Samson Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone Review and Mic Test (ft. Shure MV7 and Samson Q2U)

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Today, the Samson Q9U is FINALLY in the Audio Hotline Studio. I made my preorder for this mic 14 months ago! It was a long wait and in this video I decide whether or not this XLR / USB mic is actually worth that wait!
The Samson Q9U is a Broadcast Dynamic style microphone with a Cardioid Polar Pattern and it is capable of being a USB mic as well as an XLR Mic! This mic has a lot of great features and could be a good choice for a lot of people. This mic meets a lot of the requirements to be a great, and convenient choice, for podcasting, broadcast, streaming, and RU-vid content creation in general.... BUT you need to decide that for yourself! Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is the right mic for you! Every person has different expectations and needs when it comes to audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it’s right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
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Disclaimer: I do want to clarify a portion of this video. During my review section I mention accidentally hitting the mute button and missing a clip that I really wanted to capture. I do think a indicator light would be nice or just a standard on and off switch that is easy to see (like the Q2U), but I also wanted to clarify that a big part of my frustration was the fact that I wasn’t monitoring my audio. I tell my subscribers to ALWAYS monitor their audio. So when I missed that clip it was my fault, BUT it did make me realize “hey an indicator light would be nice.” Use my mess up as a cautionary tale...
MONITOR YOUR AUDIO ALWAYS!!! 😂
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======TIMESTAMPS======
Intro / Disclaimers / Recording Info: 0:00 - 2:22
What comes in the Q9U Box / Accessories: 2:22 - 2:53
My Opinion on Accessories: 2:53 - 3:39
Samson Q9U Features and Functionality: 3:39 - 4:24
My Opinion on Mic Features: 4:24 - 5:57
Q9U Samson Specs: 5:57 - 6:46
Some Spec Talk: 6:46 - 7:06
Microphone Test Introduction and Disclaimers: 7:06 - 7:22
TESTS
Proximity Effect: 7:22 - 8:05
Plosives: 8:05 - 8:31
Noise Rejection Test (keyboard): 8:31 - 8:47
Polar Pattern (White Noise) Test: 8:47 - 8:58
Post Processing Test: 8:58 - 9:18
Distance Test: 9:18 - 9:33
XLR Quality vs USB Quality: 9:33 - 9:48
USB Gain Test: 9:48 - 10:55
Mute Button Test: 10:55 - 11:05
Acoustic Guitar Test: 11:05 - 12:02
Electric Guitar Test: 12:02 - 13:01
Kitty Purr Test!: 13:01 - 13:23
COMPARISON
Q9U vs Shure MV7 vs Q2U: 13:23 - 15:21
Pre Review/Opinion Info: 15:21 - 15:38
My Review / My Opinion of the Samson Q9U: 15:38 - 23:44
Outro: 23:44 - 24:31
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======LINKS FOR PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO======
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Shure MV7:
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Amazon: amzn.to/3uHA6Uu
Samson Q2U:
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Amazon: amzn.to/2RxLKmN
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======Audio Hotline Info======
Website: audiohotlinegear.com
E-Mail: audiohotline@gmail.com
Instagram: audiohotline
MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline
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@NateNakao Год назад

Recently nabbed this for $100, and it's great to throw into a portable setup when I don't have room for my audio interface in my bag

@ColonelRPG 3 года назад

Fantastic review, this mic looks like an absolutely brilliant recommendation for people new streamers and youtubers!

@taunbeddes7055 3 года назад

Great vid. Loved the cat. For the Samson products I've used, they do have solid builds, but the sound is like an economy version of Shure.

@danielleclarkeconsultancy 2 года назад

I was about to invest in this mic because mine stopped working...or so I thought. I got to the part where you do the USB gain test and it started popping and freaking out. That's exactly what my mic has been doing. I dropped the input to just under 50% and guess what. It's stopped doing it! I'm soooo happy. I didn't really have the budget to buy a new mic right now, and now I don't have to. I cant wait. Thank you so much. Liked & Subscribed!

@ac1320 3 года назад

Hwhoa crap that is some cinematical videographics. Outstanding review and video!

@cuceralex 3 года назад

THAT GITUAR SOUNDS SO NICE! I WISH I COULD AFFORD THIS

@thorssensgamesNCC1701 2 года назад

No matter what's engaged with or without the windscree on, it sounds great.

@MrENT18 3 года назад

The Shure MV7 is the winner of this video.

@terryshaw13 3 года назад

2:10 ummm yup pretty sure I said that seeing as I threw this video on just to watch something and hear that smooth smooth voice. As always love your videos man!

@terryshaw13 3 года назад

Also rip the original purr clip, love the cats!

@KryptonicHD 3 года назад

The video we’ve all been waiting for.... 🍿

@Dragonhug 3 года назад

NGL, the Kitty Purr test was my favorite!

@StefanGenov7 3 года назад

This mic is on my radar!!

@enriquekahn9405 3 года назад

I'm still going to recommend the Q2u unless someone wants the broadcast look. Great review man, very complete overview of the mic and its features.

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

Agreed, I feel like the price to performance for the Q2U is WAY better than the Q9U.

@_YoungKD 2 года назад

@@AudioHotline facts

@dfcx1 3 года назад

Sounds great on the kitty purr!

@thequickstartcreative Год назад

Thanks for this review. I was debating between the maono PD400, the Rode NT-USB and this one. I decided to go with this one because it has both XLR and USB. I used your link so hopefully, you have an affiliate with B&H.

@djvoicy1653 2 года назад

Great review. Would you recommend for a mobile dj?

@Jensen1011 Год назад

Trying to find more details on the headphone out on the mic and how it works with computer playback. Namely if it is a good method to hear yourself and guests or any audio from the computer, or if an audio interface would still be preferred.

@erickmetzplay Год назад

This mic is on my radar too

@KimAlexanderJensen 2 года назад

All I really want is a new Q2U with USB-C.... And big plus if they fixed the hissing when plugged into USB on boot - and then having to un-plug and re-plug it before it works.

@shuttergirlUK 2 года назад

Mic sounds a bit woolly/unclear to my ears. I really, really wish you'd do a review of the Yeti X. Has it improved anything much on the Yeti original to be worth the extra...?

@LawrenceArnell 3 года назад

Great video again brother. I’d love to see you review the Shure mv51. Stay up!

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

I have had the Mv51 in my cart many times! I do finally want to get one to review!

@ERA_Productions 3 года назад

Awesome video

@andrewcowie6436 6 месяцев назад

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! good sir!!

@pyle_vi Год назад

what program do you use to add filters to the mic?

@jacobmcnally4426 3 года назад

Have you ever tried Stagg Microphones I just bought a Stagg Scm200 handheld Condenser Mic for 43 dollars on eBay it seems to me it sounds like a sn58 with more treble and presence sounds more like a Shure sm68

@fantaz_official 3 года назад

2:11 Uh yes...I wanna watch it all. Am I weird? I watch your vids even tho I am not looking to buy any of these mic, I just love your jokes and quality reviews...

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

You’re the best kind of person 😊

@fantaz_official 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline You really are underrated man, I hope you grow because your reviews are some of the most professionals but also funny out there! I bought a FiFine K678 because of your review on it and I preferred its sound to the Blue Yeti, made me save 80$!

@CRYPTKREEPER Год назад

Out of this mic, the MV7, and the maono PD400X, which would you choose for an untreated room and fan noises while using it on a USB mode not on a PC? Having trouble figuring out which one to buy based on your reviews because they all sound great.

@DJElectraFry 10 месяцев назад

I wish he had answered because I’m debating between those mics right now.

@CRYPTKREEPER 10 месяцев назад

@@DJElectraFry I ended up gettin the MV7 but honestly wish I went with Maono because the MV7 is kind of quiet but also still picks up a lot of background noise and the mute button is so ridiculously placed on it. It’s not easy and is an effort.

@schnozfart 10 месяцев назад

@@DJElectraFry im trying to decide between these also but also adding the at2040usb and rodepod mic usb

@ProvenSawlid 3 года назад

Facts I used to do product reviews and got products sent to me for review at no charge and people used to run their mouths all the time about getting “Free” products which all the hours I put in and the hard work it didn’t even MATCH the price of the product. Some people are just not smart bro. Good review so far tho I’m still checking this out been waiting for your review on this, I used to watch one dude but when I had serious questions about equipment-neither him nor the chat would help me out so I really didn’t care to stay watching. Honestly I think they Q2U sounded better Good review man

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

Yeah man, the people that say a review can’t be honest when the product was sent for “free” definitely don’t understand the work that goes into reviews. Quite honestly, if I get sent a product that I don’t like, I am 100% going to tell the truth about it because a part of me is frustrated that I did all this work for a mediocre/bad product and I WANT to share my opinion about it. Most people are great about it and they understand, but those ones that don’t understand... are frustrating to deal with 😂 I totally get your feeling on the Q2U. In a lot of cases I do feel like I would recommend it over the Q9U. I gave the Q2U an A or A+ and this I gave a C+ and that is definitely due to the price to performance ratio. The Q2U is awesome. When listening to them back and forth I do feel like the Q9U handles air a little bit better and the low end feels a bit more controlled... but $60-$70 vs $200. It is hard to justify the extra money when the Q2U is so solid.

@ProvenSawlid 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline Completely agree man and that’s the thing is just being honest and of-course there’s always a way to say things without sounding to harsh either but if a microphone/ product was sent to you, you can’t say it was good just because the company sent it lol. Honesty is always key because then people will go out and buy that product based off of your review and then get mad at you like “YOO, what the heck man” That’s why I like your channel bro and what you do because you keep it 💯 always. I watched your review on the Q2U actually I bought it after seeing your review and I’m really happy with it bro. I got the SE Electrics Dynamite 🧨 to go with it and it’s amazing man. But yea it’s all about just being real with the people and the companies need to know these things so they know what they can do for the next to improve it or make it better. But I see your channel growing and you deserve it man, cute cats too I got 7 myself but I love them like they are my own kids lol. Respect ✊🏼 bro I hope you keep growing man

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

@@ProvenSawlid thanks for the kind words man! I am glad I could help you find a product that works for you and that you enjoy, that’s awesome! 7 cats?!? That is my dream! My wife and I have talked about getting more, we definitely want to! We have a cat that is very anti new cats 😂 so that has been our main struggle with getting a new one. When my wife and I moved in together four years ago I have two cats and she has one, and my cat still refuses to get a long with hers. So, for now, we have 3.

@ProvenSawlid 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline Absolutely bro and believe me I know how it is. I didn’t even like cats for the longest time, I did when I was a kid but then I was more of a dog lover then my fiancé kept begging me for a cat lol. So I gave in and got one from this warehouse I was working at. Then he ended up passing away we never knew what was wrong with him. Broke my heart man but we actually found 3 of them from the streets & got them cleaned up, the one walked right up into my arms man like maybe 4 weeks old. But a few of them don’t get along but they also don’t really fight either not bad so that’s a blessing. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Oh real quick I don’t know if you ever heard of Toygers but it’s a breed of cat that was bred in the 80’s and they were made to look like tigers, we actually found one at the park. They’re very rare too. He walked right up to us I really thought he was a baby tiger at first lol.

@krishna22885 3 года назад

Please Reply Please!! Hi Sir, can you suggest me which microphone is best for singing and vocals also instruments like acoustic guitar AKG P420 or Lewitt LCT 240 Pro? I'm gonna Use Scarlett Solo 3rd gen !!

@BukanIbuMu 2 года назад

P420

@Venomater2012 3 года назад

The usb port on the back of my blue yeti I used to use works but is very loose. My hyper x quadcast has not had this issue. I have the q9u and usb c should not have as much of an issue being it can be plugged in either way unlike micro usb. Great video and keep up the good work. I have way many microphones just like you including the sm7b and two interfaces.

@evil1knight Год назад

I like your voice, very nice

@badmagic5247 3 года назад

Can you do the podmic vs procaster

@jasonw6993 3 года назад

Mic = meh Kitty Purr Test = ❤️

@riclix9177 Год назад

I've been religiously watching your reviews the last few days and this mic stands out to me, i just wanted your input on what's your stance with this mic now being 120$ i have a deeper voice so anything you can think of that you would recommend with the usb/xlr capability would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!! 😁

@AudioHotline Год назад

Hey!! I appreciate the support and thank you for checking out my videos! This mic is definitely a good deal for $120... but If you have a low voice, I would worry about this mic being too dark for you. You could always try it and return it if you don't like it (if possible). I know the new FiFine K688 (review coming soon) isn't as dark, and it does sound really good on my friend's lower voice. So that could be a good option, and it is even $40 cheaper than the Q9U, has a similar look, and is USB + XLR. If you are good with an XLR mic and an interface the Donner PO-8 and the M-Audio M-Track Solo would come in at $128.99 and that is a SOLID combo. FiFine: amzn.to/3SiqaNz PO-8: amzn.to/3SEZuWK M-Audio Interface: amzn.to/3fp69X1 Hopefully this helped, let me know if you have any other questions!

@theoffscouring777 3 года назад

Hey bro I just got the H&A AC50 Dynamic Microphone and I think it would make for a good review on your channel I’ve been playing around with it today and in my opinion it’s a pretty good mic with a few cons but sounds great. $100 on Amazon NO REVIEWS at all. Nobody’s ever reviewed in there and only 1 person got a review on RU-vid of it. But I would like to see your thoughts on it tho and maybe I can shoot it out to you one day maybe idk just a thought tho Good review on this mic not really a fan of it but it’s Ight

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

I actually got one a couple weeks ago, it is definitely coming!

@theoffscouring777 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline Awesome bro

@MilahnMartin 2 года назад

what was the Q9U gain on >

@alessandromariscalco 3 года назад

are you the same guy from 'let me explain'?

@pengwhy9984 Год назад

what pop filter is that on the q9u?

@geovani91 2 года назад

best review overall

@user-zk9nd4fz2h 3 года назад

best purr ever

@katherine-oh3rt 2 года назад

mv7 sounds hollowed compared to it if that makes sense

@DannyBrownCA 3 года назад

That windscreen is really poor with the plosives. And, yeah, completely agree, the sound is pretty bland without the mid-boost. And that noise rejection is.... bad. Surprising, given how good the Q2U was. After seeing this and a few other videos, I'm glad I went with the EV RE320 instead.

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

The RE320 is a good choice. I just bought the EV RE27N/D and can’t wait to review it!

@DannyBrownCA 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline Looking forward to it, that looks a serious mic!

@2cats1guy Год назад

We have the exact same cat….except the googly eyes. Even cuter. Great review. Thanks.

@RESURRECT2 2 года назад

24bit/96KHz isn't it - either one of them? Like 16/96 or 24/48? Like in Samson G-Track Pro? I think it's a bit of lie, it should say 16/96 or 24/48, up to 24/96 doesn't clearly stater it's this OR this.

@fangsoffuego Год назад

I am able to do 24bit/96khz on my samson q9u

@averytheloftier 2 года назад

a lot of coming going on in regards to the microphone it seems

@GethinColes 3 года назад

sounds a bit woolly to me

@growin.up.gaming Год назад

Peter Piper did what!?!? 👀

@PierogiPrince 3 года назад

I have ZERO give on the top of mine, or maybe I'm not pressing hard enough?

@Exmachinagamma 3 года назад

Same

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

That’s good! I showed the vid of how much give mine has. I guess it is better that some don’t and some do. At least they won’t all be like that. I guess it is a bit of a quality control issue.

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

Also, I definitely wasn’t applying a lot of pressure... I have really bad carpel tunnel so I can’t apply much pressure even if I want to.

@PierogiPrince 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline weird! maybe like a manufacturing thing. Excellent review by the way, I agree pretty whole heartedly

@chronicmayhem Год назад

Just saw it for $100 at best buy

@MrNanpaps265 Год назад

Pd400x vs samson q9u plzzzz

@AudioHotline Год назад

This actually happens in the PD400x review during the blind comparison section. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bRyoSY9xHA4.html Blind comparison starts around 17:52

@MrNanpaps265 Год назад

@@AudioHotline love your video, I am torn between these two mics like the design of the samson q9u and its cheaper 100dollars on amazon but I worry about the making the mic sound good vs pd400x. If you have any ideas or can put my mind at ease is it better to get the pd400x or get samson q9u. Thanks love your review

@AudioHotline Год назад

@@MrNanpaps265 I would personally take the PD400X. Now that new mics have come out since the Q9U, I feel like the Q9U is just a little too muddy/dark for me, compared to some newer options. I would go with the maono.

@MrNanpaps265 Год назад

@@AudioHotline thank you so much I watched ur q9x video my style of mic the clarity was amazing but it's xlr and no mute and I dont if u can use an xlr to usb a adaptor. Great review for that mic by the way

@jakp8777 2 года назад

The mic seems nice but it’s a Samson so that handicaps it. I’m skeptical of anything Samson because of their history of selling cheap garbage. It’s like Huffy all of a sudden selling $4000 carbon road bikes.

@rendermanpro 3 года назад

USB-c vs other USBs is so dumb, it's the same if you are speaking about the same exact drink but in different shape of the bottles.

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

Since a majority of things have switched over to USB-C it is more about convenience. Only needed usb-c to usb-c cables in the future would be amazing! Rather then me, and everyone, having an insane amount of cables to keep track of for different devices. It’s not that those other plugs suck, or aren’t sufficient... it’s just frustrating because like 5 years ago, in the computer world, most companies were like “usb-c is the plug of the future” but since it is a LITTLE more expensive, companies still keep pedaling that cheaper plug. I JUST WANT ONE DAMN CABLE!

@rendermanpro 3 года назад

@@AudioHotline That's true. But it is here for a while and not so widely adopted. For example USB-C hubs, where are they?..... I guess instead of bright future of unified USB-C it will be USB-D, USB-E etc :) Just today looking all around for usb mini, so idea of universal cable is nice, but they invent something more...

@PierogiPrince 3 года назад

@@rendermanpro there are like a million USB C hubs? What are you talking about. I'm using 2 right now lol. I have enough cables it doesn't really matter but being able to plug C in in any direction is worth it enough for me

@rendermanpro 3 года назад

@@PierogiPrince what exact model of USB-c hub do you use? On Amazon find a hub (splitter) with 8+ USB-C inputs. At least I don't see any ("millions USB-C hubs", funny)

@AudioHotline 3 года назад

In reality... all that really matters is that I have 4 computers that exclusively have USB-C ports... nothing else. They are MAC and PC computers. The most important plug on any hub, is the one that actually connects to the device... which most of the time now is USB-C. I do think we will get there... it is undeniable that we are headed in that direction. I just want everyone to catch up with the times and get over this whole “let’s make every person have 75 cables they have to take everywhere with them” world that we live in.