Find the right vocal microphone for you

Vocal Microphones, microphones for vocalists

Shure vocal microphones are the industry standard. For either live vocal performances on stage or recording voice in the studio, Shure mics offer legendary sound quality and reliability. Whether you are a beginner or a professional vocalist, this site was created to help you find the right vocal microphone.

The most popular vocal microphones

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Premium dual-diaphragm condenser microphone with selectable hypercardioid and subcardioid polar patterns for live vocal performance.

Best suited to:
Vocals, Speech

Condenser
Subcardioid
Hypercardioid
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PG58 Vocal Microphone
Dynamic vocal microphone with professional quality, designed with rugged durability and excellent sound for use in lead and backup vocals.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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SM58 is an industry-standard vocal mic, delivers warm and clear vocal reproduction. First choice for performances worldwide

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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Dynamic vocal microphone, a tailored frequency response accentuates vocals, supercardioid pattern isolates from other sound sources

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Supercardioid
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Modern take on vintage design. Supercardiod Vocal mic.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Supercardioid
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Condenser vocal microphone has supercardioid polar pattern and a smooth, tailored response for warm, accurate sound.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
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KSM_9_2_cols
Premium vocal condenser microphone that has a dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
Cardioid
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Multi-purpose microphone with excellent sound quality, ideal for spoken word, karaoke performance, multimedia and instrument use.

Best suited to:
Karaoke

Also great for:
Vocals

Dynamic
Cardioid
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Delivers crisp, clear and vibrant sound optimized for lead and backup vocals, karaoke performance and high-quality presentations.

Best suited to:
Karaoke

Also great for:
Vocals

Dynamic
Cardioid
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Premium dual-diaphragm condenser microphone with selectable hypercardioid and subcardioid polar patterns for live vocal performance.

Best suited to:
Vocals, Speech

Condenser
Subcardioid
Hypercardioid
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PG58 Vocal Microphone
Dynamic vocal microphone with professional quality, designed with rugged durability and excellent sound for use in lead and backup vocals.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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SM58 is an industry-standard vocal mic, delivers warm and clear vocal reproduction. First choice for performances worldwide

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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Dynamic vocal microphone, a tailored frequency response accentuates vocals, supercardioid pattern isolates from other sound sources

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Supercardioid
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Rugged cardioid condenser microphone with an extended high frequency response, constructed to withstand the rigors of touring.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Cardioid
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Condenser vocal microphone has supercardioid polar pattern and a smooth, tailored response for warm, accurate sound.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
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KSM_9_2_cols
Premium vocal condenser microphone that has a dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
Cardioid
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Shure PG27 XLR Microphone
The PG27 side-address cardioid condenser microphone was designed with a flat frequency response for natural reproduction in instrument and vocal recording applications.

Best suited to:
Speech, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Also great for:
Vocals, Hihat, Overhead, Further acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
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PG42 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microhone
Large diaphragm side-address cardioid condenser mic, specifically tailored for voice to clearly reproduce the subtlety of lead vocal performances.

Best suited to:
Vocals, Speech

Also great for:
Choir, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Condenser
Cardioid
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Rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone, with premium components for stage and studio

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass

Also great for:
Bass Drum, Electric Guitar, Bass

Condenser
Cardioid
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KSM32SL Condenser Microphone champagne
Premium condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
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KSM44A Multi-Pattern, Large Diaphragm, Side-Address Condenser Studio Microphone
Premium Studio Vocal mic with dual diaphragms and three adjustable polar patterns ideal for Studio recording applications.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Strings, Hihat, Overhead

Condenser
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
Cardioid
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PG81 Condenser Microphone entry level
Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone with flat-response, designed to be used for sensitive acoustic instrument applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Also great for:
Choir, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
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Rugged, battery-powered, flat-response microphone for live performance and remote recording applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Piano

Also great for:
Choir, Brass, Further acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
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Legendary industry-standard, flat-response cardioid condenser microphone, featuring a wide frequency response and low self-noise.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
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SM137 Instrument Microphone
Versatile, flat-response cardioid probe mic with an ultra-thin diaphragm for natural sound reproduction in acoustic and high volume applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Strings, Choir, Piano, Brass

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
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KSM141 Instrument Microphone
Premium Condenser microphone with switchable polar pattern, optimized for acoustic instrments

Best suited to:
Piano, Choir, Strings, Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Further acoust. instr.

Condenser
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
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Premium condenser mic with a cardioid pattern for acoustic instruments, detailed and extremely precise sound in the studio and live performance

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Piano, Choir, Strings, Acoustic Guitar

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Further acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
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Headworn omnidirectional condenser microphone for critical low profile applications.

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Omnidirectional
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For a warm, natural sound - supercardioid design

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
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A condenser microphone for Shure PG & PGX Wireless Systems

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Cardioid
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A lightweight headset microphone - ideal for aerobics instructors

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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A lightweight headset condenser microphone for total freedom on the move

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Cardioid
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SM2
A comfortable, self-adjusting headset with enclosed ear receivers and a broadcast-quality boom-mounted mic

Best suited to:
Speech

Dynamic
Cardioid
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wl93_2_cols
Omnidirectional miniature lavalier condenser microphone providing a full clear sound.

Best suited to:
Speech

Condenser
Omnidirectional
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wl183_2_cols
Premium omnidirectional lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Omnidirectional
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wl184_2_cols
Premium supercardioid lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Supercardioid
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wl185_2_cols
Premium cardioid lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

Condenser
Cardioid
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