Samson C01 Vs Rode Podcaster at DVinfo.net

Sean Seah · July 7th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Ji folks.. I like to do some voice overs in my home for wedding videos n I figured the most cost effective way is via a USB mic. I noticed the Rode Podcaster is critically aclaimed but I cant get it in my country. The only choice I have now is the Samson C01. Does anyone have experience over this? The price is pretty affordable as well.

http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...fm?prodID=1810
http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Pro...duct=Podcaster

Hsien Yong · July 8th, 2007, 01:53 AM

Hi Sean,
Did you ask Hung Bros at Sim Lim Square if they have the Rode Podcaster? I would stay away from the Samson CO1. Another alternative might be to buy a usb mixer? Then you could use any mic..

Sean Seah · July 8th, 2007, 08:45 AM

Yes the Hung bros do not have it. I have not heard of Samson that is why I'm asking. Thks for the advise. Any idea who else can I ask?

Hsien Yong · July 8th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Try Kontakt Singapore? http://www.prokontakt.com/
They are the Rode Distributors in Singapore.
Wah sorry man didn't see you got 320 post,
you are much more experianced than me...

Alesis seems to have a usb mic too
http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=109

James Benstead · July 8th, 2007, 11:10 PM

I would try Kontakt but be aware the e-mail address on that website is wrong. Suggest you contact Miss Nurhin (email is nurhin@kontakt.com.sg) to ask about Rode microphones.

Sean Seah · July 9th, 2007, 05:54 AM

Hey dun mention about no of posts! We r all learning here :) I appreciate all the inputs.. Will ask Kontakt then.. thanks.

Mike Peter Reed · July 9th, 2007, 08:20 AM

The Blue Snowball is also a good USB mic IMHO. Not that I want to complicate your purchasing decision, just had to mention it!

Seth Bloombaum · July 9th, 2007, 10:10 AM

I purchased a Samson CO1 for the college I teach at - it is an outstanding value, and very good for an inexpensive narration mic that doesn't need a sound card to operate. Students can plug it into any one of our 50 macs for quick and dirty narration (dirty because this is in a lab/classroom environment).

Let's be clear about this, the USB mics bypass the sound card in the computer. Since most sound cards that ship with laptops or desktops are not suitable for pro use, this is a good thing. Anyone who has invested in a high quality sound interface probably wants a different mic.

The Samson is a great value in an entry-level narration mic. It sounds good.

Here in the US, it is about $90 US. You probably want to get a USB extension cable to move the mic away from the noise of a computer - perhaps a closet or the next room.

I've not used the Rode Podcaster.

Ty Ford · July 9th, 2007, 02:56 PM

I have. The nice thing about the Rode Podcaster is that there's a headphone jack on the mic. That means you can listen to yourself while you record. With other USB mics, the latency caused by the audio going through the computer and back out the computer headphone jack makes listening to yourself impossible.

As a VO guy, performing without headphones is not where it's at.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Sean Seah · July 12th, 2007, 06:19 AM

yeah the audio jack on the Rode is wat I'm looking for too. But I have no experience in dealing with Podcasting so I didnt want to invest in a USB mixer and end up not using it. Great advise gang.. I will try to look for the Rode otherwise I'm prob go for the samson

Bill Mecca · July 12th, 2007, 12:35 PM

You could always go to the source, contact Rode directly. I have dealt with them a few times and all I can say is many companies could and should take a lesson from them in great Customer Service.

Steven Gotz · July 12th, 2007, 01:59 PM

I recently listed to some audio from the Rode Podcaster and when I asked how much work there was to clean up the audio, it turned out I was listening to the original. The mic appears to not pick up anything outside of a very close range. I just ordered one. It was that good.

Ty Ford · July 12th, 2007, 08:20 PM

I have heard the mic. In the best of environments and working the mic very closely, I'm sure that's possible.

Regards,

Ty Ford

July 7th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#1
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Samson C01 Vs Rode Podcaster Ji folks.. I like to do some voice overs in my home for wedding videos n I figured the most cost effective way is via a USB mic. I noticed the Rode Podcaster is critically aclaimed but I cant get it in my country. The only choice I have now is the Samson C01. Does anyone have experience over this? The price is pretty affordable as well. http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...fm?prodID=1810 http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Pro...duct=Podcaster

July 8th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Hsien Yong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	Try Kontakt Singapore? http://www.prokontakt.com/ They are the Rode Distributors in Singapore. Wah sorry man didn't see you got 320 post, you are much more experianced than me... Alesis seems to have a usb mic too http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=109 Last edited by Hsien Yong; July 8th, 2007 at 06:58 PM. Reason: Add more info

July 9th, 2007, 02:56 PM	#9
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	I have. The nice thing about the Rode Podcaster is that there's a headphone jack on the mic. That means you can listen to yourself while you record. With other USB mics, the latency caused by the audio going through the computer and back out the computer headphone jack makes listening to yourself impossible. As a VO guy, performing without headphones is not where it's at. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

July 12th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#11
Bill Mecca Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475	You could always go to the source, contact Rode directly. I have dealt with them a few times and all I can say is many companies could and should take a lesson from them in great Customer Service. __________________ Award-winning Pine Barrens Documentary! Video, Audio, Music & More

July 12th, 2007, 01:59 PM	#12
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	I recently listed to some audio from the Rode Podcaster and when I asked how much work there was to clean up the audio, it turned out I was listening to the original. The mic appears to not pick up anything outside of a very close range. I just ordered one. It was that good. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

July 8th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#2
Hsien Yong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	Hi Sean, Did you ask Hung Bros at Sim Lim Square if they have the Rode Podcaster? I would stay away from the Samson CO1. Another alternative might be to buy a usb mixer? Then you could use any mic..

July 8th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#3
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Yes the Hung bros do not have it. I have not heard of Samson that is why I'm asking. Thks for the advise. Any idea who else can I ask?

July 8th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#5
James Benstead New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 5	I would try Kontakt but be aware the e-mail address on that website is wrong. Suggest you contact Miss Nurhin (email is nurhin@kontakt.com.sg) to ask about Rode microphones.

July 9th, 2007, 05:54 AM	#6
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Hey dun mention about no of posts! We r all learning here :) I appreciate all the inputs.. Will ask Kontakt then.. thanks.

July 9th, 2007, 08:20 AM	#7
Mike Peter Reed Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 185	The Blue Snowball is also a good USB mic IMHO. Not that I want to complicate your purchasing decision, just had to mention it!

July 9th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#8
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	I purchased a Samson CO1 for the college I teach at - it is an outstanding value, and very good for an inexpensive narration mic that doesn't need a sound card to operate. Students can plug it into any one of our 50 macs for quick and dirty narration (dirty because this is in a lab/classroom environment). Let's be clear about this, the USB mics bypass the sound card in the computer. Since most sound cards that ship with laptops or desktops are not suitable for pro use, this is a good thing. Anyone who has invested in a high quality sound interface probably wants a different mic. The Samson is a great value in an entry-level narration mic. It sounds good. Here in the US, it is about $90 US. You probably want to get a USB extension cable to move the mic away from the noise of a computer - perhaps a closet or the next room. I've not used the Rode Podcaster.

July 12th, 2007, 06:19 AM	#10
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	yeah the audio jack on the Rode is wat I'm looking for too. But I have no experience in dealing with Podcasting so I didnt want to invest in a USB mixer and end up not using it. Great advise gang.. I will try to look for the Rode otherwise I'm prob go for the samson

July 12th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#13
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	I have heard the mic. In the best of environments and working the mic very closely, I'm sure that's possible. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog