Everything is ready: the lights are dimmed, the excitement is palpable. Your heart beats faster, you come on stage and step up to your mic – starting now, everything needs to run smoothly for you. Gigs can be unpredictable, so having one constant is vital: reliable technology. Our robust vocal microphones help get the very best out of you and your voice. You deserve nothing less. There is a huge selection of microphones on the market for presenting your vocals. But not all mics are the same. And more expensive doesn't automatically mean better. We believe: technology needs to be affordable for all bands, rehearsal rooms and club concerts – and that includes microphones. Still singing into that old dented mic? Then it's time for something new. We want to give you a bit of orientation for your next vocal microphone.
Vocal mics that perform as well as you? This guide will help you find the right one
Whether it's wireless, for beginners or professionals, with or without accessories – our microphones have the right sound, they're are innovative, robust and tough
Here are two top recommendations - directly to the deal!
Having a choice is great, but it can also make finding your perfect mic difficult. That's why our range is smaller, but more focused and carefully curated.
Our vocal microphones are available from:
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- Vocal microphones for every budget
- Organic sound and high speech intelligibility – vocal microphones that professionals use for live shows
- Something to feast your ears and eyes on – vocal microphones with a retro look
- Basics: What is a vocal microphone? (Directional characteristics)
- Say what?! – differences between dynamic and condenser microphones
- Every voice counts – microphones for songwriters, podcasters and streamers
Vocal microphones for any budget
Mics from the DM-3 series are our best all-rounders. They are affordable without sacrificing quality.
One microphone isn't enough for you? You always need an extra one at the ready – or be able to give your band one? Then the DM-3 SET with three pieces including a hard case is the right one for you.
DM-3 SET for vocal performances in recording and live use
Frequency response specially optimised for vocals
Broadband transmission range
Highly resistant to feedback
Integrated wind/pop protection
Suitable for road use thanks to the die-cast housing and steel basket
Includes durable hard case
Includes 3 x tripod clamp 16 mm
DM-3 SET for vocal performances in recording and live use
Frequency response specially optimised for vocals
Broadband transmission range
Highly resistant to feedback
Integrated wind/pop protection
Suitable for road use thanks to the die-cast housing and steel basket
Includes durable hard case
Includes 3 x tripod clamp 16 mm
more about the DM-3SET
DM-5000LN
“An affordable dynamic with supercardioid, which – as usual from this manufacturer – scores points with a good price-performance ratio. This live microphone is suitable for smaller events and music that's on the quieter side."
DM-5000LN
“An affordable dynamic with supercardioid, which – as usual from this manufacturer – scores points with a good price-performance ratio. This live microphone is suitable for smaller events and music that's on the quieter side."
More about the DM-5000LN
You're in your element when you're on stage. You let the music carry you, you twist and turn and really fire up the audience with your energetic performance. With wireless vocal mics there's no tangling or tripping over mic cords so you can enjoy your performance to the fullest.
Ultralight headsets such as the HSE-150A/SK impress with a high degree of wearing comfort and perspiration resistance
HQ back-electret capsule for high audio quality
Microphone windscreen
Length-adjustable, rotatable capsule arm
Jack plug with locking option for a secure connection to the corresponding adapter
Enclosed adapter for the TXS-HSE series (3-pin mini XLR) and JTS bodypack transmitter (4-pin mini XLR)
HQ back-electret capsule for high audio quality
Microphone windscreen
Length-adjustable, rotatable capsule arm
Jack plug with locking option for a secure connection to the corresponding adapter
Enclosed adapter for the TXS-HSE series (3-pin mini XLR) and JTS bodypack transmitter (4-pin mini XLR)
TO THE HEADSET MICROPHONES
High interference resistance through digital transmission with the TXS-2402SET
2 microphone transmitters, 1 receiver, 1 plug-in power supply
2 systems can be used in parallel
16 frequencies per channel, adjustable on the transmitter
Auto remote configuration of the receiver
Volume adjustable per channel
6.3 mm jack output for mixed signal
to the wireless microphone systems
2 microphone transmitters, 1 receiver, 1 plug-in power supply
2 systems can be used in parallel
16 frequencies per channel, adjustable on the transmitter
Auto remote configuration of the receiver
Volume adjustable per channel
6.3 mm jack output for mixed signal
to the wireless microphone systems
Your vocal microphone is your constant companion. That's why we at IMG STAGELINE build microphones that impress even in the most difficult set-ups.
Organic sound and high speech intelligibility – vocal microphones the professionals use for live performances
Don't just want to capture your voice? You also want to share all the subtleties on stage with your audience? That's what makes up the unique atmosphere at concerts isn't it? Then the DM-7 might just be your new best friend. And it has a very sensitive twin: For sound at the highest level in the studio we have the condenser microphone CM-7
Jesse Garon, singer and guitarist of the band Sloppy Joe's
"For me as a rock singer, it is especially important to hear my own voice well on stage at live concerts. Besides a brilliant sound to the outside, the DM-7 convinced me especially with its direct and almost feedback-free signal on the monitor path as well as the excellent speech intelligibility."
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A feast for your ears and eyes – microphones with a retro look
They're always an eye-catcher. And a homage to the 1950s and 1960s. But the technology is not from the "good old days" – it's state-of-the-art. No feedback and a pleasantly organic sound. The same goes for the DM-065.
DM-065
Nostalgic dynamic microphone,
retro look of the 50s/60s.
For stage, speech and vocals Cardioid polar pattern Low-noise on/off switch …
Basics: What is a vocal microphone?
If you are thinking about recording your own vocals, have a look at the basics of a vocal microphone. It's basically a converter: Your speech or vocals are made up of sound waves. A converter has to convert these sound waves into electrical signals. These electrical signals then flow – via other devices – to a speaker. This is the "reverse microphone" and converts the electricity back into sound waves – so it outputs the sound. A microphone makes sound controllable and transportable in the form of electrical waves. The challenge is to convert the incoming tone or sound signal in such a way that as little acoustic information as possible is lost.
Practical tip for your mic search
If you scroll down this page you will see: There are a lot of different vocal microphones out there. The individual needs of the singers are as different as the options for mics. With these two things in mind you prepared to approach the matter.
Nils Wittrock from The Hirsch Effekt :
"My two most important tips when looking for a new vocal microphone are:
1. do as many A/B comparisons as possible. Try and error. You can't avoid this when looking for the best mic.
2. it is dangerous to go alone. You may end up buying a mic that sounds very similar to your current mic - I've noticed this with myself. Take someone with you who can assess your voice and the technique. In other words, someone who can judge your interaction with the microphone from the outside. Either your sound engineer or just a band mate."
Say what?! – Differences between dynamic and condenser microphones
Before we look at real-life stuff, here's a quick overview:
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
PROPERTIES
Often more robust and stable than other microphones
Less feedback
No power source or phantom power required
Lower transmission range
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Dynamic microphones work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Using a coil and a permanent magnet, they convert the movement of a membrane into electrical signals. Sound waves excite the membrane and the coil connected to it. If the coil now moves in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, voltage is generated: the electrical (sound) signal. Dynamic converters therefore independently generate the voltage required for the signal, so they do not have to be supplied with electricity (unlike a condenser microphone).
CONDENSER MICROPHONE
PROPERTIES
Often a very high sound quality
The frequency spectrum is often broader
Low intrinsic noise
Needs phantom power
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Inside a condenser microphone is a (surprise!) condenser, which basically consists of an extremely light, electrically conductive membrane and a counter-electrode. When sound waves (vocals or from instruments) hit this membrane, it vibrates. This changes their distance from the electrode. The distance between membrane and counter-electrode determines the capacity of the condenser. These changes in the condenser capacity are the "translation" of the sound signal into an electrical (sound) signal.
In which situations can you use a dynamic or condenser microphone
Whether exclusively live or exclusively in the studio: the boundaries between the two are fluid – there is no classic distribution of roles. On the contrary, feel free to try out a condenser microphone on stage. Or a dynamic one in the studio.
Two reasons for using a dynamic microphone in the studio:
1. Less background noise
Condenser microphones are great because they pick up the many details of an instrument or voice very clearly. These mics often hear more sonic subtleties than their dynamic counterparts. In many cases this may be desirable. More details and atmosphere make the sound more realistic. But it can also cause problems. Live recording in the studio can be more challenging with these microphones, especially if the acoustics in the rehearsal room or (home) studio are not optimal and produce a lot of auxiliary sound.
Dynamic microphones are sometimes more convincing here with their more powerful sound, for example with drum recording. The lower susceptibility to feedback can also be an invaluable advantage in studio work. In the end, it's called: Try it out!
2. High load capacity
Dynamic microphones can withstand extremely high volumes without compromising their quality or function. A microphone can sometimes be exposed to very high sound pressures – even if only due to a brief mishandling. With condenser microphones it could cause damage. With a dynamic mic it most likely won't.
Dynamic microphones have a significantly longer service life than condenser microphones. They are basically indestructible. Dust, dirt, impacts? Dynamic microphones usually come out unscathed. And because there are far fewer electronics built into dynamic microphones, they can usually withstand a little liquid as well. Of course, your studios and recording facilities are neither dusty, dirty nor damp...right? Still: Being able to rely on the fact that a microphone can survive even a small mishap is also good for studio applications.
Janosch Held, Sound Engineer: "There are many entrenched myths in the field of microphones".
It has become commonplace that dynamic mics are always vocal mics and condenser mics are for the studio. No one questions that any more. But that is wrong. Condenser mics are great for vocals, especially with a large diaphragm (that's the little leaf that vibrates through the sound and thus converts the sound waves into signals), but also - contrary to the prejudice - live. They are just not as indestructible as dynamic microphones. For example, I have worked live with bands who turned their amps towards the stage wall and presented a condenser mic there. Then the microphone is protected from other sound sources and stumbling musicians, but still gives the fat condenser sound.
Either way – always remember to bring your own vocal mic:
Nils Wittrock, singer and guitarist of The Hirsch Effekt: "Please bring your own microphone for gigs - especially as a singer!"
Most live clubs have their own microphones, mostly dynamic ones. One of the absolute standard microphones that are usually lying around in live clubs has a shortcoming: there is a foam in it that both musicians and technicians clean far too rarely. Either never, or at least irregularly. This is unhygienic because 4715 other singers have sung in it before you, but it also changes the sound. Because foam that is dirty is more impermeable. The microphone becomes dull. Trebles are lost. Test this in the rehearsal room with a new and an old, unkempt microphone. Especially when you sing melodically, the difference is massive. Besides, it's simply nice if you don't just assume that someone will hand you a microphone on the spot. So if you care about your sound, bring your own microphone.
- 25 May, 2019
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