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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MEPICTALKRBLK4, MEPICTALKRWHT41Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Shopify product data of the page: SKU MEPICTALKRBLK4 for Black. The White page has SKU MEPICTALKRWHT4.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026Shopify product data: SKU MEPICTALKRWHT4.

SAMTR, SAMTRTB, SAMTRBR, SAMTRW1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The Product Model list offers SAMTR (Meteor Mic), SAMTRTB (Titanium Black), SAMTRBR (Black and Red) and SAMTRW (White). The page data lists the same four SKUs.5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026SKU SAMTR.

GTIN / EAN

0812887017572, 08128870195901Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Product data barcode 812887017572 for Black, written as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero as for the JBuds Talk file. The check digit is valid. Target prints the same UPC.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026Product data barcode 812887019590 for White, written as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The check digit is valid.

809164012733, 809164015659, 809164023302, 8091640197871Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026UPC per SKU in the page data: SAMTR 809164012733, SAMTRTB 809164015659, SAMTRBR 809164023302, SAMTRW 809164019787.5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026UPC 809164012733 for SKU SAMTR.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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6 January 20113Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026Samson release datelined Las Vegas, NV, January 06, 2011, reproduced by LanOC.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page sells the microphone at 149.99 USD with an Add to cart button and stock on hand.

Available5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026The page is in stock at CA$129.99 with an Add to Cart button.6Retailer pagestars-music.com/samson-meteor-mic-usb-microphone-usb_55900.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stars Music France lists the Meteor Mic as in stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1495Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221013183336/https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talkRead 15 October 2026Archived JLab US store page of 2022-10-13: regular price $149 for Black and White, with a PRE-ORDER button. US price excludes sales tax.

$993Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026The release says Meteor Mic will retail for $99. Later reviews and listings show higher list prices, which are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Black and White are separate JLab pages with the same specification.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026The page is the White edition. Specs, weight and price match the Black page.

Chrome, Titanium Black, Black and Red, White1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page names Titanium Black, Black and Red and White. The base SKU has no colour name and the page calls it a durable chrome-plated body, so it is stored as Chrome.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: total capsules 3 x 16mm condenser.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient with USB digital output.

Condenser1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: capsule 1 inch (25 mm) condenser. The page calls it a USB studio condenser microphone.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: USB studio condenser microphone.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

16mm1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Mic Size (3) 16 mm.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Capsules: 3 x 16mm condenser capsules.

25.4mm1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: capsule 1 inch (25 mm) condenser. Stored as the exact 1 inch, 25.4 mm.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: 1 inch (25 mm) microphone capsule. Stored as the exact 1 inch.

CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

31Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Microphone(s) 3 Condensers.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Condensers: 3. Capsules: 3 x 16mm condenser capsules.

12Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meteor Mic Layout, item 1: capsule, a large 1 inch (25 mm) diaphragm with a cardioid (unidirectional) polar pattern. One capsule is listed.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Direction Types Omnidirectional, Cardiod, Bi-directional, Stereo. Four selectable patterns.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, and Bidirectional.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: recording setting dial with Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional and Stereo.

Cardioid1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: polar pattern cardioid.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: polar pattern cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026In Use page: the correct position is speaking into the front face of the upright body, the incorrect position is the microphone laid on its back.

Side address1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The Samson USB microphone comparison table lists the Meteor Mic column as a side address condenser, with fold-back legs and 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table and description: 50Hz~20KHz. JLab's support Tech Specs article prints 20Hz - 20kHz, see the support source. The product page values are stored because the page is the one updated in 2024 and Target also lists 50 Hz to 20 kHz.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz. This conflicts with the 50Hz~20KHz of the product page spec table. The same text appeared on the 2022 pre-order page. The product page value is stored.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The manual shows the frequency response graph.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is stated.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 120DB.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is printed.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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96dB1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: signal to noise 96 dB (A). No reference level is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: signal to noise 96 dB (A).

Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The only output is USB, with no XLR or wireless link.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup page: connect to the USB input of a PC or Mac. The back view shows only a USB-C port and a headphone jack.

USB1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page calls it a USB microphone that plugs directly into any computer with a USB input. The only other output is the headphone jack.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Description: included USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The manual drawing labels the rear port USB-C power input.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page back view: USB-C power input.

Mini-USB2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 8: USB jack, Mini-B USB connector. The Quick Start says to plug the mini-B (small) end of the cable into the rear socket.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The back of the microphone has a mini-USB port.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-A1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Description: USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The In the Box picture shows a USB-A plug on the computer end.

USB-A4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: comes with a USB-to-miniUSB cable, which has a standard USB plug on the computer end. The length is about 6 ft in this review and about 6.5 ft in Cult of Mac, so no length is stored.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bit Depth 24-bit.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24.

16bits1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: bit rate 16 bit.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: bit rate 16 bit.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

192kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Sample Rate 192KHz.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 192k.

48kHz1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sample rate 44.1/48 kHz.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sample rate 44.1/48 kHz.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

No1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page lists a single bit depth of 24-bit and no 32-bit float format.

No1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The only bit depth listed is 16 bit, so no 32-bit float.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 3.5mm Input Yes. The description calls it a 3.5mm headphone input on the mic body for monitoring.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page back view: headphone aux jack.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: stereo 1/8 inch headphone jack for no latency monitoring. Headphone output 85 mW at 16 ohms.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 7: headphone jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack. Headphone output 85 mW at 16 ohms.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Hear Yourself / Mic Monitoring Yes. Description: zero-latency Hear Yourself monitoring through headphones.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: a zero-latency headphone output with level control.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring. Direct monitoring is switched on in the computer's audio settings.3Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026A stereo 1/8 inch headphone output for no latency monitoring.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Description: physical controls for gain, mute and headphone monitoring, and a dial on the microphone body for the four patterns. Spec table: Gain Control Yes, Quick Mute Yes.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: volume/gain wheel (press and hold to switch volume and gain), mute on/off by a quick press, recording setting dial for the patterns. The LED indicator shows volume, gain and mute. The wheel also sets the headphone playback level, because the Windows and Mac steps select the microphone as the playback device.

Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications, controls: headphone volume and microphone mute switch. The gain is set on the computer.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, controls: headphone volume and microphone mute switch. Mute silences the microphone output to the computer and headphones. The input gain is computer-controlled analog input gain.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Description names the swivel mount adapter at 5/8 inch. The manual and the support tech specs add 1/4 inch.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Includes the microphone with 5/8 inch and 1/4 inch inputs for swivel mounting.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page: 5/8 inch and 1/4 inch assembly with a 1/4 inch inset.

5/8 inch2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 6: stand mount, a standard 5/8 inch thread mount.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

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None1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page says a USB cable and carrying case are included. No shock mount is listed.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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Internal2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 2: windscreen, a dual stage grille that protects the capsule and helps reduce wind noise and p-popping. The grille is built in.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A dual-stage grill protects the 1 inch diaphragm and reduces wind noise and p-popping.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The In the Box picture lists a Microphone Stand and shows a tripod. The spec table lists Mic Stand under What's In The Box.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Includes list and the weight with stand and tripod position dimension show an included stand.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page shows the tripod base fitted to the microphone.

No1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The box list has no stand. The microphone has integral fold-back legs. The Samson comparison table lists Desktop (fold-back legs) for the Meteor Mic and Desktop (includes tripod stand) for other models.

Design and build

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Housing material

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Die-cast body1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: durable chrome-plated body. The manual says die-cast body. Only the chrome SKU is described as chrome-plated, so the common material is stored.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a die-cast body with patented fold-up legs.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Customizable LED Yes. The manual lists 11 LED interface modes including color fade, color wipe and rainbow.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED interface list: 1 color fade, 2 color wipe, 3 rainbow, 4 blue, 5 purple, 6 green, 7 cyan, 8 yellow, 9 orange, 10 pink, 11 white. A rear button turns the interface on and off and switches it.

No2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 3: a three-color LED, blue for power, amber for mute and flashing red for clipping. These are status lights only.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS, Linux3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026System connection: Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac 10.10 or higher. The manual adds Linux.4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tips: works with almost any recording software on macOS, Windows or Linux. It will not work through most tablets or phones because of their power limits, so no mobile system is stored.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: plugs into any computer with a USB input, no drivers required, and works with iPhone or iPad using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter. The manual has Windows and Apple OSX setup steps.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: compatible with Mac and PC computers, no drivers needed. Windows and Apple OSX setup steps.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says it works with Windows and Mac and, with Apple's iPad camera connection kit, with an iPad.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Height170mm3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Dimension: 170 x 55 x 65mm. The product page prints Length 6.69 in (170 mm), Width 2.17 in (55 mm) and Height 2.56 in (65 mm). The microphone is used upright, so the 170 mm length is the height. JLab does not say which of the other two sides is across, so width and depth are left out. Dimension with tripod position: 270 x 195 x 195mm.

Width49Height100Depth49mm(1.9 × 3.9 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1.92 in x 3.9 in (49 mm x 100 mm). The microphone is a side-address cylinder with legs, so the 100 mm length is the height and the 49 mm diameter is the width and depth. The Gadgeteer review gives a 3.75 in long body about 2 in in diameter.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1.92 in x 3.9 in (49 mm x 100 mm). The manual does not label the two numbers.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review gives a folded body 3.75 in long with an approximately 2 in diameter, which fits the maker's 100 mm length and 49 mm diameter.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

266.5g(9.4 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Product Weight (Total, g) 266.5. The support Tech Specs article calls this the microphone body weight.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Weight (Microphone Body): 266.5gr.

263g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.57 lb / 263 g. A Canadian retailer prints 259 g with the same 0.57 lb.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.57 lbs (263 g).

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

501.4g(1.1 lb)3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026Weight (Microphone with stand): 501.4gr. The stand is the included tripod. Cable weight is listed separately.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Important Safety Information: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

In the box

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In the box

Epic Talk USB Microphone, Microphone Stand, USB-A to USB-C Cable1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The In the Box picture lists Epic Talk USB Microphone, Microphone Stand and USB-A to USB-C Cable. The text lists a cable of 10ft while the spec table prints a cable length of 5 ft, so the cable length is not stored.

Meteor Mic, USB cable, Carry pouch1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page says a USB cable and carry pouch are included. The microphone is added to the list.3Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026A USB cable and protective carry pouch are included.

Links

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Product page

www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-black1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026

samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormic1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

help.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specs3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026JLab support article Epic Talk - Tech Specs, the maker's spec list for this model.

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Manual

help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf4Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026JLab three-page Epic Talk USB Microphone manual.

storage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdf2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026English operating manual v3.1, 2018, hosted on Samson's storage bucket. The maker page links it as User Manual (English).

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Description and shipping box: JLab 2-year limited warranty.3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specsRead 15 October 2026General: 2 year warranty.

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