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Great Sound Starts at the Source
Recording great tracks is hard to do when you're fighting your gear. Budget microphones have their uses, but those uses shouldn't be on critical vocal or instrument tracks if you can avoid it. But how can you record better tracks if quality mics are prohibitively expensive?
That's where zZounds payment plans come in. With no-interest payments spread out over months, it's a lot easier to add a couple of excellent microphones to your mic locker -- and when you can record the sound properly at the source, then mixing gets a lot easier.
A great microphone is something you'll take good care of and cherish for years, even decades, and it'll make every recording that much better. Why wait to upgrade your sound? Our zero-interest payment plans make it easy to start recording better tracks right now!
That's where zZounds payment plans come in. With no-interest payments spread out over months, it's a lot easier to add a couple of excellent microphones to your mic locker -- and when you can record the sound properly at the source, then mixing gets a lot easier.
A great microphone is something you'll take good care of and cherish for years, even decades, and it'll make every recording that much better. Why wait to upgrade your sound? Our zero-interest payment plans make it easy to start recording better tracks right now!
For That Perfect Vocal Sound
With crisp, airy highs, detailed midrange, and full lows, these boutique mics from Neumann, Lewitt, and Lauten are what the professionals reach for when recording critical lead vocal tracks.
Neumann U 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Case and Cable
$3,995.00
- Interest-Free Payment Plans
Comes in 2 Quantities, 2 Colors
Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
$1,758.00
- 12 payments of$146.50/mo
Modeling Mics: The Future of Recording
Match the mic sound to the source! Modeling microphones use the latest technology to provide you with multiple options for tonality (often modeled after the most coveted classic microphones), for the ultimate in versatility.
Universal Audio Sphere LX Modeling Microphone
$999.00
- 12 payments of$83.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$166.50/mo
Universal Audio SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in
$499.00
- 8 payments of$62.38/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$83.17/mo
Antelope Audio Axino Synergy Core USB Modeling Microphone
$419.00
- 8 payments of$52.38/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$69.83/mo
Multi-Use Mics: For Instruments, Vocals, and More
Recording drums, guitars, piano, or anything else? These mics from AKG, Lauten Audio, and Neumann are so versatile, they excel at capturing almost any sound.
Sennheiser MD-441 Dynamic Super-Cardioid Microphone
$1,249.00
- 12 payments of$104.08/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$208.17/mo
Lauten Audio Eden LT-386 Multi-Voicing Tube Condenser Microphone
$3,898.00
- Interest-Free Payment Plans
Omni-Directional, Multi-Pattern and 360-Degree Mics
When you need to capture an entire room, or even a full 360-degree sound environment, these mics from Telefunken, Rode, Neumann, and AKG are great options -- whether you're recording music, or capturing audio for film or video projects.
Rode NT-SF1 True Condenser Ambisonic Microphone
$1,049.00
- 12 payments of$87.42/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$174.83/mo
Telefunken TF51 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
$1,995.00
- 12 payments of$166.25/mo
Neumann TLM 107 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
$1,595.00
- 12 payments of$132.92/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Small-Diaphragm and Shotgun Mics
For capturing the quick transients and complex treble harmonic information from cymbals, acoustic guitar, and other instruments, a small-diaphragm condenser is usually the way to go -- and you can't go wrong with these high-end options from Neumann and Rode. If you need a super-focused pickup pattern, such as for film and video work, check out these shotgun mics from Rode and Sennheiser.
Neumann KM 184 Cardioid Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
$899.00
- 12 payments of$74.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$149.83/mo
Comes in 2 Quantities, 2 Mfg Models
Rode NTG8 Long Shotgun Microphone
$1,039.13
- 12 payments of$86.59/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$173.19/mo
Sennheiser MKH 416 Short Shotgun Condenser Microphone
$1,049.00
- 12 payments of$87.42/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$174.83/mo
Ribbon Microphones
Ribbon microphones -- the older, wiser cousin of dynamic microphones -- have a well-earned reputation for smooth, natural sound. Some ribbon mics impart a mellow vintage vibe, with rolled-off highs that can take the harsh edge off strings, horns, vocals, and more -- a great choice when a condenser mic comes across as too bright or shrill. Other ribbons are known for their wide-open, "you-are-there" realism that faithfully recreates what your ears hear -- a go-to choice for capturing classical performances. From iconic vintage-spec mics from the likes of AEA, to modern classics from Royer, and beyond, ribbon microphones can be your studio's secret weapon for capturing nearly any source you put them in front of.
Royer Labs R-121 Dynamic Passive Ribbon Microphone
$1,599.00
- 12 payments of$133.25/mo
Comes in 2 Quantities
