I got just a new widget – Samson C03 Condenser Microphone. This is a dual 19mm capsule, large diaphragm condenser microphone, what should capacitate a good quality recording for affordable price. I made an exploration about different condenser microphones, before I was chosen in favor of Samson C03. My destination was finding out possibly good condenser microphone on tight budget. I be in need of mike for recording acoustic guitar and vocal and my first experiments proved, it`s really fit for these actions.

So, which properties this mike had?

Supposedly, this mike enables recording quality, which are similar to expensive condenser microphones. Yes, it feels good. Samson C03 is unidirectional condenser microphone, switchable to different pickup patterns: SuperCardioid, Omni and Figure 8. This appendage makes it universal, microphone is usable for different miking techniques, without having many apart microphones. Also, it has additionally 2 switches, one for limiting signal flow (-10dB pad switch) and a second is low-cut filter, which you can use to eliminate any unwanted low frequency reproduction. For one, this is useful by recording acoustic guitar, while setting a mike near the sound hole, will amplify low frequencies too much. A function helps to reduce this interference.

Likewise, Optional SP01 Spider Mount is tidy for additional isolation. It looks pretty and had a metal construction sure as hell. This one eliminates noises, which can carry over mike stand to mike diaphragm and may disturb a recording quality. Mike comes with a carry case & swivel mount included. If you will buy in a condenser microphone for vocal recording, then purchase immediately additional Pop Shield too. Also, it can make yourself, but believe me, you need it!

Forsooth, all promised properties are working correctly! Though I haven’t experienced with expensive condenser microphones, I can aver this Samson C03 is a good & sensitive condenser microphone. It can make all what I was expected, and I believe this mike be able to more.
Now, I can suggest Samson C03 for everyone, who need a good large diaphragm condenser microphone for affordable price.

Below you can see recording to test mike properties & sensitivity. Probably, it´s more credible, if only blablablaa. I was made this test in usual room, from distance about 1 foot to the microphone.