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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Our committed, experienced professional sales engineers deliver reliable designs and provide lifetime tech support for all products.
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Shure WL93 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone
The Shure WL93 wireless micro-miniature lavalier mic provides full, clear sound.
List $95.00Price $83.00Savings $12.00 (13%) -
Shure BLX14R/W93 Lavalier Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/W93 Lavalier Wireless System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box.
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Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn Wireless System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. It is part of the BLX wireless systems and features the MX153 Earset Headworn Microphone.
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Shure QLXD14/85 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
The Shure QLXD14/85 delivers outstanding wireless functionality and is ideal for mid-size events and installations in businesses, hotels, and government offices with conferencing spaces.
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Apex Apex660 Universal Omnidirectional Lavaliere Microphone
The Apex660 is the ideal universal omnidirectional replacement microphone for lavaliere belt-pack wireless systems. Discrete 6.5 mm low visibility high performance capsule for low visibility in broadcast and production applications.List $79.99Price $64.99Savings $15.00 (19%) -
Point Source CO-3 Omnidirectional Single-Ear Microphone
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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Shure 520DX Green Bullet Harmonica Microphone
The Shure 520DX Green Bullet Harmonica Microphone features a volume control knob at the base of the microphone that allows musicians to make adjustments to suit their needs during a live performance. Connect the 520DX directly into a guitar amplifier to produce the classic blues harp sound.List $179.00Price $139.00Savings $40.00 (22%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM24 Waterproof Dual Ear Headset Microphone with 2 TA4F Cables
Galaxy Audio® offers an extensive assortment of affordable, high-quality headset microphones. Our latest arrival, the new HSM24 Waterproof Headset Microphone, offers a super lightweight design for a more comfortable fit over extended periods of time, without using excessive pressure to hold the microphone in place. The flexible boom stem makes it easy to position the microphone for clear, articulate sound reproduction.
List $224.99Price $149.99Savings $75.00 (33%) -
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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Point Source CO-6 Omnidirectional Single-Ear Microphone
Like its sister CO-5 model, the new CO-6 earset mic features equivalent speech optimized characteristics at a maximum 125dB SPL, but now includes all the premium attributes that come with the celebrated "unbreakable boom."
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Point Source CO-5w Waterproof Omnidirectional Earworn Microphone
Point Source Audio's popular CO-5 now has a waterproof counterpart. The CO-5w waterproof microphone is a durable earworn microphone with flexible boom designed for vocal reinforcement.
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Audio-Technica BP893xcW MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CW Connector - Black
The Audio-Technica BP893xcW is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural vocal reproduction for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $299.99Price $299.00 -
Samson AirLine Micro Earset Wireless System
The Samson AirLine Micro Earset Wireless System is not only Samson's smallest wireless system, but also their most comfortable and versatile.
List $418.98Price $299.99Savings $118.99 (28%) -
Audio-Technica BP893xcH MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CH Connector - Black
The Audio-Technica BP893xcH is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural vocal reproduction for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $309.99Price $309.00 -
Point Source CO-8WL Waterproof Omni Lavalier Microphone
The Point Source Waterproof Omni Lavalier Microphone has a low-profile of merely 4mm in diameter, but it embodies all the high performance characteristics you might expect from a larger format microphone
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Audio-Technica BP893xCT4 MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CT4 Connector - Black
The Audio-Technica BP893xCT4 is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural vocal reproduction for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $329.99Price $329.00 -
Audio-Technica BP893xCT4-TH MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CT4 Connector - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP893xCT4-TH is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural vocal reproduction for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $329.99Price $329.00 -
Point Source CO-8WS Waterproof Omni Earworn Microphone
The CO-8WS is a highly durable omnidirectional earworn microphone constructed to suit the most demanding commercial and professional applications.
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Point Source CO-6 KIT Omnidirectional Dual-Ear Microphone Kit
Like its sister CO-5 model, the new CO-6 earset mic features equivalent speech optimized characteristics at a maximum 125dB SPL, but now includes all the premium attributes that come with the celebrated "unbreakable boom."
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Point Source CO-5w KIT Waterproof Dual Earset Microphone Kit
Point Source Audio's popular CO-5 now has a waterproof counterpart. The CO-5w waterproof microphone is a durable earworn microphone with flexible boom designed for vocal reinforcement.
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Electro-Voice R300-E Wireless Headworn Microphone System - C Band (516 - 532 MHz)
The Electro-Voice R300-E is a robust UHF wireless bodypack system, suitable for any application where the convenience of a wireless headworn microphone is required.
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Sennheiser XSW 1-ME2 Vocal Wireless System with Bodypack Transmitter and Lavalier Microphone
The XS WIRELESS 1 LAVALIER MIC SET is an easy to use all-in- one wireless system for presenters and moderators, excellent for a powerful and inspiring presentation.
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Audio-Technica BP892xCT4 MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CT4 Connector - Black
The BP892xCT4 is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural audio for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $379.99Price $379.00 -
Audio-Technica BP892xCT4-TH MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CT4 Connector - Beige
The BP892xCT4-TH is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural audio for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $379.99Price $379.00
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.