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 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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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%) -
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%) -
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 ATW-1101/L System 10 Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
Audio-Technica's ATW-1101/L System 10 is a digital high-fidelity wireless system designed to provide performing musicians and presenters with advanced 24-bit operation, easy setup and clear, natural sound quality. -
Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H92 System 10 Digital Wireless Headworn Microphone System
Audio-Technica's ATW-1101/H92 System 10 is a digital high-fidelity wireless system designed to provide performing musicians and presenters with advanced 24-bit operation, easy setup and clear, natural sound quality. -
Sennheiser XSW2-ME2 Vocal Wireless System with Bodypack Transmitter and Lavalier Microphone
The XS WIRELESS 2 LAVALIER MIC SET is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for presenters and moderators, excellent for a powerful and inspiring presentation. The set includes a stationary receiver for quick set-up and hassle-free handling, as well as a lightweight bodypack transmitter, an unobtrusive clip-on microphone, and a metal receiver housing and rackmount kit.
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Shure BLX14R/W85 Lavalier Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/W85 Lavalier 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 WL185 Lavalier Microphone.
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Shure PGXD14/85 Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
The Shure PGXD14/85 Digital Wireless System, with state-of-the-art, 24-bit digital audio, delivers stunning sound and a strong, clean RF signal.
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Electro-Voice RE3-BPOL UHF Wireless Mic System with OL3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
The Electro-Voice RE3-BPOL bodypack UHF wireless set features an OL3 omnidirectional lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-ME2 Wireless Omni-Directional Lavalier Microphone System
The perfect choice for moderators and presenters, the ME 2-II (omni-directional) lavalier is a robust bodypack transmitter and unobtrusive clip-on microphone. It boasts high speech intelligibility for easy hands-free operation on any stage.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211/893x 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP893xcH Headworn Mic - Black
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211/893X is a fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system that gives you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands - DE2 (470-530 MHz) and EE1 (530-590 MHz) - that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211/893xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP893xcH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211/893XTH is a fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system that gives you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands - DE2 (470-530 MHz) and EE1 (530-590 MHz) - that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211/892x 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP892xcH Headworn Mic - Black
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211/892x fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands – DE2 (470–530 MHz) and EE1 (530–590 MHz) – that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211/892xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP892xcH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211/892xTH fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands – DE2 (470–530 MHz) and EE1 (530–590 MHz) – that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N893X 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with BP893xcH Headworn Mic - Black
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N893X is a fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system that gives you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands - DE2 (470-530 MHz) and EE1 (530-590 MHz) - that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N893xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with BP893xcH-TH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N893xTH is a fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system that gives you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands - DE2 (470-530 MHz) and EE1 (530-590 MHz) - that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211/894xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP894xcH-TH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211/894xTH fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system gives you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. 3000 Series systems have an operating range of 300' (100 m) and are available in two frequency bands - DE2 (470-530 MHz) and EE1 (530-590 MHz) - that provide a class-leading 60 MHz tuning range, which is more than twice that offered by the previous 3000 Series models.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N892x 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with BP892xcH Headworn Mic - Black
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N892x wireless microphone system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and ATW-T3201 body-pack transmitter with BP892xcH MicroSet® omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone. The fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N892xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Wireless Microphone System with BP892xcH-TH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N892xTH wireless microphone system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and ATW-T3201 body-pack transmitter with BP892xcH-TH MicroSet® omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone. The fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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Audio-Technica ATW-1312/L System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Dual Wireless System with Lavalier and Handheld Microphones
The Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Rack-Mount features 24-bit operation, easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time, and space.
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.