Choosing the Right Microphone

Choosing the right microphone can be a daunting task as there are so many to choose from. There are many factors to consider, but the most important ones are:

• What is the microphone going to be used for? (vocals, instrument)

• In what environment? (recording, live, outside)

• Does it need to be wired or wireless

• What will it be connected to? (mixer, amplifier, computer, etc)

• How much can I afford

As a rule you should get the best microphone you can afford that is suitable for the task and environment.

Vocal Microphones

For many live vocal applications SwiftTec can recommend the Shure SM58 or the cheaper Samson Q7 microphone. These are high quality, rugged, general purpose vocal microphones that will perform well under most circumstances for most people. Click here for more information.

How SwiftTec Can Help

The best way to select a microphone is to contact us with your requirements and let us supply you with a microphone to match your requirements. We generally do not keep microphones in stock but will supply them as ordered.