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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Our committed, experienced professional sales engineers deliver reliable designs and provide lifetime tech support for all products.
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Audio-Technica ATW-2120b Wireless Handheld Microphone System - Band I
The Audio-Technica ATW-2120b Wireless Handheld 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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Audio-Technica AT829cW Miniature Lavalier Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 4 Pin Connector
Miniature cardioid condenser microphone only; 29.5" (0.75 m) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak™ body-pack transmitters.List $69.99Price $69.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM410 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone
This cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction and low noise. Equipped with a neodymium magnet for high output, and a multi-stage grille design for excellent protection against plosives.
List $79.99Price $79.00 -
Audio-Technica AT-AT2021 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Ideal for home studio and live applications, the low-profile AT2021 offers an extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range.
List $89.99Price $89.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM510 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone
Equipped with newly designed internal shock mounting for reduced handling and stage noise, this cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
Audio-Technica ATW-C510 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C510 is an interchangeable cardioid dynamic microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
Audio-Technica AT2010 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone
The Audio-Technica AT2010 features the same 16 mm low-mass diaphragm found in the critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address studio condenser, the AT2010 excels wherever articulate vocals are needed: in houses of worship, for solo performances, jazz vocalists, singer/songwriters, and more. -
Audio-Technica ATW-C4100 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C4100 is an interchangeable cardioid dynamic microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $189.99Price $189.00 -
Audio-Technica ATW-C710 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C710 is an interchangeable cardioid condenser microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $199.99Price $199.00 -
Audio-Technica U853R Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone - Black
Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853R cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference.
List $209.99Price $209.00 -
Audio-Technica U853RW Cardioid Condenser Hanging Microphone - White
Perfect for speech, theater, orchestra and choir sound reinforcement and recording, the U853RW cardioid condenser hanging microphone is equipped with UniGuard® innovations that offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference.
List $209.99Price $209.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM710 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone
The new Artist Series vocal condenser microphone is tailored for exacting detail and high-fidelity vocal reproduction. With a condenser design for studio-quality performance, the ATM710 delivers remarkable clarity.
List $219.99Price $219.00 -
Audio-Technica ATW-T220 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter - Band I (487 - 506 MHz)
The Audio-Technica ATW-T220 handheld wireless microphone transmitter is designed for use with the 2000 series wireless microphone systems. -
Audio-Technica AE2300 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Artist Elite® AE2300 cardioid instrument microphone features Audio-Technica's proprietary double-dome diaphragm construction, giving it high-frequency and transient response that far exceeds typical dynamic microphones.
List $269.99Price $269.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
One of the new stars of the Artist Series remake, the ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions.
List $279.99Price $279.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM350U Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Designed for use with brass, saxophone and other instruments, the ATM350U UniMount® mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence.
List $299.99Price $299.00 -
Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs. This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani and overheads.
List $299.99Price $299.00 -
Audio-Technica ATW-C3300 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C3300 is an interchangeable cardioid condenser microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $299.99Price $299.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM350UL Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Designed for use with brass, saxophone and other instruments, the ATM350UL UniMount® mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence.
List $309.99Price $309.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM350PL Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Designed for use with pianos, the ATM350PL UniMount® mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence.
List $349.99Price $349.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM350D Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Designed for use with drums, the ATM350D UniMount® mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence.
List $349.99Price $349.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM350W Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
Designed for use with drums, the ATM350D UniMount® mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence.
List $349.99Price $349.00 -
Audio-Technica ATW-C5400 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C5400 is an interchangeable cardioid condenser microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $399.99Price $399.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xcW MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Black
The Audio-Technica BP894xcW is a headworn condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural audio for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $499.99Price $499.00
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.