thanks for the review. I recently got one of these and the difference in quality is incredible.
This thing is definitely better than the Yeti (since I'm sure a lot of people will ask about that). This has a nice tone to it without sounding muffled or what I call "scratchy" (don't know the correct term, but like a headset mic or smartphone mic where the audio has a noticeable hiss and thinness). The Blue Yeti (the standard USB only version) has both of those issues in every test I've heard. It's still not as crisp sounding as a decent XLR mic, but it's a nice middle ground since it's better than most popular USB mics. I think this is a bit nicer sounding than the C01U as well. Plus, you know, it says it has 1-inch capsules which is definitely a plus since most multipattern USB mics use 16mm capsules.
Seems better then the Yeti
It has higher digital potential. Yeti is easier and sounds better out of the box. It's like a mid range camera and a professional camera. It's about who's using it.
than
It is better..
@@beastmodeanime4144 yeah better than the blue yeti x even, i just dont like the fact thats the frequency response is 50hz-20khz
@@timook7797 it's a shame he didn't mention it but that 50 to 20000 references the flat section of the frequency response. If you look at the actual diagram it is far superior to the blue yeti which boast 20 to 20000 but is all jumpy and pathetic.
Thank you demonstrating how it sounds from different distances. Some reviewers don't tell you the distance and the mic itself is on a table "somewhere" in front of them, but you can't see where that is.
I just got this for Christmas and now I’m hyped to get started on my podcast and music stuff
The Daily Fortnut same here, idk if it can connect to xbox
Nick Leggiere It should be able to
The Daily Fortnut i don’t know how
Nick Leggiere plug the usb in and there should be a setting where you can use it in your Xbox settings
The Daily Fortnut *says
I just ordered mine, it will be here by tommorow!!!! I've been saving for 3 months
OMG, you have helped me immensely! I have owned this for two years and did not know about the ability to use it for computer speakers. In fact, I thought it was dumb when sometimes it would "switch" automatically when I plugged it in but you explained it-I have to put the 3.5 into the Samson back and then the volume knob no from of it controls it@ Nice. Thank you. Fun.
I was trying to evaluate this microphone at Best Buy and could not decide if I should spring for it, but your review prompted me to go ahead and go for it. Wow! The audio quality is much better than I was expecting! You know how Amazon usually has a better price than the store? Well in this case Amazon wanted about $40 more that Best Buy, so I got it at BB for $99.99. Thanks for your review, which was excellent! Subscribed!
I have had my Samson G-Track Pro mic for 2-3 years now. Because of it's heavy weight and bulkiness, I experimented with other mics: the FiFine k678, it was noisy as HELL just like the Yeti. I also tried the Maono mic which feels cheap and sounds just ok, so I use it for my podcast. As a VO person I want something which is well balanced, durable, professional. So for all you USB haters out there, give it a try...I'm sticking with my Samson G-Track Pro, thank you.
which maono mic have u tested?
@@tristannn808 It came in a box with pop filter, cheap scissors arm... sorry don't know the model number.. I now use a new Pyle USB mic which is superior to all my others...using a good fine mic for my podcast. Best of luck to you.
@@tomz58 i just watched one of ur vids and u sound great! thank you for the recommendation 😁
Almost everything Samson makes is great for the price. I bought a pair of their studio reference headphones fully expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. Best cans I've heard south of $150. They only cost $30. Their dynamic mic with the interchangeable capsules is fucking awesome at $40 as well.
I always hope to find one of your videos when I come across a new mic. Legit reviewer.
love your reviews. always very straight forward, no messin around
This is the best video review of the Samson G Track pro I've seen on RUclips. I ended up buying the microphone 🎤!
Just purchased this mic for myself and my cohost! Also added a shock mount and pop screen for it as well! Looking forward to using this!
Thanks Man, I just bought this and I looked into your Videos on it.
Almost went with the Q2U, but this works better because I don't have a boomarm.
Happy to see such a sparkling review from you.
Good review, told me everything I needed to know about this mic. You hit all my use cases, keep up the good work.
Got this mic for virtual open mic's . Just what I needed & wanted for good guitar / vocal sound on Zoom / livestreams
Wow, what a wonderful review, especially when compared to your prior review of the original G-Track GM1U. This one sounds much richer\deeper (the original has a thin sound), more sensitive\louder, and has a much quieter preamp! Too bad the omni pattern sounds bad\weird and the bi-polar drops some of the richness. Great job Samson, and Great job, Podcastage! Thank you! :) Subscribed ;)
I just nabbed one of these from Walmart for only $97 on clearance!
Great review! I think you have helped me make the decision. Great singing voice btw👍🏾
Thank you for this review of this mic. This is by far the most thorough evaluation I have seen thus far on RUclips and I appreciate your due diligence on showing different scenarios. I am planning on doing streaming playing music and now I have a really good idea of how things sound with this mic.
Hello sir I really like all your videos in which you really give good/honest reviews and you also covers all the areas which one would think to know about.
Love your no nonsense review, excellent!
Awesome review. Great job, very through. Haven’t seen any done better.
Haven't used this one for a while, but this morning I am using it to try out my new Elgato Low Profile boom arm and it really works great. You do need this mic closer to your mouth than the built-in stand will put it (unless you're really short, or have a very high desk!), and this Elgato arm is a good match for it. Really nice sounding.
This was a fantastic review, thank you!
Dang! That audio is just WOW!!!
I bought this before watching the review. Glad I did. More features than the yeti's I saw at best buy.
I am planning on getting this after flipping out discovering it at best buy. Now I am convinced.
I was just in best buy and saw this and was surprised. It was right next to the freaking Blue Raspberry!!! I was shocked!!
I love your reviews. It is very helpful. Thanks a lot
When you expect stickers but no stickers!
Hardware BBQ i
thx for subtitles and great job!
thank you for this video! helped me tons!
Thanks for posting this review.
how is your sound so clear? I just got my G Track Pro 2 days ago and it sounds very muffled and quite. I hope I fucked up somewhere and it's an easy fix, otherwise I will have to return this microphone.
maybe your mic is not positioned the right way thats why it sounds muffled? can u update me if it is still sounds bad?
@@osistalens they're probably using the wrong polar pattern or not facing it correctly
Always these perfect presentations...
Well into my second year with this. Just keep the recording level at 25%. It's great, good highs and lows. Love it.
tomZvoices are you able to adjust input levels in windows?
No. Only from the mic knob.
Best mic 🙌 props to Samson
the best audio company out there
their products are reliable.
@Podcastage Which one is better-Samson G-Track Pro or Rode Nt USB?
The gtrack pro can record 24bit not like other usb mics like the yeti or at2020 or the Rode nt usb
Now from the C03U to the G-Track Pro. The C03U startet to make humming noise while switched to cardioid, time for an upgrade...
Thanks for the conclusion to this mikrofone
Nice review...When you going to review the new Samson Q9u broadcaster dynamic microphone.
this helped me with my keyboard noise problem :D
What’s better RODE NT-USB or Samson G-track Pro?
This is sick bruh! really helped thank you
It is simply amazing that this multipattern mic with inbuilt USB interface costs so little. It’s a very impressive product. I really don’t understand the business model that makes this possible but I fear it has a lot to do with paying people basically nothing.
Would you pick the G Track Pro over the Audio Technica At2020 Usb + ?
.I need your help! I dont know if Blue Yeti X or This samson g track pro?
Sorry its me again .haha
Samson all day. Yeti picks up too much noise
Samson
samson
The samson g track pro is much better on back round noise than the yeti, it's incredible when it comes to back round noise.
Thank you, Nice Review
Please, Can you tell what is the best
Rode NT-USB
or
G-Track Pro
Also, What is main difference between them?
There are videos on why but The better one is G Track Pro.
People who are defending the Yeti are not paying attention to Samsons specs. Compare the two ans Gtrack wins.Samson records with better tones and its great for singing.
Liked for the Menace 2 Society reference alone
I missed that, timestamp?
Thank you, sir!
Great Video! It doesn't appear to have an on/off switch. My fear is the light will burn out leaving it on 24/7. Thoughts
thank you for the review. Is there a way of plugging in the mic to a focusrite audio interface? or strictly USB to computer?
5:08 -- That sounds like a surprisingly good Room-Mic
Hi, man! If you had to buy an USB microphone to recorder an electric guitar... Which one would you buy? I need your advice. I love your videos and recommendations.
appreciate your info boss!
Should use this for gaming on RUclips?
THIS MIC IS A BEAST
Damn, that was very helpfull. Thanks alot!!!
I like the lack of tactile input on the mute button, it doesn't create sound on the audio track when pressing
Microphone companies, take notes on the cons. Make sure to test your condenser mics for and make your mics better at background noise rejection!
Great video man
Is it better than rode nt usb ?
My iMac 🖥️ pickets it up but sometimes looses connection ? Could it be the wire that’s faulty it’s not very well connected the wire feels flimsy connected
I just bought this and was so lost on how to use it. Thank you!
Clean and a rich low end
Better then Audio Technica at2020 USB?
Hi @Podcastage thank you so so much for your wonderfully in-depth reviews! I think I've watched nearly all of them now in search of a microphone! However I'm still lost so I'd like to ask for your opinion. Would you recommend the G-track pro or a Zoom H2N for interview/two way podcast recording? The G-track pro seems ideal because of the bidirectional polar pattern, but equally, the Zoom H2N is alluring because it seems so versatile, especially because it's portable and doesn't need an external power pack. I'm really confused as to what to choose! Would really appreciate your help. Thank you!
At 1:10-1:14 you sound like a tv commercial ad on rick and Morty with that line. Hey, does the Gtrack pro fit in a samson sp01 shock mount? Also, if i will just be using the mic for speaking (ex: livestreaming games while speaking/commenting) do i need a specific setting for the instrument knob? Hope for your response.
This was my first “real” mic but I’ve since graduated to an sm7b
Please say can I connect it to ipad mini directly just with a lightening cable ???? Any power issue ?
seems pretty good i have a samson meteor mic it's pretty good but i think you probably shouldn't spend more than 100 dollars on a usb mic so i'll probably just stick to my plan of upgrading to an at2020 xlr whenever i get the money lol
Hey! Really like this mic, and your videos are very thorough. This mic has a very nice sound quality I like better than the yeti, it is very present and crisp when you speak close to it. My only concern is the background noise. I have an open room. What would be a better mic in terms of background noise cancellation? I want an all-around mic for making videos, gaming on discord, possible music in the future. I also want to be able to stand it on my table and not let all the keystrokes go through while gaming. I also move around a bit while sitting at my desk. If desk standing is not good, then what arm would you recommend for this mic?
This or audio technica 2500x for guitar and vocals? Thanks for any input.
How to install it?? Help me please🙏🏼
I can’t use it
i love this channel , even though it is not my play to have all of these MICs , and im not interested in MICs in general , but i love the way you produce it , thx alot for the cool channel , and i have one question if you have the time to answer , " if i need to stream live games "twitch, youtube and facebook" and sometimes i do record games for youtube channel which one of the 2 Microphones would you suggest for me , the blue-yeti or Samson (depending on the quality not the price) im very confused and i dont know cause im new with MIC stuff .
Hey I’m having problems with mine. I just got mine yesterday and I set everything up but it’s lagging really bad. There’s like a delay between when I talk and what I hear in the headphones. I need help.
hi please answer. is the instrument jack on the back of this a stereo input and when recording in 2 track mode does it record mic track 1 in mono and and inst track 2 in stereo for a total of 3 channels? thank you
I have it, but I stupidly adjusted the settings and it’s super terrible now.
This, the audio technica at2020, or Rode Nt usb? I'm really looking for an upgrade from my blue snowball mic.
Same! What did you go with?
Thank you Sir!
Could I attach this usb mic directly to an iPhone with the proper adapter and record on an iso recording app? Also does the interface that comes with it give the capability to import tracks to record along with?
Would this be a great solution for recording music while on the road? For travelers? I travel a lot to Europe for vacations and need something light and portable to record music in a hotel room.
Blue Yeti Pro vs. G-Track Pro. Which one is better if the price is same?
Trying to see if I should get this or the AT2020 for streaming/videos
I decided to buy a RODE NT1-A. It's a nice mic!
How could I use this with a Zoom PodTrak P4? Would a USB-to-XLR adapter do the trick? If so, any recommendations for brand? Model?
What do the AT2020 USB or Samson G track pro recommend?
it's for my home studio
to record songs
Hey guys, I'm connecting my Samson USB to my S9+ through OTG (with and without USB Power Hub), the notification says the phone is recording with the external USB mic but it actually doesn't. Not even with Open Camera settings. Can someone help?
@podcastage I was wondering how this mic stacks up against studio grade microphones such as the Rode nt1a? I like the price and versatility of this product but I would like to have a top notch product if I am putting money and time into it. For professional use am I being too cheap, or can I get away with this without it sounding budget?
How i can buy in sweden or uk please tell me any one???
which one would be better for vocals, this g-track pro or the audiotech 2020usb+? they both are priced at 150$ on amazon
I'm planning getting this microphone but my question is what kind of usb do i need to connect directly to my phone since i have samsung galaxy s10E. Do i need USB connector? please advice me
@Podcastage which is your favorite for podcasting: *Samson G-Track Pro* or *Samson C01U Pro* ?
Mine did not come with a mount, I don't want to use a shock mount as I use mine for streaming and that would interfere with visuals. Can't find one online to replace it and don't know what size the threads are to buy one aftermarket. Any help would be great!