Find the right vocal microphone for you

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.

How to find the right microphone for you?

You need to answer three questions before you make your decision.

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The most popular vocal microphones

PG58

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

RRP: £ 62.79

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SM58

This industry-standard vocal mic, delivers warm and clear vocal reproduction. First choice for performances worldwide

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 126.79

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Beta 58A

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 187.16

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Super 55

Modern take on vintage design. Supercardiod Vocal mic.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 243.85

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Beta 87A

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 332.16

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KSM9

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 567,53

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PG58

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

RRP: £ 62.79

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SM58

This industry-standard vocal mic, delivers warm and clear vocal reproduction. First choice for performances worldwide

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 126.79

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Beta 58A

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 187.16

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SM86

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

RRP: £ 211.31

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Beta 87A

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 332.16

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KSM9

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

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 567,53

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PG27

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.

RRP: £ 161.00

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PG42

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

RRP: £ 212.75

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SM27

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

RRP: £ 378.99

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KSM32/SL

Large diaphragm 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

RRP: £ 602.54

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KSM44

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

RRP: £ 881.48

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PG81

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

RRP: £ 144.90

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SM94

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.

RRP: £ 235.46

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SM81

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

RRP: £ 422.63

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SM137

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

RRP: £ 211.31

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KSM141

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.

RRP: £ 482.03

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KSM137

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

RRP: £ 482.03

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Beta 53

A nearly invisible ultra-thin, fully adjustable design

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 470.93

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Beta 54

For a warm, natural sound - supercardioid design

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 495.08

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PG30TQG

A condenser microphone for Shure PG & PGX Wireless Systems

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 76,82

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WH20

A lightweight headset microphone - ideal for aerobics instructors

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 136.21

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WH30XLR

A lightweight headset condenser microphone for total freedom on the move

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

RRP: £ 255.02

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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

RRP: £ 343.90

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SM93

Omnidirectional miniature lavalier condenser microphone providing a full clear sound.

Best suited to:
Speech

RRP: £ 206.72

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MX183

Premium omnidirectional lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 228.22

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MX184

Premium supercardioid lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 253.58

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MX185

Premium cardioid lavalier microphone

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 247.54

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MC50

Subminiature lavalier mic provides low visibility with professional audio quality

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 482.03

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MC51

Subminiature cardioid lavalier mic provides low visibility with professional audio quality

Best suited to:
Speech

Also great for:
Vocals

RRP: £ 511.98

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