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product_id: 1221301
title: "Meteor Mic"
brand: "samson"
price: "NT$3421"
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Samson"
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# Zero-latency headphone monitoring Physical mute switch for instant control 25mm studio-grade condenser capsule Meteor Mic

**Brand:** samson
**Price:** NT$3421
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your voice, anywhere—because your sound deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Meteor Mic by samson
- **How much does it cost?** NT$3421 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/1221301-meteor-mic)

## Best For

- samson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable, Sleek Chrome Finish:** Crafted from zinc die-cast metal, this mic combines rugged durability with a polished, professional look.
- • **Effortless Setup & Portability:** Patented fold-back legs let you position and pack your mic in seconds—perfect for on-the-go pros.
- • **Noise-Cancelling Cardioid Pattern:** Focus on your voice, not the background noise, with a cardioid pickup that isolates your audio.
- • **Real-Time Monitoring with Zero Latency:** Stay in control with a built-in headphone jack and volume control for flawless, delay-free feedback.
- • **Studio-Quality Sound in a Compact Design:** Experience crystal-clear recordings with a large 1" condenser capsule that captures every vocal nuance.

## Overview

The Samson Meteor Mic is a professional USB condenser microphone featuring a large 25mm studio-quality capsule, cardioid pickup pattern, and a smooth 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. Its patented fold-back legs enable quick setup and portability, while the built-in headphone output with volume control offers zero-latency monitoring. Constructed with durable zinc die-cast metal and finished in chrome, it delivers clear, detailed audio ideal for podcasting, streaming, and mobile recording across PC, Mac, and iPad platforms.

## Description

Meteor Mic USB Studio Condenser Microphone is the universal solution for recording at home or on the road. Perfect for your desktop studio, Meteor Mic gives you the classic sound quality of a large diaphragm studio condenser mic in a small portable design. Its patented fold-back legs allow you to set up and record in seconds. Polar Pattern: Cardioid Capsule: 1" (25mm) condenser capsule Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Max SPL: 120dB Sample Rate: 44. 1/48kHz Bit Rate: 16bit Power Requirements: 5V 70mA (idle), 100mA (peak) Controls: Headphone Volume, Microphone Mute Switch Output: 1/8” TRS Headphone Impedance: 16 ohms Headphone Output: 85mW at 16ohms THD: 0. 01% unloaded, 0. 04% @ 32 ohms Headphone Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Signal to Noise: 96dB (A) Dimensions: 1. 92” x 3. 9” (49mm x 100mm) Weight: 0. 57lbs (263g)

Review: Favorite external USB microphone! Mine is now 12 years old, still works great! - ***SEE UPDATE BELOW*** ORIGINAL Review in 2013: I really loved this microphone when I first bought it in April. It has great sound quality, and it worked perfectly with my iPad. Made several great recordings. Everything was working awesome for the first 6 months. Then in September it started to fail. It used to always show an indicator light that turned blue when I had it plugged in correctly. Now it only will turn yellow/amber, and sound quality has degraded. Tested it extensively with both iPad as well as 2 laptops, always same issue. Researching reviews elsewhere online has revealed that there are many other people who have had this same problem -- only that they found that this problem continues to progress to the point where it won't record at all. I'm feeling really disappointed now in my purchase, and have to deal with arranging for repair through the manufacturer since it is outside timeframe allowed by desertcart's return policy. No longer will it be a deal at $69, once I add in all the costs of shipping it for repair. NEW UPDATE in 2025: So I completely forgot I had posted this review, and today was looking back at my old 2013 order just to find out if they still made this Meteor Mic. An update is definitely in order! Plus I need to bump the stars up to 5 now as well. So at some point after I posted that review above, I did reach out to Samson by email and complained. They promptly responded and asked me for the serial number on my device. When I told them, they seemed rather surprised (like "Really? that's the number on yours?) and immediately shipped me a replacement (which appeared to be brand new), and then had me ship the failed one back in the replacements box. So now it is Jan 2025, almost 12 years later, and that replacement mic is the one I use all the time. The built-in mic on my laptop does not work at all, so I must use an external USB mic, and this Samson Meteor Mic is my most favorite. The sound is awesome (has a foam pop filter over it), and my replacement has never once given me a problem. In fact, I love it so much I got curious today about whether I could even buy another one after all of these years. Well I guess so, and now even for half the price too. I really don't need another one, but this is just good to know! I sure hope the ones today are just as good a quality as the one right here on my desk.
Review: Better than my old Blue Yeti. - Back story: I make YouTube videos and stream to Twitch using OBS and sometimes right from my PS4. The USB port became loose on my Blue Yeti and although it still worked, I had to plug it in just right or it would disconnect on my computer. So I decided to just buy a new mic instead of dealing with a broken port. I had intended on getting a new Blue Yeti but thought of getting a bit less expensive but still provides great mic quality and features. Let me start of by saying I love how small this mic is. I mean it's really small. My old Yeti was a bit cumbersome because it was big and I often had to clear space on my desk to set it up. This Samson mic is small and doesn't require nearly as much space. I think it would be great for a portable mic. I also appreciate the fact that it comes with a really long cable. Far too often do you get short cables with electronics which sucks. I'm using Windows 10 and the mic was instantly ready to use. No fuss. I also powered up my PS4 to see if it would work with it and it DOES. The quality of the mic is slightly better than my Blue Yeti. The Yeti produced a faint hum in my recordings is isn't present in the Samson. It's a bit more bass than the Yeti which is nice. My voice is more clear and pronounced. So for me, this mic is actually better than my old Yeti which I paid a little over a hundred dollars for. A physical mute switch is a must for me and it's nice and clicky on this mic. It also doesn't make a loud sound when you click it. The built in headphone jack is also a must for me so I can listen to what I'm saying. So I like that and the volume wheel. I'll miss the gain and polar options on my Blue Yeti, but I did not use them that much and I can control gain via software. So all in all, I am very happy with this mic and would highly recommend it if you're looking for something good and easy to use.

## Features

- 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.
- 1/8" Stereo headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring, Zinc die-cast construction with chrome-plated finish.
- Large, 25mm diaphragm USB studio condenser microphone, Works with iPad using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit (30-pin).
- 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution, Smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz?20kHz.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004MF39YS |
| Audio Sensitivity | 50 Decibels |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,371 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #288 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Color Name | Chrome |
| Color Screen | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,052) |
| Date First Available | January 20, 2011 |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00809164012733 |
| Hardware Platform | Camera, PC, Tablet |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 5 x 3.1 inches |
| Item model number | SAMTR |
| Manufacturer | Samson |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Usb Microphone |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 5 x 3.1 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 96 dB |
| Size | 12.7 cm (W) x 16.51 cm (L) x 7.87 cm (H) |
| UPC | 616268530014 667562763110 989898304141 791316733064 610696352279 989898304134 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SAMSON
- **Color:** Chrome
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera, Camera, Headphone, Personal Computer, Headphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** USB
- **Included Components:** Carry Pouch, Meteor Mic USB Microphone, USB Cable
- **Model Name:** Meteor Mic
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing

## Images

![Meteor Mic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613HqwOQvrL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: meteor vs blue yeti?**
A: Whoa.  The Yeti has the most powerful, full-bodied bass I've heard from any recording mic.  If there's a Samson that can compare, it's more likely to be the C01 or the C02U rather than this relatively lightweight, introductory studio mic (which admittedly gets high ratings from pro reviewers).  And above the above Samson's (both heavy, well-built mics) are the G-Track models (I'd look seriously at the black Pro version of the G-Track).  One knock against the Meteor, which makes some sense to me, is that those built-in tripod legs are not always easy to position.  In the studio, the announcer may find himself bending over at an awkward angle to hit the fat part of the diaphragm.  The C01 and 2 work well with a floor stand or overhead arm.

**Q: Does this work on Windows 8?**
A: Yes it works with Windows 8.  I am running Windows 8.1 Enterprise and it was just plug and play, no additional drivers needed.  You may have to tell your computer or application what microphone you want it to use.

**Q: Does this work on Windows 10?**
A: Yes, I have been using it on Windows 10 for about a week.

**Q: Can this be used with ipad mini?**
A: Using Apple's Camera Connexion Kit for iPad ($26.99), I had no trouble connecting this microphone to my iPad. For your IPad mini, i believe you will need the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (MD821ZM/A) ($29). HOWEVER, you should know that the microphone itself does not have a gain adjustment knob, so all the gain adjustment (matching the microphone sensitivity to how loud what you are recording is) must be done in the recording software you are using on the iPad. Many, but not all of the recording apps offer a gain adjustment control (Garage band does), and adjusting the gain in software is not always convenient. Some apps won't let you adjust the gain once you started recording. . .  Practically speaking, if this is to record speech, it's a non-issue. On the other hand, if you are recording music (particularly loud music) you may want a "real" gain control knob. As far as I know, the only two microphones that have a gain knob AND work with iPads are the Spark Digital by Blue Microphones, and the Mic by Apogee; they are both $200 microphones. Hope that helps

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite external USB microphone! Mine is now 12 years old, still works great!
*by L***D on October 27, 2013*

***SEE UPDATE BELOW*** ORIGINAL Review in 2013: I really loved this microphone when I first bought it in April. It has great sound quality, and it worked perfectly with my iPad. Made several great recordings. Everything was working awesome for the first 6 months. Then in September it started to fail. It used to always show an indicator light that turned blue when I had it plugged in correctly. Now it only will turn yellow/amber, and sound quality has degraded. Tested it extensively with both iPad as well as 2 laptops, always same issue. Researching reviews elsewhere online has revealed that there are many other people who have had this same problem -- only that they found that this problem continues to progress to the point where it won't record at all. I'm feeling really disappointed now in my purchase, and have to deal with arranging for repair through the manufacturer since it is outside timeframe allowed by Amazon's return policy. No longer will it be a deal at $69, once I add in all the costs of shipping it for repair. NEW UPDATE in 2025: So I completely forgot I had posted this review, and today was looking back at my old 2013 order just to find out if they still made this Meteor Mic. An update is definitely in order! Plus I need to bump the stars up to 5 now as well. So at some point after I posted that review above, I did reach out to Samson by email and complained. They promptly responded and asked me for the serial number on my device. When I told them, they seemed rather surprised (like "Really? that's the number on yours?) and immediately shipped me a replacement (which appeared to be brand new), and then had me ship the failed one back in the replacements box. So now it is Jan 2025, almost 12 years later, and that replacement mic is the one I use all the time. The built-in mic on my laptop does not work at all, so I must use an external USB mic, and this Samson Meteor Mic is my most favorite. The sound is awesome (has a foam pop filter over it), and my replacement has never once given me a problem. In fact, I love it so much I got curious today about whether I could even buy another one after all of these years. Well I guess so, and now even for half the price too. I really don't need another one, but this is just good to know! I sure hope the ones today are just as good a quality as the one right here on my desk.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than my old Blue Yeti.
*by D***N on January 21, 2017*

Back story: I make YouTube videos and stream to Twitch using OBS and sometimes right from my PS4. The USB port became loose on my Blue Yeti and although it still worked, I had to plug it in just right or it would disconnect on my computer. So I decided to just buy a new mic instead of dealing with a broken port. I had intended on getting a new Blue Yeti but thought of getting a bit less expensive but still provides great mic quality and features. Let me start of by saying I love how small this mic is. I mean it's really small. My old Yeti was a bit cumbersome because it was big and I often had to clear space on my desk to set it up. This Samson mic is small and doesn't require nearly as much space. I think it would be great for a portable mic. I also appreciate the fact that it comes with a really long cable. Far too often do you get short cables with electronics which sucks. I'm using Windows 10 and the mic was instantly ready to use. No fuss. I also powered up my PS4 to see if it would work with it and it DOES. The quality of the mic is slightly better than my Blue Yeti. The Yeti produced a faint hum in my recordings is isn't present in the Samson. It's a bit more bass than the Yeti which is nice. My voice is more clear and pronounced. So for me, this mic is actually better than my old Yeti which I paid a little over a hundred dollars for. A physical mute switch is a must for me and it's nice and clicky on this mic. It also doesn't make a loud sound when you click it. The built in headphone jack is also a must for me so I can listen to what I'm saying. So I like that and the volume wheel. I'll miss the gain and polar options on my Blue Yeti, but I did not use them that much and I can control gain via software. So all in all, I am very happy with this mic and would highly recommend it if you're looking for something good and easy to use.

### ⭐ Review
*by A***Y on October 11, 2022*

After less than 15 months, the blue led is no longer working, i found it's a known common issue related to losing the firmware and it doesn't have a solid fix. The mic is now useless. Samson has to find a way to refresh the firmware or provide a more reliable product .. very disappointed.

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