Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Discover why many people like to use budget XLR Microphones such as the Samson Q4.
Part 1 - Samson Q4 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/uRAyxz
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (4:09min)
Part 3a - Sound Test with pricier interface ➜ (9:44min)
Part 3b - Sound Test with budget interface ➜ (11:53min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (14:39min)
# Audio Gear Used #
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the Samson Q4 dynamic microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing both worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic, you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the Samson microphone is ok, especially for beginners it should be an attractive budget option, especially when paired with a hybrid tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
Discover why many people like to use budget XLR Microphones such as the Samson Q4.
Part 1 - Samson Q4 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/uRAyxz
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (4:09min)
Part 3a - Sound Test with pricier interface ➜ (9:44min)
Part 3b - Sound Test with budget interface ➜ (11:53min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (14:39min)
# Audio Gear Used #
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the Samson Q4 dynamic microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing both worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic, you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the Samson microphone is ok, especially for beginners it should be an attractive budget option, especially when paired with a hybrid tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
