I got this mic several months ago after doing a thorough research into mics at this price range. Ended up getting this over everything else because it has a phenomenal sound for the price. I don't know why this review is trying so hard to bring it down but as you can see for yourself from the sound test, how much of a difference did you hear between this and the fan favourite SM7B? The SM7B is the go to mic currently and it comes for almost twice the price of the Q9U. So even if there is a sound difference. the Q9U's price absolutely justifies that. So I say: Don't listen to this review and go for it if you want a professional sounding microphone with both XLR and USB connectivity, and a mute switch on top of that!

for $150 I think it sounded great to be honest. Granted I'm not on my usual setup and using significantly worse headphones so maybe I'm not hearing all the differences perfectly clear but personally I actually thought the Q9U would be better for MY voice than the other options you compared it to except for the SM7B

Its interesting because the Q9U had a better sound than the dynacaster. I just purchased the Q9U and it works great when I'm super close to it but i was not able to get your same quality sound that I'm hearing from you at about 4-5 inches away from the microphone. this is having all the boosters turned on.

I like so much it sounds idk why people say that is no worth it. For $150 is normal to get a Decent quality sound and a Very good looking microphone, just get a EQ if you wanna make it sound better. But overall Very Good Video and thank you for doing it

When you switched from the Q9U to the RE20, it felt like that half second after your ears pop and you realize how muffled everything has been.

not gonna lie, i like the smooth tone of your voice on the q9u even if it still sounds a bit muffled

i bought 2 of these for my podcast and fixing the audio in post is a pain. They're so low and pick up so much background noise. Definitely looking to get new mics soon 😭😭😭

I think my preference wld be the Dynacaster between those two. I'm pondering a good small diaphragm at the moment, maybe the 416 which I can also use for filming if I ever get anywhere with writing another script. Have a great hol btw.

Honestly, I do prefer the sound of the q9u over most of the mics he compared it to aside from the Shure as they're relatively close in the sound it captures. I like mics that gets a lot of bass and body. The q2u, dynacaster, and the re20 all make my ears ring with the highs. I'll admit it has terrible handling noises, but I also don't move my mic around much so it's really a non-issue for me. And hearing how much closer it sounded to the Shure one compared to the others, this just sold it for me.

Thanks for sharing your review. I am new to the game of microphones. Starting out I would like to buy a microphone that sounds good and is aimed for people that starting out with youtube videos. I am always sceptical about all the reviews as there is not one that fits all. Could you make some recommendations to me that a reasonable priced?

I have it, along with various other microphones, and I'm happy with it. The sound is also very dependent on the environment and the speaking distance, which is recommended from 4 inches to 12 inches. Then, in my opinion, as much as we try to be objective, there is also a threshold of personal tastes and also a question of pairing, how our voice "marries" with that microphone (it is true that in theory it should always be perfect with all voices...), for example some microphones I may prefer with female and high-pitched voices and others with male voices, etc.

How does this compare to the AT2040 for vocals only?

Three separate headphones, (Sony mdrs, x2 ath's, ) PreSonus monitors rewatch. Aside from the very poor shock-absorption, I think the q9u is the most pleasing for long-term listening. Everything else sounded too flat and or mid boosted. This is actually the first video that makes me want to try the q9u. I don't think anybody should sing into it, but I could see how a person who does not have a boss jock voice like yours may benefit from it. I actually found the bottoms and mids to be very clear. Maybe my eardrums are damaged after 25 years of blasting loud audio into them.. but I will tell you this. The re27 is my favorite dynamic. The dark can, not my fav. But the USB on this mic seems to have the perfect amount of saturation. Or maybe is the YT compression, who knows

4:37 It is now $119!!! So how good do you think it is for this price? Compared to podmic and sm58?

Can usb and xlr be used simultaneously?

thank you for this, q9u and q2u was very helpful.

The Q9U is clearly made to sound just like the 7B, at least after YT compression.

how do i adjust gain volume while using usbc ?

I do voice over & a few podcasts and the S es sound is problem, drive me nuts and editing "down" the essss sounds takes a lot of time. In this video the Samson Q9 seemed to be the only mic without that es problem. Maybe it's just me and "bright is right" but a bit "muddy" may be my best buddy. It is for this reason I liked the sound of the Q9 the best.

I bought the blue yeti and it picks up alot of background noises, one of the big issue I found is I have to prepare my room and cover it all with curtains or foam sponge that's will reduce background noise. Before you buy a mic.. think about the place you record

What about eq software because most usb dyanmic mics with xlr are 200 plus

I would replace the capsule inside with an sm58 one. After that you got a powerhouse mic.

I use my Q2U(usb) for streaming and in game coms, as well as work calls. Compliments galore through and through almost everyday in random matchmaking!! at 50$ its probably best in league (i have an arm, that's like another 15$ I guess) . I don't think the Q9U sounds 2.5x as good for the 120$ price.

Sounded pretty god to me, but to be honest not all mics gonna be perfect out of the box for every single user, must studios will have a range of different mics for that alone, it will depend on how much processing you want to do, it will also depend on the person recording/podcasting sibilance and how that person manages plosives either on wet or dry mouth, for people with higher pitched voices this Q9U/sm7b will be fine, for those on the lower note range voices then the Q9X/EV-R20/320 will be more recommended, those of us on the mid-ranges could use either of these no problems.

hi guys! I have issues with the headphones when connected to my iphone to the Samson Q9U. With an adaptor OTG in between the USBC and then to an iphone 13 pro was working totally fine and then stopped. Thought was faulty but bought another new microphone and no luck either! Is like there is not enough power coming from the mic getting from the iphone to use the headphones? totally confused....anyone can help? Everything was fine and now no way to get it working with: NEW CABLES NEW IPHONE NEW HEADPHONES NEW ADAPTOR... What is going on!!!

Now its only $119, which is cheaper than a lot of indecent USB. Only microphones now. If you thought about it as an only USB microphone, would you consider it?

I actually preferred the Q9U over all but the RE20.

On UK Amazon at time of writing it's £99.99, which it only £10 more that a Blue Yeti.

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It sounds really muddy in my opinion, it makes the SM7b sound bright!

For the money, I really like the Q9u. I own one

I'm trying to find the best audio mic for $200 and I'm so tornnnn 😭

For the money, I’ll keep my Q2U

If I could be truly honest. I have the q9u, fduce and I have a RE27nD. I love my Re27. It sounds great., but for the average podcaster or KZfaqr no one is going to spend that much on a mic. The q9u is a good mic. Especially if you don’t have a mic at the moment and you need a great mic for your KZfaq or podcast, it will do the job. Just need to post edit or edit to your sound.The funny thing is I use my Fduce more then my other expensive mics which is less money 😂😂. And the only reason why I use the fduce microphone is because I’m not concerned about it breaking on me and replacing it. You see you have to take care of your most expensive microphones and put them up to not get damage if necessary. The fduce sounds pretty good and has great build quality and I can take it on the go when I go to to work with my podcast/KZfaq team.I was skeptical on buying the fduce😂😂… but I use it the most because it is not as gain hungry either. Easy plug and play. Understand the more you spend on the microphone the more you spend on everything else possibly to make the microphone sound good. A shuresm7b is a awesome Microphone. But understand it requires extra equipment, or a great interface to bring out the sound of that microphone .Choose the best Mic in your budget post edit and go from there. Your listeners are not paying attention to your set up as much unless they’re trying to do what your doing .They are watching you and enjoying your content. Remember that.

do you think a cloudlifter is necessary?

When the Q9U was still newly released, what few videos I found, including ones with mic comparisons, I was pretty shocked to hear how muffled it sounded in flat mode. A mic that cost $200 USD, and I've heard mics more than half the price that didn't have that amount of mud to it, both USB and XLR. The fact you have to engage the mid-boost to make sound like you've removed about 3 thick blankets from it just did not sit well with me. It even makes me wonder if the mid-boost switch is less of a feature and more of a fix. Even at $150 or $120 USD I've seen it go for in recent times, I still feel that I get better price-to-performance value getting the likes of the Samson Q2U, Audio-Technica AT2005, and Audio-Technica ATR2100x mics, all of which still cost less money (between $70 to $80/$100) and give me good audio quality from the word go, and this is just in the USB-XLR category that are handheld-style. I won't even go into which XLR dynamic mics of any style are more preferable to the Q9U for less money because I think we all know those options by now. Essentially, I'd pass on the Q9U and take my chances with just about anything else, because at least I'll have a mic with much cleaner sound and feel like it was worth the cost of investment.

It might be something wrong with my hearing because I can’t hear a difference

Thanks for the warning, still going to get its as the price has dropped more. My girls voice is high pitched and damping/muffled is needed.

Well microphones as well as headphones are very individual. What you like I might dislike and vice versa. For my ears the Samson Q9U sounded best! And that answers all your questions!

Seems like you may have a little bias? Until you got to some of the more expensive mics it sounded great and really held its weight.

You really think it sounds better than the Q2U??? The Q2U can be EQ'd into something quite presentable but the Q9U is muddier than the tires in My Cousin Vinny.

good review given about this mic but everyone has their own choice, use whatever you like.i'm a big fan of samson Q2u with almost same feature . for just us$ 70

The high end sounds dull

Right now, the SM7B is worth a little less than my fortnightly paycheck. The Q9U is about a third or less. Given the current price hike of the SM7B, the Q9U has a much better performance for it's cost.

Just got mine new for $80. I don't think there is anything that can compete at that price point.

"Veeery unfair" sounds almost like the SM7B

Aiden, is Samson wallowing in the mud with the Aston Element? :) I don't like the sound of it at all. Or the Dynacaster. OMFG...if you're on a budget, just buy the SM58 or a Beta 58a. Just do it. (I remember working at a wealthy, top-rated station with old Gates boards in pristine condition yet they used EV 635A mics in the studio! Ugly! I brought my own Shure to work.)

I like it better with the boost and the roll off. And I like the Q9U better than the Dynacaster...but not better than the RE20 or my favorite the SM7B

Decent build, sounds fine, lots of proximity effect if you want it. Both work fine ... you need content kids, not "broadcast microphones" Behringer Xm8500 and Behringer UV-1 interface, all the knobs and NO reliance on software. there's your sign.

I think... my ears must not be so good. The only mic that sounded different was the RE20

Txs. Honestly I heard no difference between the SHureSM7b and the Q9U. But I heard an improvement in the Q9U over the Q2U which we already have in terms of more bass but perhaps the Q2U wins if a more neutral not so bassy sound is preferred: In terms of broadcasting the Q9U would win if one has a high pitched voice. ALso the Q2U is shaped as a handheld microphone and so it is more aimed at singing which we do. I noticed a problem when you approached the Q9U, 1 inch, that it became too muffled and bassy, but I have no point of reference to debate that. YOu know if it is good for broadcasting then for singing as well so if Shure SM7b was good enough for many musicians to record their albums then surely Q9U is of the same quality according to my ears. Not necessarily the other way around in my opinion. I also prefer the Q9U over the RE20 if you want a more bassy sound. Actually for your voice the Q9U sounds better. THanks for good informative videos.

I'm glad I wasted money on a very good expensive headset. I can hear the difference. SAMSON Q9u is not worth it sadly. $300 CA

Now $99. Sucha deal!!

Take the blanket off the Samson. Haha

Q9U all day!

First of all, the Q9U is a USB mic. Obviously, comparing it to an XLR only mic is unfair. Secondly, the Q9U is arguably a great mic for streamers on a budget because it can work without an audio interface. Just my 2 cents.

Your pace seems a little different today. Maybe a little rushed? Still closer to the heart.

I'm not quite sure I understand your emotional reaction to how Samson describes its product. Whether you like it or not, the vast majority of customers who buy and use this mike will do so in precisely the same context as the other microphones you happily call broadcast mikes. Seems to me there are plenty of other things in this world far more worthy of getting upset about.

The samson Q9u is the muddiest mic I have ever heard I have rarely heard this mic sound good the Q2u which isn't my favorite budget dynamic mic is much better than this mic

Thank God got rid this mic for better one I've have now

Like you, I'm a RADIO veteran of 30+ years and I still believe in TRUE professional BROADCAST quality mics. I'm a SHURE guy! #thanks!! :)

The Q2U sounds way better

It looks like a broadcast mic…

Q9u sounds better

Q9u is much nicer!

I don't like it! Sounds weak! This is coming from someone with 49 years in broadcasting!

This guy never says anything good about any product, yet this mic is great maybe it doesn't suit your voice but don't bring it down

what a muddy sounding pos mic. i have an unnatural detest for it. I can't comprehend how they tuned it and decided: "Yeah, that sounds brilliant, let's release it" :'D

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