Go Mic
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- Last seen at $79.99 at Studio Senter on Nov 8.
Our take on the Go Mic
The Samson Go Mic is a compact USB condenser microphone that clips onto a laptop or stands on a desk. It offers switchable cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns, a stereo 1/8-inch headphone jack for latency-free monitoring, and 16-bit/44.1kHz recording over plug-and-play USB with no drivers. Its flat 20Hz-18kHz response and small size make it a common pick for podcasting, voice calls and voiceover work. Against rivals like the Blue Snowball iCE, it adds a second pickup pattern and a headphone output, but it records at 44.1kHz only and its tiny body picks up desk noise and handling.
- Clips to a laptop or sits on a desk
- Cardioid and omnidirectional patterns
- Stereo headphone output for latency-free monitoring
- Plug and play on Mac and Windows, no drivers
- Includes USB cable, cable clip and carry case
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- Studio SenterNew
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$79.99Checked Nov 8
What reviewers say
Owners treat the Go Mic as a reliable, inexpensive starter USB mic that sounds clear for speech and is easy to carry. Many praise the two pickup patterns and the headphone jack at its size, while some note it is sensitive to desk vibration and lacks controls.
- Sound qualityPraisedOwners say speech and vocals come through clear and natural for a mic this small.
- PortabilityPraisedReviewers like that it clips to a laptop or packs into its case for travel.
- Pickup patternsPraisedThe cardioid and omnidirectional options are seen as useful for solo and room recording.
Questions and answers
- Does the Go Mic need drivers?
- No. It is plug and play on Mac and Windows over USB.
- Can I monitor while recording?
- Yes. It has a stereo 1/8-inch headphone output for latency-free monitoring.
- What pickup patterns does it offer?
- It switches between cardioid for one voice and omnidirectional for room or group sound.
- What resolution does it record at?
- 16-bit at 44.1kHz, with a 20Hz-18kHz frequency response.
- What comes in the box?
- The mic, a USB cable, a cable clip and a carry case.
- Is it good for podcasting?
- Yes for solo speech and calls; its cardioid mode and headphone jack suit spoken-word recording.
- Where is the Go Mic cheapest?
- At Studio Senter, for $79.99, as of our latest check.
