Neither Samson Meteor Mic nor Samson Q2U were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 92 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 MusicTech (6 Apr 2022), CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (15 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN  | PCMag  | MusicTech  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | PC Gamer  | SoundGuys  | CNN Underscored  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 |  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. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $29 |  Samson Meteor Mic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $70 |  Samson Q2U | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Microphones ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Samson Meteor Mic nor Samson Q2U were recommended by key experts who publish Microphones recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN | PCMag | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | CNN Underscored | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 | 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. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $99 |  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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $120 |  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. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | +12 | $279 |  Shure MV7 Plus | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | - |
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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:
- Professional USB microphone with 1" Studio-quality Capsule.., Fold-back legs provide optimal mic positioning and folds up for easy transport.
- Cardioid pickup pattern captures the Audio in front of the microphone, minimizing ambient sound from entering the recording, Smooth, flat frequency response of 20hz–20khz captures the detail of your voice or instrument.
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From Seller:
- VERSATILE: For podcasting, miking vocals, instruments, amplifiers and music recording
- COMPATIBLE: Connect directly or via USB or XLR cables (included). Compatible with Android and iOS devices
- CONVENIENT: High-quality audio with minimal setup, a 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring the recording and computer audio
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