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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SpeechLine Digital Wireless is a presentation solution especially dedicated to speech. The digital wireless microphone system is a future-proof solution that’s easy to set up, use and manage.
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SpeechLine Digital Wireless is a presentation solution especially dedicated to speech. The digital wireless microphone system is a future-proof solution that’s easy to set up, use and manage.
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The Sennheiser ME 2 is a small omnidirectional lavalier microphone for use with the evolution Wireless SK bodypack transmitters for speech and vocal applications.
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High-quality omni-directional microphone for rough use in live reporting and broadcasting environments. Excellent speech intelligibility. Easy handling. Avoids wind and handling noise problems. Extra long body.
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The Sennheiser ME 102 Omnidirectional 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. It has a scratch resistant matte finish.
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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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The Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold sub-miniature omni-directional lavalier is ideal for television broadcast and theatrical productions. Its accurate frequency response produces natural, uncolored sound.
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The Sennheiser MKE2-5-CGOLD Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone with Pigtails is ideal for television broadcast and theatrical productions. Its accurate frequency response produces natural, uncolored sound.
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The Sennheiser HS 2 Headworn Microphone is a condenser omni-directional headmic fitted with a steel wire cable and a 3-pin special connector that fits Sennheiser 3000 and 5000 series pocket transmitters. It fulfills the most stringent demands on sound quality and is extremely rugged.
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Whether used in musicals, live shows or broadcasting: MKE 1, Sennheiser's smallest clip-on microphone, delivers its greatest performance exactly where a microphone must be invisible – and still offers great sound without making any compromises.
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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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The Sennheiser HSP2 Lightweight Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone is very light weight and has superlative audio quality. The permanently polarized MKE platinum condenser capsule with omnidirectional polar pattern is designed for professional "hands free" applications.
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The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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The perfect choice for moderators and presenters, the ME 2-II (omni-directional) 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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For impressive presentations Sennheiser's professional MKE 2 Gold omni-directional condenser microphone resists the test of time on any big live stage and ensures a high speech intelligibility.
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The Sennheiser ew 300 G4-ME2-RC is a powerful clip-on mic package that is easy to operate and reliable. The 300 series lavalier mic set ensures hands-free operation even during the longest congress or lecture.
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The Sennheiser ew 300 G4 HEADMIC1-RC is the pro’s choice for lively lectures and speeches. Its high speech intelligibility makes the headset microphone, besides its good look, absolutely reliable. Remote mute switch available for the bodypack transmitter.
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The Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2 Set is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless microphone system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. Learn More
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.
