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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Sennheiser HSP 4 Lightweight Cardioid Headworn Microphone
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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Sennheiser EK 2000 IEM Wireless Microphone Receiver
The Sennheiser EK 2000 IEM wireless microphone receiver is a wireless monitoring set receiver with adaptive diversity technology. -
Sennheiser XSW 1-825 DUAL-A Dual Wireless Vocal Microphone System with e 825 Capsules
The Sennheiser XSW 1-825 DUAL-A is a 2-channel wireless system for singers and presenters. Stable UHF band, built-in antennas and streamlined interface with great live sound. -
Sennheiser SL Rack Receiver DW for SpeechLine Systems
The half 19" stationary SL Rack Receiver DW is the easy-to-integrate core of the SpeechLine Digital Wireless System.
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Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 Headworn Microphone for SpeechLine System - Black
The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 Headworn Microphone for SpeechLine Systems - Beige
The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 Headworn Microphone for SpeechLine System - Silver
The Sennheiser SL Headmic 1 is an extremely unobtrusive and comfortable to-use headworn microphone.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-CI1 Wireless Instrument System
Engineered for professional live sound, the rugged G4-Ci1 is an all-in-one wireless system for guitar and bass. Robust bodypack transmitter and Ci1 instrument cable for daily use on stage.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-835-S Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Microphone System
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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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-845-S Wireless Dynamic Supercardioid Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 845 dynamic supercardioid 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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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-ME2 Wireless Omni-Directional Lavalier Microphone System
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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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-ME4 Wireless Cardioid Lavalier Microphone System
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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Sennheiser SL Handheld Wireless Microphone for SpeechLine System
The sleek but robust Sennheiser SL Handheld DW is optimized for speech in presentations or lectures where every word matters.
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Sennheiser AVX-ME2 SET Camera Mountable Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone Set
The Sennheiser AVX-ME2 SET is the perfect digital wireless microphone for film projects. The system fully self-configures and is ready to film within seconds. Its ultra-compact receiver fits directly into the XLR audio input of your camera or recording device. The bodypack transmitter and lavalier microphone is ideal for hands-free interview and documentary situations.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-ME3 Wireless Cardioid Headset Microphone System
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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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-935-S Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Microphone System
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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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-945-S Wireless Dynamic Supercardioid Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 945 cardioid dynamic capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch.
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Sennheiser AVX-835 SET-4 Camera Mountable Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Set
The Sennheiser AVX-835 SET is the perfect digital wireless microphone for film projects. The system fully self-configures and is ready to film within seconds. Its ultra-compact receiver fits directly into the XLR audio input of your camera or recording device. The robust handheld transmitter is ideal for street interview situations.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-865-S Wireless Supercardioid Pre-Polarized Condenser Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 865 supercardioid pre-polarized condensor 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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Sennheiser ew 500 G4-CI1 G4 Wireless Instrument System
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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Sennheiser ew 500 G4-935 G4 Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Microphone System
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 AVX-MKE2 SET Camera Mountable Digital Wireless Lavalier Pro Microphone Set
The Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 SET is the perfect digital wireless microphone for film projects. The system fully self-configures and is ready to film within seconds. Its ultra-compact receiver fits directly into the XLR audio input of your camera or recording device. The bodypack transmitter and high-quality lavalier microphone is ideal for hands-free interview and documentary recording with broadcast quality sound.
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Sennheiser ew 500 G4-945 G4 Wireless Dynamic Supercardioid Handheld Microphone System
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 ew 100 G4-ME2/835-S Wireless Lavalier and Handheld Microphone Combo System
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.
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.