Ideal for podcasting, live sound and music recording applications.
To learn more and find out how to purchase the Sound Deck software, visit the Samson Sound Deck page for Mac OS X or visit the Samson Sound Deck page for Windows. Sound Deck uses Digital Noise Reduction algorithms to minimize recurring background noise from loud environments, ensuring only clean, natural sounding vocals are received by your family, friends or business associates. A 2.25m USB cable and 3m XLR cable complete the Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack, including everything you need to get started on your next project.Īvailable as a paid download, the Samson Sound Deck Noise Cancellation Software brings noise cancellation technology for enhanced VoIP communication and computer recording to your Q2U. A windscreen is also provided to minimize wind noise and plosives such as P-Pops. For use with this desktop stand or with any standard microphone stand, a mic clip is also included. In addition, the Q2U's rugged handheld body is perfect for capturing interviews at press conferences, live events or on the street.įor convenient placement in front of your computer, the Q2U comes with a desktop tripod stand and extension piece.
Taking your podcast or recording on the road? The Q2U can be used with iPhones and iPads via Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Android devices via a Host OTG cable. This minimizes the amount of ambient/room noise that is captured on your recordings. The Q2U's cardioid (unidirectional) polar pattern picks up sound from in front of the mic, while rejecting unwanted sound from the rear and sides. Onboard, high-quality analog-to-digital converters provide excellent audio reproduction. Its dynamic capsule is great for miking vocals, instruments and amplifiers. The Q2U is a great mic for home recording. It even has a 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output to monitor the audio you're capturing, as well as the audio from your computer. Whether you're recording a solo broadcast on your laptop or multi-person interviews through a mixing desk, the Q2U delivers high-quality audio effortlessly with minimal setup. If you're looking to start a new podcast, the Q2U is the best choice for creating a production studio on a budget. You can also utilize both connections simultaneously for recording a live event or performance. The Q2U can be connected directly to your computer or mobile device via USB, or plugged directly into a mixer or audio interface with an XLR cable. Overall, the Q2U provides significantly improved audio over a headset or your computer's internal microphone.