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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Shure PGA31 Headset Condenser Microphone
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.List $69.00Price $49.00Savings $20.00 (29%) -
Shure SM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone
The Shure SSM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone's moisture-repellent cartridge housing ensures a long product life by protecting the microphone from the corrosion damage that causes typical fitness instruction headsets to fail. Available in bundled BLX and GLX-D wireless systems, the SM31FH features TA4F 4-pin (TQG) connectors that make it a viable replacement for any Shure wireless headset system.
List $124.00Price $99.00Savings $25.00 (20%) -
Special Projects SP-H2O Water Resistant Headworn Microphone with Replaceable Cable
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
List $289.99Price $229.99Savings $60.00 (21%) -
Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn Wireless System
The Shure BLX14R/MX53 Headworn 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 MX153 Earset Headworn Microphone.
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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%) -
Azden HS-12 Unidirectional Behind-The-Head Set Microphone
The Azden HS-12 Unidirectional Behind-The-Head Set Microphone is a high quality unidirectional vocal headset which has a gooseneck-adjustable mic and adjustable rear head-band for a more comfortable fit.
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Anchor Audio AnchorLink EM-LINK Wireless Ear Worn Microphone (1.9 GHz)
Anchor Audio AnchorLink EM-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%) -
Point Source CO-3 Omnidirectional Single-Ear Microphone
The CO-3 Series Microphone is an entry-level ear-worn microphone designed for speech reinforcement for church liturgy, lecturing, and other applications that require good quality vocal pick up in a hands-free environment.
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AKG C111 LP Lightweight Ear Hook Microphone
The AKG C111 LP is a stainless steel & lightweight ear hook microphone ideal for presentations and theater applications. Its ultra light construction and design ensures robustness and reliability, while allowing perfect adjustment. -
Audio-Technica PRO 92cW-TH Omnidirectional Condenser Wireless Headworn Microphone
Audio-Technica's PRO 92cW wireless omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone offers a natural, smooth frequency response optimized for vocal articulation. The mic features a small condenser capsule; a lightweight, contoured earpiece; and a flexible boom that is easily repositioned for a comfortable fit.
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Galaxy Audio HSM24 Waterproof Dual Ear Headset Microphone with 2 TA3F Cables
Galaxy Audio® offers an extensive assortment of affordable, high-quality headset microphones. Our latest arrival, the new HSM24 Waterproof Headset Microphone, offers a super lightweight design for a more comfortable fit over extended periods of time, without using excessive pressure to hold the microphone in place. The flexible boom stem makes it easy to position the microphone for clear, articulate sound reproduction.
List $224.99Price $149.99Savings $75.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM24 Waterproof Dual Ear Headset Microphone with 2 TA4F Cables
Galaxy Audio® offers an extensive assortment of affordable, high-quality headset microphones. Our latest arrival, the new HSM24 Waterproof Headset Microphone, offers a super lightweight design for a more comfortable fit over extended periods of time, without using excessive pressure to hold the microphone in place. The flexible boom stem makes it easy to position the microphone for clear, articulate sound reproduction.
List $224.99Price $149.99Savings $75.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM24 Waterproof Dual Ear Headset Microphone with 2 Hirose cW Cables
Galaxy Audio® offers an extensive assortment of affordable, high-quality headset microphones. Our latest arrival, the new HSM24 Waterproof Headset Microphone, offers a super lightweight design for a more comfortable fit over extended periods of time, without using excessive pressure to hold the microphone in place. The flexible boom stem makes it easy to position the microphone for clear, articulate sound reproduction.
List $224.99Price $149.99Savings $75.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio HSM24 Waterproof Dual Ear Headset Microphone with 2 3.5 mm Cables
Galaxy Audio® offers an extensive assortment of affordable, high-quality headset microphones. Our latest arrival, the new HSM24 Waterproof Headset Microphone, offers a super lightweight design for a more comfortable fit over extended periods of time, without using excessive pressure to hold the microphone in place. The flexible boom stem makes it easy to position the microphone for clear, articulate sound reproduction.
List $224.99Price $149.99Savings $75.00 (33%) -
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%) -
Point Source CO-3 KIT Omnidirectional Dual-Ear Microphone Kit
The CO-3 Series Microphone is an entry-level ear-worn microphone designed for speech reinforcement for church liturgy, lecturing, and other applications that require good quality vocal pick up in a hands-free environment.
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Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Audio-Technica Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4AT is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Audio-Technica cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Galaxy/AKG Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4GAL is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Galaxy/AKG cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Sennheiser Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4SEN is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Sennheiser cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Shure Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4SHU is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Shure cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Mixed Cables - Beige
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBG-4MIXED is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable mixed cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Audio-Technica Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4AT is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Audio-Technica cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Galaxy/AKG Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4GAL is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable Galaxy/AKG cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%) -
Galaxy Audio ESM8 Single Ear Omnidirectional Microphone with 4 Mixed Cables - Black
The Galaxy Audio ESM8-OBK-4MIXED is an omnidirectional over-the-ear headset microphone with 4 detachable mixed cables.
List $329.99Price $219.99Savings $110.00 (33%)
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.