The Samson C01UCW USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a direct USB output.

With the C01UCW USB mic, musicians who record music on computers have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances. Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable. If you need a hand held mic, check out the new Samson Q1U here.

The C01UCW condenser microphone is based on the successful C01. It features a 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragm with a cardioid pick up pattern ensuring pristine studio quality recordings. The Samson C01U works perfectly on any computer, Mac or PC, and with any DAW software program. It immediately solves a huge problem for users of many laptops, many of which have no other input method for audio devices. The new Samson C01U USB mic is well within the price range of DAW hobbyists and beginners.

It's a must for any musician on the road or in the project studio, but the C01UCW is going to offer solutions to more than just musicians. The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio--from Podcasters, journalists, students, and business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

The Samson C01UCW will work without the SoftPre applet software using the standard drivers included in your computer's operating system. However if you would like added functionality of the Samson SoftPre applet (Input Level Meter, Volume control, High-pass filter and Phase Switch), you may download the appropriate one for your operating system below.

• Samson C01UCW Features:
• Industry’s first affordable USB Studio Condenser mic
• Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input
• Cardioid Pickup Pattern
• Large 19mm Diaphragm
• Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
• Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
• Supports 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling rates
• USB low-power device - draws 26 mA => 130 mW. In suspend mode 0.3 mA => 1.5 mW.
• Frequency response: 40 Hz to 18 kHz
• USB connection cable included
• * Manufacturer Update - this microphone will NOT work with ProTools software program.