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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RF Venue COMBINE4 Signal Combiner for IEM Transmitters
The RF Venue COMBINE4 IEM transmitter combiner brings together up to four in-ear monitor transmitter signals into a single rear panel mounted antenna connector. It also provides DC power to up to four IEM transmitters to reduce cable clutter and wall warts.
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Shure SLXD14/98H Wireless Clip-On Instrument Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the Beta®98H/C Miniature Instrument Microphone and the SLXD1 transmitter, the SLXD14/B98H provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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MIPRO ACT-5802/ACT-58H&T Dual Channel 5.8 GHz Handheld and Lavalier Digital Wireless Microphone System
The MIPRO ACT-5802 is a 5 GHz dual-channel digital receiver featuring a high-efficiency antenna, graphic OLED screen, and stable digital modulation circuitry. Includes an ACT-58H handheld, ACT-58T bodypack and MU-53LX lapel wireless microphone that provides crystal clear 24-bit/48kHz digital audio, exceptionally low latency, excellent dynamic range and a frequency response of 18Hz ~ 23kHz.
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Shure SLXD24/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the Beta®87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone capsule on top of the SLXD2 handheld wireless transmitter, the SLXD24/B87A provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-935-S Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 935 cardioid dynamic capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch.
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Sennheiser ew 100 G4-945-S Wireless Dynamic Supercardioid Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 945 cardioid dynamic capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch.
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Shure SLXD4D Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
The Shure SLXD4D Dual Receiver is the convenient, streamlining choice for confident speech presentation and vocal performance from lecture halls to live entertainment. -
Audio-Technica ATW-1311 System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Dual Wireless System
The Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Dual Wireless System features 24-bit operation, easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time, and space. -
Shure SLXD14/153T Wireless Headworn Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the WL153T Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone and the SLXD1 transmitter, the SLXD14/153T provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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Shure SLXD14 Wireless Guitar System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. Featuring the WA305 Premium Instrument Cable and the SLXD1 transmitter, the SLXD14 provides transparent digital audio and rock-solid RF stability for lecture halls and live performances.
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RF Venue 4 Zone Antenna Combiner for Multi-Purpose Rooms
The RF Venue 4 ZONE antenna combiner takes the complexity out of multi-zone wireless microphone projects. 4 ZONE combines together up to four separate pairs of diversity antenna connections for multi-purpose rooms, indoor-outdoor configurations, or main stages with secondary breakout rooms. -
Sennheiser ew 100 G4-865-S Wireless Supercardioid Pre-Polarized Condenser Handheld Microphone System
State-of-the-art live sound handheld wireless system featuring Sennheiser's renowned e 865 supercardioid pre-polarized condensor capsule on a lightweight aluminum transmitter with an integrated mute switch. Reliable and easy to use, whether you are on tour, in the conference room or in the auditorium – the G4 can do it all.
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Sennheiser ew 500 G4-CI1 G4 Wireless Instrument System
For impressive presentations Sennheiser's professional MKE 2 Gold omni-directional condenser microphone resists the test of time on any big live stage and ensures a high speech intelligibility.
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Audix AP61 L10 Wireless Microphone System with R61 True Diversity Receiver and B60 Bodypack Transmitter with ADX10 Lavalier Microphone
The Audix AP61 L10 is a professional true diversity lavalier wireless system featuring the Audix ADX10 cardioid miniature condenser microphone, a lightweight, low profile mic designed for lavalier applications such as speech, presentation, and theatrical production.
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Audio-Technica ATW-1312/L System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Dual Wireless System with Lavalier and Handheld Microphones
The Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Rack-Mount features 24-bit operation, easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time, and space.
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Audix AP61 VX5 Wireless Microphone System with R61 True Diversity Receiver and H60/VX5 Handheld Transmitter (522 - 586 MHz)
The Audix AP61 VX5 is a professional true diversity handheld wireless system featuring the Audix VX5. The VX5 is a multi-purpose, professional vocal condenser microphone designed for live, studio and broadcast applications.
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Audix AP41 OM2 L10 Wireless Microphone Combination System with R41 Diversity Receiver, H60/OM2 Handheld Transmitter, and ADX10 Lavalier Microphone
The Audix AP41 OM2 L10 is a combination system that allows for the flexibility of using either the OM2 handheld transmitter or the bodypack system with the ADX10 cardioid lavalier microphone. This package is designed for rental companies, hotels, presentation events, education and applications where only one transmitter would be required at a time.
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MIPRO ACT-828 UHF Dual Channel Wideband Digital Wireless Receiver
The MIPRO ACT-828 dual-channel wideband digital wireless receiver delivers outstanding features at an affordable price. With an expanded 64 MHz bandwidth ensuring optimal flexibility, it allows more interference-free compatible channels to select from.
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Sennheiser ew 500 G4-935 G4 Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Microphone System
The wireless G4 500 Series systems includes a powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world's biggest live stages.
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Shure QLXD14 Bodypack Wireless System
Featuring the WA302 instrument cable and QLXD1 wireless bodypack transmitter, QLXD14 combines professional features with simplified setup and operation.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N894x 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with BP894xcH Headworn Mic - Black
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N894x wireless bodypack system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and the ATW-T3201 body-pack transmitter with BP894xcH MicroSet® cardioid condenser headworn microphone. The fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3211N894xTH 3000 Series Fourth Generation Network-Enabled Wireless Microphone System with BP894xcH Headworn Mic - Beige
The Audio-Technica ATW-3211N894xTH wireless bodypack system comes with the ATW-R3210N network-enabled receiver and the ATW-T3201 body-pack transmitter with BP894xcH-TH MicroSet® cardioid condenser headworn microphone. The fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless systems give you the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum.
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Shure SLXD124/85 Combo Wireless Handheld and Lavalier Microphone System
Your performance should never be in question. Whether presenting, educating, praising or entertaining, your relationship with your audience is singular. With the Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless you can stand confidently on a strong foundation and build the wireless installation to match ongoing demands, from day-long conference to nighttime performances.
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Shure UA845UWB Ultra Wide Band Antenna
The Shure Model UA845UWB Antenna Distribution System allows four receivers to use the same set of antennas.
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.