I've had the Samson Go USB mic since 2010. I originally bought it to replace a built in laptop mic for Skype and it worked incredibly well for that. It's 2021 and I don't use Skype anymore, but still sometimes use my Samson Go, but I've had issues with it lately, which I'll talk about below.I'm not a musician or an audiophile. I've only used the mic for speaking purposes and nothing musical, so I can't attest to the quality of it for musical purposes. Every voice application I've ever used it in has worked so well. I've used it in Skype, Discord, Audacity, and while playing various games.I love the portability of it and just being able to zip it up into its protective case. That made it so easy to just take it everywhere I took my laptop.The built in clip is handy, but I personally couldn't use it with it clipped to the top/sides of my laptop due to the wifi antenna also being built into my laptop's frame at those points, so there was some interference the mic would pick up from the antenna sometimes. The clip didn't open wide enough to clip onto other things, so I had to improvise by attaching a clamp onto a surface and clipping onto the clamp, which was thin enough for the clip's opening. I'd also sometimes just have it free standing, using the clip as a base.In 2018, the original cable that came with the mic stopped working. I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement for the cable. Samson doesn't seem to sell them separately, which is a shame, because the cable that comes with it is really great quality. I tried to contact Samson via the form on their website about where to get a replacement cable, but my email came back undelivered.I've tried multiple brands of mini USB cables from Amazon Basics, Monoprice, etc, but they don't seem to last as long as the original. At this point, I'm not sure if the cable is the problem or if it's actually the microphone, or maybe even my USB ports. It's been over 11 years since I've had the mic, so maybe its lifespan has just come to an end.For the price I paid, I think 8-11 years of use was pretty good. I'm looking into getting other mics now, possibly switching to a dynamic microphone for streaming purposes, but the portability of the Samson Go for the price seems unmatched. I would definitely buy another one just for travel purposes.

Good sounding microphone. I have not had any problem with signal or frequency drops. I don't know if the company does anything with warranty. Mine lasted long enough and were treated roughly enough and sounded good enough that I feel I got my money's worth. Every review that says the microphone broke with what they consider regular use for a tour grade SM58 is probably true. All of mine that I can still find are taped together and they sound great. I only use the broken ones where they'll be still on a stand. If the sound quality is important to you and you're looking at this price point, this is the best there is. I don't bet on sports. I buy cheap microphones like lottery tickets. This one is a winner, but the tax is that the hand unit is fragile.The unit that I know would sound better and be as durable costs ten times what this one costs. The Pyle unit that looks like this one is terrible on vocals but makes a tinny bass drum sound phat. I have a set of wireless microphones that make great overhead condenser style for cymbals or a choir that overdrive when sang directly into and static when handled.At this price point you can't have everything. I have a set that works good and is durable but doesn't sound this good. I have another set that sounds good but only works within 15 feet of the receiver. Some are only line of sight. I have one with a perfectly durable handset, great range stable and it sounds great. The dang receiver cuts off with any power blips. Now I know a microphone receiver needs a dependable toggle. Fifine, this brand, makes a durable handset in a single microphone that's less than half the price, but, the receiver takes batteries and the batteries will run out in the middle. Looking to figure how to hardwire that one. Anyway, this unit's issue is handset durability. If you know how to reinforce the weak spots with tape it'll last longer. This microphone sounds better than the entry level high dollar brand microphones. This is a predictable reliable disposable microphone. Buy another when it breaks. It's a good sounding $60 microphone. Yes you can use the pair, but if you're using it with a singer, keep the second in the case for when the first one breaks. Your PA will already be set.The little mixer is great if you want to run a phone through the PA and you just want an untrained person to have a volume nob and not the full PA control. I set this unit up with a powered speaker for my son's mom. She absolutely refuses to learn anything tech. She had no problems with clearly labeled volume nobs. I fully expected it to be broken. It worked fine. No worries. I definitely think it's worth the money. It's definitely not a tour grade microphone. I'm going to try taping a cushion on the next one I get. And I will get another one after covid 19 because it's predictable and reliable and disposable. I reviewed the reliable durable microphone for another company. It doesn't sound as good as this fragile one.If you have the money to buy better, please do. If you know what better costs, please don't be mad when these aren't that. Predictable, reliable, disposable with best in cheap class sound.

In one word... amazing, i never expected such good quality out of small package, makes me think about all those big mics.... why they make them so big.ProsQuality, it sound almost as good as my Blue Yeti mic, perfect solution for on the go recordings.Small, its very convenient to take with you on your pocket or laptop bag.Construction, seems very solid, the base is metal and has very practical folding/clipping/stand mechanismPrice, at $35 i think its amazing what you get for.Versatile, it even has headphone jack to hear your self in real time, it has 2 modes recording also great for such a small mic.Cons,Cable is a little too long and the bag cant fit it, this is not a big deal though.This is great on the go mic, the quality of sound rivals imo big expensive mic maybe not 100% but close enough, and for $35 is a great investment even if you don't plan on moving with it, ideal for someone starting in podcasting, voice overs, and even someone that wants better sound our of their skype/ventrilo/or other voice programs. Don't let the small package and price mislead you, this is a superb quality microphone and great buy.

The USB feature is a real plus. The computer (Windows 7) installed what is probably its standard USB driver for microphones instantly, and I have had no problems using the mic. This is a condenser mic, which means it is sensitive and has good frequency response, but needs "phantom power" supplied by whatever you plug it into. In this case, the USB provides the power. I don't know how this Go Mic accomplishes this, as USB only gives you 5 volts and real (as in studio) condenser mics require 48 volts. But however they dealt with only 5 volts, it works..I am very pleased with this mic. Its quality is very good - more than adequate for my beginning singing exercises - and it is remarkably small. In the picture you see it attached to a small case. That attachment is permanent. The mic folds into the case for easy storage and transport, and opened as you see it in the picture you can set it on a table or clamp it to something (typically your laptop's screen) or if you rotate the case you can hold it the mice in your hand and use it as a hand mic.A really fine product, solid construction, versatile attached storage/clip device, very good acoustic performance, all at a remarkably reasonably price.Highly recommended.

I did a nightly talk radio show for a few years. This was only about 10 years ago and the station equipment was expensive and difficult to use. Today, the game has changed completely. I'm constantly amazed by the high quality content creation equipment that is now available at a very affordable price point. In some cases, you don't even *need* equipment--depending on what phone you have you might already have a great camera and/or video camera in the palm of your hand.It wasn't that long ago that a microphone of this quality would cost several times as much. Then you'd have to purchase all of the equipment that would allow you to use the mic--like a radio transmitter. Not any more--this FIFINE XLR/USB microphone is a one stop shop for anyone looking to create a podcast or other audio content. Plug it in to your USB port and you're ready to rock. Even better--use the XLR connector.Most importantly, the microphone sounds great. After getting all of the settings right in my software it performed just as well or better as the significantly more expensive well known brand microphone I use now. There's a mute button on the top of the housing as well as a headphone input. The USB/XLR cable attaches to the bottom of the microphone.I was particularly impressed by the high quality of construction. Everything feels well made and substantial--it feels like a legitimate piece of audio equipment. The item description gives a weight of 1.59 pounds and it sure feels heavier than that. I've picked up quite a few FIFINE products of late and have been very impressed at the high quality they deliver for a reasonable price. This mic is more of the same--and that's a good thing. Highly recommended.

I needed something to help with my personal and work media projects. This is easy to travel with, easy to hook up and has good sound quality. I can tell a difference from just using my phone speaker and using this. This gives a better quality.

A really great, quality camcorder. It’s a sleeker and more modern version of the old camcorders back in the day! The microphone is a game changer for me, I really wanted something with great sound quality and this did not disappoint.

The SM58 is so popular you might assume it's overrated... But it's not. People think of it as a stage microphone but the SM actually stands for "studio microphone" so it can certainly be used that way.That said, it's incredibly durable. It's heavy and "feels expensive" and durable. That said, don't drop it like you see singers on TV do. The wire ball mesh will bend. That's intentional - it absorbs shock to protect the microphone capsule.This mic has a very characteristic microphone response. It's an SM-57 with a ball over it. I recommend adding a "ball type windscreen" for it as well if you get right up on the mic. That will help prevent plosives, but you'll lose the attractive ball shape.Unlike knock-off brands, the wire mesh has a sort of matte treatment that just looks attractive!If you need a wider frequency range consider the Shure Beta 58a. It's not "better" it's just different, but they look and feel very similar in hand.The SM-58 is a mic everyone should own.If you're buying it for live use you might want to get the version with an on/off switch. That can be very useful in emergency feedback situations.