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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The Shure GLXD14R+/85 dual band wireless rack system features the premium wearable WL185 lavalier microphone for spoken word applications and the GLXD4R+ half-rack receiver. Learn More -
The MIPRO MU-53LX 10 mm cardioid condenser lavaliere microphone is ideal for AV presenters, instructors, and ministers, as well as those involved in theater and broadcasting. Its small size, natural sound, dependability, and affordability are the key features of this superior microphone.
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The Gemini GMU-HSL100 is a complete UHF wireless system that includes both a dynamic headset microphone and a lavalier microphone with a wireless transmitter bodypack and receiver with 1/4" connection. This expandable Plug & Play system will meet all your wireless needs, with a USB rechargeable receiver and long-distance wireless connection, just plug in and power on and you’re ready to rock. Learn More -
The MIPRO MU-55LX omnidirectional condenser lavaliere microphone is ideal for AV presenters, instructors, and ministers, as well as those involved in theater and broadcasting. Its small size, natural sound, dependability, and affordability are the key features of this superior microphone.
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List $134.99Price $89.99Savings $45.00 (33%)The Galaxy Audio Trek GT-V is a user-friendly, battery powered compact wireless microphone system. Getting rich, clear, articulate audio while recording video can be especially difficult when standing away from the microphone. The Galaxy Trek wireless lavalier microphone transmits seamlessly to the Trek wireless receiver, which simply plugs into the 3.5mm headphone jack of your smartphone, delivering quality audio to your video recording.
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List $119.00Price $100.00Savings $19.00 (16%)Anchor Audio AnchorLink LM-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 $168.98Price $129.99Savings $38.99 (23%)The Samson XPD2 Lavalier system allows you to bring a wireless microphone to a variety of sound applications via its uniquely designed USB stick receiver. Offering simple setup, professional full-range audio and 100' of wireless operation, the XPD2 Lavalier is perfect for live performances, digital communications and mobile productions.
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The Gemini UHF-6200HL is a lightweight, noise-free, rugged wireless microphone system. With a snug and comfortable fit, it is the ultimate wireless solution for fitness instructors, musicians, active performers, or anyone with low visibility for stage appearances. Learn More -
Taking the complexity out of going wireless, Samson Concert 88x combines professional-grade audio clarity, reliable operation in the UHF band with extremely easy setup. The Concert 88x Presentation with LM5 lavalier microphone is the ideal wireless system for the presenter, lecturer, or educator, on-screen talent, plays and stage productions, as well as in a house of worship.
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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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The Electro-Voice R300-L is a robust UHF wireless bodypack system, suitable for any application where the convenience of a wireless lavalier microphone is required.
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The Samson Concert 288 Presentation wireless system with 2 lapel and 2 headset microphones offer easy setup, flawless operation and premium sound, it's the ideal high-performance UHF wireless solution for a variety of business, houses of worship, and educational presentations where two users are needed.
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List $599.98Price $429.99Savings $169.99 (28%)The Samson Concert 288m Dual-Channel All-In-One offers premium sound and flawless wireless for situations where two microphones are needed. Ideal for business presentations, house of worship, Q&A, educational events, and more – Samson takes the worry out of wireless with a dependable dual-channel wireless system. Learn More -
List $599.98Price $429.99Savings $169.99 (28%)The Concert 288m Dual-Channel Presentation System offers premium sound and flawless wireless performance for situations where two microphones are needed. Ideal for business presentations, house of worship, Q&A, educational events, and more – Samson takes the worry out of wireless with a portable and dependable dual-channel wireless system with both lavalier and headset microphones.
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MIPRO’s ACT-5800 Series digital wireless systems operate in the ISM 5.8 GHz band that complies with international telecom regulations and effectively avoids interference from UHF and 2.4 GHz products. The ACT-5800 wireless provides crystal clear 24-bit/48kHz digital audio, exceptionally low latency, excellent dynamic range and a frequency response of 18Hz ~ 23kHz. Learn More -
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Savings $171.01 (23%)The Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL bodypack UHF wireless set features a CL3 cardioid lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
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List $761.99Price $610.99Savings $151.00 (20%)The AtlasIED MW100BP-LM is a complete wireless microphone kit that includes a wireless receiver, beltpack wireless transmitter, and lavalier microphone as well as the necessary antennas, cables, and power supply for a variety of installations.
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List $698.28Price $629.00The Anchor Audio UHF-EXT500 is a PLL synthesized wireless microphone system that operates in the 540 ~ 570 MHz UHF band frequency with up to 700 selectable channels.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-BPOL bodypack UHF wireless set features an OL3 omnidirectional lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
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The Electro-Voice RE3-BPCL bodypack UHF wireless set features a CL3 cardioid lavalier microphone for voice performance and presentations.
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The Shure WL185 premium cardioid lavalier microphone brings a new level of sophistication to personal voice reproduction. Like all Microflex family microphones, this lavalier uses an interchangeable condenser cartridge, meaning there will always be a lavalier to suit your application. Learn More -
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the WL93 Miniature Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone and the SLXD1 transmitter, the SLXD14/93 provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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The perfect choice for moderators and presenters, the ME 2-II (omni-directional) lavalier is a robust bodypack transmitter and unobtrusive clip-on microphone. It boasts high speech intelligibility for easy hands-free operation on any stage.
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The perfect choice for moderators and presenters, the ME 4 (cardioid) lavalier is a robust bodypack transmitter and unobtrusive clip-on microphone. It boasts high speech intelligibility for easy hands-free operation on any stage.
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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.
