USA designer and manufacturer of quality professional audio components
Microphones such as the Q7 are aimed squarely at the more traditional pro suppliers such as Shure but at a lower price point
Many users have been highly impressed by this microphone, try this link for a start: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Q7--samson-q7/reviews
Samson Dynamic Microphone
Model: Q7
Current model
Frequency response is stated as being 80Hz - 12Khz
Super Cardioid pattern
200 Ohm Z
Diecast metal body
Hardened steel grill head
Multi-axis shock resistant mounted capsule
Capsule marked as:
HIGH GRADE
PROFESSIONAL CARTRIDGE
LOW IMP
200 OHM
Industry standard XLR male output socket - gold plated pins
Dimensions: 180mm long x 62mm diameter head
350g weight
NOT INCLUDED:
Audio lead is not included
No box is provided
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Very good to excellent - no physical damage at all
VERY SLIGHT discolouration "spots" on the body where you hold the microphone - these are extremely light and are NOT corrosion to the coating
Great head!
TESTING:
According to our previous sound engineer, he (like so many other users) loved this microphone for its audio versatility and ability to withstand high SPL environments. Great for vocal (see my note below about this though) or general mic use around the instruments - whether it be acoustic guitar, percussion or vocals, this microphone does a great job.
As this microphone has been in our storage since closing down our audio production facilities, I took it out and made sure it is working fine. Absolutely no problems with this microphone, good output level and very directional as expected.
VERY 'EAVY VERY 'UMBLE - For vocal use his only comment was (and I agree with him) that the microphone is a pretty heavy beast. It is made very tough and sturdy but the downside is that it is quite heavy. A vocalist may grow tired of holding this for too long - put it on a stand would be better.
Some have likened this to (or even say it is better than) an SM57 or 58 - well, it doesn't have the prestige of Shure but from an audio standpoint it really does provide great value for money.
