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| | Features | Cardioid Pickup PatternGold-plated XLR connectorsCarry Case & shock-mounted mic clips includedSold as stereo pair
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| | Description | Samson C02 Condenser mics let you capture and record all the ambience and dynamic depth of acoustic guitars, piano, overhead drums, acoustic instruments, and vocals - in stereo! C02 microphones can be used either individually or in pairs for stereo recordings, neck and sound hole placement for miking acoustic guitars, and low/high octave placement in acoustic pianos. The C02 is an extremely sensitive cardioid condenser (10mv/pa) with an expanded frequency response of 40Hz to 20kHz and a maximum SPL of 134dB. What’s all this mean? It means that the C02 delivers professional performance at an incredible price and will make a dramatic difference in every recording. C02s are shipped in pairs with shock mounts and a molded, foam-lined carrying case. 48volt phantom power required. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 11.0 inches | | Product Width: | 3.25 inches | | Product Height: | 4.75 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.5 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.9 inches | | Package Width: | 5.0 inches | | Package Height: | 3.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 okay for the project studio, but expect to outgrow them Dec 03, 2009
By G. W. Schumacher
[Edited for usefulness on 11/15]
I can't bring myself to be super-critical of the Samson C02, because in spite of my occasional dissatisfaction it does have a lot going for it. I've had my pair for about a year, and I use them frequently as overheads on the drum kit, on acoustic guitar, and as "room sound" mics for vocals.
For the latter two applications they are adequate, or at least I can't complain. Unfortunately as drum overheads they have been disappointing, and this is what I primarily wanted to use them for. To my ears they sound a little thin and lack presence and clarity, especially on cymbals. I like the overheads to get a detailed overall picture of the drum kit, so that's a drag. Another bummer is that there are no switches on the mic - something like a bass cut or -10dB pad would have been nice. Without a pad switch, putting this mic under a snare drum is a recipe for disaster. Or maybe you could just ask the drummer to play quieter?
So I guess when it comes to small-diaphragm condensers I still haven't found what I'm looking for. The bad news is that the $400-$700 price bracket is apparently where I have to look next. On most of my projects over the last year I have been able to use a famous similar type of microphone made by AKG, and the comparison is not exactly flattering. Of course, a pair of AKG's "Microphone X" costs about ten times what you're looking at here. And maybe we've come to the root of why it's hard for me to say a lot of nasty things about my Samson CO2s. They are so, so cheap for what you get, namely: a pair of condenser mics, two mini shock-mount/mic clips, two windscreens, and a sturdy, padded plastic carrying case. My griping aside, these things do a borderline-acceptable job as overheads, and in other applications (such as acoustic guitar) they are quite useful. I would probably recommend them to beginning engineers, people on a recession budget, or to anyone looking to keep a couple of budget mics on hand. More serious project studios and home recordists might want to save up for something a little nicer.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Given the price tag.... Feb 12, 2010
By Ola Ranchero
"wav rancher"
I use them as overhead mics when recording drums. Great for this purpose. Low noise and very clear. Also very useful recording acoustic guitar. I've paid three times this much for similarly sounding mics. Samson has obviously made a mistake. Buy them before they figure it out and raise the price to match the quality.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Samson CO2 Condenser Mikes (Pair) Aug 13, 2009
By R. Sudar
"Bubba Gump"
Great mikes at a great price. The case is nice & they come with wind covers when you buy them in the 2 pack. Item was shipped & received within a few days. I use them for my two sets of Hi Hats & they work great. I already had one CO2 & now I use that one for my Cowbells. Great for miking cymbels, cowbells or for overheads.
Samson CO2 Condenser Mics Jan 13, 2012
By Jake Elias
"Jake E."
We bought 4 of these for our church. They work very well as Choir mics. Obviously not like $1500 Choir Mics but, I would say "they are well worth their money."
Sampson CO2 Stereo Pair Condenser Microphones Oct 24, 2011
By GadgetTech
I needed a set of good quality mics. Got the set of 2 for a very good price and they sound great with my fairly inexpensive 2-channel pre-amp. They make my accoustic piano sound like the piano it really is !
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