Microphones
Need help selecting and purchasing the correct microphone for your needs and application? Here are some helpful information and frequently asked questions about microphones.
We offer a comprehensive selection of microphones from world-class brands such as Shure Audio, Audio Technica, Blue Mics, Sennheiser, AKG, Electro-Voice, Samson, Beyerdynamic, Audix, MXL, Astatic, Lectrosonics, Sony, CAD Audio, MiPro, Line 6, Samson, Galaxy Audio, RF Venue, Countryman, Xvive Audio and more. We carry a huge inventory of handheld, headset, lavaliere, instrument, drum, hanging, boundary, recording, and test microphones, cables, windscreens, microphone mounts, connectors, parts, stands, and accessories.
Most often customers are using their microphones for vocals, miking an instrument or amplifier, recording or podcasting. These are some go-to industry-standard microphone brands and models that won’t let you down, they are very cost-effect and will last for years.
Best and most often used live performance vocal microphone?
The legendary Shure SM58 cardioid vocal microphone tailored to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction. It has a brightened mid-range tailored for vocals and bass roll-off, a pneumatic shock mount system, and a built-in spherical wind and pop filter. With a classic, timeless sound that is both rich and clear, the SM58 is the vocal microphone of choice for legends and contemporary performers alike.
What’s a good all-around microphone for my amplifier, drums, live sound, and recording applications?
The Shure SM57 is the world's single most versatile microphone. On the live stage or in the studio, the SM57 captures every sound from powerful playing to nuanced performance. The Shure SM57 is a low-impedance cardioid dynamic microphone, rugged, versatile and bulletproof, and the most commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording.
What’s a good quality, easy to use, and affordable microphone I can use for recording in my studio or home recording setup?
The are many cost-effective studio microphones, we find that the most versatile and super cost-effective is the Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone. The price and performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology; ideal for home-studio applications. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease.
What’s the best podcasting microphone that I can plug directly into my USB port on my computer?
The Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ cardioid condenser USB microphone, it features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows you to directly monitor your microphone signal with no delay. It also offers mix control that blends microphone and pre-recorded audio. The microphone's cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, while its A/D converter with a 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction.
The most important thing to ask yourself when choosing a microphone is, what is the application, or how do you plan on using it? Will it be on the live stage for vocals, miking your amp, or to miking an instrument? Is it intended for studio recording, podcasting, broadcast, stadium announcements? You want to match your microphone to the environment, user, pattern coverage, frequency response, sound pressure level (SPL), and other important mic performance characteristics.
Not sure what microphone to buy?
Let one of our friendly, knowledgeable sound engineers help you find the right microphone that matches your budget and needs, they will guide you through the most important characteristics of the many different microphone brands, types, models, and price ranges.
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Choosing A Microphone
Most people feel overwhelmed when trying to choose the right microphone. Don’t worry. With over 100 years of collective audio design experience, we’ve got you covered.
1. Select Microphone
Choose from the selection of microphones from world-class brands below that you feel will best meet your needs. Don’t worry, this is just a starting point.
2. Customize with a Sales Engineer
One of our Sales Engineers will guide you in finalizing a product selection that is tailored to your application and budget.
3. Purchase the Right Mic for You
Feel confident knowing that the microphone you have purchased is designed by a qualified audio engineer and will work - exactly the way you need it.
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List $44.99Price $29.99Savings $15.00 (33%)The Special Projects EVO Charger Evo True Wireless replacement charger is custom specified for optimal and safe charging of your Evo True Wireless headset. It is not for use with other Special Projects Audio or Ansr Audio transmitters.
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List $51.00Price $41.00Savings $10.00 (20%)The Shure CVL Lavalier Condenser Microphone's unidirectional cardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted sound for superior audio quality and vocal reproduction. Precision-engineered for years of use with all Shure wireless systems.
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List $69.00Price $49.00Savings $20.00 (29%)The Shure PGA31 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is an affordable wireless cardioid condenser headset microphone for speech and vocal performance applications offers long-wearing comfort and reliability. Learn More -
List $79.00Price $59.00Savings $20.00 (25%)The Rolls MS20c Splitter, Combiner and Isolator will split a single balanced XLR signal into two isolated signals, combine two balanced XLR signals together into a single or simply isolate a balanced line for buzz or hum elimination. Learn More -
List $95.00Price $80.00Savings $15.00 (16%)The Shure WH20TQG Dynamic Headset Microphone is a rugged, lightweight, dynamic headset microphone that provides high-quality voice pickup.
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List $95.00Price $83.00Savings $12.00 (13%)The Shure WL93 wireless micro-miniature lavalier mic provides full, clear sound.
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List $129.99Price $84.99Savings $45.00 (35%)The Peavey PVM 45iR XLR Microphone has a diamond-coated diaphragm and neodymium magnet with hyper-cardioid pickup pattern. Smooth, accurate frequency response and ultra-high sensitivity. Rubberized finish reduces handling noise. Drawstring bag, pop filter and stand adapter included.
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Excellent value and great performance, the Pure Resonance Audio Ultra-Clear™ UC1S Vocal Microphone is perfect for vocal and speech use in schools, houses of worship, corporate AV, public address, fixed installations and more. Super heavy-duty housing and ultra-quiet On/Off switch. Great cost-effective and robust microphone with an On Off switch for lead vocals, backup vocals, spoken word and public address announcement applications.
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List $124.00Price $99.00Savings $25.00 (20%)The Shure SSM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone's moisture-repellent cartridge housing ensures a long product life by protecting the microphone from the corrosion damage that causes typical fitness instruction headsets to fail. Available in bundled BLX and GLX-D wireless systems, the SM31FH features TA4F 4-pin (TQG) connectors that make it a viable replacement for any Shure wireless headset system.
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List $124.00Price $99.00Savings $25.00 (20%)The Shure SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is available in standard TA4F (TQG) connectivity and seamlessly integrates into any Shure wireless headset system. TQG model includes 2 windscreens, microphone clip, and user guide. Learn More -
List $119.00Price $99.00Savings $20.00 (17%)The Audix OM2 is a dynamic vocal microphone used for a wide variety of stage, home, and studio applications. This microphone has clear and accurate sound reproduction, resistance to feedback, and the ability to handle very high SPLs without distortion.
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The Shure CVO Overhead Condenser Microphone has an integrated wire aiming hanger allows for optimal placement above choirs and other ensembles. Snap-fit windscreen also included with each microphone. Learn More -
List $139.00Price $109.00Savings $30.00 (22%)The legendary Shure SM58-CN vocal microphone with cable included is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. Its tailored vocal response for sound is a world standard for singing or speech.
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List $136.00Price $118.00Savings $18.00 (13%)The Shure WL184 Supercardioid Lavalier Condenser microphone is recommended for sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Learn More -
List $136.00Price $118.00Savings $18.00 (13%)The Shure WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone is designed for use with a wireless body-pack transmitter. The mic has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin mini connector.
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List $139.00Price $119.00Savings $20.00 (14%)The Audix OM2S dynamic vocal microphone with On/Off Switch has clear and accurate sound reproduction, resistance to feedback and ability to handle very high SPLs without distortion.
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List $199.99Price $129.99Savings $70.00 (35%)This Peavey VCM 3 Choir Microphone very small microphone is designed to be suspended over choirs, instrumental ensembles, or stage areas for sound reinforcement and recording applications. Includes 10-meter slim profile microphone cable, windscreen and wire-form hanging adapter. It is available in Black and White.
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The Shure BLX2/PG58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter offers -10 dB gain attenuation and up to 14 hours of continuous battery life. It delivers wireless audio professional clarity and reliability.
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List $217.50Price $150.00Savings $67.50 (31%)The Galaxy AS-TVHH Traveler Dynamic Handheld Transmitter has 96 selectable channels and is a handheld microphone. Its features a channel selector, LCD display, a built-in-antenna, and a 3-Bar battery condition indicator. It also has a Hi/Low Volume and Mute Switch. It functions from 2 AA Batteries (14 hours).
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This desktop paging microphone with desktop stand package comes with our Pure Resonance Audio Ultra-Clear™ UC1S vocal microphone with an ultra-quiet On/Off switch, an Atlas Sound DS7 sturdy and adjustable desktop mic stand and a 25ft XLR microphone cable. This package is an excellent value perfect for vocal and speech use in schools, corporate AV, commercial fixed installations and public address announcement applications.
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The Shure UA221 Passive Antenna Splitter/Combiner Kit lets you split an incoming signal into two outgoing signals or combine two incoming signals into one signal. Each kit includes two UA221 Splitter/Combiners, four coaxial cables, and attaching hardware.
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The Xvive U3 has a recording-level sound transmission quality, provides stable and reliable 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless Transmission, and a flexible, portable wireless solution that allows you to use your favorite microphones with different frequency characteristics. 5 hours of battery life (Rechageable battery) for both Transmitter & Receiver.
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The Shure BLX2/SM58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter features an integrated SM58 microphone cartridge and delivers wireless audio with professional clarity and reliability.
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The Xvive U3C adapters allow you turn any XLR condenser microphone into a wireless microphone and provides high dynamic range and wide frequency response for high-quality audio.
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Need help selecting and purchasing the correct microphone for your needs and application? Here are some helpful information and frequently asked questions about microphones.
We offer a comprehensive selection of microphones from world-class brands such as Shure Audio, Audio Technica, Blue Mics, Sennheiser, AKG, Electro-Voice, Samson, Beyerdynamic, Audix, MXL, Astatic, Lectrosonics, Sony, CAD Audio, MiPro, Line 6, Samson, Galaxy Audio, RF Venue, Countryman, Xvive Audio and more. We carry a huge inventory of handheld, headset, lavaliere, instrument, drum, hanging, boundary, recording, and test microphones, cables, windscreens, microphone mounts, connectors, parts, stands, and accessories.
Most often customers are using their microphones for vocals, miking an instrument or amplifier, recording or podcasting. These are some go-to industry-standard microphone brands and models that won’t let you down, they are very cost-effect and will last for years.
Best and most often used live performance vocal microphone?
The legendary Shure SM58 cardioid vocal microphone tailored to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction. It has a brightened mid-range tailored for vocals and bass roll-off, a pneumatic shock mount system, and a built-in spherical wind and pop filter. With a classic, timeless sound that is both rich and clear, the SM58 is the vocal microphone of choice for legends and contemporary performers alike.
What’s a good all-around microphone for my amplifier, drums, live sound, and recording applications?
The Shure SM57 is the world's single most versatile microphone. On the live stage or in the studio, the SM57 captures every sound from powerful playing to nuanced performance. The Shure SM57 is a low-impedance cardioid dynamic microphone, rugged, versatile and bulletproof, and the most commonly used in live sound reinforcement and studio recording.
What’s a good quality, easy to use, and affordable microphone I can use for recording in my studio or home recording setup?
The are many cost-effective studio microphones, we find that the most versatile and super cost-effective is the Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone. The price and performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology; ideal for home-studio applications. Its low-mass diaphragm is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease.
What’s the best podcasting microphone that I can plug directly into my USB port on my computer?
The Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ cardioid condenser USB microphone, it features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows you to directly monitor your microphone signal with no delay. It also offers mix control that blends microphone and pre-recorded audio. The microphone's cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, while its A/D converter with a 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction.
The most important thing to ask yourself when choosing a microphone is, what is the application, or how do you plan on using it? Will it be on the live stage for vocals, miking your amp, or to miking an instrument? Is it intended for studio recording, podcasting, broadcast, stadium announcements? You want to match your microphone to the environment, user, pattern coverage, frequency response, sound pressure level (SPL), and other important mic performance characteristics.
Not sure what microphone to buy?
Let one of our friendly, knowledgeable sound engineers help you find the right microphone that matches your budget and needs, they will guide you through the most important characteristics of the many different microphone brands, types, models, and price ranges.
