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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The Shure BLX24/B58 handheld wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation. Learn More -
List $560.98Price $399.99Savings $160.99 (29%)The Samson AWX Wind Instrument system offers frequency-agile UHF wireless freedom via the world's smallest clip-on transmitter, which places high definition sound, an internal rechargeable battery, and 300ft of reliable performance in a device that fits in the palm of your hand.
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List $569.00Price $459.00Savings $110.00 (19%)The PGXD24/BETA58A is Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone System. Includes PGXD4 Wireless Receiver and BETA58A Handheld Microphones. Learn More -
The Shure BLX24R/B58 Handheld Wireless System combine professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. It includes the BLX4R and features the Beta 58A Handheld Microphone.
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The XS WIRELESS 2 VOCAL SET is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for singers and presenters featuring Sennheiser’s renowned evolution microphone capsule e865 (condenser, super-cardioid) to capture every detail. True Diversity receiver in a metal housing and rackmount kit included.
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The AKG WMS470 Vocal Set D5 Wireless Microphone System is a professional multichannel wireless microphone system with pilot tone transmission to prevent unwanted noise.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-BPHW bodypack UHF wireless set contains the HW3 supercardioid headworn microphone voice performance, presentations, and athletic instruction.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-ND86 handheld UHF wireless set features an ND86 dynamic supercardioid microphone head for vocal performance and presentations.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-ND96 handheld UHF wireless set featuring ND96 dynamic supercardioid capsule for vocal performance and presentations. The ND96’s sound is powerful, rich, and detailed, and delivers exceptionally high gain before feedback for excellent acoustic control on very loud stages.
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State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 845 dynamic supercardioid capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch. Reliable and easy to use, whether you are on tour, in the conference room or in the auditorium – the G4 can do it all.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-RE520 handheld UHF wireless set featuring RE520 condenser supercardioid microphone head for vocal performance and presentations. The RE520’s sound is detailed, full, and vivid, with a tight and clear low end, natural and present midrange, and an exceptionally-detailed high end.
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State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 945 cardioid dynamic capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-865-S Wireless Supercardioid Pre-Polarized Condenser Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 865 supercardioid pre-polarized condensor capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch. Reliable and easy to use, whether you are on tour, in the conference room or in the auditorium – the G4 can do it all.
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The Audix AP61 VX5 is a professional true diversity handheld wireless system featuring the Audix VX5. The VX5 is a multi-purpose, professional vocal condenser microphone designed for live, studio and broadcast applications.
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The wireless G4 500 Series systems includes a powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world’s biggest live stages.
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The Sennheiser ew 100-865-S G4 series uses the power of an increased switching bandwidth of up to 88 MHz. New frequency ranges allow to operate multi-channel setups with dozens of channels while securing reliable operation - despite digital dividend.
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The wireless G4 500 Series systems includes a powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world’s biggest live stages.
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The Sennheiser ew 500 G4-KK205 vocal set combines the power and flexibility of Sennheiser’s ew 500 G4 wireless series with the highly-regarded audio quality of Neumann’s KK 205 super-cardioid condenser capsule.
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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.
