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Samson UB1 USB Boundary Microphone (Omni-Directional),Black
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Brand | Samson |
Model Name | UB1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Connector Type | USB |
Special Feature | In light of the remarkable success of Samson's USB microphones, Samson introduces the new UB1 USB boundary microphone. The UB1 is a surface-mount condenser microphone featuring an omni-directional pickup pattern and USB connectivity for easy recording directly to your computer. Since the UB1 is a class compliant USB device, it is compatible with both Macs and PCs and works with any recording software. The UB1 also ships with Cakewalk® Sonar LE™ digital audio workstation software. See more |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Radio, Amplifier |
Color | Black |
Included Components | UB1 USB Microphone, USB Cable, Owner's Manual |
Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Item Weight | 320 Grams |
About this item
- Low profile, USB boundary microphone perfect for conference rooms, classrooms, meeting spaces and home offices
- Plug and play connectivity for easy setup on Mac and Windows computers
- Works great with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat
- Durable die cast construction with reinforced steel grill
- Omni-directional polar pattern picks up sound 360° around the microphone, ensures that everyone in the room is heard clearly
- Keyhole mounting points for permanent installations
- Includes 10' USB cable
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Product information
Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 5.8 x 1.75 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B008YQ3JZ0 |
Item model number | SAUB1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #62,673 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #978 in Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Radio, Amplifier |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Material Type | Rubber,Steel |
Size | unt |
Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Product Description
The UB1 is an omni-directional, low-profile boundary microphone featuring USB connectivity for capturing audio in conference rooms, classrooms, meeting spaces or even in home offices. The UB1 is a great choice to use for video or web conferencing. Plug and play connectivity allows for quick setup on both Mac OS and Windows computers without installing any drivers. The omni-directional polar pattern picks up sound 360° around the microphone, ensuring that everyone in the room is heard clearly and intelligibly. A neoprene rubber pad is added to the bottom of the unit to decouple the microphone from the surface, helping to reduce unwanted pick-up noise. Because of its low-profile design, the UB1 can be conspicuously placed on a conference table, podium or alter. The UB1 is built using heavy-duty die cast construction with reinforced steel grill, and convenient mounting points allows for easy mounting of the UB1 on a wall or ceiling.
From the brand
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Samson Technologies began designing wireless microphone systems in 1980. Today, we are an industry leader in both consumer and professional audio with three notable brands: Samson, Hartke, and Michael Kelly Guitars. Our products are sold and distributed in over 140 countries worldwide.
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In 1980, Samson introduced our first wireless microphone system. Over the years, Samson has become a leader in the wireless field. In the early '90s, we began to expand the reach of our audio products through the development of power amplifiers, mixers, wired microphones and signal processors. In 2005, we introduced the first professional USB microphones to be used by musicians, broadcasters and podcast enthusiasts.
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What problem are we solving?
Samson products are designed to make quality audio accessible to everyone, whether for recording, live performance, or even classroom sound reinforcement. We have products that are all-in-one solutions as well as products that fit into existing audio rigs.
What makes us different?
We have extensive experience in creating products for musicians and creators, by musicians and creators themselves. Our team is comprised of performers, recording engineers, and content creators who deeply understand the needs and requirements of our product's users.
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At Samson, we are committed to simplifying the lives of all musicians with high-performance audio gear at a tremendous value. Our range of products, from USB microphones and micro wireless technology to portable PA systems and accessories, is designed to lower the barrier of entry for anyone in need of professional audio for any application.
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Over the span of 4+ decades, Samson has evolved from a modest two-person venture into a prominent global enterprise, dedicated to crafting innovative products that enhance the lives of music and broadcast professionals worldwide.
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Sound quality | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Noise cancellation | — | — | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Usb Condenser | USB |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
connector type | USB | USB | USB Type-A | USB | USB Type-A | USB Type-C |
model number | SAUB1 | TM20 | 988-000549 | G11 | C01U PRO | Go Mic Video |
material | Rubber,Steel | — | — | Metal, Nylon | Metal | — |
battery quantity | — | 1 lithium ion, 0 product specific | — | 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium ion | — |
audio sensitivity | — | -38 decibels | — | -38 decibels | 40 decibels | — |
signal-to-noise ratio | 76 decibels | 78 decibels | — | 78 decibels | 78 decibels | 30 decibels |
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Customers like the audio quality and sensibility of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it improves audio quality, sounds more detailed, and is suitable for non-professional audio users. Some appreciate the sensitivity. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers like the audio quality of the product. They mention that it improves on-board microphones, making it sound more detailed. The self-noise from the mic is rather good, and it's suitable for non-professional audio users. It picks up voices very clearly, and does not create echo or muffling. Overall, customers are satisfied with the audio performance of the mic.
"...It is very clear, it does not create echo, muffling and picks up voices very clearly...." Read more
"Excellent, small, microphone for specific applications. USB interface with CD quality analog to digital converter built-in...." Read more
"Picks up voices well." Read more
"...It works well with self powered USB extension cables. It sounds pretty good for the price, and users typically notice the improvement in audio..." Read more
Customers appreciate the sensitivity of the microphone. They say it's really sensitive.
"Plugged it in, instantly worked. Incredible sensitivity. I'm using it for teleconferencing with a room of 10 people...." Read more
"I love this microphone for sensitivity, and clarity...." Read more
"...Two things, then: the UB1 is really sensitive. If you can hear it, the mic can. But gain level seems low...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the microphone. Some mention that it works great when it works, and is very usable for remote meetings. However, others say that it doesn't work well on their Dell Latitude Laptop with Debut Video Capture, and the audio is jumpy and effectively unusable.
"...Incredibly, I can literally whisper facing the wall away from the microphone, and the other end can hear exactly what I said loud and clear...." Read more
"...Although all this sounds rather bad for maximum gain, the result is very usable and the use case of speaking a couple of feet from the mic yields..." Read more
"...I've been very pleased with the results. It has also been a godsend during the quarantine...." Read more
"...with my Debut Video Capture Software, the audio is jumpy and effectively unusable...." Read more
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I am a frequent and daily user of Skype and Internet Phone calling so clarity is very important for me.
This excelled beyond expectations.
What I liked about it:
It has a very long cord, so it can be sat in the middle of a conference table for central placement of a number of people sitting around a table.
It is very clear, it does not create echo, muffling and picks up voices very clearly.
Bonus: because it is a USB microphone, it is not connected to my laptop, and I can multitask and type whilst talking and it won't pick up key striking from keyboard.
What I didn't like about it:
nothing
Self-noise from the mic is rather good. Hiss is plainly audible, but the same is true of my $350 Audio-Technica I've had for 20 years. It is not at a level that would interfere or distract. I believe I'll be able to normalize the audio to -1 dB and not have the hiss become distracting, but that's the critical question that I haven't answered yet in a real-world situation. SOmething like 12 years ago, I bought a Samson q1u and never used it. I pulled it out a couple of days ago and found the level of hiss made it completely unusable by comparison, and of course it lacked the sensitivity of the ub1, even directly in front.
Two things, then: the UB1 is really sensitive. If you can hear it, the mic can. But gain level seems low. On the other hand, I got exactly the same ambient and speaking levels when recording into the MacBook Air's mic.
However, I believe Samson has hamstrung its mics by discontinuing the old preamp application, which adjusted the preamp level in the mic before the signal reached the computer. A 2008 Sound on Sound review seems to indicate that this is indeed a separate gain stage from the computer input level, though Samson's own lit doesn't let on. So, I suspect that I could be getting better gain levels and thus lower noise floor while moving the system sliders down if the internal preamp could still be adjusted. I'm not 100% sure about this. It's also doubtless the case that the system preferences are technically adjusting attenuation rather than "gain," strictly speaking.
With the exception of the Blue Rasberry and latest Audio-Technica 2020dbi, every USB mic I know of came out many ears ago. The "Pro" version of the Yedi may have been 2011, but the UB1 would have been slightly before 2007, judging from the lingering reference to the Samson software in the manual, since the app was discontinued in 2007. The mini-USB connectors on all these are a tip-off, since mini was replaced by micro-USB very quickly.
There's nothing wrong with an old mic model: a good Shure or Audio-Technica mic from 40 years ago will stand just as high in the quality rankings today. But 16-bit A/D chips went extinct 10 years ago. So, we really ought to be seeing updated chips and USB-c connectors soon. The most recent mics like the Rasberry and Samson's wireless lav system have lightning connectors. My wish list would include an updated connector, hardware-adjustable gain, 24-bit recording for lower noise floor (assuming the hardware is capable of taking advantage of that level of quiet, which it probably isn't),headphone monitoring, mute switch, and AAA batteries so that it could be used with a smartphone.
Stated specs for the UB1 include SNR 70dB, SPL 127 dB, and freq response 30-18k. These are extremely respectable, and I don't really have reason to doubt them based on my experiences thus far.
Samson seems to have a brand reliability issue, so here's hoping. My alternative would be a Shure 391/o plus maybe a cheap Behringer USB mic preamp. For most people in my situation, a Zoom recorder would perhaps be preferrable. I had an H2 at one point and it was great. I always have my laptop or smartphone on me, though, so this route is simpler. bTW, people have also had good luck using this mic with Cortana in a far-field situation.
Update: I got an Audio-Technica pro44 and plugged it into a Behringer UMC-202 HD for comparison. The PRO44 either has more hiss than the UB1, or else it' just the definite fact that the PRO44 has higher gain in the 1.5 or 3kHz range, making the hiss more noticeable. The PRO44 definitely sounds "dryer" in the high end, making it sound more detailed. But the UB1 more than holds its own. Turning up the PRO44's gain higher than the UB1 is able to go just produces more hiss. Since the PRO44 doesn't do a substantively better job at recording a room and requires a separate USB interface with phantom power, the UB1 is quite a deal. I'll probably return the pro44.
We use this mic to provide better audio during Skype and computer hosted video conference sessions. Given its plug and play simplicity, it's suitable for non-professional audio users. It's constructed of reasonably heavy metal and has a soft rubber backing so it doesn't slide around on table tops too easily. It works well with self powered USB extension cables. It sounds pretty good for the price, and users typically notice the improvement in audio quality vs. on-board microphones on laptop screens.
Top reviews from other countries
ich hatte mir
a) das Samson UB1 Grenzflächenmikrofon
b) Movo MC1000 USB Tischcomputer Mikrofon mit 180 ° / 20 'Pickup Reichweite
c) Jabra SPEAK 410 OC speakerphone
bestellt und verglichen.
Das Jabra funktioniert zwar sowohl als Mikrofon als auch Lautsprecher, fand ich aber beides ziemlich ungenügend.
Das Movo und das Samson waren beide sehr gut, aber das Samson UB1 doch relativ eindeutig (merkt man an Musikaufnahmen) ein Stückchen besser.
Insgesamt kann man damit einen ganzen Raum sehr sehr gut aufnehmen, und alle Stimmen sind gut verständlich. Gutes Teil!
Il cavo fornito è piuttosto lungo, io per metterlo al centro della suddetta sala ho usato una prolunga che ne ha minato il riconoscimento nel portatile, ma do la colpa alla prolunga. Per il resto il microfono è stato visto subito dal PC (Win7Pro).
Sono molto contento e rifarei l'acquisto ad occhi chiusi.