The C01 from Samson is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone well suited to project studio recording. It features high-SPL handling like a dynamic microphone, while retaining the clarity of a condenser microphone.

The C01's 19mm diaphragm achieves high sensitivity with a flat frequency response. Its hypercardioid polar pattern maximizes off-axis signal rejection, focusing on sound directly in front of the microphone. The C01 is built to be rugged with an all-metal housing and grille, while the output stage features a gold-plated XLR connection. The C01 requires phantom power.