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 $69.00Price $49.00Savings $20.00 (29%)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. Learn More -
List $124.00Price $99.00Savings $25.00 (20%)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. Learn More -
List $289.99Price $229.99Savings $60.00 (21%)The Special Projects SP-H2O water resistant headworn microphone is designed especially for the demanding environment of the fitness industry. The SP-H2O headset is durable, lightweight, comfortable and sounds great. It is the only IP67 rated waterproof headworn microphone with the exclusive detachable cable feature
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The Samson Concert 288 All-In-One Dual Channel Wireless System takes the worry out of wireless by offering easy setup, flawless operation and premium sound.
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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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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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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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List $119.00Price $100.00Savings $19.00 (16%)Anchor Audio AnchorLink CM-LINK - In an effort to provide the best and most reliable audio systems, Anchor Audio is moving away from the 500 MHz wireless frequency range and introducing AnchorLink - its newest wireless platform operating in the 1.9 GHz wireless frequency range.
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List $113.99Price $113.00The Listen Tech LPT-A210 Lightweight Behind-the-Head Microphone is an omnidirectional microphone that is used by presenters for long periods of time due to its flexible lightweight design. It provides high quality voice pickup and audio using the LPT-M1 through the ListenPoint system.
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List $299.99Price $199.99Savings $100.00 (33%)The Galaxy GT-S24OWP is a lightweight, portable, and high fidelity waterproof wireless headset microphone. The waterproof design makes it an excellent choice for fitness activities such as aerobics, sports activities such as referee, dance and other high-intensity activities.
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The Samson AirLine 77 AH7 Fitness Headset system is a wireless microphone solution designed to meet the specific demands of fitness instructors and active performers. With the unique AH7 micro transmitter mounted to a sweat-resistant Qe fitness headset microphone, you can free yourself completely from cables and beltpacks for a truly exhilarating and motivating experience.
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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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The Samson AirLine 88x AH8 Fitness Headset system offers true wireless freedom without the inconvenience of a beltpack or cable. Featuring a lightweight, water-resistant micro transmitter headset with a secure yet comfortable fit, this frequency-agile UHF wireless system provides high definition sound, premium reliability, and a 300' operating range.
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The Sennheiser HS 2 Headworn Microphone is a condenser omni-directional headmic fitted with a steel wire cable and a 3-pin special connector that fits Sennheiser 3000 and 5000 series pocket transmitters. It fulfills the most stringent demands on sound quality and is extremely rugged.
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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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The Sennheiser HSP2 Lightweight Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone is very light weight and has superlative audio quality. The permanently polarized MKE platinum condenser capsule with omnidirectional polar pattern is designed for professional "hands free" applications.
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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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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.
