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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Shure UA834 In-Line Antenna Amplifier
The UA834 provides more flexibility in wireless installations by increasing the allowable length of cable runs between a receiver and antenna. Antennas may be placed closer to the stage, or installed on ceilings and walls that maintain a better line of sight with the transmitter
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Audix D2 Professional Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Audix D2 dynamic instrument microphone is used for stage, studio, and broadcast applications. It is designed with a hypercardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VLM™ diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction.List $219.00Price $179.00Savings $40.00 (18%) -
Audix D4 Professional Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Audix D4 dynamic instrument microphone boasts a wide frequency response of 40 Hz – 18 kHz and can handle SPLs exceeding 144 dB. It's an ideal choice for miking instruments that demand precise, low-frequency reproduction. These include large rack toms, floor toms, cajon, djembe, tympani, leslie bottom, bass flute, saxophone and baritone saxophone, trombone, acoustic bass, bass cabinets, and small kick drums.List $219.00Price $179.00Savings $40.00 (18%) -
AKG CHM99 Hanging Cardioid Condenser Microphone
AKG CHM99 Hanging Cardioid Condenser Microphone, is a hanging microphone module with cardioid polar pattern, used to record music or speech in houses of worship, conference rooms or on theater stages. -
Shure PGXD2/PG58 Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter
The PGXD2/PG58 is Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter. Includes PGXD2 Handheld Transmitter and PG58 Handheld Microphones.List $239.00Price $189.00Savings $50.00 (21%) -
Shure SM137 Instrument Microphone
The SM137-LC is a versatile, flat-response cardioid condenser probe microphone with an ultra-thin diaphragm for a frequency response that combines a smooth high-end with a tight, controlled low-end and a 15db pad for natural sound.
List $239.00Price $189.00Savings $50.00 (21%) -
AKG CK99 L Miniature Lavalier Microphone
The AKG CK99 L is a condenser lavalier microphone with cardioid polar pattern. It provides a natural sound, with a slight rise above 10kHz for added clarity, perfect for applications in houses of worship, lectures and theaters.
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Electro-Voice ND96 Dynamic Supercardioid Vocal Microphone
The Electro-Voice ND96 is a robust, high-performance, large-diaphragm dynamic supercardioid vocal microphone.
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Electro-Voice ND68 Dynamic Supercardioid Bass Drum Microphone
The Electro-Voice ND68 is a robust, high-performance, large-diaphragm dynamic supercardioid kick drum and low-frequency instrument microphone.
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Shure PGXD4 Digital Wireless Series Receiver
The PGXD4 is Digital Wireless Series Receiver. The Shure PGXD4 receiver offers innovative 24-bit, 48 kHz digital audio technology for wireless that sounds like wired.List $259.00Price $199.00Savings $60.00 (23%) -
Audix D6 Professional Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Audix D6 dynamic instrument microphone is used for stage, studio, and broadcast applications. Designed with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control, the D6 drum microphone is equipped with a VLM™ diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction.List $239.00Price $199.00Savings $40.00 (17%) -
Sennheiser e 935 Vocal Dynamic Microphone
The Sennheiser e 935 Vocal Dynamic Microphone is a dynamic cardioid vocal microphone offering a smooth, natural sound. -
Samson Stage 212 Frequency-Agile, Dual-Channel Handheld VHF Wireless System
Samson's Stage 212 is a frequency-agile, dual-channel wireless microphone system that provides two handheld dynamic microphones that transmit to a single rugged metal receiver.
List $279.98Price $199.99Savings $79.99 (29%) -
AKG C411 PP High-Performance Miniature Condenser Vibration Pickup (MPAV XLR)
The C411 PP features a MPAV standard XLR connector while the C411 L provides a professional three-pin mini XLR connector that fits the body-pack transmitters of all AKG wireless microphone systems.
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Point Source CO-3 KIT Omnidirectional Dual-Ear Microphone Kit
The CO-3 Series Microphone is an entry-level ear-worn microphone designed for speech reinforcement for church liturgy, lecturing, and other applications that require good quality vocal pick up in a hands-free environment.
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Audix HT2 Heavy-Duty Headworn Vocal Microphone for Live Sound
The Audix HT2 is a professional pre-polarized headset condenser microphone for stage, presentation and broadcast applications. The HT2 is known for its excellent sonic characteristics, low profile, comfort and sound isolation from other instruments.
List $249.00Price $209.00Savings $40.00 (16%) -
Audio-Technica U853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone - Black
Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference.
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Audix ADX40 Miniature Hanging Microphone
The Audix ADX40 is a miniaturized condenser microphone designed to hang from an overhead position for applications such as group vocals, choir, theatrical production and room ambience.
List $259.00Price $219.00Savings $40.00 (15%) -
Shure PGXD2/SM58 Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone
The Shure PGXD2/SM58 is a digital wireless handheld microphone which includes SM58 Vocal Microphone with PGXD2 Handheld Transmitter.List $279.00Price $219.00Savings $60.00 (22%) -
Shure Beta 98H/C Instrumental Microphone
The Shure BETA 98H/C Instrumental Microphone is a versatile solution for brass or percussion instruments.List $299.00Price $219.00Savings $120.00 (40%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM8 Dual Ear Unidirectional Headset Microphone with 4 Audio-Technica Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio HSM8-UBK-4AT is a dual-ear unidirectional headset microphone with 4 detachable Generation 1 cW Audio-Technica connector cables.List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM8 Dual Ear Unidirectional Headset Microphone with 4 Galaxy/AKG Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio HSM8-UBK-4GAL is a dual-ear unidirectional headset microphone with 4 detachable Galaxy/AKG cables.List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM8 Dual Ear Unidirectional Headset Microphone with 4 Mixed Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio HSM8-UBK-4MIXED is a dual-ear unidirectional headset microphone with 4 mixed cables.List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM8 Dual Ear Unidirectional Headset Microphone with 4 Sennheiser Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio HSM8-UBK-4SEN is a dual-ear unidirectional headset microphone with 4 Sennheiser cables.List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%)
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.