From the legendary Shure SM7B to the pocket-sized Tula — what every microphone does, how to choose one, and what accessories you actually need. No tech jargon overload.
The whole site is organized into six big sections. Pick the one that matches what you want to know.
The most-used microphone brand in the world. SM7B, SM58, SM57, MV7, Beta series, wireless systems — all in one place.
Open the Shure sectionDynamic, condenser, ribbon, USB, lavalier, shotgun, boundary. What each type is good at — and where it falls flat.
See the typesSennheiser, Neumann, Rode, Audio-Technica, AKG, Electro-Voice, Tula, DPA, Beyerdynamic and many more.
Browse the brandsPop filters, shock mounts, boom arms, stands, cables, windscreens, audio interfaces, preamps and headphones.
See accessoriesPodcasts, streaming, music, voiceover, live performance, video, interviews, Zoom calls. Best mic for each job.
Pick by useWhat to look for, how much to spend, plus a no-nonsense glossary that defines every term in everyday language.
Get the guideShure has been making microphones in Chicago since 1925. Their mics are on stages, in studios, on broadcast desks and on podcaster booms everywhere. We give Shure its own section because it’s the brand most people start with — and most people stay with.
Most microphone websites read like spec sheets written for engineers. That’s fine if you already know what a polar pattern or sensitivity rating means. If you don’t, it’s a brick wall.
This site translates the gear into normal language. Each page tells you what a microphone is, who uses it, what it sounds like, and whether it’s the right tool for what you’re trying to do — without making you feel like you should already know.
Every page on the site, grouped by section. Click anywhere to jump in.