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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List $799.00Price $669.00Savings $130.00 (16%)The JTS RU-8012DB/RU-850LTB is a professional UHF dual-channel wireless system featuring true diversity reception, REMOSET auto-sync, and two bodypack transmitters for crystal-clear, stable performance in live, corporate, and worship applications. Learn More -
The Shure Model UA844+ is an antenna distribution system that allows for the expansion of wireless microphone systems by splitting one pair of antennas to multiple receivers.
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List $815.00Price $679.00Savings $136.00 (17%)The Audix MB5055 is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1255B high output cardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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List $815.00Price $679.00Savings $136.00 (17%)The Audix MB5050HC is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1250BHC hypercardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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List $815.00Price $679.00Savings $136.00 (17%)The Audix MB5050WHC is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1250BWHC hypercardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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List $815.00Price $679.00Savings $136.00 (17%)The Audix MB5055W is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1255BW high output cardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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List $769.00Price $689.00Savings $80.00 (10%)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 MIPRO ACT-800T UHF digital encryptable bodypack transmitter is the latest in a line of premium, innovative and reliable wireless products from MIPRO. The ACT-800T is enclosed in a rugged magnesium alloy housing. The redesigned patented battery compartment accommodates two alkaline batteries or one rechargeable 18500 lithium battery, a USB Type-C charging port with included cable provides for safe and intelligent charging. Learn More -
Engineered to deliver studio quality performance to the wireless world, the Earthworks hand-tuned WL40V features fast impulse response, wide frequency response and high SPL handling.
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The AKG D12 VR is a reference large-diaphragm dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low frequency performance.
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List $699.99Price $699.00The Audio-Technica ATW-2192xb wireless MicroSet omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone system is a 10-channel frequency-agile UHF wireless system designed to suit a variety of applications, including MI/live performance, fixed installation, public address, A/V rental houses and places of worship.
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List $699.99Price $699.00The Audio-Technica ATW-2192xbTH wireless MicroSet omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone system is a 10-channel frequency-agile UHF wireless system designed to suit a variety of applications, including MI/live performance, fixed installation, public address, A/V rental houses and places of worship.
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The Audix ANTDA4161 is an active remote antenna for use with the Performance Series wireless systems. It offers an antenna gain stage of 60 dB, and an amplifier gain stage of 15 dB. Having the ANTDA4161 allows antennas to be placed up to 100' (30 meters) away from the receiver without any loss of signal.
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The Audio-Technica ATW-3212NC510 wireless microphone system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and ATW-T3202 handheld transmitter with ATW-C510 cardioid dynamic microphone capsule. The fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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The Shure SLXD2/K8B, featuring a black KSM8 Dualdyne™ interchangeable microphone capsule is the choice for confident speech presentation and vocal performance from lecture halls to live entertainment. Learn More -
The CO2-8WL is two mics in one supporting two separate wireless transmitters. The lavalier’s one-of-a-kind design pairs two microphone elements into a single housing to create a form factor that is ultra low profile.
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List $839.00Price $699.00Savings $140.00 (17%)The Audix ADS48 is a wide range UHF antenna distribution system that combines up to four wireless systems to be able to run off a single pair of antennas and power supply. The ADS48 has an internal switching power supply which eliminates the need for the individual DC power supplies normally needed for each receiver. RF signals are internally amplified in order to compensate for any loss that may result from splitting the signal.
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List $699.99Price $699.00The Audio-Technica ATW-3212/C710 handheld wireless system comes with the ATW-R3210 receiver, ATW-T3202 handheld transmitter, and the ATW-C710 cardioid condenser microphone capsule. The Audio-Technica 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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List $839.00Price $699.00Savings $140.00 (17%)The MB5055HC is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1255BHC Hypercardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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The RF Venue D-OMNI Diversity Omni Antenna is an all-new antenna system designed for omnidirectional coverage of wireless microphones. The Diversity Omni features two antennas on a single stand, capturing both vertically and horizontally polarized signals and eliminates the most common signal dropouts in a compact size. Learn More -
List $839.00Price $699.00Savings $140.00 (17%)The Audix MB5055WHC is a 50" carbon fiber boom with the M1255BWHC Hypercardioid microphone, clutch assembly and cable. 18-52V phantom power.
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List $846.00Price $705.00Savings $141.00 (17%)The Audix AP41 OM5 is a high-performance handheld diversity wireless system featuring the legendary Audix OM5. Used on stage, in studios, and for broadcast applications, the OM5 has a reputation for clarity, resistance to feedback and ability to handle SPLs in excess of 144 dB without distortion.
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The WMS470 is a professional multichannel wireless microphone system with pilot tone transmission to prevent unwanted noise
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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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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.
