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 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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Azden CM-20D Neck-Worn Collar Omnidirectional Microphone
Azden CM-20D Neck-Worn Collar Omnidirectional Microphone is an omni-directional electret condenser microphone that comes comes with a replaceable cable with a 3.5 mm wired mini-jack and requires a bias voltage of 5-9 VDC.
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Point Source CO-3 Omnidirectional Single-Ear Microphone
The CO-3 Series Microphone is an entry-level ear-worn microphone designed for speech reinforcement for church liturgy, lecturing, and other applications that require good quality vocal pick up in a hands-free environment.
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Audio-Technica PRO 92cW-TH Omnidirectional Condenser Wireless Headworn Microphone
Audio-Technica's PRO 92cW wireless omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone offers a natural, smooth frequency response optimized for vocal articulation. The mic features a small condenser capsule; a lightweight, contoured earpiece; and a flexible boom that is easily repositioned for a comfortable fit.
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Point Source CO-3 KIT Omnidirectional Dual-Ear Microphone Kit
The CO-3 Series Microphone is an entry-level ear-worn microphone designed for speech reinforcement for church liturgy, lecturing, and other applications that require good quality vocal pick up in a hands-free environment.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Audio-Technica Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4AT is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Audio-Technica cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Galaxy/AKG Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4GAL is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Galaxy/AKG cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Sennheiser Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4SEN is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Sennheiser cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Shure Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4SHU is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Shure cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Mixed Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4MIXED is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable mixed cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Audio-Technica Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4AT is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Audio-Technica cables.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Galaxy/AKG Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4GAL is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Galaxy/AKG cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Mixed Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4MIXED is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable mixed cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Sennheiser Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4SEN is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Sennheiser cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Shure Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4SHU is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Shure cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Point Source CO-6 Omnidirectional Single-Ear Microphone
Like its sister CO-5 model, the new CO-6 earset mic features equivalent speech optimized characteristics at a maximum 125dB SPL, but now includes all the premium attributes that come with the celebrated "unbreakable boom."
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Point Source CO-5w Waterproof Omnidirectional Earworn Microphone
Point Source Audio's popular CO-5 now has a waterproof counterpart. The CO-5w waterproof microphone is a durable earworn microphone with flexible boom designed for vocal reinforcement.
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Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone with AKG Connector
The Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone takes clarity to a new level. Featuring the exclusive Invisi-Clear Earpiece (ICE), the industry's only transparent earpiece, it provides low visibility on stage with Mogan comfort. -
Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone with Audio-Technica Connector
The Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone takes clarity to a new level. Featuring the exclusive Invisi-Clear Earpiece (ICE), the industry's only transparent earpiece, it provides low visibility on stage with Mogan comfort. -
Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone with Sennheiser Connector
The Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone takes clarity to a new level. Featuring the exclusive Invisi-Clear Earpiece (ICE), the industry's only transparent earpiece, it provides low visibility on stage with Mogan comfort. -
Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone with Shure Connector
The Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset Microphone takes clarity to a new level. Featuring the exclusive Invisi-Clear Earpiece (ICE), the industry's only transparent earpiece, it provides low visibility on stage with Mogan comfort. -
Audio-Technica BP893xcW MicroSet Omnidirectional Condenser Headworn Microphone with CW Connector - Black
The Audio-Technica BP893xcW is a headworn condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible natural vocal reproduction for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.List $299.99Price $299.00 -
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.
List $418.98Price $299.99Savings $118.99 (28%)
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.