Neither Samson Meteor Mic nor Samson Q2U were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Aug 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 95 Microphone expert endorsements , however neither Samson Meteor Mic nor Samson Q2U were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Microphone received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Blue Yeti or other critically acclaimed Microphones of this month.
For reference, Blue Yeti received 3 endorsements this month, from CNN Underscored (9 Jan 2024), MusicTech (6 Apr 2022) and Tom's Guide (8 Jul 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | PCMag  | CNN Underscored  | IGN  | MusicTech  | Music Radar  |
PianoDreamers  | PC Gamer  | SoundGuys  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $90 |  Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $30 |  Samson Meteor Mic | - | - | - | -
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $60 |  Samson Q2U | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Microphones ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Aug 2024 neither Samson Meteor Mic nor Samson Q2U were recommended by key experts who publish Microphones recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | PCMag | CNN Underscored | IGN | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $90 | Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | 1 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $249 |  Shure MV7
The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options. | - | - | 5 | 4 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $97 |  Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $150 |  Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | - | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Samson Meteor Mic.
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by ThePodcastHost | 92 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by homebrewaudio.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- All-in-one: Professional USB microphone with audio interface. Record your voice and instrument at the same time.
- The right mic: Ideal for streaming, gaming, podcasting, and recording music
- At your fingers: Front panel mixer with microphone level, instrument level and headphone volume controls. Selectable Mono or 2-Track recording modes and Direct Monitor On/Off.
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From Seller:
- Best of both worlds: professional handheld dynamic microphone with USB digital output for connecting to a computer and XLR analog output for connecting to a mixer, audio interface or portable PA system
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