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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Mackie EM-89D Dynamic Vocal Microphone
The Mackie EleMent Series EM-89D Dynamic Vocal microphone delivers the reliability and sound quality you need without the hefty price tag. Not only is its handheld design great for vocalists, but its road-worthy construction and precisely tuned voice is perfect for micing a host of other instruments.List $50.00Price $49.99 -
Atlas Sound MWLM Wireless Lapel Microphone for MWBPT Wireless Transmitter
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.
List $63.99Price $52.99Savings $11.00 (17%) -
Shure SM48-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone (Open Box)
Free Shipping!The Shure SM48S-LC vocal microphone is a great performance microphone for lead vocals, backup vocals, and spoken word applications (cable not included).
List $69.00Regular Price: $61.60
Pro Acoustics Price $52.99
Savings $16.01 (23%) -
Shure SM48-LC Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
The Shure SM48S-LC vocal microphone is a great performance microphone for lead vocals, backup vocals, and spoken word applications (cable not included).
List $69.00Price $61.60Savings $7.40 (11%) -
JTS CM-801B Omni-Directional Single Ear Headset Microphone - Black (Open Box)
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.Free Shipping!List $89.00Regular Price: $79.00
Pro Acoustics Price $67.99
Savings $21.01 (24%) -
JTS CM-801B Omni-Directional Single Ear Headset Microphone - Black (Open Box)
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.Free Shipping!List $89.00Regular Price: $79.00
Pro Acoustics Price $67.99
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Audio-Technica AT829cW Miniature Lavalier Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 4 Pin Connector
Miniature cardioid condenser microphone only; 29.5" (0.75 m) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak™ body-pack transmitters.List $69.99Price $69.00 -
AKG P3 S High-Performance Dynamic Microphone
The AKG Perception P3 S is a high-performance dynamic microphone ideal for backing vocals, guitar and wind instruments. Its cardioid polar pattern picks up sound from in front of the microphone while reducing feedback and unwanted noise from behind.
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Shure SM48S-LC Vocal Microphone with On/Off Switch
The Shure SM48S-LC Vocal Microphone is a great performance microphone for lead vocals, backup vocals, and spoken word applications.
List $75.00Price $75.00 -
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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Atlas Sound MWOEM Wireless Over Ear Microphone for MWBPT Wireless Transmitter
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.
List $93.99Price $77.99Savings $16.00 (17%) -
AKG P4 High-Performance Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Perception P4 high-performance dynamic instrumental microphone delivers intense sound for use on drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps.
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Audio-Technica ATM410 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone
This cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction and low noise. Equipped with a neodymium magnet for high output, and a multi-stage grille design for excellent protection against plosives.
List $79.99Price $79.00 -
JTS CM-801B Omni-Directional Single Ear Headset Microphone - Black
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. -
Atlas Sound M300-HH Handheld Wired Microphone
The AtlasIED M300-HH by Atlas Sound is a high quality, universal vocal sound reinforcement Cardioid Dynamic microphone.
List $95.99Price $84.99Savings $11.00 (11%) -
Audio-Technica AT-AT2021 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Ideal for home studio and live applications, the low-profile AT2021 offers an extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range.
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Blue Microphones enCORE 100i Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The en·CORE 100i utilizes a custom-tuned diaphragm designed specifically to provide a tighter polar pattern perfect for miking instruments.List $89.99Price $89.99 -
Audio-Technica ATM510 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone
Equipped with newly designed internal shock mounting for reduced handling and stage noise, this cardioid dynamic workhorse is designed for smooth, natural vocal reproduction.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
Audio-Technica MT830cW-TH Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone
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.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
Audio-Technica ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
This versatile addition to the Artist Series features a new multi-stage flat grille design for precise positioning close to the sound source. Equipped with a neodymium magnet for high-output performance.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
Shure SM58-LC Vocal Microphone
The Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone is a legendary live vocal microphone known for its rugged reliability on tour. It is tuned to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and back-up vocals.
List $129.00Price $99.00Savings $30.00 (23%) -
Audio-Technica ATW-C510 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule
The Audio-Technica ATW-C510 is an interchangeable cardioid dynamic microphone capsule for both the ATW-T3202 and ATW-T5202.
List $99.99Price $99.00 -
sE Electronics V7 Studio-Grade Supercardioid Handheld Microphone
The sE Electronics V7 is a dynamic hand-held microphone ideal for vocal applications on the stage. Thanks to its well-balanced, neutral sound, it also allows the capture of nearly any source from electric guitar cabinets to brass instruments, drums to choir, and more - both in the studio and on the stage. -
sE Electronics V7 X Studio-Grade Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The sE Electronics V7 X is a rugged dynamic instrument microphone designed to excel on stage and in the studio, delivering detailed and powerful sounds for an acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, bass guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, harmonica, brass, percussion, snare, toms, and vocals.
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.