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Microphones

The voice behind the signal. From the shack to the studio, these are the mics trusted by serious operators and broadcasters alike.

The ham radio microphone standard

Heil Sound

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Bob Heil built his first microphone for ham radio operators, and the company has never stopped. Heil mics are engineered specifically for the voice frequencies that cut through QRM on HF — tight low-end rolloff, presence peak right where it counts. If you're running a serious station, you're probably running Heil.

Heil Sound PR 40 microphone
Flagship
$329

Heil Sound PR 40

The flagship. Wide frequency response, tight cardioid pattern, and a presence peak that makes your voice cut through pile-ups. Used by serious operators and professional broadcasters worldwide.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Freq
28 Hz – 18 kHz
Max SPL
148 dB
Best for: HF SSB, broadcast, podcasting
Heil Sound PR 781 microphone
Ham Radio
$199

Heil Sound PR 781

Designed from the ground up for ham radio. The PR 781 delivers the classic Heil sound with a frequency response tailored for SSB voice — punchy, intelligible, and loud.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Freq
50 Hz – 16 kHz
Max SPL
145 dB
Best for: HF SSB, desk operation
Heil Sound RC 35 microphone
Element
$89

Heil Sound RC 35

The RC 35 is Heil's workhorse replacement element — drop it into a hand mic or desk stand and instantly upgrade your audio. Tight bandwidth, optimized for SSB intelligibility.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Freq
100 Hz – 12 kHz
Max SPL
140 dB
Best for: HF SSB, mobile, portable
Broadcast-grade clarity since 1927

Electro-Voice

Browse EV Microphones

Electro-Voice has been building professional microphones since 1927. Their dynamic mics are legendary in broadcast — the RE20 has been in more radio studios than any other microphone on earth. EV mics are built to last decades and sound authoritative on air.

Electro-Voice RE20 microphone
Industry Standard
$449

Electro-Voice RE20

The industry standard for broadcast radio. The RE20's Variable-D design eliminates proximity effect, giving you consistent tone whether you're close-talking or backed off. Deep, authoritative voice reproduction.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid (Variable-D)
Freq
45 Hz – 18 kHz
Max SPL
152 dB
Best for: Broadcast, studio, HF SSB
Electro-Voice ND767 microphone
Live/Studio
$199

Electro-Voice ND767

Tight supercardioid pattern with excellent off-axis rejection. The ND767 handles high SPL without breaking a sweat and delivers clear, present vocals in any environment.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Freq
80 Hz – 16 kHz
Max SPL
150 dB
Best for: Live performance, studio
Electro-Voice CO9 microphone
Condenser
$279

Electro-Voice CO9

When you need condenser detail with EV reliability. The CO9 captures the full frequency spectrum with extended high-end air and a tight hypercardioid pattern that rejects room noise.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Freq
40 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL
148 dB
Best for: Studio, high-detail recording
Built for the stage, trusted in the shack

Shure

Browse Shure Microphones

Shure has been the gold standard in professional audio since 1925. Their dynamic microphones are found everywhere from concert stages to broadcast booths to ham shacks. Rugged, reliable, and consistently excellent — Shure mics just work.

Shure SM7B microphone
Legend
$399

Shure SM7B

Michael Jackson recorded Thriller on an SM7B. It's been in broadcast booths for 40 years. The SM7B's flat, wide-range frequency response and excellent shielding make it a natural choice for the ham shack.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Freq
50 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL
180 dB
Best for: Broadcast, podcasting, HF SSB
Shure 55SH Series II microphone
Classic
$199

Shure 55SH Series II

The iconic chrome retro design that's been on stage since the 1950s. The 55SH delivers warm, classic tone with modern reliability. A statement piece for any serious shack.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Unidirectional
Freq
60 Hz – 15 kHz
Max SPL
147 dB
Best for: Desktop operation, vintage aesthetic
Shure SM58 microphone
Workhorse
$99

Shure SM58

The most popular microphone ever made. The SM58 is the benchmark — rugged enough to survive anything, consistent enough to trust anywhere. Every shack should have one as a backup.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Freq
50 Hz – 15 kHz
Max SPL
180 dB
Best for: General purpose, portable, backup
HEIL
Direct from the source

Shop the Heil Sound Store

Direct from the source. Bob Heil's team ships every order from Fairview, Illinois.

Heil Sound sells direct — no middleman, no markup. Pick up a PR 40, grab a desk stand, or order a complete mic system built for your rig. Every product is backed by Heil's legendary support.

Ships from Fairview, IL
Direct factory pricing
Ham radio support team
Full product line available
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