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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Galaxy Audio GT-V Trek Series Portable Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
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.
List $134.99Price $89.99Savings $45.00 (33%) -
Anchor Audio AnchorLink LM-LINK Wireless Lapel Microphone (1.9 GHz)
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.
List $119.00Price $100.00Savings $19.00 (16%) -
Galaxy Audio GT-INST-1 Trek Series Wireless Portable Disc Transducer
The Galaxy GT-INST-1 is a portable, wireless disc transducer, featuring a durable, lightweight, high fidelity pickup for acoustic stringed instruments and box instruments.
List $164.99Price $109.99Savings $55.00 (33%) -
Samson XPD2 Lavalier USB Digital Wireless System
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.
List $168.98Price $129.99Savings $38.99 (23%) -
Shure BLX1 Bodypack Transmitter
The Shure BLX1 bodypack transmitter comes equipped with power and battery status LED, 2 AA batteries that provide up to 14 hours of continuous use and has an operating range (line of sight) of 300 feet (91 m).
For use with BLX and BLX-R wireless systems only.
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Shure BLX4 Single Channel Receiver for BLX Wireless Systems
The Shure BLX4 Single Channel Receiver features simple setup, intuitive controls, and microprocessor-controlled internal antenna diversity. One-touch QuickScan frequency selection quickly locates the best open frequency in case of interference.
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Audio-Technica ATW-T210 UniPak Body Pack Transmitter - Band I (487 - 506 MHz)
The Audio-Technica ATW-T210b UniPak® body-pack transmitter is designed for use with the 2000 Series wireless microphone systems.List $169.99Price $169.00 -
Gemini UHF-6200HL Dual Channel Wireless Headset with Detachable Lavalier Microphone System
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. -
Galaxy Audio GT-S24OWP Portable Wireless Waterproof Headset Mic
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.
List $299.99Price $199.99Savings $100.00 (33%) -
Samson Concert 88x LM5 Presentation Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
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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Shure Beta 98H/C Instrumental Microphone
The Shure BETA 98H/C Instrumental Microphone is a versatile solution for brass or percussion instruments.List $299.00Price $219.00Savings $120.00 (40%) -
Audio-Technica ATW-T220 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter - Band I (487 - 506 MHz)
The Audio-Technica ATW-T220 handheld wireless microphone transmitter is designed for use with the 2000 series wireless microphone systems. -
Azden PRO-XR 2.4 GHz Wireless Camera Microphone System
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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Electro-Voice R300-L Wireless Lavalier Microphone System - C Band (516 - 532 MHz)
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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Shure BLX24/SM58 Handheld Wireless System
The Shure BLX24/SM58 handheld wireless system gives world-class design and construction, quality with durable, intuitive controls, easy setup and operation. -
Shure BLX14/P31 Headworn Wireless System
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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Shure QLXD1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter
The Shure QLXD1 is easy to use and quickly syncs to a wireless receiver at the push of a button. It maintains clear, uninterrupted signal over its entire 330 ft (100 m) range.
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Samson Concert 288 Presentation Dual-Channel Wireless System
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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Samson Concert 288m All-In-One Dual-Channel Wireless System
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.List $599.98Price $429.99Savings $169.99 (28%) -
Samson Concert 288m Presentation Dual-Channel Wireless System
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.
List $599.98Price $429.99Savings $169.99 (28%) -
Sennheiser MKE 1 Lavalier Microphone
Whether used in musicals, live shows or broadcasting: MKE 1, Sennheiser's smallest clip-on microphone, delivers its greatest performance exactly where a microphone must be invisible – and still offers great sound without making any compromises.
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Shure BLX14/B98 Instrument Wireless System
The BLX14/B98 Instrument 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 BETA 98H/C Clip-on Microphone.
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MIPRO ACT-5801/ACT-58T Single Channel 5.8 GHz Digital Wireless Lavalier System
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. -
Shure BLX14R/W85 Lavalier Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/W85 Lavalier 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 WL185 Lavalier Microphone.
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.