inputs.text: outstanding microphone nice step c01u - like others purchased microphone podcasting extremely happy samson c03u audio quality outstanding microphone constructed like tank weighs pound solid feel proquality camera like nikons d2x d200 provides simplicity direct digital connection originally considered samsons similar c01u decided spring c03u latter provides three selectable pickup patterns whereas c01u single fixed pattern selectable highpass filter finally selectable 10 db pad c01u provides neither latter either bottom line samson c03u provides outstanding audio quality suitable podcasting recording uses buy not disappointed ps samsons sp01 shockmount highly recommended well provides isolation vibrations like bear mind sp01 fits c03u c01u ie no sp03