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Samson 2QU Wired USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone + Headphones Recording Pack Expired

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$69.99
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Office Depot and OfficeMax have Samson 2QU Wired USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone + Headphones Recording Pack (SAQ2U) on sale for $55.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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    • This well reviewed microphone typically sells by itself at other merchants for $59.99-$69.99. Not only is the price of this offer lower, but it also includes Samson headphones.
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    • This microphone has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 2,700 Amazon customer reviews.
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Office Depot / Office Max has the Samson Q2U microphone and HP20 wired Headphones bundle for $56

Seems like a good deal considering the microphone alone sells for $60 (B&H) or $70 (Amazon/ Best Buy)

https://www.officedepot.com/a/pro...phone-656/

Here's the incomplete description from the OD website:
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The Samson Q2U Recordings Pack includes a USB / XLR handheld dynamic microphone and monitoring headphones. The Q2U Recording Pack is a cost-effective solution for the stage, rehearsal studios and project recording applications. The microphone features both XLR and USB outputs that enable flexible digital recording to any Mac and Windows based computer workstation, while simultaneously connected to any analog mixer, preamplifier or PA system
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Model: Samson Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack with USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

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azl
08-16-2021 at 05:52 PM.
08-16-2021 at 05:52 PM.
This is a good price on a fantastic item. Many more people should be using USB dynamic microphones (for videoconferencing etc), and this is one of just a few good, affordable models.
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Jinqs
08-17-2021 at 03:09 AM.
08-17-2021 at 03:09 AM.
Great deal on a solid value microphone. Even if the headphones are garbage, this is a good price on the mic alone.

More information/reviews:

https://youtu.be/Gn3p0smvqpU
https://youtu.be/vg0HtGqIXPw
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CLBrian68
08-17-2021 at 03:48 AM.
08-17-2021 at 03:48 AM.
Have the Q2U and love it. Great price and great product. I use it with a Brio camera and a cheap ring light and get compliments all the time on my setup for online meetings. Bad audio can really put you at a disadvantage in big zoom/teams calls.
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avitron142
08-17-2021 at 04:53 AM.
08-17-2021 at 04:53 AM.
This might be a stretch, but how is this for a singing microphone? My sibling wasn't happy with the Blue Yeti, is this better?
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08-17-2021 at 05:40 AM.
08-17-2021 at 05:40 AM.
Quote from avitron142 :
This might be a stretch, but how is this for a singing microphone? My sibling wasn't happy with the Blue Yeti, is this better?
You might like this one a lot more for singing. It's dynamic so it's going to have that "stage-like" audio signature. Great option for those who aren't sound proofing their office into a home studio.
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Bigsteve05
08-17-2021 at 06:12 AM.
08-17-2021 at 06:12 AM.
Site says it's the SAQ2U model. Is it any different than the Q2U? The only thing I see is the volume buttons at the bottom of the mic look different.
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ChakkDay
08-17-2021 at 06:29 AM.
08-17-2021 at 06:29 AM.
For a second I read Samsung.. Smilie

But good price
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SwamiPlusAnanda
08-17-2021 at 09:36 AM.
08-17-2021 at 09:36 AM.
Quote from azl :
This is a good price on a fantastic item. Many more people should be using USB dynamic microphones (for videoconferencing etc), and this is one of just a few good, affordable models.

Can you share what you use - this mic plus what other items ?
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08-17-2021 at 10:02 AM.
08-17-2021 at 10:02 AM.
Quote from SwamiPlusAnanda :
Can you share what you use - this mic plus what other items ?
I don't have this mic but it looks like the only other thing I would recommend would be a holder of some sort. The small tripod stand it comes with would need to be positioned right in front of your keyboard so it could pick up your voice.
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DaShadow577
08-17-2021 at 10:06 AM.
08-17-2021 at 10:06 AM.
Would this be good for a call center job?
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08-17-2021 at 10:06 AM.
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Quote from SwamiPlusAnanda :
Can you share what you use - this mic plus what other items ?
My online teaching kit is described here [kit.co]. As previous reply suggested, the main other thing you'd want on the audio side is just a boom arm to let you work comfortably with a mic near your mouth (and then swing out of the way when it's not in use).
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08-17-2021 at 10:08 AM.

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08-17-2021 at 10:08 AM.
Quote from avitron142 :
This might be a stretch, but how is this for a singing microphone? My sibling wasn't happy with the Blue Yeti, is this better?

The yeti is a condenser microphone
It is more sensitive and picks up more sound than dynamic mics do (the mic here is dynamic). This might make the audio sound more airy, even tinny or shrill depending on the mic and placement.

I'm not sure what his vocal style is but he should make sure to be about 12" away from the mic and use a pop filter with the yeti.

With dynamics you get a little more bass as you get closer to the mic (proximity effect). I like them for vocals. It's easier to get a usable sound whereas condensers require a little more messing around.

That being said. It's nice to have both types to have more options.
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