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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Samson Concert 88x LM5 Presentation Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
Taking the complexity out of going wireless, Samson Concert 88x combines professional-grade audio clarity, reliable operation in the UHF band with extremely easy setup. The Concert 88x Presentation with LM5 lavalier microphone is the ideal wireless system for the presenter, lecturer, or educator, on-screen talent, plays and stage productions, as well as in a house of worship.
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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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Sennheiser XSW 1-ME3 Vocal Wireless System with Condenser Cardioid Headmic
The XS WIRELESS 1 HEADMIC SET is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for singers and presenters, excellent for live sound that involves dancing and singing all at the same time.
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Samson AWX Wind Instrument Micro Transmitter UHF Wireless System
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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MIPRO ACT-700H UHF Handheld Microphone
The MIPRO ACT-700H UHF handheld transmitter is the latest in a line of premium, innovative and reliable wireless products from MIPRO. 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. -
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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Sennheiser XSW2-ME3 Vocal Wireless System with Condenser Cardioid Headmic
The XS WIRELESS 2 HEADMIC SET is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for singers and performers, excellent for live sound that involves dancing and singing all at the same time. Metal receiver housing and rackmount kit included.
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Sennheiser XSW2-865 Vocal Wireless System with Handheld Transmitter and e865 Supercardioid Condenser Capsule
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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AKG WMS470 Vocal Set D5 Wireless Microphone System - Band BD7 (500.1 - 530.5 MHz)
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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AKG WMS470 Vocal C5 Wireless Microphone System - Band BD7 (500.1 - 530.5 MHz)
The AKG WMS470 Set with the outstanding sound of the rugged microphone C5. The SR470 lets you operate up to sixteen channels simultaneously within the same frequency band.
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AKG WMS 470 Presenter Set Professional Wireless Microphone System
The AKG WMS470 Presenter Set is a professional multichannel wireless microphone system.
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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-3212NC710 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with ATW-C710 Handheld Microphone
The Audio-Technica ATW-3212NC710 wireless microphone system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and ATW-T3202 handheld transmitter with ATW-C710 cardioid condenser 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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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.
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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-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.
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.