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🎧 Meteor Mic: Your voice, out of this world.
The Samson Meteor Mic is a portable USB condenser microphone featuring a 1" proprietary studio capsule and cardioid pickup pattern, delivering rich, professional-quality audio at 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution. Designed for instant plug-and-play use with computers and iOS devices, it includes zero-latency headphone monitoring, fold-back legs for optimal positioning, and compatibility with all major recording and communication software—perfect for podcasting, gaming, music, and remote work.



| ASIN | B004J3X47A |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Audible Noise | 96 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 120 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,118 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 93 in Condenser Microphones |
| Box Contents | USB cable, carry bag |
| Brand | SAMSON |
| Brand Name | SAMSON |
| Colour | Chrome |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Connector type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,801 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| External Testing Certification | não aplicável |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz–20kHz. |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00809164012733 |
| Hardware Platform | computer |
| Item Dimensions | 15.2 x 7.6 x 12.7 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Samson Meteor Mic - Portable USB Studio Condenser Microphone - Chrome |
| Item Weight | 420 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Samson |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SAMTR |
| Microphone Form Factor | Plug On |
| Model Name | SAMTR OB |
| Model Number | SAMTR |
| Model name | SAMTR OB |
| Number of Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Usb |
| Product Warranty | 1 YearManufacturer Guarantee |
| Recommended uses for product | Gaming |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 96 dB |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Special feature | Portable |
| UPC | 809164012733 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
U**N
Excellent full sound suitable for most needs. May need to replace the USB lead for best performance
After doing some research and listening to the options online this microphone seemed like the best combination of price and sound quality. Another option was the Fifine K670 if you want to save some money (Also an excellent option but very subtly flatter sound). I thought an online sample of the Blue Snowball also sounded more electronic. Certainly for podcasting or videoconferencing the Meteor will do the job. The sound quality varies with how close it is to your mouth with the richest sound if you are within around 20cm, but perfectly decent sound at arm length. It is very sensitive so will pick up fan noise from a PC. I found when on the desk with my computer the fan noise was transmitted though the desk so it sounds better placed on a piece of foam or other insulation if you don't want to go for a mic boom arm. Also with the included USB lead there was a very slight whine audible on playback which was absent when using shorter, or better quality leads. Seems a bit of an oversight to supply a good quality microphone with suboptimal lead. Fortunately most people are likely to have other Mini USB leads around. The compact size is a bonus if you want to keep the microphone out of view and the quirky look is good. It feels solid and good quality. The legs can apparently be removed if you want to put it on another mount.
A**N
Fantastic little bit of kit!
This product is exactly what I was aiming to get, a fair priced, high quality studio microphone which is well built and boy does that just describe this mic or what!. The build is fantastic, three sturdy, fully adjustable legs that move directly upwards to sit flush with microphone head to ensure a safe and compact journey if you were taking it on the go, which brings me to another key thing about this microphone, compact, this microphone is, when fully stood up is just higher than a normal sized coffee mug which makes it excellent for a portable microphone to use on the go. The microphone has a very nice look to it, the mesh is fantastic, really well made and cuts down the volume of the 'popping' when saying the letter p and so on. It comes with a microphone mute button which if in skype calls and someone walks in on your conversation, push of a button, the mic is muted and will be shown muted by a orange LED which is usually blue when the mic is on and not muted. Another LED is inside which is red, if you are recording vocals or a guitar, anything really, the mic will tell you if the sound is distorting by popping up a red led every time the sound is distorted. There is a headphone point in the back which enables you to listen to your voice etc. through obviously, your headphones, in which the turning button on the front comes in handy to turn up and down the volume of the sound into the headphones not the mic volume, the mic volume needs to be adjusted within your windows sound options if using a PC like myself. The microphone doesn't come with any software that you need to install, it really is just a plug and use microphone, once detected by e.g Windows, the microphone will be smartly listed as Samson Meteor Mic. I think overall this microphone is absolutely fantastic and deserves to be owned by anyone looking for a fair priced, high quality mic. I this review clears up a lot of questions people might have with the product. If you would like to know more about this product from a daily user, comment within this review and I shall get back to you. If you would like to hear how the microphone sounds from a daily user with no added effects, check [...] for a live show I might be doing or comment and I will sort out a way for us to hear the quality such as using Skype etc. Happy shopping!
G**L
Served me well enough for years.
Although it's been years since I purchased mine, for the price at the time it's served me well and I believe it to be a fairly decent option for a beginner. It's a cheap microphone and it does it's job, but it's really nothing more than that.
L**N
Great product!
Edit: Its been 7 years, I'm still using this microphone. Been using it for a couple of months now and I really like this product. Definitely a 5 Star product. I purchased the Titanium Black variant of this Microphone to sit nicely with my Black and Red themed set up. It looks beautiful. The LED on the Microphone itself is Blue when active and Orange when muted. The LED itself can turn shades of purple right the way up to red when you talk into the Microphone. This is an indicator feature which helps you distance the Microphone appropriately. For instance if you talk loudly close to the Mic the LED will turn red. If you're too far away, it will remain blue. It also indicates direction by changing the LED colour n 1 of 8 directions. What a great feature! I use the Microphone primarily for Team Speak and Audio Recordings and it works great for those two things. I am not a singer and cannot comment on the Microphone for those purposes but it does seem to have a screw hole on its underside suggesting compatibility with a Microphone stand. My reason for purchasing a higher quality free-standing Mic is to rid my recordings from background noise, static etc. Despite my headset being decent, it just wan't up to par. This Microphone has certainly fixed that problem and the sound quality if great. There is a Headphone audio jack in the back of the Microphone as well as the USB cable connection. The Microphone itself is USB and only requires one USB port. There are no plugs or other cables. Just plug and play. 5 out of 5! Already recommended it twice.
K**0
It's been part of my PC ever since and being used pretty much everyday for long gaming sessions and the occasional ...
Unlike most reviews you'll see throughout Amazon, I purchased this mic about a year ago. It's been part of my PC ever since and being used pretty much everyday for long gaming sessions and the occasional voice chat with family and friends. The main reason you'll buy one of these is to give yourself the freedom to purchase your favorite headphones without having to limit your choices. I got myself a pair of Sennheiser HD598 and paired it with the Samson. The first that'll jump to your eyes is how pleasant it is to look at it and use it. It feels like a premium product without the price tag. It's very sturdy and it won't slip through your desk. Very easily to transport due to the fact it's feet are fully foldable over its body. I personally love the fact you can control the input volume using the physical wheel slider, which surrounds the on/off button (a very handy feature in it's own right). It's been a rock solid addition to my setup for a long time and it blows regular built-in mics on headphones out of the water. I have it placed between my keyboard and monitor, about 70-80cm from my face and the speech sounds excellent and natural. I don't need to speak louder or alter my posture at all. I've got it for so long and reliable that I forget it's even there. Great product and a steal at this price point. Get yours here.
L**E
Amazing quality
I use this for YouTube videos and It's perfect, super easy to set up and you can set it a meter away and it picks everything up perfectly. It looks really nice and is made from metal so is nice and weighted. The cable is nice and long too around 1.5/2meters long and comes in a nice small box with a carry pouch. Audio quality is amazingly clear but I did have a problem with buzzing when I connected it to a USB hub first, as soon as I connected directly to my PC it worked fine. You can listen to what you're recoding directly from the mic as it has a jack or from your PC. TIP: as soon as you plug this in it will change your audio setup, so audio in and out will automatically default to the mic. If you want to change your defaults (via win 7) Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Sound. Click the speakers or headset you want for output and select Set Default from the bottom. Now Select the Samson mic and select the down pointing arrow next to Set Default and select Default Communication Device, Ok your changes. Unfortunately you'll need to do this each time you plug the mic in
M**W
Excellent value - slightly worried about reliability.
Positive: I'm no expert but I've always (for 40+ years) had excellent hi-fi speakers and I think I'm pretty discerning. Recordings of my voice both speaking and singing, listened to via my B&W 805 Diamonds, are amazing. I don't think any hobbyist could possibly be disappointed by this microphone. Another great plus-point is that the Meteor has a built-in headphone amp which does away with the problem of latency: you hear your voice at the same time as you speak or sing, without a delay. That makes a huge difference when you're trying to sing along to a backing track. It looks very cute and feels absolutely solid. Negatives: (1) My first one arrived DOA, which worries me a little, especially considering there are lots of complaints about reliability if you care to Google. The second one is working perfectly but for how long? (2) I wish you could fold the legs right down so that they turn into a grip, ie: a hand-held mic. That's a minor point but I think that Samson missed a trick. Conclusion: 1 point deducted for the fact I got a dud and that I don't know how long the new one will live. However, the sound quality is more than good enough for amateur/semi-pro use, and the price is amazing.
W**D
Great Value but no Studio Mic
This is a great microphone for use in podcasting, internet radio broadcasting or to get rough-cut vocals down. The clarity is second-to-none in this price range and is perfect for limited quality requirements - that's not to say that quality isn't up-to-scratch because most people who have little experience of studio-quality microphones probably won't be able to notice any difference. As a USB mic it's as easy to set up as simply plugging it in and letting Windows sort out the installation (using Windows 7). I cannot comment on using this with any other operating system but for this (now older) version of Windows it's so simple to install and use. Build quality is top-notch the metal body is solid and there must already be some wind protection inside the capsule because I've not had to use a pop-shield yet. I have a higher-spec mic for recording vocals to music but for laying down basic ideas on the laptop this is great. I also use it for podcasts and my internet radio show and it performs as good as if not better than anything else in this price range. If you're serious about getting the best quality for studio recording while maintaining a budget then look at AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone which while more expensive offers even greater value and true studio-quality performance. It's an XLR unit and requires Phantom Power so you will need a soundcard that supports it in order to use with a PC. However the Samson Meteor ticks all the boxes as a portable, easy to use, quality piece of kit which is what I use it for.
E**O
Muy bueno.
Se siente muy resistente y toma muy bien el sonido, hay que hacer unos cambios en la sensibilidad pero es de esperarse dependiendo de la computadora.
A**A
El micrófono más recomendado
El micrófono llevamos probándolo 7 meses y está increíble, tiene su propio programa donde poder configurarlo, lo usa para hacer streaming en twitch. si necesitas un micrófono en condiciones y que sea barato, este es tu microfono.
K**H
Great sound quality! Tiny profile, but Big on the inside.
I purchased this mic to use primarily in a home office while on WebEx/Zoom calls. Previously I was using a MS Lifechat LX3000 headset, and the mic quality was excellent. However as a senior member of a very technical team, I felt like a teenaged gamer wearing a headset on camera while my peers all used their integrated mics. Everyone agreed that I sounded much better than them, however I felt slightly less professional. Now with the Samson Meteor, it sits out of camera on my desk, facing me, and I don't have to wear an unprofessional headset anymore. My team says I sound even better than before, and because the cardioid pickup pattern really only captures the audio in front of the microphone, my household family noises aren't heard as much as before. The only drawback and it is a so tiny I almost don't want to mention it, the location of the mute button. All of the applications I use to hold remote meetings have their own mute function, but I don't like to use them, as I am sometimes looking at another window or typing on a CLI elsewhere, and don't want to have to "click" back into the meeting app and un-mute myself to make a comment. The MS Lifechat had an inline mute button and when I muted myself nobody on the call could tell, it didn't make a noise. The Meteor makes a tiny noise when you mute it, mostly because the mute button is located right below the mic pickup. A co-worker said they could hear it, but only when I specifically asked them to listen for it, as a test. Since then nobody has ever commented on the sound, and it's such a small thing to even bring up. All in all I am very happy with this microphone and would recommend it to anyone. My son uses a Blue Yeti and this honestly sounds way better, and it's half the size.
S**R
Rapport qualité prix imbattable. Hyper pratique.
Excellent micro pour pas cher. La qualité du son est là, je l'utilise pour du gaming, sur discord, skype et toutes ces appli, impecable. Le volume est réglé sur 10% et le son est top, presque pas de souffle, il est très sensible de base. En le montant a 75 on entend tout se qui se passe dans la pièce. Tout en métal, il paraît solide. Le bouton mute est très pratique. Du très bon, agréablement surpris par la marque.
S**L
viel Mikrofon für wenig Geld
Review Samson Meteor, Hallo und herzlich willkommen zum nächsten Review, ich bin Sunfincol und ich habe für euch das Samson Meteor, ein kleines handliches Stück Technik zu einem kleinen Preis von derzeit 69 Euro. In diesem Video gibt es am Ende auch noch ein kleiner Klang Vergleichstest in dem auch das Samson Meteor dabei ist. So habt ihr direkt einen Klangvergleich. Das Mikrofon kann man in einem silbern glänzenden Kleid ordern, jedoch sollte man sich dann gleich ein weiches Mikrofasertuch dazu kaufen, den der Glanz ist schnell dahin wenn man es nicht von den Fingerabdrücken befreit. Will man sich das Microfasertuch sparen, dann greift man einfach zur Mattschwarzen Ausführung. Ein kurzer Rundumblick sei gestattet bevor ich zu den Einzelheiten komme. Das Meteor besteht komplett aus Metall, außerdem hat es ein Tischstativ Serienmäßig gleich eingebaut. Drei Beinchen sind um das Meteor verteilt, will man es aufstellen, muss man einfach nur die Beinchen ausklappen, Am unteren Ende sind die Standfüße mit einem Gummipfropfen versehen damit es nicht so leicht wegrutschen kann. Es ist ja bekannt, das ich nicht so auf Tischstative stehe, denn für meinen Geschmack haben sie mehr Nachteile als Vorteile, so z.B. werden Rumpelgeräusche etc. vom Tischstativ aufgenommen und direkt ans Mikrofon weiter geleitet, Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, man kann an dem Meteor kein Shockmount befestigen, das ist Bauartbedingt leider nicht möglich. Will man das kleine Kerlchen an ein Stativ oder Boom befestigen, dann ist das aber kein Problem, einfach die Beinchen einklappen und mit dem auf der Unterseite angebrachten Innengewinde von 5/8 Zoll unter Mithilfe eines Reduziergewindes ans Stativ schrauben. Das 5/8 auf 3/8 Reduziergewinde ist leider NICHT im Lieferumfang enthalten. Mit dieser einfachen aber rhetorisch gekonnten, ja nahezu genialen Überleitung komme ich nun zum Lieferumfang: Der Inhalt der Verpackung ist recht übersichtlich gehalten, hat man die Packung geöffnet, sieht man zuerst das Meteor Mikrofon, das ganze links und rechts flankiert von den USB Stecker, die natürlich an einem Kabel hängen ...würde ja sonst auch keinen Sinn machen. ....das Kabel führt uns unter das Meteor Bett, dort gibt es dann auch dem Rest des Kabels, sehr viel mehr gibt es dann zu entdecken. Ein samtiges Beutelchen gegen den Staub und ein wenig Papierkram, Laien sollte ruhig mal ein oder zwei Blicke in die Anleitung riskieren. .....mehr ist da nicht. Ein Reduziergewinde oder ein Popschutz wäre wünschenswert gewesen. ...letzteres sollte man sich in jedem Fall zu legen, denn das Meteor überträgt gnadenlos jeden Plosivlaut. Das im 50er Jahre-Look gehalten Meteor ist ein vollwertiger Großmembraner mit einigen Extras die man in dieser Preisklasse nicht unbedingt erwartet hätte. Das Meteor hat einiges zu bieten. Auf der Vorderseite gibt es zum einen eine sogenannte intelligente LED, diese zeig den Betriebsstatus an, außerdem dient sie als Peak LED, aber das war es immer noch nicht, sie zeigt auch an wenn das Mikrofon gemutet ist ....ein echt schlaues Lämpchen. Unter der cleveren LED gibt es dann auch ein Rädchen, dieses dient zu Lautstärken Regelung des Kopfhörers, ....und das war es immer noch nicht ..ich sage nur keine Mute LED oder Mute Schalter ...oder besser gesagt Mute-Knöpfchen, dieser befindet sich nämlich innerhalb des Lautstärkenrädchens. so ähmm ...Ja...... jetzt ist aber Schluss mit den Verniedlichungen, denn in dem Mikrofon steckt eine ausgewachsen 25 mm Kapsel und macht aus dem kleinen Meteor ein richtiges Großmembranen Mikrofon. Mit einer geschickten Drehung kommen wir zu Rückseite ....Rückseite? Hallo? ....achso ja, um dahin zu kommen muss man das eine Beinchen herunterklappen, dann kommen noch ein paar Anschlüsse zum Vorschein ...einmal der Mini USB Anschluss, der ja zum Betrieb zwingend notwendig ist. und dann gibt es noch einen 3,5 mm Klinken Anschluss für einen Kopfhörer oder sonstigen Quatsch, wie ans Mischpult anschließen .....im Augenwinkel sehe ich gerade meine PS4 und wenn sie könnte würde sich bei dem Anblick des kleinen Samson's hektisch anfangen zu blinken, denn das Meteor lässt sich ohne Problem an der PS4 betreiben, packt man noch ein Kopfhörer an das Mikro, so hat man ein echt 1A Großmembranen Headset, das klanglich und technisch weit vorne ist. Womit ich nun bei den technische Daten angelangt wäre. Das Samson Meteor hat wie eben gerade erwähnt eine 25mm große Kapsel mit Niere Charakteristik verbaut der Frequenzbereich reicht von 20 Hz bis 20kHz die Bit Tiefe liegt bei 16 bit und hat eine Abtastrate von maximal 48kHz der max. Schalldruckpegel liegt bei 120 dB, also nur dezent brüllen. zum Dynamikbereich und damit auch zum Eigenrauschen konnte ich leider nichts in Erfahrung bringen. Jedoch brauch ich keine theoretischen Daten zum Eigenrauschen, den wie bei vielen USB Mikros, kann man auch hier das Eigenrauschen hören, im Spielebetrieb wird man das aber nicht mehr bemerken. Jetzt kommen noch paar trockene Daten zum Kopfhörerausgang, aber keine Angst, staubig wird es nicht wirklich. die Impedanz liegt bei 16 Ohm und der Output liegt bei 85 mW Der Frequenzgang des Headphones reicht von 20 Hz bis 20 kHz und der Rauschabstand liegt bei 96dB Das Meteor hat einen Durchmesser von 49mm und ist 100mm lang dabei wiegt es 263 Gramm Was jetzt noch bleibt ist mein Fazit: Mit dem Samson Meteor bekommt gut ausgestatteter Großmembraner für sein Geld, der Klang ist ordentlich und das Eigenrauschen ist bei puren Aufnahmen hörbar Bei einem Preis von 69 Euro ist das aber verzeihbar. Die gute Ausstattung ist in dieser Klasse echt nicht selbstverständlich. An der Verarbeitung und den verwendeten Materialien gibt es ebenfalls nicht viel auszusetzen. Was ich als nicht durchdacht empfinde ist das Zusammenspiel zwischen dem Tischstativ und dem 5/8 Zoll Gewinde. Will man das Meteor an einen Boom befestigen, ist man gezwungen das hinter Standbein aufzuklappen, denn sonst kommt man nicht an den Mini USB Anschluss heran und dieser ist ja elementar wichtig für den Betrieb selbstverständlich kann man für diesen Preis kein high end Mikrofon erwarten, aber wer ein gutes und günstiges USB Einsteiger Mikrofon sucht, das ordentlich klingt und auch noch einige Extras bietet, der ist mit dem Samson Meteor bestens bedient und kann bedenkenlos zugreifen. Wem das Mattschwarze nicht gefällt, der kann einfach zu dem verchromten Model greifen inkl. 50er Jahre Style. Das solle es nun gewesen sein, wen Ihr noch Fragen habt, kann diese gerne in die Kommentare schreiben. Den Link zum Mikrofon packe ich wie immer in die Videobeschreibung. in diesem Sinne tschüß bye bye, Gehabt Euch wohl.
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