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Tiny chrome condenser microphone with magnetic desktop stand

Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone Chrome

SKU CH-C3BF-W8F4E

Ultra-portable USB condenser microphone smaller than a golf ball with a 14mm diaphragm, 52dB sensitivity, 80dB SNR, and a magnetic 360-degree stand for instant plug-and-play recording on Mac, PC.

  • ConnectionUSB
  • Mic sensitivity52 decibels
  • Mic signal-to-noise ratio80 decibels
  • Product colorChrome
  • Ultra-portable design smaller than a golf ball fits in any laptop bag or pocket
  • 100% plug and play works instantly with Mac PC and iPad iPhone using adapter
  • Studio-grade 14mm condenser diaphragm reduces background hiss and echo over built-in laptop mics
  • Removable magnetic base allows 360-degree rotation for precise voice aiming
  • High 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio captures clean audio for Zoom Teams and Discord

Ultra-portable USB condenser microphone

The Samson Meteorite is a chrome-finished condenser microphone that connects directly via USB. Smaller than a golf ball, it fits in a laptop bag or pocket and requires no driver installation on Mac, PC or iPad and iPhone with an adapter. A 14 mm diaphragm captures voice with a sensitivity of 52 decibels and a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 decibels, delivering a clear upgrade over built-in laptop microphones for calls and streaming.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Travellers, remote workers and streamers who need a grab-and-go microphone for Zoom, Teams or Discord will appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity and the removable magnetic base that rotates 360 degrees for precise aiming. Buyers who require XLR connectivity, hardware gain control, multiple polar patterns or a built-in headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring should consider a larger desktop or studio microphone instead.

Capacity and headroom

The single 14 mm condenser capsule handles close-range speech and quiet room ambience cleanly thanks to the 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio. It runs out of headroom when recording loud sources such as drums or amplified instruments, and the fixed cardioid response cannot be switched to omnidirectional or figure-8 for group recordings or room capture.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,309 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSON
Model nameMeteorite
Part numberSAMETEORITE
Product colorChrome
Audio & video
Mic sensitivity52 decibels
Mic signal-to-noise ratio80 decibels
Ports & slots
ConnectionUSB

Questions about this item

Does this microphone need any extra power adapter or phantom-power supply to run?

No. It draws all the power it needs from the USB connection so you can plug it straight into a Mac, PC or iPad with the appropriate adapter.

Will the 14 mm condenser capsule pick up my mechanical keyboard if I keep it on the same desk?

The magnetic base lets you rotate the mic 360 degrees and point the cardioid pattern away from the keyboard, cutting the keystroke bleed you would get with a built-in laptop mic.

How can I verify the microphone is capturing clean audio once I have it plugged in?

Open your sound settings, watch the input meter while speaking, and listen for a noise floor that stays well below your voice — the 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio means background hiss should be barely audible.

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