Samson C01 - Good?

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Hello all,
I'm selling my Alesis QS8 to buy the M Audio Omni Studio w/ Delta 66 card, and I need to get a large diaphram condensor for both vocal, and acoustic instrument recording. I'm going to be a little low on funds after the card, so I'm looking at the Samson C01. Any opinions about it?
 
I'll trade you one for that QS8!

But seriously, the CO1 does not seem to be very highly regarded around here. (never tried one though) And also, I hate to recommend a mic I've never used, but the Studio Projects B1 gets a lot of respect as an inexpensive, versitile condenser. Also MXL has some respectable mics for low dough.
 
Yeah I've got a rule of thumb. If it says samson on it, don't buy it unless you're looking to add a little hisssss to your tracks. I've got a Studio Projects B1 and that thing rocks for what I paid for it. Much better than anything Samson could put out.
 
I've used both the Samson CO1 and the Studio Projects B1. The CO1 is a bit hissy. It sounds quite nice, but if you have silent passages, or quiet spots, you'll begin to notice the hiss.

The Studio Projects B1 is very quiet, and sounds great on vocals and acoustics (drums too). Others love the MXL V67G for vocals, male especially. I don't believe it's as quiet as the SPB1, but I haven't heard anyone say it's excessively noisy.

On a side note, I've read very nice things about the new Samson series of small blue pre, compressor, and headphone amp...
 
Okay,
Thanks guys. I really don't know much about mics, and all I'm doing right now is price shopping. So, what does the SPB1 go for? And what other suggestions do you have for large diaphram condensors between $60-$100 ?
 
The SP B-1 is $79 at a number of sources. (Do a google search and you'll find several outlets online). I highly recommend it, especially if you're looking for a low-end, jack-of-all-trades kind of mic.

I also like the V67, which is REALLY nice on vocals. However, to me it's not quite as versatile. I don't dig the sound of the 67 on my acoustic guitar, at least not for finger-picked or strummed parts. (It can work well for lead acoustic guitar, however).

The V67 is widely available at around $90.

One other idea: You could get the 67 for vocals and spring another $80-$100 for a Marshall 603S or Oktava MK-12 small diaphram condenser for acoustic guitar and percussion.

But if it's one mic that needs to cover all those bases, I would go with the B1.

Fab
 
Thanks man! I'll go to my music store today and see what they can offer in those selections.
 
SP B1 would be my choice

I'd also suggest checking out the Studio Projects B1... I've been using a pair of them since last November, and I've found the SP B1 to be an amazingly good sounding low cost LD condenser mic... I've never regretted spending the $85 x 2 (local price) for the pair.
 
And if you get the wonderful B1, then also get the shock mount too -- as you should with any condensor. (Extra 15-20bucks)
 
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