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Digital Reference DRDK7 7-Piece Drum Mic Kit
4.5 of 5 stars (16)
Product Price  $164.99
$219.99
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Digital Reference DRV100 Dynamic Cardioid Handheld...
4.5 of 5 stars (14)
Product Price  $19.99
$49.99
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MXL V250 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (175)
Product Price  $79.99
$199.99
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Earthworks QTC40mp Small-Diaphragm Omni-Directional...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $1,798.20
$1,998.00
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AKG C314 Professional Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (1)
Product Price  $749.00
$799.00
Or $31.21/month^ with 24 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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AKG P120 Project Studio Condenser Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (9)
Product Price  $89.00
$115.00
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AKG P170 Project Studio Condenser Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (14)
Product Price  $89.00
$115.00
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AKG P420 Project Studio Condenser Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (13)
Product Price  $159.00
$229.00
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AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (9)
Product Price  $139.00
$199.00
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Mojave Audio MA-50BK Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone -...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $499.00
$649.00
Or $20.80/month^ with 24 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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Earthworks DM20 2nd Gen Tom & Snare Drum Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $314.10
$349.00
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Earthworks SR314 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Vocal Microphone
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Product Price  $629.10
$699.00
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Sennheiser MD 445 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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Product Price  $399.95
$499.95
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TELEFUNKEN M80-SH Supercardioid Dynamic Handheld Vocal...
5.0 of 5 stars (1)
Product Price  $199.00
$249.00
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Sennheiser MM 445 Dynamic Microphone Capsule
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $399.95
$499.95
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AKG Perception P3S Vocal Microphone
3.5 of 5 stars (4)
Product Price  $59.00
$79.00
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TELEFUNKEN M81-SH Supercardioid Dynamic Handheld Vocal...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $199.00
$249.00
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Universal Audio SD-3 Standard Dynamic 3-Pack With...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $289.00
$349.00
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Universal Audio SD-7 Standard Dynamic w/ Hemisphere Mic...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $129.00
$149.00
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Universal Audio SD-5 Standard Dynamic w/ Hemisphere Mic...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $179.00
$199.00
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Digital Reference DRV200 Dynamic Lead Vocal Microphone
4.5 of 5 stars (50)
Product Price  $59.49
$69.99
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Mirfak MC1 Lavalier Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $16.99
$19.99
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Universal Audio SD-3 Standard Dynamic w/ Hemisphere Mic...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $109.00
$129.00
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Zoom RJQ-4 Water-Resistant Silicone Jacket and Windscreen
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Product Price  $42.49
$49.99
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Earthworks DM17 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $179.10
$199.00
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AKG C314 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $1,499.00
$1,599.00
Or $62.46/month^ with 24 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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Sennheiser MM 435 Dynamic Microphone Capsule
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $399.95
$499.95
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AKG C414 XLII Reference Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (8)
Product Price  $1,149.00
$1,249.00
Or $47.88/month^ with 24 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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Warm Audio WA-87 R2 TS Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone...
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $1,199.00
$1,399.00
Or $24.98/month^ with 48 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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Earthworks ETHOS XLR Broadcasting Microphone
0 of 5 stars
from  Product Price  $359.10
$399.00
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Sennheiser MD 435 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (1)
Product Price  $399.95
$499.95
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Earthworks SR117 Supercardioid Vocal Condenser Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $179.10
$199.00
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Earthworks DK6 6-Piece Drum Microphone Kit
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $1,349.10
$1,499.00
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Mojave Audio MA-D Cardioid Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $161.10
$179.00
Warm Audio WA-14CL Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $399.00
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (387)
Product Price  $109.00
CAD E100SX Supercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone
4.0 of 5 stars (4)
Product Price  $99.99
Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (765)
Product Price  $109.00
48-Month Financing*
Neumann U 67 Tube Condenser Microphone Reissue
0 of 5 stars
Product Price  $7,895.00
Or $164.48/month^ with 48 month
financing* Limited Time. Details
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Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
5.0 of 5 stars (505)
Product Price  $439.00
Or $18.30/month^ with 24 month
financing* Limited Time. Details

Microphones are as much a part of music as the instruments and vocals themselves. Without these essential pieces of hardware, we would have no recording and there wouldn't be live amplification as we know it. There's a lot riding on your mics, so making the right choice is important. Fortunately, there are all kinds of amazing options right here to choose from, so as long as you're matching the mic to your needs, you can't go wrong. Some of our top brands in this category include: Telefunken, Neumann, Shure, Audio-Technica, AKG, and much more.

If you're new to microphone-shopping, there are a few pieces of terminology that you'll need to know about. In particular, the key aspects are the type of microphone and its response pattern. Condenser mics are the most common type; they were the first practical kind to be invented, and a century of refinement has kept them top choices. They're popular because they're versatile, ready for use in all kinds of environments. Another type of mic is the ribbon, which delivers extremely high-quality results and is common in broadcast and studio use.

Two more styles are dynamic and shotgun microphones, which are essentially at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of their applications. Dynamic mics like the Shure SM58 can be used for virtually anything, and they're the kind of microphone that we're all used to seeing in vocalists' hands onstage. Shotgun mics are used to pick up sound in a specific target area while cancelling out background noise, so they're great for recording individual instruments or vocals in live performances.

For response pattern, most microphones are cardioid, which means that they "hear" a sort of balloon-shaped area in front of them. A supercardioid mic is the same, but with the ability to pick up a small area behind it as well. Some microphones, especially ribbon mics, have figure-8 patterns that pick up two directions, good for interviews and duets. And shotgun microphones have a response pattern that's all their own: a narrow field directly where they're pointing.

Choosing a microphone will start with deciding on the type and response pattern that's right for you, then looking at features like connectivity - some even work over USB , for the digital junkies out there. For the iOS users, we have a wide selection of iPad and iPhone Microphones and iOS interfaces in our Apple for Musicians store. Narrow the choices down by budget, and if you want everything you need to get your mic set up completely from scratch, consider a bundle with an included shockmount and pop filter. There are hundreds of options available to you here, so there's no doubt that the right microphones for your studio or stage are waiting to be found.