Samson introduces highly portable $49 USB Go Mic

For the podcaster-on-the-go, there's always a need for a portable microphone to get through less-than-ideal situations. Clearly, Samson Technologies is lookin' out, as the simply titled Go Mic provides all that and a bag of chips. The "pocket-sized" USB microphone comes with a built-in mount for siting atop one's laptop display and can be used to record audio in a variety of scenarios (Skype, lectures, etc.). It's supposedly plug-and-play with both Macs and PCs, and it features a 20Hz to 18 kHz frequency response, selectable cardioid / omni directional polar recording pattern and a condenser transducer with pressure gradient. Speak up in one (available in black or white) right now for $49; full release is after the break.

Samson to Unveil Revolutionary Go Mic at CES

A pocket-sized recording device, Go Mic is a high-quality USB microphone that captures audio for all kinds of software and online applications, all in an innovative fold up design.

On display at CES, January 8th-11th, 2009 in Las Vegas, South Hall 4 35528

Hauppauge, NY – December 18, 2008 – Samson Technologies is pleased to announce Go Mic, the latest addition to Samson's ever-increasing line of USB microphones. Go Mic is designed to record professional quality audio on any computer. Its unique design provides the user with a built-in laptop mount or allows placement on a multidirectional hinge; ensuring consumers record only the intended audio.

Go Mic is perfect for all forms of recording. On the road, in the classroom, in a house of worship or any office setting, Go Mic will provide professionals and consumers alike with a convenient recording option. Additionally, Go Mic is ideal for applications such as Skype, iChat, webcasting, podcasting, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and voice recognition software.

"As an audio company, Samson focuses on creating solutions that have the widest range of applications that deliver great sound," said Director of Marketing Mark Wilder. "With so many uses for digital audio and video today, Go Mic answers the call for anyone who needs better audio at a better price."

The Go Mic's key features include:

• Plug & play MAC and PC compatibility
• USB interface for high-resolution, digital audio streaming
• Custom design clips to a laptop or sits on a desk
• Compact, folding design allows easy storage in a brief case or laptop bag
• Condenser transducer with pressure gradient USB digital output
• Frequency response of 20Hz – 18 kHz
• Selectable cardioid or omni directional polar recording pattern
• Available in black or white
• MSRP $49

Samson will be displaying the Go Mic and a number of other new and innovative products at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. To book a meeting with Samson executives, please contact PR Representative Greg Mondshein.

[Chase @ Dec 18th 2008 3:59PM]

they forgot to mention that its also highly ugly

[Pusta @ Dec 18th 2008 4:20PM]

I'm guessing Marketing left that off the product info....

[Skorpius @ Dec 18th 2008 9:28PM]

That's what REAL microphones look like.

[4uty8l302 @ Dec 19th 2008 10:47AM]

Someone at Engadget needs to read a tutorial about resizing images.

[Chase @ Dec 18th 2008 4:00PM]

Also, if this is a compact design, then what do you call the camera built into my Macbook?

[jhracer3 @ Dec 18th 2008 5:19PM]

(1) Not a camera.
(2) Your macbook is not professional quaility anything.
(3) This is a condenser mic = microphone goodness.

[Steve @ Dec 18th 2008 4:09PM]

How about some audio samples so we can really determine how much it sucks?

[KR @ Dec 18th 2008 4:09PM]

Or, for just a couple bucks more, you can get the Snowflake mic from Blue and have a mic that's worth using (and looking at)

[Davin Black @ Dec 18th 2008 11:21PM]

I'm sorry - why would you care what a microphone looks like ? I'm not trying to be a jackass, but that's probably one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. As long as it doesn't have unnecessary decoration (like, say, a casing/covering that looks like Spongebob Squarepants) or a blatantly childlike color scheme, who cares about how it looks?

[Jon @ Dec 18th 2008 4:10PM]

You want your recording to sound good don't you? I love the design!

[bangladeshiluv @ Dec 18th 2008 4:12PM]

i got a plug & play mic for $3. just plug it into your mic jack.

[DiRT @ Jan 7th 2009 10:17AM]

And it sounds like ass. It's not a condenser mic. You fail.

[Evan @ Dec 18th 2008 4:16PM]

I wana talk to Sampson!

[Ian @ Dec 18th 2008 6:35PM]

fly me to the moon, cuz its hard being black

[Johnny @ Dec 18th 2008 4:31PM]

nice

[Micha @ Dec 18th 2008 6:27PM]

A condenser mic is VERY different then the $3 3.5mm you'd normally plug into the sound card.

This is actually an affordable, portable (consider it's capabilities) solution for anyone that's into digital broadcasting.

[Loonie @ Dec 18th 2008 7:01PM]

Based on the performance of their Zoom audio recorders, I'd be prepared to second the likelihood that this isn't just a cheapo clip-on mic.

[Orappa @ Dec 18th 2008 7:18PM]

Excatly..
nuf said

[Bucky @ Dec 18th 2008 7:15PM]

aside from picking up clicks, hard drive sounds, and the built in fan, the built in mic on most macs ive owned has been pretty decent for what it is (and i record music so i know whats what with mics)

i even took one out of a dead powerbook

[Jason @ Dec 18th 2008 7:22PM]

Well if you can happily set all that aside, then I'm sure your recordings are A+ number one suck.

[Davin Black @ Dec 18th 2008 11:23PM]

@Bucky:...you can't have just said all that and think the built-in mic is still legit.

[mustafa @ Dec 18th 2008 10:23PM]

as the proud owner of a Samson CO1U, I look forward to this upgrade

[superhobo @ Dec 19th 2008 4:10AM]

It really should have a camera built in...

[Alex Smith @ Dec 19th 2008 12:13PM]

I'd rather have a MicPort Pro USB mic preamp so that I can use ANY microphone with my laptop AND have the ability to monitor myself as I record as well as playback material (without latency). Check it out here: http://centrance.com/products/mp/

[DiRT @ Jan 7th 2009 10:19AM]

Stop spamming all the mic threads.