Are you looking to buy a microphone? Whether you're a singer, musician, or just in charge of buying the equipment, buying a microphone can be a daunting task. There are so many to choose from and they range from cheap to expensive. We put together this handy field guide to help you when buying your first microphone. This video is geared more towards live performance but studio performers will learn some basics as well.

We wrote this article for American Music Supply highlighting a bunch of awesome microphone tips. Learn about microphone placement, polar patterns, accessories and more! For example, did you know that multi-pattern condensers can have their top end response change drastically? Its worth trying different patterns if you're not happened with the high frequency response. Learn tips like this and more from our article.

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