Why can't ALL review be this practical and in-depth? Holy cow! It's not that hard, folks; just watch this video and LEARN how to make a REAL review. No fluff talk, no unnecessary 10-min vids to monetize crap... Kudos, man. Probably the best review vid I've seen in years.
I found my mic! Thanks for always making great reviews! I was back and forth between not spending a lot on the Neewer NW-3U or investing in this and getting better audio. After listening to them both side-by-side I decided this is the mic for me! Everything about it just screams "YES!" :D
@@Marshark50 do not have kids yet but mic is good. I've been using it for a few years and haven't felt the need for an upgrade with what I use it for (made lots of UA-cam videos and music with it)
I was trying to evaluate this microphone at Best Buy and could not decide if I should spring for it, but your review prompted me to go ahead and go for it. Wow! The audio quality is much better than I was expecting! You know how Amazon usually has a better price than the store? Well in this case Amazon wanted about $40 more that Best Buy, so I got it at BB for $99.99. Thanks for your review, which was excellent! Subscribed!
Thank you demonstrating how it sounds from different distances. Some reviewers don't tell you the distance and the mic itself is on a table "somewhere" in front of them, but you can't see where that is.
OMG, you have helped me immensely! I have owned this for two years and did not know about the ability to use it for computer speakers. In fact, I thought it was dumb when sometimes it would "switch" automatically when I plugged it in but you explained it-I have to put the 3.5 into the Samson back and then the volume knob no from of it controls it@ Nice. Thank you. Fun.
Thanks Man, I just bought this and I looked into your Videos on it. Almost went with the Q2U, but this works better because I don't have a boomarm. Happy to see such a sparkling review from you.
It has higher digital potential. Yeti is easier and sounds better out of the box. It's like a mid range camera and a professional camera. It's about who's using it.
@@timook7797 it's a shame he didn't mention it but that 50 to 20000 references the flat section of the frequency response. If you look at the actual diagram it is far superior to the blue yeti which boast 20 to 20000 but is all jumpy and pathetic.
I have had my Samson G-Track Pro mic for 2-3 years now. Because of it's heavy weight and bulkiness, I experimented with other mics: the FiFine k678, it was noisy as HELL just like the Yeti. I also tried the Maono mic which feels cheap and sounds just ok, so I use it for my podcast. As a VO person I want something which is well balanced, durable, professional. So for all you USB haters out there, give it a try...I'm sticking with my Samson G-Track Pro, thank you.
@@tristannn808 It came in a box with pop filter, cheap scissors arm... sorry don't know the model number.. I now use a new Pyle USB mic which is superior to all my others...using a good fine mic for my podcast. Best of luck to you.
This thing is definitely better than the Yeti (since I'm sure a lot of people will ask about that). This has a nice tone to it without sounding muffled or what I call "scratchy" (don't know the correct term, but like a headset mic or smartphone mic where the audio has a noticeable hiss and thinness). The Blue Yeti (the standard USB only version) has both of those issues in every test I've heard. It's still not as crisp sounding as a decent XLR mic, but it's a nice middle ground since it's better than most popular USB mics. I think this is a bit nicer sounding than the C01U as well. Plus, you know, it says it has 1-inch capsules which is definitely a plus since most multipattern USB mics use 16mm capsules.
Wow, what a wonderful review, especially when compared to your prior review of the original G-Track GM1U. This one sounds much richer\deeper (the original has a thin sound), more sensitive\louder, and has a much quieter preamp! Too bad the omni pattern sounds bad\weird and the bi-polar drops some of the richness. Great job Samson, and Great job, Podcastage! Thank you! :) Subscribed ;)
Almost everything Samson makes is great for the price. I bought a pair of their studio reference headphones fully expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. Best cans I've heard south of $150. They only cost $30. Their dynamic mic with the interchangeable capsules is fucking awesome at $40 as well.
Thank you for this review of this mic. This is by far the most thorough evaluation I have seen thus far on UA-cam and I appreciate your due diligence on showing different scenarios. I am planning on doing streaming playing music and now I have a really good idea of how things sound with this mic.
Hello sir I really like all your videos in which you really give good/honest reviews and you also covers all the areas which one would think to know about.
Haven't used this one for a while, but this morning I am using it to try out my new Elgato Low Profile boom arm and it really works great. You do need this mic closer to your mouth than the built-in stand will put it (unless you're really short, or have a very high desk!), and this Elgato arm is a good match for it. Really nice sounding.
how is your sound so clear? I just got my G Track Pro 2 days ago and it sounds very muffled and quite. I hope I fucked up somewhere and it's an easy fix, otherwise I will have to return this microphone.
Now from the C03U to the G-Track Pro. The C03U startet to make humming noise while switched to cardioid, time for an upgrade... Thanks for the conclusion to this mikrofone
Hey! Really like this mic, and your videos are very thorough. This mic has a very nice sound quality I like better than the yeti, it is very present and crisp when you speak close to it. My only concern is the background noise. I have an open room. What would be a better mic in terms of background noise cancellation? I want an all-around mic for making videos, gaming on discord, possible music in the future. I also want to be able to stand it on my table and not let all the keystrokes go through while gaming. I also move around a bit while sitting at my desk. If desk standing is not good, then what arm would you recommend for this mic?
Hi, man! If you had to buy an USB microphone to recorder an electric guitar... Which one would you buy? I need your advice. I love your videos and recommendations.
It is simply amazing that this multipattern mic with inbuilt USB interface costs so little. It’s a very impressive product. I really don’t understand the business model that makes this possible but I fear it has a lot to do with paying people basically nothing.
I love your reviews and how you make comparisons fairly. I decided to go with the Samson G-Track Pro. It sounds awesome in recording video and audio. I just have one question though. How can I get the sound to where it is not just playing voice on one speaker? Hopefully it's not a defect because I really like this mic. Hope you can help!
i love this channel , even though it is not my play to have all of these MICs , and im not interested in MICs in general , but i love the way you produce it , thx alot for the cool channel , and i have one question if you have the time to answer , " if i need to stream live games "twitch, youtube and facebook" and sometimes i do record games for youtube channel which one of the 2 Microphones would you suggest for me , the blue-yeti or Samson (depending on the quality not the price) im very confused and i dont know cause im new with MIC stuff .
At 1:10-1:14 you sound like a tv commercial ad on rick and Morty with that line. Hey, does the Gtrack pro fit in a samson sp01 shock mount? Also, if i will just be using the mic for speaking (ex: livestreaming games while speaking/commenting) do i need a specific setting for the instrument knob? Hope for your response.
You should do a fan test in the background to show how well it can limit noises like that and how far away stuff like that is what worries me especially when your spending money on it.
seems pretty good i have a samson meteor mic it's pretty good but i think you probably shouldn't spend more than 100 dollars on a usb mic so i'll probably just stick to my plan of upgrading to an at2020 xlr whenever i get the money lol
Oke can i ask why, this is a USB Microfoon right so it should be plug and play? I am new in this stuff, i am searching for a good microfoon for chat only i am not a streamer or something.
There is no adapter for a normal microphone stand in the box. Some websites have a picture of it, but it's not in de box and I can't find a shop where to buy it.
Hi @Podcastage thank you so so much for your wonderfully in-depth reviews! I think I've watched nearly all of them now in search of a microphone! However I'm still lost so I'd like to ask for your opinion. Would you recommend the G-track pro or a Zoom H2N for interview/two way podcast recording? The G-track pro seems ideal because of the bidirectional polar pattern, but equally, the Zoom H2N is alluring because it seems so versatile, especially because it's portable and doesn't need an external power pack. I'm really confused as to what to choose! Would really appreciate your help. Thank you!
Why can't ALL review be this practical and in-depth? Holy cow! It's not that hard, folks; just watch this video and LEARN how to make a REAL review. No fluff talk, no unnecessary 10-min vids to monetize crap...
Kudos, man. Probably the best review vid I've seen in years.
I found my mic! Thanks for always making great reviews! I was back and forth between not spending a lot on the Neewer NW-3U or investing in this and getting better audio. After listening to them both side-by-side I decided this is the mic for me! Everything about it just screams "YES!" :D
how is the background noise with it ?
you probably have kids now but how was the mic?
@@Marshark50 do not have kids yet but mic is good. I've been using it for a few years and haven't felt the need for an upgrade with what I use it for (made lots of UA-cam videos and music with it)
Wow, this mic sounds really good.
Coma Odinsson yeah, I've been using it for like a week now just testing it and honestly it's great
@@koffeetechshow got it today, damn bro it's fire
ryanknowstecmobowl do you recommend a purchase of it?
vuro yes unless u want something better and depends on your budget
@@vuro8378 sorry yeah I do. If you're wanting to get into music, def.
Pros: you can club someone over the head and steal their sm7b.
Cons: no sticker...
Using this to steal an SM7B seems like trading down.
@@Up_All_Night definitely
That sounded surprisingly good for a multi pattern mic. Great song as always. Looking forward to your podcast on Monday
It's probably the 1-inch~ capsules.
Thanks for the review. I recently got one of these and the difference in quality is incredible.
I always hope to find one of your videos when I come across a new mic. Legit reviewer.
I was trying to evaluate this microphone at Best Buy and could not decide if I should spring for it, but your review prompted me to go ahead and go for it. Wow! The audio quality is much better than I was expecting! You know how Amazon usually has a better price than the store? Well in this case Amazon wanted about $40 more that Best Buy, so I got it at BB for $99.99. Thanks for your review, which was excellent! Subscribed!
Thank you demonstrating how it sounds from different distances. Some reviewers don't tell you the distance and the mic itself is on a table "somewhere" in front of them, but you can't see where that is.
I just got this for Christmas and now I’m hyped to get started on my podcast and music stuff
The Daily Fortnut same here, idk if it can connect to xbox
Nick Leggiere It should be able to
The Daily Fortnut i don’t know how
Nick Leggiere plug the usb in and there should be a setting where you can use it in your Xbox settings
The Daily Fortnut *says
OMG, you have helped me immensely! I have owned this for two years and did not know about the ability to use it for computer speakers. In fact, I thought it was dumb when sometimes it would "switch" automatically when I plugged it in but you explained it-I have to put the 3.5 into the Samson back and then the volume knob no from of it controls it@ Nice. Thank you. Fun.
Thanks Man, I just bought this and I looked into your Videos on it.
Almost went with the Q2U, but this works better because I don't have a boomarm.
Happy to see such a sparkling review from you.
Seems better then the Yeti
It has higher digital potential. Yeti is easier and sounds better out of the box. It's like a mid range camera and a professional camera. It's about who's using it.
than
It is better..
@@beastmodeanime4144 yeah better than the blue yeti x even, i just dont like the fact thats the frequency response is 50hz-20khz
@@timook7797 it's a shame he didn't mention it but that 50 to 20000 references the flat section of the frequency response. If you look at the actual diagram it is far superior to the blue yeti which boast 20 to 20000 but is all jumpy and pathetic.
love your reviews. always very straight forward, no messin around
I just ordered mine, it will be here by tommorow!!!! I've been saving for 3 months
Just purchased this mic for myself and my cohost! Also added a shock mount and pop screen for it as well! Looking forward to using this!
Good review, told me everything I needed to know about this mic. You hit all my use cases, keep up the good work.
I have had my Samson G-Track Pro mic for 2-3 years now. Because of it's heavy weight and bulkiness, I experimented with other mics: the FiFine k678, it was noisy as HELL just like the Yeti. I also tried the Maono mic which feels cheap and sounds just ok, so I use it for my podcast. As a VO person I want something which is well balanced, durable, professional. So for all you USB haters out there, give it a try...I'm sticking with my Samson G-Track Pro, thank you.
which maono mic have u tested?
@@tristannn808 It came in a box with pop filter, cheap scissors arm... sorry don't know the model number.. I now use a new Pyle USB mic which is superior to all my others...using a good fine mic for my podcast. Best of luck to you.
@@tomz58 i just watched one of ur vids and u sound great! thank you for the recommendation 😁
This is the best video review of the Samson G Track pro I've seen on UA-cam. I ended up buying the microphone 🎤!
This thing is definitely better than the Yeti (since I'm sure a lot of people will ask about that). This has a nice tone to it without sounding muffled or what I call "scratchy" (don't know the correct term, but like a headset mic or smartphone mic where the audio has a noticeable hiss and thinness). The Blue Yeti (the standard USB only version) has both of those issues in every test I've heard. It's still not as crisp sounding as a decent XLR mic, but it's a nice middle ground since it's better than most popular USB mics. I think this is a bit nicer sounding than the C01U as well. Plus, you know, it says it has 1-inch capsules which is definitely a plus since most multipattern USB mics use 16mm capsules.
Wow, what a wonderful review, especially when compared to your prior review of the original G-Track GM1U. This one sounds much richer\deeper (the original has a thin sound), more sensitive\louder, and has a much quieter preamp! Too bad the omni pattern sounds bad\weird and the bi-polar drops some of the richness. Great job Samson, and Great job, Podcastage! Thank you! :) Subscribed ;)
Almost everything Samson makes is great for the price. I bought a pair of their studio reference headphones fully expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. Best cans I've heard south of $150. They only cost $30. Their dynamic mic with the interchangeable capsules is fucking awesome at $40 as well.
Thank you for this review of this mic. This is by far the most thorough evaluation I have seen thus far on UA-cam and I appreciate your due diligence on showing different scenarios. I am planning on doing streaming playing music and now I have a really good idea of how things sound with this mic.
Love your no nonsense review, excellent!
thank you for this video! helped me tons!
Great review! I think you have helped me make the decision. Great singing voice btw👍🏾
I love your reviews. It is very helpful. Thanks a lot
Awesome review. Great job, very through. Haven’t seen any done better.
This was a fantastic review, thank you!
Hello sir I really like all your videos in which you really give good/honest reviews and you also covers all the areas which one would think to know about.
Got this mic for virtual open mic's . Just what I needed & wanted for good guitar / vocal sound on Zoom / livestreams
Always these perfect presentations...
I just nabbed one of these from Walmart for only $97 on clearance!
Thanks for posting this review.
thx for subtitles and great job!
Dang! That audio is just WOW!!!
This is sick bruh! really helped thank you
Haven't used this one for a while, but this morning I am using it to try out my new Elgato Low Profile boom arm and it really works great. You do need this mic closer to your mouth than the built-in stand will put it (unless you're really short, or have a very high desk!), and this Elgato arm is a good match for it. Really nice sounding.
how is your sound so clear? I just got my G Track Pro 2 days ago and it sounds very muffled and quite. I hope I fucked up somewhere and it's an easy fix, otherwise I will have to return this microphone.
maybe your mic is not positioned the right way thats why it sounds muffled? can u update me if it is still sounds bad?
@@osistalens they're probably using the wrong polar pattern or not facing it correctly
Best mic 🙌 props to Samson
the best audio company out there
their products are reliable.
appreciate your info boss!
I have it, but I stupidly adjusted the settings and it’s super terrible now.
Nice review...When you going to review the new Samson Q9u broadcaster dynamic microphone.
I am planning on getting this after flipping out discovering it at best buy. Now I am convinced.
I was just in best buy and saw this and was surprised. It was right next to the freaking Blue Raspberry!!! I was shocked!!
Thank you, sir!
I bought this before watching the review. Glad I did. More features than the yeti's I saw at best buy.
Well into my second year with this. Just keep the recording level at 25%. It's great, good highs and lows. Love it.
tomZvoices are you able to adjust input levels in windows?
No. Only from the mic knob.
Now from the C03U to the G-Track Pro. The C03U startet to make humming noise while switched to cardioid, time for an upgrade...
Thanks for the conclusion to this mikrofone
Great video man
this helped me with my keyboard noise problem :D
I like the lack of tactile input on the mute button, it doesn't create sound on the audio track when pressing
I have my mic set to cardioid and it still picks up sound all around the room
I think that's because it's a condenser instead of a dynamic
Damn, that was very helpfull. Thanks alot!!!
When you expect stickers but no stickers!
Hardware BBQ i
thank you for the review. Is there a way of plugging in the mic to a focusrite audio interface? or strictly USB to computer?
What’s better RODE NT-USB or Samson G-track Pro?
Should use this for gaming on UA-cam?
Hey! Really like this mic, and your videos are very thorough. This mic has a very nice sound quality I like better than the yeti, it is very present and crisp when you speak close to it. My only concern is the background noise. I have an open room. What would be a better mic in terms of background noise cancellation? I want an all-around mic for making videos, gaming on discord, possible music in the future. I also want to be able to stand it on my table and not let all the keystrokes go through while gaming. I also move around a bit while sitting at my desk. If desk standing is not good, then what arm would you recommend for this mic?
Thank you Sir!
Great Video! It doesn't appear to have an on/off switch. My fear is the light will burn out leaving it on 24/7. Thoughts
I just bought this and was so lost on how to use it. Thank you!
Hi, man! If you had to buy an USB microphone to recorder an electric guitar... Which one would you buy? I need your advice. I love your videos and recommendations.
It is simply amazing that this multipattern mic with inbuilt USB interface costs so little. It’s a very impressive product. I really don’t understand the business model that makes this possible but I fear it has a lot to do with paying people basically nothing.
What software you using at 9:40?
5:08 -- That sounds like a surprisingly good Room-Mic
I love your reviews and how you make comparisons fairly. I decided to go with the Samson G-Track Pro. It sounds awesome in recording video and audio. I just have one question though. How can I get the sound to where it is not just playing voice on one speaker? Hopefully it's not a defect because I really like this mic. Hope you can help!
You could probably turn the mic sideways and turn on Figure 8 mode to simulate a "streo" effect... don't quote me on that tho xD
Trying to see if I should get this or the AT2020 for streaming/videos
I decided to buy a RODE NT1-A. It's a nice mic!
Clean and a rich low end
Is it better than rode nt usb ?
Would you pick the G Track Pro over the Audio Technica At2020 Usb + ?
Thank you, Nice Review
Please, Can you tell what is the best
Rode NT-USB
or
G-Track Pro
Also, What is main difference between them?
There are videos on why but The better one is G Track Pro.
@Podcastage Which one is better-Samson G-Track Pro or Rode Nt USB?
The gtrack pro can record 24bit not like other usb mics like the yeti or at2020 or the Rode nt usb
Well done - thank you :-)
i love this channel , even though it is not my play to have all of these MICs , and im not interested in MICs in general , but i love the way you produce it , thx alot for the cool channel , and i have one question if you have the time to answer , " if i need to stream live games "twitch, youtube and facebook" and sometimes i do record games for youtube channel which one of the 2 Microphones would you suggest for me , the blue-yeti or Samson (depending on the quality not the price) im very confused and i dont know cause im new with MIC stuff .
THIS MIC IS A BEAST
Dude i realy want the G track pro. Where to buy it? I'm from indonesia. Pelase
Better then Audio Technica at2020 USB?
Please say can I connect it to ipad mini directly just with a lightening cable ???? Any power issue ?
How to install it?? Help me please🙏🏼
I can’t use it
The samson g track pro is much better on back round noise than the yeti, it's incredible when it comes to back round noise.
What is your record program?
What kind of arm did you use for the g track pro?
At 1:10-1:14 you sound like a tv commercial ad on rick and Morty with that line. Hey, does the Gtrack pro fit in a samson sp01 shock mount? Also, if i will just be using the mic for speaking (ex: livestreaming games while speaking/commenting) do i need a specific setting for the instrument knob? Hope for your response.
You should do a fan test in the background to show how well it can limit noises like that and how far away stuff like that is what worries me especially when your spending money on it.
Can you test the bluebird
How is this vs. the regular Yeti? Worth an upgrade?
This is a comparison I'm doing very soon.
seems pretty good i have a samson meteor mic it's pretty good but i think you probably shouldn't spend more than 100 dollars on a usb mic so i'll probably just stick to my plan of upgrading to an at2020 xlr whenever i get the money lol
Liked for the Menace 2 Society reference alone
I missed that, timestamp?
What is the monitoring for?
Which microphone arm are you using
Would you recommend this or Co1u pro for vocals?
This thing seems awesome! How does this sound in comparison to the Blue Yeti? Might pick this up. Great review.
I am also curious which one is better, this one or the blue yeti?
Richard Zwemmer
This one, no doubt.
You will need an audio interface though.
Oke can i ask why, this is a USB Microfoon right so it should be plug and play? I am new in this stuff, i am searching for a good microfoon for chat only i am not a streamer or something.
askbanaan it's usb, so how would it need a audio interface?
I do plan to make a comparison.
There is no adapter for a normal microphone stand in the box.
Some websites have a picture of it, but it's not in de box and I can't find a shop where to buy it.
is there a need for pop filter?
Yes. It's a special pop filter. Google: pop filter for Samson G Track Pro and it'll pull up the sites that sell it.
If you had a choice between the Samson Q9U or Samson G-Track Pro, which would be better for podcasting? Thank you.
What kind of mic stand is @podcastage using? Looking for a stand or boom arm to hold this mic.
Hailey Hendricks Same.
Hi @Podcastage thank you so so much for your wonderfully in-depth reviews! I think I've watched nearly all of them now in search of a microphone! However I'm still lost so I'd like to ask for your opinion. Would you recommend the G-track pro or a Zoom H2N for interview/two way podcast recording? The G-track pro seems ideal because of the bidirectional polar pattern, but equally, the Zoom H2N is alluring because it seems so versatile, especially because it's portable and doesn't need an external power pack. I'm really confused as to what to choose! Would really appreciate your help. Thank you!
Microphone companies, take notes on the cons. Make sure to test your condenser mics for and make your mics better at background noise rejection!
Blue Yeti Pro vs. G-Track Pro. Which one is better if the price is same?
Wish they had a XLR version 😔