Samson Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone Record vocals for podcasts, online streaming content, or even music with the Samson Meteor, a relatively compact and stylish USB microphone that plugs directly into your computer for use right out of the box. Convenience is key with this microphone: its all-zinc, chrome-plated body sits on fold-back legs designed to sit on your desktop in the optimal position for your recording application. Should you want to use your own mic stand, you can use the mic’s built-in mic-stand adapter. You’ll find the mic delivers a solid audio quality while minimizing effects of the room, thanks to its cardioid polar pattern. You’ll be able to monitor you audio without latency over the 3.5mm headphone jack. Start recording right out of the box: there is no need for drivers because the mic can connect to any computer and is compatible with most computer-based digital audio workstations. Get a great sound with this large, 25mm diaphragm USB studio condenser microphone Plug directly into any computer with a USB input, with no drivers required Use almost any computer-based digital audio workstation software Use iPads, so long as you have Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning USB Camera Adapter Enjoy a smooth, flat frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz Monitor audio without latency through the stereo 3.5mm headphone jack Use the fold-back leg design to provide optimal mic positioning Features For Podcasting, Streaming & Singing Works with Computers Built-In Foldback Legs 3.5mm Headphone Jack Cardioid Polar Pattern Minimizes Room Broadcast-Quality 48 kHz/16-Bit Audio Powered over USB Included Carrying Pouch Specifications Element Type 1x Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid On-Board Controls Headphone Volume, Mic Mute Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL RMS USB/Digital Output 1x Mini-USB (on Mic) Power Sources Bus Power Microphone Primary Applications Podcast, Web-Streaming, Conferencing Form Factor Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over, Instruments Sound Field Mono Element Type 1x Condenser Diaphragm 0.98″ / 25 mm Polar Pattern Cardioid Orientation Side Address Circuitry Solid-State High-Pass Filter No Tone Adjustment No On-Board Controls Headphone Volume, Mic Mute Performance Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL RMS Signal-to-Noise Ratio 96 dB A-Weighted THD 0.01% Connectivity USB/Digital Output 1x Mini-USB (on Mic) USB Class-Compliant Yes Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Wireless No Digital Audio A/D Conversion 16-Bit Sample Rate Up to 48 kHz OS Compatibility Windows macOS Mobile App Compatible No Power Power Sources Bus Power Bus Power USB Operating Voltage 5 V (USB Bus Power) Physical Color Chrome Mounting Mounting Thread (via Integrated Hardware) Desktop Stand (Included) Mounting Thread Size 5/8″-27 Female Construction Material Zinc Dimensions ø: 1.92 x L: 3.9″ / ø: 48.77 x L: 99.06 mm Weight 0.57 lb / 258.55 g
