A microphone definitely determines the quality of your recording, so if you are an amateur musician, I assume you will be looking for something affordable microphone, one brand that I can recommend is SHURE, but that totally depends on your budget, so you can check this guide to purchase which is the right one for you. http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/studio/studio-microphones/buying-guide.php
Wireless microphones are available as bluetooth sets for phones and actual microphones used for speeches, singing, and various other performances. Sennheiser, Shure, and Audio-Technica are good brands that carry such quality wireless microphones.
Studio Microphones are Microphones that you can buy and use to make music in a studio. These range is price based on quality of sound that is produced, and can be plugged into most studios.
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Some of the highest quality studio microphones are made by the Shure company. Other quality microphones are produced by Rode, AKG, and Nady.
When in a recording studio, there is a complex mix of wires, outs and ins that are all connected into itself. Usually, all the inputs (guitars, microphones, amps etc) all join connect to the mixing desk (which is outside the studio, usually a pane of sound proof glass is between the studio and the mixing room). The desk then sets all the instruments and microphones to certain levels (volumes) and lets microphones to be plugged into them. These microphones go back inside the studio to let the performers hear what they are singing and playing without affecting the sound in the studio.
The Sony studio microphones are a great choice for getting clear, true sound for session recordings onto a PC.
The best karaoke microphones for a fun and engaging singing experience are typically wireless microphones with good sound quality, durability, and easy connectivity to karaoke machines or apps. Look for brands like Shure, Sennheiser, or Audio-Technica for reliable options.
Essential equipment for a successful music studio includes high-quality microphones, audio interfaces, studio monitors, headphones, and recording software.
IPod microphones are best suited for recording audio directly to the Ipod. The high performance microphones like alesis ProTrack or Belkin GoStudio can turn the Ipod into a full-fledged mobile recording studio.
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One can purchase Sennheiser microphones from the following retailers: PMT Online, Decks, Parks Cameras, Gear 4 Music, Studio Xchange, Hifi tower, Guitar Guitar, Studio Spares, Sennheiser, Best Buy, Musician Friends.
Most Sony brands of microphones are very durable, but it largely depends ons the cost of the microphone, and which one it is. If it were a F-112 Sony Microphone, then the durability is maximal!