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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- List $136.00Price $118.00Savings $18.00 (13%)
The Shure WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone is designed for use with a wireless body-pack transmitter. The mic has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin mini connector.
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The Shure BLX2/PG58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter offers -10 dB gain attenuation and up to 14 hours of continuous battery life. It delivers wireless audio professional clarity and reliability.
For use with BLX Wireless Systems only.
Learn More - List $569.00Price $459.00Savings $110.00 (19%)
The Shure PGXD14/93 is a wireless lavalier microphone system and is part of the PGX-D wireless systems family. With its state-of-the-art, 24-bit digital audio and trusted Shure microphones, it delivers stunning sound and a strong, clean RF signal.
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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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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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The Shure BLX1288/CVL dual channel combo wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation.
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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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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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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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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.
Learn More - List $59.00Price $45.00Savings $14.00 (24%)
The CAD Audio WXLAV is a Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone for CAD Audio Wireless with TA4F Connector.
Learn More - List $63.99Price $52.99Savings $11.00 (17%)
The Atlas Sound MWLM is a lapel mic with a mini-XLR cable designed for use with the MWBPT belt-pack transmitter and MWRCVR wireless receiver as part of a wireless microphone system.
Learn More - The JTS CM-801B is a single ear hook sub miniature omni directional microphone. Designed with a condenser capsule of diameter 2.5 mm using JTS advanced Electret Condenser Microphone technology making it ideal for theater, production and broadcasting. Learn More
- The JTS CM-801B is a single ear hook sub miniature omni directional microphone. Designed with a condenser capsule of diameter 2.5 mm using JTS advanced Electret Condenser Microphone technology making it ideal for theater, production and broadcasting. Learn More
- List $69.99Price $69.00Miniature cardioid condenser microphone only; 29.5" (0.75 m) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPakā¢ body-pack transmitters. Learn More
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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.
Learn More - List $93.99Price $77.99Savings $16.00 (17%)
The Atlas Sound MWOEM is an over the ear mic with a mini-XLR cable designed for use with the MWBPT belt pack transmitter and MWRCVR wireless receiver as part of a wireless microphone system.
Learn More - The JTS CM-801B is a single ear hook sub miniature omni directional microphone. Designed with a condenser capsule of diameter 2.5 mm using JTS advanced Electret Condenser Microphone technology making it ideal for theater, production and broadcasting. Learn More
- List $89.99Price $89.00
Ideal for home studio and live applications, the low-profile AT2021 offers an extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range.
Learn More - List $99.99Price $99.00
Designed to be worn as a lavalier or hidden in loose clothing or in the hair, the MT830cW-TH provides high intelligibility for lecturers, stage/TV performers and singers. The mic's wide-range capability ensures clean, accurate reproduction.
Learn More - The Electro-Voice PL37 condenser overhead and instrument microphone is a tight-cardioid condenser microphone designed to capture all the crisp detail of cymbals, high-hats and percussion instruments on stage or in the studio. The PL37 delivers the dialed-in tone and detailed response to percussive transients that professional drummers and sound system engineers require. Learn More
- List $136.00Price $118.00Savings $18.00 (13%)
Wireless premium omnidirectional condenser lavalier mic for speech applications.
Learn More - The Audio-Technica AT2010 features the same 16 mm low-mass diaphragm found in the critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address studio condenser, the AT2010 excels wherever articulate vocals are needed: in houses of worship, for solo performances, jazz vocalists, singer/songwriters, and more. Learn More
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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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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.