The Samson CO1U Condenser microphone has received legendary reviews from tech community groups and audiophiles alike. I have been exposed to using the microphone ever since Vic Icasas lent me one for recording the Mobile Philippines podcasts late last year with Art Ilano and Adel Gabot.
After months of mental debate on whether I should be getting one, I finally decided to bite the hook, as I also found it useful for singing duets with Boogie and recording acoustic music – apart from its more suitable use as a podcast microphone. For current Samson owners, it would be wise to download the SoftPre application to configure the microphone to suit your needs. The microphone retails for P3,890.00 and is sold in all Audiophile stores. This is the recommended piece of equipment for those who wish to take their audio recording to the next level, without the burden of a hefty budget.
The complete recording set includes the microphone, the stand and the spider mount which retails for a little less than P5,500. You can actually forego the spider mount but I suggest getting the solid base because it only costs P420.00. You can also utilize your Make and Do skills to create your own pop filter using an old pair of stockings and a shirt hanger.
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Without further ado, here is my rendition of Man in the Mirror, originally written by Michael Jackson. This version is arranged by Tuck Andress. Please pardon the mistakes, as I was having a hard time playing this piece on a classical guitar (it’s much easier to play this on a steel string folk guitar as the fret boards are smaller). Or maybe I’m just rusty.
15 replies on “Man in the Mirror recorded on a Samson C01U”
hey jayvee i didn’t know you can play this good! been trying to recreate that tune but I have a different way of playing it haha. daya actually.
Do you need a manager? Acoustic Podcast with the Bugman 🙂
Sounds great. Sana you sang along. Will recommend this to my cousin who loves to sing.
I thought you’ll sing 🙂 Great audio quality!
this is an instrumental piece lang 🙂 thanks for the comments. i am especially loving the sound quality 🙂
Tuck Andress’ rendition of Man in the Mirror is one of the songs I like. I thought you were gonna sing with Tuck as the accompaniment. Hehehe.
the song is hard enough to play. it took me a total of about 3 to 4 months to learn the song 🙂
Nice playing! =)
Jayvs, tuloy na natin yung “band of bloggers!”
Pretty good!
I also like the version the AUP Ambassadors sang.
This is one of my all-time favorites!
nice one! i love this version of tuck andress 🙂
Wicked guitar play, Jayvs!
Although I was hoping there’s a video and some vocals. I know it’ll be hard with this arrangement. 😛 Bilis na, make one na!! Hehe.
This is good! 🙂
Bravo!!!
I’m currently looking for Samson C01U but audiophile has raised their price to almost P9000 for the complete recording package. I have been using a cheap headset mic for my hobby recordings until now.
Any idea where to buy a cheaper one?
#ross — when you say “complete recording package” what do you mean? thats a big price jump. the mic just used to cost about 3,500.
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