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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Shure WL184 Microflex Lavalier Condenser Microphone
The Shure WL184 Supercardioid Lavalier Condenser microphone is recommended for sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle.List $136.00Price $118.00Savings $18.00 (13%) -
Shure BLX2/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
The Shure BLX2/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter is a supercardioid dynamic microphone that is optimized for lead vocal applications. It offers up to 14 hours of continuous battery life and delivers wireless audio with professional clarity and reliability.
For use with BLX Wireless Systems only.
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Shure Beta 87A Handheld Microphone
The Shure Beta 87A Handheld Microphone is a premium quality supercardioid hand-held electret condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability.
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Shure BLX24/B58 Handheld Wireless System
The Shure BLX24/B58 handheld wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation. -
Shure ULXD2/B58 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with Beta 58A Capsule (G50: 470-534MHz Band)
The Shure ULXD2 is a handheld wireless transmitter compatible with ULX-D™ Digital Wireless Systems. With a rugged yet lightweight aluminum body and integrated antenna, the ULXD2 delivers uncompromising audio quality and RF performance. -
Shure BETA 57A Instrument Microphone
The Shure BETA 57A Instrument Microphone is a high output supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording.
List $199.00Price $149.00Savings $80.00 (40%) -
Shure Beta 58A Dynamic Vocal Microphone
The Shure Beta 58A is a high-output supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. It has become a leading choice among vocalists and touring professionals worldwide.List $219.00Price $169.00Savings $50.00 (23%) -
Shure Beta 56A Instrument Microphone
The Shure Beta 56A Instrument Microphone is a compact drum microphone engineered for close miking of snare and toms.List $239.00Price $169.00Savings $100.00 (42%) -
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Microphone
The Shure Beta 52A is a high output dynamic microphone with a tailored frequency response designed specifically for kick drums and other bass instruments.List $259.00Price $199.00Savings $90.00 (35%) -
Shure Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone
The Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone features a signature satin chrome-plated die-cast casing, Supercardioid polar pattern, vibrant blue foam and tailored frequency response for natural vocals and speech.
List $319.00Price $249.00Savings $70.00 (22%) -
Shure SLXD2/B58 Handheld Wireless Supercardoid Dynamic Microphone
The Shure SLXD2/B58, featuring the Beta®58A interchangeable microphone capsule is the choice for confident speech presentation and vocal performance - from lecture halls to live entertainment. -
Shure Beta 27 Instrument Microphone
The Shure Beta 27 Instrument Microphone is a precision-engineered, large-diaphragm side-address microphone for professional live and studio applications.
List $549.00Price $419.00Savings $190.00 (35%) -
Shure SLXD2/B87A Handheld Wireless Supercardoid Condenser Microphone
The Shure SLXD2/B87A, featuring the Beta®87A interchangeable microphone capsule is the choice for confident speech presentation and vocal performance - from lecture halls to live entertainment. -
Shure PGXD24/BETA58A Digital Wireless Microphone System
The PGXD24/BETA58A is Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone System. Includes PGXD4 Wireless Receiver and BETA58A Handheld Microphones.List $569.00Price $459.00Savings $110.00 (19%) -
Shure BLX24R/B58 Handheld Wireless System
The Shure BLX24R/B58 Handheld Wireless System combine professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. It includes the BLX4R and features the Beta 58A Handheld Microphone.
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Shure SLXD24/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the Beta®58A Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone capsule on top of the SLXD2 handheld wireless transmitter, the SLXD24/B58 provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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Shure ULXD2/B87A Handheld Wireless Transmitter
The Shure ULXD2 is a handheld wireless transmitter compatible with ULX-D™ Digital Wireless Systems. With a rugged yet lightweight aluminum body and integrated antenna, the ULXD2 delivers uncompromising audio quality and RF performance. -
Shure ULXD2/SM87 Handheld Wireless Transmitter
The Shure ULXD2 is a handheld wireless transmitter compatible with ULX-D™ Digital Wireless Systems. With a rugged yet lightweight aluminum body and integrated antenna, the ULXD2 delivers uncompromising audio quality and RF performance. -
Shure SLXD24/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the Beta®87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone capsule on top of the SLXD2 handheld wireless transmitter, the SLXD24/B87A provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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Shure SLXD24/K8B Handheld Wireless Microphone System with KSM8 Dualdyne Capsule
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the KSM8 Dualdyne™ Cardioid Dynamic Microphone capsule on top of the SLXD2 handheld wireless transmitter, the SLXD24/K8B provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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Shure AD2 Beta58 Axient Digital Handheld Transmitter
With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, the AD series wireless handheld transmitter is a smart and sturdy handheld transmitter that puts professional quality digital audio within reach.
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Shure QLXD14/84 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Featuring the WL184 lavalier microphone, QLXD14/84 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Shure AD2 Beta 87 Axient Digital Handheld Transmitter
With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, the AD series wireless handheld transmitter is a smart and sturdy handheld transmitter that puts professional quality digital audio within reach.
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Shure SLXD24D/B58 Dual Channel Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Featuring two Beta® 58 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone capsules on SLXD2 handheld wireless transmitters, the Shure SLXD24D/B58 provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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.