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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Samson Concert 288 All-In-One Dual Channel Wireless System
The Samson Concert 288 All-In-One Dual Channel Wireless System takes the worry out of wireless by offering easy setup, flawless operation and premium sound.
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Rolls PB224 Dual Phantom Portable Power Supply
The Rolls PB224 is perfect for any condenser microphone, the new PB224 powers even the high-current draw microphones. The unit features a complete redesign in the voltage supply circuits, offering a rock solid 48 volts of clean phantom power.List $119.00Price $99.00Savings $20.00 (17%) -
American Audio WM 219 2-Channel Wireless UHF Handheld Microphone System
The American Audio WM-219 is a 2-channel UHF wireless microphone system that includes two wireless microphones, two different color-coded rings (to differentiate each microphone) and a wireless receiver with individual volume control and audio input for each microphone.
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Samson Concert 288 Handheld Dual-Channel Wireless System
The Samson Concert 288 Handheld wireless system offers easy setup, flawless operation and premium sound, ideal for vocal performances, presentations, educational applications and more where two users are needed.
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Audix ADS48 Antenna Distribution System for AP42/AP62 Two-Channel Microphone Systems
The Audix ADS48 is a wide range UHF antenna distribution system that combines up to four wireless systems to be able to run off a single pair of antennas and power supply. The ADS48 has an internal switching power supply which eliminates the need for the individual DC power supplies normally needed for each receiver. RF signals are internally amplified in order to compensate for any loss that may result from splitting the signal.
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MIPRO ACT-2402/ACT-24TC2 Dual Channel 2.4GHz Lavaliere System
The MIPRO ACT-2402/ACT-24TC2 system includes the ACT-2402 dual-channel receiver, two ACT-24TC bodypack transmitters, two MU-54 lavaliere mics and an MP-80 charging station.
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Audix AP42 BP Wireless Microphone System with R42 2-Channel Diversity Receiver and 2 B60 Bodypack Transmitters
The Audix AP42 BP is a value-packed diversity system featuring the versatile B60 bodypack transmitter that may be used with any lavalier, head-worn, or instrument microphone in the Audix line, as well as guitar and bass.
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Audix AP42 VX5 Wireless Microphone System with R42 2-Channel Diversity Receiver and 2 H60/VX5 Handheld Transmitters
The Audix AP42 VX5 is a highly detailed handheld diversity wireless system featuring the Audix VX5, a multi-purpose, professional vocal condenser microphone designed for live, studio and broadcast applications.
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Audix AP62 OM2 Wireless Microphone System with R62 2-Channel True Diversity Receiver and 2 H60/OM2 Handheld Transmitters
The Audix AP62 OM2 is a professional true diversity handheld wireless system featuring the Audix OM2, a vocal microphone ideally optimized for small to mid-size PA systems, and known for its excellent isolation on stage, outstanding feedback rejection, and ability to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion.
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Audix AP62 BP Wireless Microphone System with R62 2-Channel Diversity Receiver and 2 B60 Bodypack Transmitters
The Audix PA62 BP is a professional true diversity lavalier wireless system featuring the B60 bodypack transmitter and B60 bodypack transmitter that may be used with any lavalier, headworn or instrument microphone in the Audix line, as well as guitar and bass.
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Audix AP62 C210 Wireless Microphone System with R62 True Diversity Receiver, H60/OM2 Handheld Transmitter, and ADX10 Lavalier Microphone
The Audix AP62 C210 is a professional true diversity wireless system featuring the Audix OM2 handheld transmitter with the ADX10 cardioid lavalier system. This is a very efficient and cost-effective solution for combining the hands-free convenience of a lavalier with the flexibility of a handheld mic, ideally suited for presentations, meetings or events where the lead speaker remains in control while the handheld microphone is passed around either on stage or in the audience.
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Audix AP62 OM5 Wireless Microphone System with R62 2-Channel True Diversity Receiver and 2 H60/OM5 Handheld Transmitters
The Audix AP62 OM5 is a professional true diversity handheld wireless system featuring the Audix OM5. Used on stage, in studios, and for broadcast applications, the OM5 has a reputation for clarity, resistance to feedback and ability to handle SPLs in excess of 144 dB without distortion.
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Audix AP62 VX5 Wireless Microphone System with R62 2-Channel True Diversity Receiver and 2 H60/VX5 Handheld Transmitters
The Audix AP62 VX5 is a highly detailed handheld diversity wireless system featuring the Audix VX5, a multi-purpose, professional vocal condenser microphone designed for live, studio and broadcast applications.
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Telex APS-1 Broadband Antenna Combiner Splitter for RadioCom Base TNC Connectors
The Telex APS-1 is a 2:1 antenna splitter or combiner. This is a great solution to combine or distribute simple 2-up systems set-ups of BTR-800 or BTR-700. The APS-1 can be used with any UHF Telex RadioCom base.
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.