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 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 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 BLX14R/W93 Lavalier Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/W93 Lavalier Wireless System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box.
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Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn Wireless System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. It is part of the BLX wireless systems and features the MX153 Earset Headworn Microphone.
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Shure MXW1 Hybrid Bodypack Transmitter
The Shure MXW1 Hybrid Bodypack Transmitter features an integrated microphone perfect for picking up speech while the bodypack is on a lanyard or tucked into a shirt pocket. A belt clip is included for attachment to clothing.
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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 QLXD14/85 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
The Shure QLXD14/85 delivers outstanding wireless functionality and is ideal for mid-size events and installations in businesses, hotels, and government offices with conferencing spaces.
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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Handheld Microphone
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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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Lavalier Microphone
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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Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless System with Headset Microphone
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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AKG DHTTetrad P5 Digital Handheld Transmitter
The AKG DHTTetrad is a professional digital wireless handheld transmitter with 24bit, 48kHz audio coding, it provides uncompressed studio-quality transmission and a linear frequency response.
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Azden PRO-XR 2.4 GHz Wireless Camera Microphone System
The Azden PRO-XR is a new kind of 2.4 GHz digital wireless microphone. Using several new technologies, it avoids the line-of-sight dependency and congestion problems that plague traditional 2.4 GHz wireless, resulting in an extremely reliable wireless microphone.
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Samson AirLine Micro Earset Wireless System
The Samson AirLine Micro Earset Wireless System is not only Samson's smallest wireless system, but also their most comfortable and versatile.
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Electro-Voice R300-E Wireless Headworn Microphone System - C Band (516 - 532 MHz)
The Electro-Voice R300-E is a robust UHF wireless bodypack system, suitable for any application where the convenience of a wireless headworn microphone is required.
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Sennheiser XSW 1-ME2 Vocal Wireless System with Bodypack Transmitter and Lavalier Microphone
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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Samson AWX Wind Instrument Micro Transmitter UHF Wireless System
The Samson AWX Wind Instrument system offers frequency-agile UHF wireless freedom via the world's smallest clip-on transmitter, which places high definition sound, an internal rechargeable battery, and 300ft of reliable performance in a device that fits in the palm of your hand.
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Sennheiser MKE 1 Lavalier Microphone
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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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%) -
Sennheiser XSW2-ME2 Vocal Wireless System with Bodypack Transmitter and Lavalier Microphone
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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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 BLX14R/W85 Lavalier Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/W85 Lavalier Wireless System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. It is part of the BLX wireless systems and features the WL185 Lavalier Microphone.
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Sennheiser XSW2-865 Vocal Wireless System with Handheld Transmitter and e865 Supercardioid Condenser Capsule
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 e865 (condenser, super-cardioid) to capture every detail. True Diversity receiver in a metal housing and rackmount kit included.
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Countryman E6IOW6T2SL E6 Omnidirectional Earset
Countryman's most popular microphone, the extremely low-profile E6 Earset delivers beautifully uncolored audio while rejecting surrounding noise and feedback.
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TOA WS-5265 Wireless Handheld Dynamic Microphone System
The TOA WS-5265 is a wireless handheld dynamic microphone system which includes a handheld wireless microphone WM-5265 and a diversity wireless tuner WT-5810.
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.