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Q2U Firmware Update

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Sean M
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This update fixes the issue with the Samson Q2U not functioning after the computer has been turned off and back on; needing to unplug and replug the microphone each time the computer restarts.

Version 3 of this firmware works correctly with "rev 2" and "rev 3" Q2U hardware, and can fix Q2U with corrupted or blanked firmware.

Download the Q2U Firmware Updater

To patch a Q2U:

  1. Extract the zip file on a computer running Windows
  2. Plug the Q2U into a USB port on that machine
  3. Run the file Q2U firmware update v3.exe

It should automatically update it.

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    jar jar jingle

    I made an account simply to say THANK YOU SO MUCH. This was the only qualm I had about this mic and now it's fixed. I am infinitely thankful. Have a great life Sean.

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    Randy Walker

    Is there a firmware updater that runs on macOS?

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    mike

    this firmware breaks sound deck microphone enhancements.

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    Robz

    THANK YOU! this has resolved the major annoyance of replugging it into USB just for it to work

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    Chris Horner

    I cannot express what a relief it is to finally have this! Thank you so much!

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    Daniel Collins
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    Hi Sean, I cannot get this firmware going. The updater window opens up (your first image) but no further action occurs... any advice please? Windows 10 on Intel NUC.

    Update - updated the microphone firmware successfully on a separate PC

    Update - firmware update works as intended - microphone now consistently works after each windows boot

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    Burak Say

    Please help with firmware upgrading on Macos, especially if we don't have access to a windows machine. 

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    Angiehart100
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    When I click the Q2U Firmware Updater link on this page, nothing happens and nothing downloads.

    My mic isn't recognised by my laptop at all.  Please tell me how to update the firmware?

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    Angiehart100

    Hello, this link doesn't download anything, do you have another link please?

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    John C
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    You can't use the firmware updater if Windows doesn't recognize this device (due to missing drivers) in the first place, making the entire product AND firmware updater completely unusable because it will never detect the Samson Q2U.

     

    How do you manage to not see the massive flaw in this

    just add a direct firmware/driver download you stupid ass monkeys. retard ass company

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    david friend

    my MacBook Air running Ventura 13.0 isn't picking up my mic.  Is there a firmware update?

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