This is a review and test of the Samson Q9X... Even more than that, it also includes comparisons featuring mics that could be considered the Q9X's competition (I'll label those mics below). In addition to having a blind comparison, like usual, I also open up this video going back and forth between the Samson Q9X and the Samson Q9U. THESE MICS DO NOT SOUND IDENTICAL. The Q9X has a "tweaked" capsule to optimize the sound (what Samson told me). I was eager to test this mic out and see if the sound really had been improved since I wasn't crazy about the sound of the Q9U.

If you are considering purchasing the Q9X I would encourage you to listen to the tests, comparisons, and make sure the features and accessories and what you need.


MICS COMPARED to Samson Q9X:
=== Intro:
Samson Q9U
=== Blind Comparison:
Røde PodMic
Shure MV7X
Shure SM7B
Samson Q9U
Donner PO8
AudioTechnica AT2040
Mystery Mic
=== Palate Cleansers:
PreSonus PD70
Maono PD400X
=== In Review Section:
Shure SM58
Shure Beta 58 A

Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!

Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!

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Intro / Q9X VS Q9U / Video Info: 0:00 4:04
Q9X Accessories and Features: 4:04 5:00
Samson Q9X Specs: 5:00 5:41

Testing Section (Testing Intro / Talking Test): 5:41 6:11
Proximity Effect Test: 6:11 6:33
Plosive Tests: 6:33 6:53
Noise Rejection Tests: 6:53 7:05
Polar Pattern Tests (Voice and White Noise): 7:05 7:32
Kitty Purr Tests: 7:32 7:49
Distance Tests: 7:49 8:00
Post Processing Tests: 8:00 8:30
Untreated Room Test: 8:30 8:58
Guitar Tests (acoustic and Electric): 8:58 10:07

Blind Comparison: 10:07 13:39
Blind Comparison Reveal: 13:39 14:40

My Opinion / My review section (vs SM58): 14:40 18:04
Review Continued (vs Beta 58 A): 18:04 22:13
Thank you for watching!!!: 22:13 23:22

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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
*Affiliate Links Below*

Samson Q9X:
B&H:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3G2HxOZ

Samson Q9U
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3c6fph8
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3g2nMMC
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/zaYezG

Shure SM7b:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3eKOxjH
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eIHXKy
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oeDoyE

Shure MV7x:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3d6NpL6
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xe2Hof
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/4eVzo3
ZZOUNDS:
https://www.zzounds.com/a3979121/it...

RØDE PodMic:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3RXgibt
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RU1xWN
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/mgdLjO
ZZOUNDS:
https://www.zzounds.com/a3979121/it...

AudioTechnica AT2040:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3euwzGb
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B6SMlx
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QO1aA6
ZZOUNDS:
https://www.zzounds.com/a3979121/it...

Presonus PD70:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kYuUGk
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eKCDL6
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/rnd9LD
ZZOUNDS:
https://www.zzounds.com/a3979121/it...

Donner PO8:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eu2VAT

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/9Wd9oQ
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3lhh7gP

If there is something else that you want to buy, but would like to help me out by clicking an affiliate link... Here are some storewide affiliate links!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pD2BlK
B&H: https://bhpho.to/386jhd5
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kjqd6v

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