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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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Handheld Microphone
SpeechLine Digital Wireless is a presentation solution especially dedicated to speech. The digital wireless microphone system is a future-proof solution that’s easy to set up, use and manage.
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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Lavalier Microphone
SpeechLine Digital Wireless is a presentation solution especially dedicated to speech. The digital wireless microphone system is a future-proof solution that’s easy to set up, use and manage.
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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Headset Microphone
SpeechLine Digital Wireless is a presentation solution especially dedicated to speech. The digital wireless microphone system is a future-proof solution that’s easy to set up, use and manage.
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Shure AD610 ShowLink Wireless Access Point
The Shure AD610 ShowLink™ access point enables real-time remote control of all ShowLink-enabled Axient™ transmitters, including both ADX and AXT series models.
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Sennheiser SL Rack Receiver DW for SpeechLine Systems
The half 19" stationary SL Rack Receiver DW is the easy-to-integrate core of the SpeechLine Digital Wireless System.
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Shure QLXD14 Bodypack Wireless System
Featuring the WA302 instrument cable and QLXD1 wireless bodypack transmitter, QLXD14 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Sennheiser L 6000 Charging Station for Digital 6000 and 9000
The Sennheiser L 6000 charging station for the Digital 6000 and 9000, with flexible loading module configurations for handheld transmitters or bodypack battery packs.
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Shure QLXD14/93 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Featuring the WL93 lavalier microphone, QLXD14/93 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Shure QLXD24/SM58 Handheld Wireless System
The Shure QLXD24/SM58 wireless microphone system features an SM58® handheld wireless microphone transmitter and combines professional features with simplified setup and operation. The QLX-D Systems deliver outstanding digital wireless sound.
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Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 Two-Channel Digital Rackmount Receiver
The Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 is a dual-channel digital wireless receiver compatible with EW-DX SK bodypack, EW-DX SKM handheld, and EW-DX TS tabletop transmitters. Housed in a rugged, all-metal housing built to withstand the rigors of professional use, it can sit on a tabletop or be rack-mounted with the included rackmount kit. -
Shure QLXD24/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Featuring a BETA 58A® handheld wireless microphone transmitter, QLXD24/B58 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Shure QLXD14/84 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Featuring the WL184 lavalier microphone, QLXD14/84 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Shure QLXD14/83 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Featuring the WL183 lavalier microphone, QLXD14/83 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Shure QLXD24/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Featuring a BETA 87A handheld wireless microphone transmitter, QLXD24/B87A combines professional features with simplified setup and operation
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Shure QLXD124/85 Handheld and Lavalier Combo Wireless Microphone System
Featuring an SM58 handheld wireless microphone transmitter and WL185 lavalier microphone, QLXD124/85 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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MIPRO ACT-848 UHF Digital Wideband Quad-Channel Receiver
The MIPRO ACT-848 4-channel wideband digital wireless receiver delivers outstanding features at an affordable price. An expanded 64 MHz bandwidth ensures optimal flexibility, allowing more interference-free compatible channels to select from.
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Sennheiser SR 2050 IEM 19" Rack Twin Transmitter for Wireless Monitoring
Robust 19" rack twin transmitter for wireless monitoring. Up to 6 x 32 tunable channels. Switchable HF output power. Remote-controllable via "Wireless Systems Manager".
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Sennheiser EW-DX SK / SKM-S Base Set Dual Digital Wireless Microphone System with Bodypack and Handheld Transmitter - No Mics
The Sennheiser EW-DX SK / SKM-S Base Set is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless microphone system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. -
Sennheiser EW-DX 835-S Set Dual Digital Wireless Microphone System with 2 Handheld Mics and MMD 835 Capsules
The Sennheiser EW-DX 835-S SET is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless microphone system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. -
Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2-835-S Set Dual Digital Combo Wireless Microphone System with Handheld and Lavalier Mic
The Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2-835-S SET is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless microphone system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. -
Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2 Set Dual Digital Wireless Microphone System with 2 Lavalier Mics
The Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2 Set is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless microphone system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. -
Sennheiser EM 9046 AAO Multi Channel Audio Receiver with Analogue Audio Output Module
The EM 9046 multi-channel receiver with analogue audio output module is destined to become the reference standard throughout the broadcast and theatre production industries, like the legendary EM 1046 that came before.
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MIDAS DL231 24 Input 24 Output Active Microphone Splitter with Microphone Input Preamplifiers
With today's tech-savvy concertgoers demanding more and more from the professional sound engineer, the need to increase flexibility and functionality have never been greater. That's why the MIDAS Research and Development team have expanded upon the existing Microphone Splitter format to bring you the DL231.
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.