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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Electro-Voice R300-HD Wireless Handheld Microphone System - C Band (516 - 532 MHz)
The Electro-Voice R300-HD is a robust handheld UHF wireless system, suitable for any application where the convenience of a handheld transmitter is required.
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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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Electro-Voice RE3-BPNID UHF Wireless Mic System with Bodypack Transmitter
The Electro-Voice RE3-BPNID bodypack UHF wireless set contains no input device for the bodypack transmitter. Serving as an ideal foundation set, it can be completed when coupled with any Electro-Voice lavalier, headworn, or instrument input device.
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Electro-Voice RE3-BPGC UHF Wireless System with Bodypack Transmitter and GC3 Instrument Cable
The Electro-Voice RE3-BPGC bodypack UHF wireless set featuring the GC3 instrument cable for wireless music performance. The GC3 is a special purpose cable for connecting instruments or line level signal sources with 1/4" output jacks to the RE3-BPT bodypack transmitter.
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Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL Wireless CL3 Lavalier Mic System - Band 5H (Open Box)
Free Shipping!The Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL bodypack UHF wireless set features a CL3 cardioid lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
List $735.00Regular Price: $659.00
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Electro-Voice RE3-ND76 UHF Handheld Wireless Mic System with ND76 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
The Electro-Voice RE3-ND76 handheld UHF wireless set featuring ND76 dynamic cardioid microphone head for vocal performance and presentations. The ND 76’s crisp, clear, and balanced vocal presence is ideal for all-around voice applications.
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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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Electro-Voice RE3-BPHW UHF Wireless Mic System with HW3 Supercardioid Headworn Microphone
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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Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL UHF Wireless Mic System with CL3 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
The Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL bodypack UHF wireless set features a CL3 cardioid lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
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Electro-Voice RE3-ND86 UHF Handheld Wireless Mic System with ND86 Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone
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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Electro-Voice RE3-ND96 UHF Handheld Wireless Mic System with ND96 Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone
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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Electro-Voice RE3-RE420 UHF Handheld Wireless Mic System with RE420 Condenser Cardioid Microphone
The Electro-Voice RE3-RE420 handheld UHF wireless set features an RE420 condenser cardioid microphone head for vocal performance and presentations.
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Electro-Voice RE3-RE520 UHF Handheld Wireless Mic System with RE520 Condenser Supercardioid Microphone
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.
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.