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Exclusive Buying Guides
Shopping for mics? Sweetwater's exclusive Buying Guides give you the information you need while searching for the right mic for your specific needs! Our studio mic, live sound mic, wireless system, and preamp guides have the answers to your questions, and give you tips that will help in your decision-making process.
Studio Microphones
Types of microphones, how to read a frequency chart, understanding polar patterns, and more!
Live Sound Mics
Why polar patterns matter, finding the right mic for live applications, what to look for, and more!
Wireless Microphones
Wireless setup basics, types of wireless mic systems, true diversity, UHF vs. VHF, and more!
Microphone Preamps
Preamps vs channel strips, tubes vs. solid state, matching mic impedance, and much more!
Exclusive Video Mic Reviews
Sweetwater Sales Engineers have spent years evaluating, selecting, and (most importantly) using microphones in live sound, recording, and broadcast environments. We've asked several of them to give you the
low-down on a number of popular mics, to help you choose the one that's right for you. Remember, expert advice is just a toll-free call away!
AEA R84
Large Ribbon Studio Microphone w/Cable and Carrying Case. Learn more
AKG C414 XLII Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with 9 Switchable Polar Patterns. Learn more
Audio-Technica AT4050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Multiple Polar Patterns. Learn more
Audix D6 Microphone
Cardioid Kick Drum Microphone - Black. Learn more
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone
Dynamic Instrument Microphone. Learn more
Beyerdynamic M 160
Hypercardioid Ribbon Microphone with Double Ribbon Transducer. Learn more
Blue Microphones Bottle
Multi-pattern Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone System with Interchangeable Capsule. Learn more
Blue Microphones Bottle Rocket Stage 2
Large-diaphragm Transformerless Tube Microphone with Shockmount and Changeable Capsule. Learn more
Electro Voice RE20
Dynamic Cardioid Broadcast Microphone. Learn more
Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Mic w/ Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8 Patterns, Gain and Attenuation Switches, and Shockmount. Learn more
Mojave Audio MA-300
Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic w/ Multiple Polar Patterns (Continuously Variable from Omni to Figure-8). Learn more
Miktek CV4
Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic with 9 Selectable Polar Pickup Patterns, Shockmount, and Aluminum Case. Learn more
Neumann U 87 Ai Set Dual-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone- Nickel
Large-diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with 3 Polar Patterns, Shockmount, Windscreen, Mic Cable, and Wooden Storage Box - Nickel. Learn more
Neumann TLM 103 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Nickel
Large-diaphragm Cardioid Microphone in Wooden Jeweler's Box with 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Range. Learn more
Neumann M 149 Tube
Large-diaphragm Transformerless Tube Condenser Mic with Switchable Polar Patterns. Learn more
Neumann KM 184
Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Learn more
Rode NT1-A
Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Shockmount, Pop Shield, XLR Cable, Dust Cover, and Instructional DVD. Learn more
Schoeps Collette Modular Mic Cardioid Stereo Set
Stereo Pair of Cardioid Condenser Microphones. Learn more
Sennheiser MD 421 II
Dynamic Cardioid Microphone with High SPL Capacity and 5-Position Bass Roll-Off Switch. Learn more
Sennheiser e835 Live Vocal Microphone - 3-pack
Dynamic Cardioid Handheld Vocal Mic with 150dB SPL Handling and 40Hz-16KHz Frequency Response, 3-pack. Learn more
sE Electronics Z5600a II
Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with 9 Switchable Polar Patterns. Learn more
Shure SM81
Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Range and 136dB SPL. Learn more
Shure SM58 Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Cardioid Pickup Pattern and 50Hz-15kHz Frequency Response, Includes Stand Adapter, and Zippered Carrying Case. Learn more
Shure Beta 87A Handheld Condenser Microphone
Handheld Supercardioid Electret Condenser Mic. Learn more