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Samson Go Mic Connect Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48 kHzOutput connector type:mini-USB

Samson Go Mic Connect Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

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User score

â–²Better than 53% of microphones
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

20%

8.4

Audio Performance

20%

5.4

Recording

16%

5.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.0

Design

3%

5.5

Accessories

â–²Better than 64% of microphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £70

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Technical Specifications of microphone Samson Go Mic Connect

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

20%

8.4

Audio Performance

20%

5.4

Recording

16%

5.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.0

Design

3%

5.5

Accessories

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samson Go Mic Connect has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
10 mm
Capsule type
dual
Sensitivity
-47 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
mini-USB
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
44.1, 48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 41.5% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
yes
Flat DSP mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
?
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
82 mm
Height
82 mm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 82 mm tall, which is shorter than 98.5% of microphones.
Width
110 mm
Width
110 mm
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 110 mm wide, which is wider than 90.8% of microphones and equal in width to 1% of microphones.
Thickness
16 mm
Thickness
16 mm
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 16 mm thick, which is thinner than 100% of microphones.
Weight
139 g
Weight
139 g
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 139 g, which is lighter than 98.4% of microphones.
Body material
?
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Included accessories
cable; mount adapter; carrying case
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Integrated shock-mounted capsules.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1 m
Cable length
1 m
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1 m which is shorter than that of 93.1% of microphones and equal to that of 6.9% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Samson Go Mic Connect vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 74.9% lighter
    Weight
    139 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (139 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    139 g vs 553 g
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
    Integrated shock-mounted capsules.
  • 103 mm shorter body
    Height
    82 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (82 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    82 mm vs 185 mm
  • 40 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    16 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (16 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    16 mm vs 56 mm
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 74.9% lighter
    Weight
    139 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (139 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    139 g vs 553 g
  • 103 mm shorter body
    Height
    82 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (82 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    82 mm vs 185 mm
  • 40 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    16 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (16 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    16 mm vs 56 mm
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
    Integrated shock-mounted capsules.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2016 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    March 2016.
    2016 vs 2020
  • 6.22x less popular
    Samson Go Mic Connect has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 1 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1 m vs 2 m
  • 54 mm wider body
    Width
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samson Go Mic Connect
    the average microphone
    Samson Go Mic Connect has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 6.22x less popular
    Samson Go Mic Connect has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samson Go Mic Connect
    the average microphone
    Samson Go Mic Connect has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2016 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    March 2016.
    2016 vs 2020
  • 54 mm wider body
    Width
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 1 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1 m vs 2 m

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the-gadgeteer.com
24/03/2016
Summary of the review
Samson Go Mic Connect microphone review - The Gadgeteer
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mixdownmag.com.au
04/01/2016
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Samson Go Mic Connect - Mixdown Magazine
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podcastage.com
08/11/2025
Summary of the review
Samson Go Mic Connect USB Review / Test

Third-party reviews

What we like about Samson Go Mic Connect

  • Effective noise cancellation software that filters out background sounds like servers or AC
  • Versatile multi-hinge clip design that attaches easily to laptops and desktop monitors
  • High-quality stereo recording suitable for podcasts, video calls, and voice dictation
  • Compact and lightweight form factor making it highly portable for travel
  • Simple plug-and-play installation with zero driver requirements on most systems
  • Includes a headphone jack for zero-latency direct monitoring

What we don't like about Samson Go Mic Connect

  • Software configuration can be challenging, with reports of auto-adjusting sensitivity levels
  • Higher price point compared to the standard Samson Go Mic and other budget alternatives
  • Sensitivity can lead to audio clipping if the gain is not manually managed
  • Some users reported installation difficulties or quirky behavior with the Sound Deck software
  • Requires users to be relatively close to the mic for the best clarity during presentations

Verdict

The Samson Go Mic Connect is an ultra-compact, portable stereo USB condenser microphone featuring dual 10mm capsules and a wide frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Its standout characteristic is Focused Pattern Technology™, which allows users to narrow the pickup beam to isolate a sound source in noisy environments, supported by a 16-bit, 48kHz resolution and a maximum SPL of 130dB. Key pros include its versatile, fold-up design that clips onto laptops or monitors, a one-touch mute button, and zero-latency headphone monitoring for real-time audio checks. However, notable cons include a reliance on the specialized Sound Deck software to access its most advanced beam-forming and noise cancellation features, and some users find the mini-USB connection dated compared to modern USB-C standards.

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