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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Shure PGA31 Headset Condenser Microphone
The Shure PGA31 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is an affordable wireless cardioid condenser headset microphone for speech and vocal performance applications offers long-wearing comfort and reliability.List $69.00Price $49.00Savings $20.00 (29%) -
Shure SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone
The Shure SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is available in standard TA4F (TQG) connectivity and seamlessly integrates into any Shure wireless headset system. TQG model includes 2 windscreens, microphone clip, and user guide.List $124.00Price $99.00Savings $25.00 (20%) -
Shure BLX14/SM31 Headworn Fitness Wireless System with Shure SM31FH Fitness Headset Microphone
The Shure BLX14/SM31 headworn fitness wireless system is the ideal entry-level wireless microphone system for small venues. It is part of the BLX wireless systems family and features the SM31FH headset microphone. The Shure SSM31FH fitness headset condenser microphone's moisture-repellent cartridge housing ensures a long product life.
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Shure BLX1288/P31 Dual Channel Combo Wireless System
The Shure BLX1288/P31 combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. Precision-built and available in a variety of configurations, it’s the most accessible way to own the stage.
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Shure GLXD14+/SM31 Digital Wireless Headset System with SM31 Headset Microphone
The Shure GLX-D+ dual band wireless headset system features the versatile SM31FH headset microphone for spoken word applications and the GLXD4+ tabletop receiver. Go wireless without complication. -
MIPRO MU-53HNX Cardioid Condenser Headset Microphone
The Mipro MU-53HNX cardioid condenser headworn microphone is ideal for applications that require clear and natural vocal audio such as theatrical performances, houses of worship, broadcast studios, performers, AV presenters, and aerobics instructors.
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Sennheiser ME 3 Headworn Cardioid Microphone for Wireless Systems
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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Shure SM35-XLR Headset Microphone
The Shure SM35 performance headset condenser microphone gives multi-instrumentalists the freedom to express themselves without sacrificing sound quality.List $199.00Price $159.00Savings $40.00 (20%) -
AKG C555 L High Performance Head-Worn Condenser Microphone
The C555 L provides a three-pin mini XLR connector and can be used with all AKG WMS Series body-pack transmitters, B29 L battery power supply, or the MPA VL adapter for external phantom powering.
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Shure BLX14/P31 Headworn Wireless System
The BLX14/P31 Headworn Wireless System is the ideal entry-level wireless microphone system for small venues. It is part of the BLX wireless systems family and features the PGA31 Headset Microphone.
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Point Source CR-8S Cardioid Condenser Earworn Microphone
The CR-8S is an exceptionally durable cardioid earworn microphone ideal for producing performance grade audio quality that is typically only experienced using a larger format microphone.
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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 -
Audio-Technica BP894xcW-TH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP894xcW-TH 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 -
Audio-Technica BP894xcH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Black
The Audio-Technica BP894xcH 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 $509.99Price $509.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xcH-TH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP894xcH-TH 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 $509.99Price $509.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xCT4 MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Black
The Audio-Technica BP894xCT4 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 $529.99Price $529.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xCT4-TH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP894xCT4-TH 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 $529.99Price $529.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xCLM3 MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Black
The Audio-Technica BP894xCLM3 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 $529.99Price $529.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894xCLM3-TH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP894xCLM3-TH 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 $529.99Price $529.00 -
Point Source CR-8D Cardioid Condenser Headset Microphone
The CR-8D is a cardioid dual ear headset microphone ideal in applications when there is more than one mic being used, in live performances, and in some recording situations.
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Sennheiser HSP4 Condenser Cardioid Neckband Microphone
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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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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Audio-Technica BP894x MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Black
The Audio-Technica BP894x 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 $599.99Price $599.00 -
Audio-Technica BP894x-TH MicroSet Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone - Beige
The Audio-Technica BP894x-TH 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 $599.99Price $599.00
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.