About Microphones

A microphone converts acoustic waves into electrical signals. Microphones were invented in 1876 by Emile Berliner and have been used in a variety of applications, including:

  • Telephones
  • Tape Recorders
  • hearing aids
  • sound recording
  • audio engineering
  • radio broadcasting
  • movie and television production
  • speech recognition
  • ....and many others

Varieties of Microphone

Today, the most commonly used microphones are:

NADY SP-4C Dynamic Microphone NADY SP-4C Dynamic Microphone
Sale Price: $15.99
 

Description

The models in the Starpower Series represent today's excellent cutting edge in price/performance value for vocal and instrument dynamic microphones. All of the models offer high-quality rugged construction and excellent reliability, and superior performance to that of some of the best known, most popular classic microphones and at a fraction of their cost.

Logitech USB Desktop Microphone Logitech USB Desktop Microphone
Sale Price: $19.54
 

Description

Experience plug and play convenience and enhanced audio quality of USB technology with the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. The noise canceling microphone improves sound quality by blocking out unwanted noise...

Audio-Technica ATR-1100 Unidirectional Dynamic Vocal/Instrument Microphone Audio-Technica ATR-1100 Unidirectional Dynamic Vocal/Instrument Microphone
Sale Price: $7.99
 

Description

Impedance 500 ohms/Frequency Response 80 - 12,000 Hz/For vocal & instrument miking/Focused pickup (unidirectional polar pattern) helps prevent This handheld dynamic mic is a great introduction to Audio-Technica quality and durability...