Comments on: Samson Q2U Review: STILL the Best Mic for Podcasters in 2025

By: x Hades Stamps

x Hades Stamps — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 06:53:05 +0000

This is one of three microphones I always recommend for beginners, no matter what field. The Audio Technica ATR2100USB, Audio Technica AT2005USB, and of course, the Samson Q2U, although I don’t use it myself. I’ve heard very good things about them. Sadly, there are very few USB dynamic microphones out there (these, Røde Podcaster the one everyone seems to hate), CAD U-1 (which, last I checked, only got good results out of Windows), and Sennheiser Handmic Digital (way too expensive) are the only ones I know.

By: Lindsay Harris Friel

Lindsay Harris Friel — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:49:13 +0000

In reply to Susan Stortini. What software are you using? Catalina and some audio software aren't playing nicely with each other. The tech support/knowledge base for the software should be able to answer your question about Catalina.

By: Susan Stortini

Susan Stortini — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:34:02 +0000

Hello, thank you so much in advance for your help. I recently purchased the Q2U Mic, and I cannot seem to get it to record on my mac book pro running Catalina, has anyone else had this issue? I have not been able to find the THRU column in Audio/MIDI setup

By: Gerald

Gerald — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:26:55 +0000

Thank you so much! This site has been an amazing resource for me. Love it’s too the point style. I think I’m convinced that I should get a field recorder instead. Any advice for one I should invest in? I’m just starting out and the H4N might be a little out of my budget.

Which do you think would work better for my purpose? The H2N or the DR-22WL?

Btw I hope the Alitu software gets an app version for Android soon!

By: Matthew Boudreau

Matthew Boudreau — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:58:24 +0000

In reply to Gerald.

It depends on the android phone, but typically the answer is yes. You need an inexpensive adapter called an OTG (On the go) cable. I highly recommend getting one with the power charging capability, as your phone will be powering the microphone and therefore would drain a little faster. I use these here and they work a treat:
https://amzn.to/2X9GVyA

In general, I prefer the H4N or another field recorder than using a cellphone. However, as long your cellphone records in an uncompressed format, which is largely a matter of the app you choose, you can get great results identical to if you were recording on a laptop or any other computer.

I have and use an iRig from time to time. The limitation of the iRig are that if your phone doesn’t use high-quality audio input components, your results may not be as good. Whereas the OTG/USB solution bypasses the on-phone inputs and uses the digital inputs of the Q2U.

By: Gerald

Gerald — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:48:35 +0000

Would anyone know if I would be able to connect the Samson Q2U directly to my Android smartphone via USB-C for recording? Also, the article mentions the “in-the-moment” effect ie capturing ambient sounds (festivals, jungles) and candid reactions, am I better off using something like a Zoom H4n for that instead? Or would I need both the mic and the portable recorder if I wanted to do interviews while I’m out in the field? Would something like an iRig connected to my phone be able to replace both the mic and the portable recorder?

Thanks in advance!

By: John M

John M — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:45:53 +0000

If you’re doing an interview podcast and so have two people, you’d need a second microphone? Whereas the Blue Yeti you can use with two people, and costs about twice as much?

By: Marc David Miller

Marc David Miller — Fri, 17 May 2019 12:20:53 +0000

Greetings~!
I am creating a podcast on international trade and finance (thus business/policy oriented), and it will be mostly an interview format. Am waiting on delivery of the Q2U (and focusing too much on gear!). One question: I would be using the Q2U with a Zoom H6 recorder, connecting with XLR. Do I lose much because the mic does NOT use phantom power?

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:53:00 +0000

In reply to Brian. Great to hear Brian, cheers!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:06:00 +0000

This is the microphone that I bought a few weeks ago for my podcast, and boy, do I love it! I was thinking about getting the Audio Technica ATR 2100, but upon hearing both in a side by side test on a YouTube video, my ears liked this one better, and I must say that I am not at all disappointed.