Why is Shure SM58 vocal microphone so popular? Here is an answer:

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.

By recording voice and instruments with condenser microphone, we have interference from room acoustics. Because condenser mic is so sensitive. We haven`t a big change to get good quality recording in ordinary room. How to resolve this problem? If You desire to build a recording booth like chamber, it`s your chose. But here is a better solution, ideal for use at home.

I said “WOW”, if I had seen Porta Booth at first time.

The Porta Booth should block out room’s acoustics, the hum of computer and moreover extraneous sonics while you recording. It’s a simplest & smartest solution to get studio quality recordings. Does this small, inexpensive box really may work so well? I believe, it`s worth to try it.
It`s possible to build yourself the studio booth, like this box. For example, here may use a cloth storage box. But where find out a cheap foam pieces?
Likewise, ready-made booth can buy for about 130$.

Probably, we use a regular microphone stand by recording. The next question is: How to being able to mount audio booth on a mic stand? That’s so normal setup for a mic. Maybe it`s a better idea to do round shape studio booth for mic stand, if needn`t it for portable. Likely, this looks more bonny, and it can be easier fix to stand …
Anyway, I will let you know, if this situation will be resolved.