The Above AVL Audio GEAR Guide

People are always asking us for our top recommendations—so here they are! Below, you'll find our top audio gear picks, carefully sorted by type of item or accessory. While these may not be the perfect fit for everyone, they’re an excellent starting point!

We continuously update this list to ensure you always have access to our latest and greatest picks. It’s just one way we make your shopping experience easier—no need to sift through endless options when you can go straight to the ones we most highly recommend!

For easy browsing, products are arranged from smallest and most affordable to larger or higher-end products, moving from left to right.

Directory:

Vocial Microphones - Wireless Microphones - Direct Boxes

Consoles - Speakers - Subsnakes

Cables - Stands

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Vocal Microphones

V7

The SE Electronics V7 is loved by many for a reason - it's got a very tight pickup pattern, offers great value for the cost, and tends to offer better rejection of outside sound compared to it's competitors.

Is it the perfect vocal mic for every vocalist? Of course not! But, it's a great start on a budget that works well with most voices.

Sennheiser E 835

The E 835 is another fantastic vocal mic - good on a wide variety of vocalists and talent levels.

It offers a cardioid pickup pattern - so less experienced vocalists won't drop off if their mic technique is far from perfect, and offers a frequency response that picks up pretty much any vocalist well.

AT2020

The AT2020 is a versatile large diaphragm microphone perfect for studio recordings, podcasting, and area micing.

LIZ-SHOTGUN

The Liz-Shotgun microphone is our go-to crowd microphone.

Instrument Microphones

SE Electronics Drum Mic Packs

The SE Electronics drum mic packs are one of the best bang-for-the-buck drum mic kits on the market today....which is why they've taken off in popularity.

This particular kit gives you the basics for a typical drum kit and all of the mics punch above other mics at the same price level.

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AT Instrument

The AT-Instrument mic is a versatile instrument microphone that provides a very clear and full sound.

Put it on a guitar, violin or sax and blindfold yourself next to more expensive options...you'll be surprised at the sound and resistance to feedback.

We've been very impressed at how this compares to significantly more expensive microphones!

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Wireless Microphones

AT-5250 Wireless Microphone System

The AT-5250 is a simple dual-channel wireless solution that comes with one handheld and one bodypack microphone.

AT-5210 Wireless Microphone System

The AT-5210 is a simple dual-channel wireless solution that comes with two handheld microphones.

AT-Combo Pack Wireless Microphone System

The AT-Combo Pack is a great four-channel microphone system.

AT-SYS-8-HHT Wireless Microphone System

The AT-SYS-8-HHT is an all-in-one 8-channel microphone system that comes with

DI's

IMP2

The IMP2 is a great affordable DI.

ProAV1

The ProAV1 is our go-to mono DI.

ProAV2

The ProAV1 is our go-to stereo DI.

Radial BT-Pro

The BT-Pro is a DI with Built-in Bluetooth, perfect for playing music from a mobile device.

Isopod

The Isopod is a simple solution for 3.5mm to XLR for computer audio.

RNDI

The RNDI is the top-of-the-line pick. It just sounds amazing!

SGI

SGI's are great for sending an unbalanced 1/4" signal over a balanced xlr line. These are especially common for sending audio signal from a guitar to a guitar amp that is offstage.

QBox Audio Tester

QBox is the most versatile Audio signal tester!

Consoles

Yamaha MG10

A great small, simple analog audio console with 4 mono inputs, and 3 stereo inputs for a great price

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Yamaha MG12XU

A small analog console with 4 mono inputs, and 5 stero inputs.

Yamaha DM3

A small digital audio console with 16 inputs and 9 outputs.

Yamaha TF-Rack

The TF-Rack is a rack mounted 40 channel console perfect for bands, churches, and theaters. it is convenient to use when connected to a tablet or a pc.

Studiolive SE24

The Studiolive SE24 is a 32-channel digital audio console with 32 input channels, and 16 outputs.

Speakers

Speakers

We have a wide variety of speakers from various manufacturers!

Small Speaker Package

This large speaker package comes with 2x 12" speakers, 2x stands, and necessary cables for a speaker system for crowds up to 150 people.

Small Speaker Package with Subwoof

This small speaker package comes with 2x 12" speakers, 2x stands, a 15" subwoofer, and necessary cables for a speaker system for crowds up to 150 people.

Large Speaker Package with Subwoofer

This large speaker package comes with 2x 15" speakers, 2x stands, a 18" subwoofer, and necessary cables for a speaker system for crowds up to 250 people.

Subsnakes

Whirlwind Mini Subsnakes

These subsnakes come in 6 or 12 input at 25' to 100'.

Whirlwind Catdusa

Transmit 8 channels of audio over just two Cat6 cables!

Tio1608

Digital audio snake designed for Yamaha consoles.

Tio1608-D

Digital audio snake compatible with any Dante console.

Cables

Everyday XLR Cables

Elite Core is a brand known for making incredible custom cabling. Their Essentials line offers really solid quality cables at reasonable prices, and they've earned a place in our favorites!

Compared to other "budget" cables, these use genuine Neutrik Rean connectors, good quality cable, and offer good workmanship. We love them!

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Stands

Microphone Stands

We have a variety of microphone stands in all sizes and types!

Gator Speaker Stand Set

These Gator speaker stands are our favorite.

Gator Adjustable Sub Pole

Sub pole for mounting a speaker on top of a sub.