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Has the Samson Q9U just become the new King of Budget Microphones? A premium mic that arguably underdelivered at $200 now undeniably overdelivers at just $99! We take a look at how it stacks up against other USB/XLR mics as well as the Shure SM7B in this video review!

Purchase links for the mics in this video:
Samson Q9u: https://amzn.to/46kG4OH
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/42UsDC3
Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3piy93U
Maono PD400X: https://amzn.to/42ZQfp0
fifine K688: https://amzn.to/42Q8kpD
fifine AM8: https://amzn.to/3CGUmLQ
Maono HD300T: https://amzn.to/3JstqTT

Camera used in the video:
Sony ZVE10 https://amzn.to/3MSHSHm

Lenses Used to make this video:
Sigma 16mm F1.4 Sony EMount Lens https://amzn.to/3V1rJSh
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Sony EMount Lens https://amzn.to/3L7IW99

Maono, Fifine, and Samson provided the mics in this video is not sponsored, nor was I paid to make this video, while both the Shure SM7B, and MV7 were not! The opinions in this video are mine, and mine alone. All microphones provided in this video were to ensure that there microphones are also included in the Level Up library of reviews for our viewers.

time stamps:
0:00 intro
0:38 what this video is REALLY about
4:11 XLR/USB mic comparisons
5:05 Samson Q9U no processing
5:12 fifine k688 comparison
5:45 Fifine AM8 comparison
6:16 Maono HD300T comparison
6:54 Maono PD400x comparison
8:20 Shure MV7 comparison
9:04 Shure SM7B comparison NO PROCESSING
11:16 SM7B vs Q9U comparison WITH PROCESSING
11:50 Q9U with popfilter & without popfilter
13:19 my thoughts XLR/USB shootout
15:41 my thoughts SM7B & Q9U comparison
16:36 Overview
16:49 Final Thoughts!