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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AKG DMS300 8-Channel 2.4GHz Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone System
The AKG DMS300 professional digital wireless microphone system for performers and presenters combines signature AKG sound quality and rock-solid, license-free 2.4GHz operation with advanced security features, extended battery life, and the ultimate ease-of-use.
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AKG DMS300 8-Channel 2.4GHz Digital Wireless Instrument System
The AKG DMS300 professional digital wireless instrument system for performers and presenters combines signature AKG sound quality and rock-solid, license-free 2.4GHz operation with advanced security features, extended battery life, and the ultimate ease-of-use.
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AKG AB4000 EW Antenna Booster
The AKG AB4000 EW comes in a rugged, waterproof metal housing and features an in-line power LED display and cable length adjustment switches.
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AKG WMS420 Wireless Headworn Microphone System (Band A)
The AKG WMS420 wireless headworn microphone system is a professional multi-channel wireless microphone system with the C555 L high-performance head-worn condenser microphone is ideal for hands-free applications, including presentations or onstage performances.
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AKG CM311 Reference Head-Worn Condenser Microphone
The CM311 reference head-worn condenser microphone is designed for touring and live-sound applications. It sounds like the best handheld microphones full, clear and distortion-free, even with the loudest singers.
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AKG HT4500 Reference Wireless Handheld Transmitter
The AKG HT4500 is an analog reference wireless handheld transmitter that connects to a choice of four different microphones to cover a wide range of applications.
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AKG PT4500 Reference Wireless Body-Pack Transmitter
The AKG PT4500 is an analog reference wireless body-pack transmitter with supreme wireless audio quality for instrumental and vocal use.
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AKG D12 VR Reference Large Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone
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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AKG WMS 470 Instrumental Set Professional Wireless Microphone System
The WMS470 is a professional multichannel wireless microphone system with pilot tone transmission to prevent unwanted noise
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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 C451 B Reference Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The AKG C451B is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with the identical acoustical behavior of its predecessor, the legendary C451.
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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 Sports Set Professional Wireless Microphone System
The AKG WMS470 is a professional multichannel wireless microphone system with pilot tone transmission to prevent unwanted noise.
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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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AKG HUB 4000 Q HiQnet Ethernet Interface
The AKG HUB4000 Q reference HiQnet® ethernet interface allows you to connect up to eight AKG wireless devices to a HiQnet network. HUB4000 Q connects to the network via a standard CAT-5 cable.
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AKG Drum Set Premium Reference Drum Microphone Set
The AKG Drum Set Premium reference drum microphone set is a hand-selected collection of the highest-quality microphones for touring, live and studio applications.
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AKG W407 Windscreen
AKG W407 Windscreen is for use with the C417 head-worn microphone.
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.