Samson C03 Multi-Pattern Studio Condenser Microphone
Experience smooth vocal reproduction, warm bass and excellent frequency response with this condenser mic from Samson.
Overall User Ratings (based on 52 ratings)
Submitted September 16, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great Microphone. If you are starting out in recording field and are on a budget, go out and buy it. You won't regret it."
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I'll buy another one if this one breaks. I love the sound.
Sound
sound quality on this Mic is amazing. I use it to record accoustic guitar including a 12 string and it does a great Job. The bass response is better than most other mics in this range.
Features
This should come with a shock mount just like the marshal. Apart from that its rich in features. The Figure 8 pattern is sometimes very useful.
Quality
I use it pretty much every weekend for the past one year, and its working fine. The construction is solid.
Value
This product was the best value for money when I got it. It was a little expensive because I had to buy the Shock mount seperately for $39.00.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with them
The Wow Factor
This thing certainly looks sexy.
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Indian classical
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Submitted July 31, 2011 by a customer from rocketmail.com
"Decent mic for the $. QC: not so much"
I might buy another one just to have a matched set but if I was looking for a good single voice mic I would probably do some more shopping.
Sound
Sounds okay. Not as rich as I would like but okay. Pop filter helped a lot. Otherwise the mic pops quite a bit.
Features
Needs the shock mount. The mic clip that came with it was broken the first time I let someone else sing into it. They grabbed the mic and tried to move it and "pop".
Ease of Use
No problems. Nice and easy to plug into a cord.
Quality
First one was dead out of the box. Phantom power issue or something.
Second one has been okay except for the plastic stand mount that broke the first time I let someone sing into it.
Value
Okay but I think there are some nice mics out there now that probably beat this one in performance and aren't too much more expensive.
Manufacturer Support
First one was dead out of the box. Replacement took a looooonnnnnnnnggggg time to get to me.
The Wow Factor
Not too sexy but a good mic.
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer, Active Musician
Musical Style:
Basic Rock
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Submitted October 6, 2013 by Mathews Joseph
"Samson C03 Condenser Microphone"
I found my sound quite good after being recorded through this mic.. Great bass response and warmth.. Best for Voice-Overs.. I don't know anything abt the product's mfg support.
Musical Background:
I'm one who does voice overs..
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Submitted July 21, 2005 by a customer from netscape.com
"If your looking for a studio class mic that will do the job with excellence and sound quality that rivals the BIG daddy's. Go Sa"
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we'll see how the diaphram holds out,age will determine it's longevity.here's a chance to put Samson on the map as a class product.Break the disposable product barrier and you'll be the leading condenser to buy. Keep the circuit quiet.I'm impressed with the overall quality.
Sound
very crispy and tight sound,good bass quality,I use it for voice overs.
Features
To Make it a class product,the shock mount should be included and you would blow the competition away.The patern sw is excellent and the roll off exel.
Quality
very well made excellent quality compares to other brands that feel SHURE about themselves as a standard.
Value
excellent mic for the price,please don't increase it!!
Manufacturer Support
not yet!
The Wow Factor
profesional looks,equal quality,studio worthy, looks pro all the way,verrry sexy!!!!
Musical Background:
Musician,recording tech,sideman
Musical Style:
session player,gen styles(I'm 60)
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Submitted July 24, 2006
"Excellent Choice for low-end recording studio market"
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NO REGRETS FOR those who need a good and multi-pattern mics. Excellent choice.
Sound
Great Transients and somewhat warm in sound production. Very tape-like sound quality. Sounds retro and thick in sound. Good for old songs recording replication.
Features
-10, low cut and omni pattern. Wow...thats what I wan at unbeattable price.
Quality
Samson, you are the best in QC.
Manufacturer Support
Great. Good response from support team.
The Wow Factor
I want it and i gotten it.
Musical Background:
pop production
Musical Style:
pop
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