The Samson C01U is based on the C01 large diaphragm condenser microphone. It features a 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragm, with cardioid pick up pattern, ensuring pristine studio quality recordings. It provides a simple affordable way to capture high quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances on any Mac or PC, desktop or laptop, and works perfectly with any DAW software. Direct USB connection (cable included) eliminates the need for in/out boxes, external computer pre-amps, or special sound cards.