Samson Q9U | Does This Work for Gaming?

Is the Samson Q9U Broadcast Microphone a worthy option for Streaming and Gaming? From what I’ve seen it seems that more and more streamers, and specifically, gamers are choosing a broadcast style microphone for their setups. So, is this the right choice when it comes to your audio setup?

One advantage that I want to point out here is that this microphone can be used in a variety of use cases, so this could be a device that supports your other endeavors such as streaming without gaming involved, pre-recorded videos as well as a podcast. Also, I am still testing the in-line preamp from Coda Music, the MB-Stealth, but so far, I really like it.

A live stream that I did with the Q9U plugged directly into the M1 Mac Mini:    • Is Anyone Tired of These Apple Rumors Yet?  

Audio Gear:

Broadcast Microphone (Q9U): https://geni.us/LWRVZqA (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: https://geni.us/Ukwe (Amazon)
In-Line Preamp (MB-Stealth): https://bit.ly/MBStealth
MOTU M2 Interface (What I use to edit): https://geni.us/mkLpJe8 (Amazon)
Studio Headphones I use: https://geni.us/GT3i0n (Amazon)
XLR Cable Option (Lower Budget): https://geni.us/ho4K (Amazon)
XLR Cable Option (Higher Budget): https://geni.us/x4mlPua (Amazon)


The PC I used:

Motherboard: https://geni.us/9OIWz (Amazon)
CPU: https://geni.us/huyJ (Amazon)
GPU: https://www.amd.com/en/products/graph...
RAM: https://geni.us/YuRlIdx (Amazon)
Case (White): https://geni.us/EVFh (Amazon)
AIO (X53): https://geni.us/cZRbkPb (Amazon)
Power Supply (750W): https://geni.us/Bnj5 (Amazon)
Fans: https://geni.us/k16La (Amazon)
Cable Extensions: https://geni.us/ybJVJmb (Amazon)
RGB Splitter: https://geni.us/T26m (Amazon)
SSD: https://geni.us/AkzFB3s (Amazon)
SSD (gen 3 option): https://geni.us/e87C (Amazon)
Mouse: https://geni.us/BgCUZ (Amazon)
BenQ 27 inch Gaming Monitor: https://geni.us/AWP4E2 (Amazon)

~$1393.93 USD (Prices included are at the time of purchase - doesn’t include mouse, keyboard, or monitor)

Keyboard:

Case: https://bit.ly/KBDCase
Hot Swappable PCB: https://bit.ly/PCBSwap
Stabilizers: https://geni.us/gGuioi (Amazon)
Switches: https://geni.us/lAPxa (Amazon)
Keycaps: https://geni.us/eBQr (Amazon)


Machines I edit on:

M1 Macbook Air: https://geni.us/ybThj (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Pro: https://geni.us/HjDTQ (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/MngOe (Amazon)

Additional M1 Peripherals:
USB-C Hub: https://geni.us/uE2VIH (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
MX Master 3: https://geni.us/U2YYqcV (Amazon)
MX Keys: https://geni.us/qUcm (Amazon)
UWQHD Monitor: https://geni.us/oarUy0 (Amazon)

What I use to film/edit:

My Primary Camera - https://geni.us/oXC0F (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm - https://geni.us/Xbpn (Amazon)
Overhead Microphone: https://bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: https://geni.us/HM2xXF (Amazon)
Audio Interface: https://geni.us/va177Q (Amazon)
Monitor Headphones: https://geni.us/BvgP85 (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: https://geni.us/OeCA (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: https://geni.us/3fAwVGF (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod: https://geni.us/BedEO (Amazon)

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Intro & Context: 0:00
Why This Mic: 0:50
In-Line Preamp: 02:18
In-Line & Without In-Line Sound Test: 03:07
In the box: 04:17
Advantages of the Mic: 05:13
One disadvantage: 05:58
Setup and Placement: 06:23
Built-in Settings: 07:41
Gaming Setup: 08:50