Last week I wrote about lavalier microphone EM106 YOGA and since then I have tried many things. Audio signal is weak, the reinforcements rushing when he got too close to the mouth, so it makes strange effects ... it will want something better.

I think one problem is the sound card in PC. The old laptop is less pronounced hum, as the new.

I started to search the Internet, what would it be helpful and I have to replace them articles which I write, that ideal is a professional microphone with a USB connector. Plug and play and can be recorded.

I found such. SAMSON company that has several types. The article recommended a C01U, which is the basic type of condenser microphone. Meanwhile, the firm has produced a few other similar products, but as a layman I do not know exactly what is different. Distributor SAMSON luckily I found also in Prague, which he sold for £ 2230.

But that's not single, I've tracked down PODCASTUDIO USB made ​​by Behringer.


He already looks more professional, I like to have a mixer, which could be connected such that even my lavalier microphone if necessary. The disadvantage that takes up more space and lots of cables. Distributor in Prague, this package is £ 2669.

So I again did not go blindly buy something, I chose to have fun today directly to a specialist shop.

Behringer USB PODCASTUDIO

First I went to look for Behringer USB PODCASTUDIO. I learned that the package contains a dynamic microphone, the disadvantage is the need to talk to him in close proximity, ie, to 5 cm and not move, otherwise it will be heard. This technician in the store and did not like about the way I use my recommended rather condenser microphone, which is in the package as Behringer PODCASTUDIO FIREWIRE for £ 5486.

For I say that although I have FireWire, but I'd rather stay in the USB version ...

Condenser microphone has a greater impact, but again can catch surrounding sounds, echo, etc ...


The technique is thought and finally I suggested a custom report:

  • head condenser microphone - £ 3444
  • reduction in connector - £ 1420
  • mixer with power - £ 1926
  • USB sound card - £ 817
  • Total £ 7607 === ===

With that, however, that these things do not have any in stock, so I had to wait 21 days. : (

The advantage of the microphone head is that the narrative is kept the same distance from the mouth and this record still sounds the same. Sensor also has some narrow region capture sound, so that should accurately record only the spoken word. As mentioned disadvantage, according to the height adjustment can be at any angle other color voice.

As a variant of the proposed replacement condenser microphone with integrated USB direct for £ 3929 but also on the waiting period would be 21 days. : (

SAMSON Q1U


Then I went to another shop to look at the Samson mics. The owner of sheet music in USB microphone defection was not very, but in terms of use, so I proposed to change again, I need a dynamic microphone. According to him, the condenser takes too much from the environment and thus the noise.

He recommended type SAMSON Q1U for £ 1550. He had it in the store, but next week I imported it from the store.

So which is it?

Well, I'm not smarter too. Two experts and everyone recommends something different.

Finally, I ordered the Samson Q1U, good price and since it is USB, so it could be what I'm looking for. We agreed to try it in store next week, then we shall see how it will do.

The beginning Podcaster could do and still have in reserve there remains a headband microphone ... you can buy it in the future when you earn for yourself ;)

What you have at home?
Headset? Table? Or a professional?