Samson R21S – Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with On/Off Switch, Cable, and Case

Samson R21S – Handheld Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with On/Off Switch, Cable, and Case

The Samson R21S is a handheld dynamic microphone designed for live vocal and speech, presentation, and general use. Its cardioid pickup pattern and internally-sprung capsule provide high feedback rejection and low handling noise, keeping your voice front and center even in close-monitor setups. It offers an 80 Hz–12 kHz frequency response optimized for intelligibility and a locking on/off switch to prevent accidental shutdown. It connects via a gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector and is supplied with a mic clip , XLR to 6.35 mm jack cable (approx. 5.5 m ), and a padded hard carrying case .

Main features

• “Tight” cardioid pattern for increased gain before feedback and rejection of sounds from the sides/rear.
• Capsule with shockmount that reduces noise from handling and vibrations.
• 80 Hz–12 kHz response focused on voice clarity for speech, karaoke, and lead/backing vocals.
• Switch lock to prevent unintentional shutdowns during performance.
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector ; low impedance and high output level design.
• Includes microphone clip, XLR → 6.35 mm cable (≈5.5 m) and hard case .
• Sturdy metal construction with grille and dent-resistant ring; lightweight for extended handheld use.

Product benefits

• Greater feedback control on small stages and untreated rooms thanks to the cardioid pattern.
• Simple and safe operation with lockable on/off switch and ready-to-use accessories.
• Versatile connectivity : The included cable allows direct connection to 6.35mm inputs; it can also be used with standard XLR–XLR cables.
• Protected transport with the included padded hard case.

Use cases

• Lead vocals and choirs in bars, small venues, churches, and educational centers.
• Presentations, talks, karaoke and corporate events.
• Simple home-studio recordings or spoken-word content creation.

Description for projects

Handheld cardioid dynamic microphone with 80 Hz–12 kHz response , 500 Ω output impedance , −53 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV/Pa) sensitivity , gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector and locking on/off switch . Metal construction; length 170 mm , weight 217 g . Includes clip, XLR → 6.35 mm jack cable (≈5.5 m) and padded hard case.