--- product_id: 255971172 title: "C01U Pro" brand: "samson" price: "£81.77" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Samson" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255971172-c01u-pro store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Zero-latency headphone output 78 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio Solid die-cast metal build C01U Pro **Brand:** samson **Price:** £81.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Elevate your sound game—record like a pro, anywhere, anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** C01U Pro by samson - **How much does it cost?** £81.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255971172-c01u-pro) ## 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 - • **Focused Sound Capture:** Supercardioid pattern isolates your voice, cutting out distracting background noise. - • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Instant pro-quality audio with no drivers needed—just connect and create. - • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, iPads, and iPhones—your mobile studio solution. - • **Crystal Clear Monitoring:** Integrated headphone jack delivers zero-latency feedback for flawless takes every time. - • **Built to Last, Built to Perform:** Durable die-cast metal body and shock-mounted diaphragm minimize handling noise and vibrations. ## Overview The Samson C01U Pro is a professional USB studio condenser microphone featuring a large 19mm shock-mounted diaphragm, supercardioid pickup pattern, and zero-latency headphone output. With plug-and-play compatibility across Mac, Windows, and iOS devices, it delivers a smooth 20Hz-18kHz frequency response and a 78 dB signal-to-noise ratio, all housed in a rugged die-cast metal body designed to minimize noise and vibrations. Perfect for podcasters, musicians, and content creators seeking studio-quality audio with effortless setup. ## Description A New LevelBringing the world's first professional USB studio condenser microphone (C01U) to a new whole level, SAMSON introduces the C01U Pro. This high quality USB condenser mic is the ideal piece of gear for any home studio. Conceived from a vision to transform the world of music recording, the C01U Pro is perfect for applications such as podcasting, VoIP, speech to text platforms and, of course, recording vocal and instrumental music performances.A high quality USB condenser mic ideal for any home studio.View larger Plug-and-play operation for instant set up and simple use with most digital audio workstations.View largerHigher Accuracy, Zero LatencyC01U Pro builds on the legacy of its trailblazing predecessor with the addition of a headphone output for real time zero-latency monitoring of your recordings. It also boasts a significantly improved signal-to-noise ratio and adds a Peak LED indicator to match the ever-increasing capabilities of computer-based home studio recording setups. C01U Pro features a large, 19mm shock-mounted diaphragm efficient in capturing both low and high end frequencies with equal articulation. Capturing audio at 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution, the C01U Pro offers the accuracy you need to be sure that what you hear is what you get.Plug-and-Play OperationAs always, SAMSON makes recording hassle free with the C01U Pro's plug-and-play operation for instant set up and simple use with most digital audio workstations. C01U Pro also includes a mini tripod stand and swivel mount, allowing for optimal desktop mic placement. C01U Pro is even compatible with iPads and iPhones (4S and later) using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter or Camera Connection Kit (30-pin) for those seeking to achieve high quality sound in mobile situations.Durable ConstructionMade of solid, die-cast metal construction with a heavy gauge mesh grill, the C01U Pro doesn't sacrifice durability for portability and performance.What's in the Box?C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone, mini tripod stand, swivel mount, user manual.Key FeaturesLarge, 19mm diaphragm studio condenser microphonePlug-and-play operation, no drivers requiredCompatible with most computer-based digital audio workstationsPerfect for recording music, Skype, FaceTime and VoIP applicationsHeadphone output for zero-latency monitoringPeak LED indicatorHypercardiod pickup patternShock-mounted mic element16-bit, 44.1/48kHzresolutionSmooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz - 18KHziPad and USB bus poweredSolid, die-cast construction with heavy gauge mesh grillIncludes mini tripod stand and swivel mount for optimal desktop placement Review: Great sounding mic and very easy to setup. Plug and play. Build quality is great. I would recommend buying a pop filter as well. ***IT COMES WITH A USB WIRE*** don't know why they would sell you the mic without the power wire lol. Review: Es un micrófono de condensador muy bueno ya que la entrada es USB y no necesitas tabla de mezcla ni alimentación extra. Para usar de puerto de carga un USB directo al PC tiene una calidad de audio muy buena. Fui mirando micrófonos no muy caros y me encontré con este, parecía de buena calidad y buen materia, no me equivoque es un micrófono que sin duda tiene una calidad excelente. Los materiales son fuertes y el sonido que capta espectacular. Lo mejor que le veo a este micrófono sin duda es su calidad de audio, materiales que lo construyen y precio. La verdad es que me esperaba un pero resultado de un micrófono con este precio. Lo único malo que le veo es que al no tener mezcladora se cuela mucho ruido por minimo que sea, pero no es problema alguna ya que si grabas con audacity o un programa así se lo puedes quitar con mucha facilidad. En general es un micrófono perfecto para cantantes sobre todo y YouTubers, en general todo lo que sea grabar en un sitio fijo. ## Features - Professional USB Studio Condenser Microphone brings pro-quality audio to digital recordings - Simple plug and play operation with Mac OS and Windows, no driver downloads required - 1/8” headphone output with zero-latency monitoring - Supercardioid pickup pattern provides excellent coverage of sound sources in front of the microphone, while rejecting unwanted noise from the side and rear - Smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz-18kHz - Solid die-cast metal construction and shock-mounted mic element minimizes unwanted handling noise and vibrations ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HXE4BYW | | Antenna Location | Studio Recording | | Audible Noise | 78 Decibels | | Audio Sensitivity | 40 Decibels | | Brand | SAMSON | | Built-In Media | Mic Stand Adapter, Tripod Stand, USB Cable, USB Microphone | | Color | SIlver | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB Type-A | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,456) | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | External Testing Certification | não aplicável | | Frequency Range | 48 KHz | | Frequency Response | 18 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00809164016045, 00809164020363 | | Hardware Platform | Camera, PC, Tablet | | Impedance | 200 Ohms | | Item Dimensions | 5.4 x 18 x 5.4 centimeters | | Item Type Name | USB Studio Condenser Microphone | | Item Weight | 449 g | | Manufacturer | Samson | | Mfr Part Number | SAC01UPRO | | Microphone Form Factor | Large Diaphragm | | Model Name | C01U PRO | | Model Number | C01U PRO | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Super Cardioid | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB | | Special Feature | Integrated headphone output for monitoring | | UPC | 809164016045 809164020363 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SAMSON - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Connector type:** USB Type-A - **Model name:** C01U PRO - **Recommended uses for product:** Studio Recording ## Images ![C01U Pro - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a2YhTE78L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the headphone jack on the front used to hear your own voice?** A: Yes. The headphone jack on the front gives you instant monitoring of what the microphone is picking up before it goes to the computer. You can move closer or farther away, or turn your head slightly, and hear the difference it makes in the recorded sound. **Q: I can use it with windows 10??** A: I use have Windows 10 and it works, so yeah. **Q: Does it compatiple a Windows system** A: Yes, it is compatible with a Windows system. **Q: Is it compatible with windows 8?** A: I would imagine so... Samson site says it self-installs on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and all Mac OS X. I cannot find any reference to Windows 8. It also works with all iPads. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***S on 4 July 2019* Great sounding mic and very easy to setup. Plug and play. Build quality is great. I would recommend buying a pop filter as well. ***IT COMES WITH A USB WIRE*** don't know why they would sell you the mic without the power wire lol. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***L on 28 April 2018* Es un micrófono de condensador muy bueno ya que la entrada es USB y no necesitas tabla de mezcla ni alimentación extra. Para usar de puerto de carga un USB directo al PC tiene una calidad de audio muy buena. Fui mirando micrófonos no muy caros y me encontré con este, parecía de buena calidad y buen materia, no me equivoque es un micrófono que sin duda tiene una calidad excelente. Los materiales son fuertes y el sonido que capta espectacular. Lo mejor que le veo a este micrófono sin duda es su calidad de audio, materiales que lo construyen y precio. La verdad es que me esperaba un pero resultado de un micrófono con este precio. Lo único malo que le veo es que al no tener mezcladora se cuela mucho ruido por minimo que sea, pero no es problema alguna ya que si grabas con audacity o un programa así se lo puedes quitar con mucha facilidad. En general es un micrófono perfecto para cantantes sobre todo y YouTubers, en general todo lo que sea grabar en un sitio fijo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***H on 12 May 2015* After much deliberation looking for a decent USB condenser mic for voice work, I went for this mic. I definitely don't regret it! My use case is using it as a vocal mic for recording podcasts and VoIP (Skype), at my desk at home, with a sprung boom arm, shock mount and pop sheild. The supercardoid pattern does a good job of rejecting sound off of centre. The capsule is very sensitive, and renders vocals with little colouration. In fact if anything it's a bit too sensitive! The gain is controlled via the sound driver on the computer, and I've found it need to be set very low (7-10%) for doing close mic vocal work. One slightly odd thing - if you have the volume set to less than about 5, some slightly weird gating goes under a certain threshold (about -50dB) - mostly not audible but if you're going to compress the recording you might hear bursts of noise. Turn the gain up to 7 or above and that seems to go away (at least, there's consistent background noise instead of weird gate-y background noise). Signal to noise is pretty good, too, and it sounds like the pre-amp is pretty decent, about as good as I would expect for a USB powered in-mic preamp. Unfortunately as it has no XLR output there's not the option to use an external pre and/or mixer, so you're slightly limited there. But really if that's the sort of thing you want to do, you really want to spend a bit more getting a standard condenser and a separate preamp (and/or USB interface). Bass tip up (proximity effect) is quite marked - you get a good boost any closer than about 15cm away. Fantastic for vocals, but if you're looking to record musical instruments you'll need to give it plenty of space to prevent the sound getting muddy (esp. miking the sound hole of an acoustic guitar). The built in windshield is fairly good, but I'm glad I invested in a proper pop shield for close vocal work. The build quality is great - very solid feeling, the bicolour LED indicator is bright enough to see without being blinding (like the fashionable ultra-bright blue LEDs you often see!). The headphone socket is very solid, no fear of breaking it with a tug on the lead. The USB socket feels very solid too - although unlike an XLR it's not locking - so you bear that in mind. The stand which it comes with does feel solid, and the mic does stay steady on it, seems a bit small for the weight - but maybe that's just preference. I'm using this with the shock mount (Samson SP01), which is pretty good quality too. The only slight niggle is that if you want headphones plugged in at the same time as using the shock mount, the headphone jack will interfere with the metalwork - easily solved if you rotate the mic around a little bit in the shock mount, but a bit annoying nonetheless. Also worth mentioning that if you have headphones connected to the mic, they're clearly not going to be isolated by the shock mount so you may need to be a tad careful with the headphone lead to stop it picking up handling noise. What would be nice is a carry case of some sort that fits the mic, USB lead and mini tripod stand - which isn't included. For a low cost mic, it's great value and might be suitable for a home studio or even a professional voiceover booth on a tight budget. ## Frequently Bought Together - Samson C01U Pro USB Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone Mic+Tripod Stand - Samson Spider Shock Mount for C01, C03, CL7, CL8, C15, C01U & C03U --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255971172-c01u-pro](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255971172-c01u-pro) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*