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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Dynamic cardioid microphone designed for speech and vocals. With a solid sound that cuts through high volumes on stage. Intended for home recording, semi-pro studios and live sound applications. Extra on/off switch.
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The Sennheiser ME 4 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone is a lapel microphone for use with evolution Wireless SK body pack transmitters.
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The Sennheiser e 602 II is a cardioid instrument microphone especially suitable for use with bass drums, bass guitar cabs, tubas, and other low-frequency instruments.
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Compact dynamic cardioid instrument microphone. Transmits high SPLs without distortion. Compatible with toms, snares, and percussion. Clips-on quickly and easily wherever you choose. Tough, reinforced housing, and clamp.
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The Sennheiser ME 3 is a head-worn microphone with cardioid capsule and pre-polarized condenser for use with wireless systems.
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The Sennheiser e 935 Vocal Dynamic Microphone is a dynamic cardioid vocal microphone offering a smooth, natural sound. Learn More -
The Sennheiser ME 104 Cardioid Modular Mini Microphone Capsule fulfills professional demands for sound quality and rugged handling, and is suitable for all areas of live work where a small and unobtrusive microphone is needed for vocal and speech applications. Scratch resistant matte finish in anthracite or nickel.
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The Sennheiser XSW 1-825-A WIRELESS 1 Vocal Set is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for singers and presenters, excellent for live sound featuring Sennheiser's renowned evolution microphone capsule, e825 (dynamic, cardioid). The set includes a handheld transmitter and an intuitive stationary receiver for quick setup and hassle-free handling.
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The Sennheiser XSW 1-835-A WIRELESS 1 Vocal Set is an easy to use all-in-one wireless system for singers and presenters, excellent for live sound featuring Sennheiser's renowned evolution microphone capsule, e835 (superior dynamic, cardioid). The set includes a handheld transmitter and an intuitive stationary receiver for quick setup and hassle-free handling.
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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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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 e835 (superior dynamic, cardioid) to perform under pressure. True Diversity receiver in a metal housing and rackmount kit included.
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The Sennheiser EW-DX SKM is a digital handheld wireless transmitter/mic compatible with EW-DX wireless receivers. Well suited for a wide range of professional performance and presentation applications, the transmitter features an MMD 835 dynamic capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern that focuses audio capture on the talent in front of the mic capsule, helping to minimize noise and feedback. Learn More -
The Sennheiser EW-D SKM-S is a rugged and versatile transmitter. Built with a metal housing with mic input trim control, the EW-D SKM-S features charging contacts for in-device charging, a programmable mute switch and function buttons to control all the transmitter settings. Learn More -
The Sennheiser MMK 965 Condenser Microphone Capsule for G3 or 2000 Series is compatible with all hand-held transmitters from the ew G3, 2000 as well as the Digital 9000 series. It can be installed in seconds without tools and its powerful, high-definition sound makes it one of the best microphone heads of all time.
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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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The Sennheiser e 965 handheld vocal microphone is a high-end flagship condenser microphone with the sensitivity of a studio condenser, but tough enough for the stage. Large-diaphragm condenser vocal microphone featuring switchable Cardioid and Supercardioid pickup patterns and low-cut switch, which reduces ambient noise, rumble, and wind noise with amazing 40Hz - 20kHz frequency response.
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The Sennheiser HSP4 Condenser Cardioid Neckband Microphone is a headworn microphone featuring very lightweight design and superlative audio quality. Permanently polarized variant of the MKE platinum condenser capsule with cardioid polar pattern designed for professional "hands free" applications.
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The Sennheiser HSP 4 Lightweight Cardioid Headworn Microphone features a very lightweight design and superlative audio quality. Its permanently polarized variant of the MKE platinum condenser capsule with cardioid polar pattern is designed for professional "hands free" applications.
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State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 835 dynamic cardioid capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch. Reliable and easy to use, whether you are on tour, in the conference room or in the auditorium – the G4 can do it all.
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The perfect choice for moderators and presenters, the ME 4 (cardioid) lavalier is a robust bodypack transmitter and unobtrusive clip-on microphone. It boasts high speech intelligibility for easy hands-free operation on any stage.
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The Sennheiser ew 100 G4-ME3 offers hands-free operation during performances and speeches. The ew 100 G4-ME3 features a robust bodypack transmitter and feedback resistant headmic ME 3-II with high speech intelligibility for daily use on stage.
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State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 935 cardioid dynamic capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch.
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The wireless G4 500 Series systems includes a powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world's biggest live stages.
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Sennheiser's ew 100 G4-ME2/835-S G4 is a state-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless and lavalier combo system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 835 dynamic cardioid capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter and the robust ME 2-II (omni-directional) lavalier and bodypack.
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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.
