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 BLX88 offers simple setup, intuitive controls, and microprocessor-controlled internal antenna diversity. One-touch QuickScan frequency selection quickly locates the best open frequency in case of interference. Learn More -
The Shure BLX14/CVL lavalier wireless system is the ideal entry-level wireless microphone system for small venues. It is part of the BLX wireless systems family and features the CVL quality lavalier microphone for spoken word applications. Features analog wireless transmission.
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The Samson Concert 288 All-In-One Dual Channel Wireless System takes the worry out of wireless by offering easy setup, flawless operation and premium sound.
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The Shure BLX14/SM31 headworn fitness wireless system is the ideal entry-level wireless microphone system for small venues. It is part of the BLX wireless systems family and features the SM31FH headset microphone. The Shure SSM31FH fitness headset condenser microphone's moisture-repellent cartridge housing ensures a long product life.
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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 -
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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The Shure BLX288/PG58 dual channel wireless handheld system is part of the Shure BLX® Wireless Systems family. It combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box.
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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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The Shure BLX188/CVL dual channel lavalier wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation. Learn More -
The Shure BLX1288/CVL dual channel combo wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation.
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The Shure BLX288/SM58 dual channel wireless handheld system is part of the Shure BLX® Wireless Systems family. It combines simple wireless setup, professional-grade performance, and two SM58 industry-standard vocal microphones to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction.
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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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List $62.00Price $52.00Savings $10.00 (16%)The Anchor Audio MIC-50 is professional dynamic handheld microphone used with the MegaVox Pro, RescueMAN, AN-Mini/MiniVox Lite, and TourVox Systems.
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List $84.99Price $69.99Savings $15.00 (18%)The Peavey PVI 2W is 1/4" microphone. Steady tone coloration, delicate high frequency section and internationally popular frequency response for vocals. Specially designed wind screen with rubber ring to absorb impact.
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Optional headset for UHF-3200, UHF-3205, UHF-5800, UHF-5805 and UHF-8800 wireless microphone systems.
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List $134.99Price $89.99Savings $45.00 (33%)The Galaxy Audio GT-Q portable, wireless 1/4" cable transmitter offers a lightweight design and high fidelity sound for electric instruments with 1/4" outputs such as electric guitar, electric bass, and more.
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List $134.99Price $89.99Savings $45.00 (33%)The Galaxy Audio Trek wireless headset microphone transmits seamlessly to the Trek wireless receiver, which simply plugs into the 3.5 mm headphone jack of your smartphone, delivering quality audio to your video recording.
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List $134.99Price $89.99Savings $45.00 (33%)The Galaxy Audio Trek GT-V is a user-friendly, battery powered compact wireless microphone system. Getting rich, clear, articulate audio while recording video can be especially difficult when standing away from the microphone. The Galaxy Trek wireless lavalier microphone transmits seamlessly to the Trek wireless receiver, which simply plugs into the 3.5mm headphone jack of your smartphone, delivering quality audio to your video recording.
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List $164.99Price $109.99Savings $55.00 (33%)The Galaxy GT-INST-1 is a portable, wireless disc transducer, featuring a durable, lightweight, high fidelity pickup for acoustic stringed instruments and box instruments.
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The AKG C417 L provides a professional three-pin mini XLR connector that fits the body pack transmitters of all AKG wireless microphone systems. Learn More -
List $179.00Price $139.00Savings $40.00 (22%)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. Learn More -
Get to playing faster by leaving your cables behind with a ¼" wireless transmitter for guitars, keyboards, and other instruments. It pairs effortlessly with the Bose wireless RF receiver integrated into the S1 Pro+ and uses a 2.4 GHz frequency for reliable wireless connection up to 30 feet. Up to 4 hours of battery life. When not in use, the transmitter stores neatly inside the speaker to charge. Learn More -
The MIPRO ACT-32T bodypack transmitter is a lightweight, compact transmitter built on the backbone of three generations of ACT product design and experience. It features a sturdy plastic housing, mini-XLR connector and antenna, backlit LCD display, and adjustable belt clip.
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The Shure BLX4 Single Channel Receiver features simple setup, intuitive controls, and microprocessor-controlled internal antenna diversity. One-touch QuickScan frequency selection quickly locates the best open frequency in case of interference.
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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.
