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Best Dynamic Microphones Under $300 2026

Affordable dynamic microphones under $300 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Performance For Rock For Pop For Metal For Karaoke For Stage
BRANDS: Shure Sennheiser SE Electronics Audix the t.bone Behringer EV Telefunken
Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack

by Sennheiser
Metal Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Durable roadworthy construction
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent feedback rejection
  • • Great for high SPL sources
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Proximity effect colors tone

Sennheiser E835 S 3PackMicrophone set3 Dynamic microphonesSuitable for e.g.: vocals and percussionPolar pattern:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 399155
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
SE Electronics V7 G-25AE Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

SE Electronics V7 G-25AE Gold

by SE Electronics
Stage Rock Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Excellent feedback rejection
✓ PROS
  • • No phantom power required
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Limited frequency response range

SE Electronics V7 G-25AE GoldDynamic Vocal MicrophoneLimited special editionPolar pattern: SupercardioidIntegrated pop...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619032
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lewitt MTP 840 DM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Lewitt MTP 840 DM

by Lewitt
Metal Stage Karaoke
Key Feature:
• Great for high SPL sources
✓ PROS
  • • No phantom power required
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
✗ CONS
  • • Less sensitive than condensers
  • • Heavier than condenser mics

Lewitt MTP 840 DMDynamic Vocal MicrophoneSwitchable low-cutPolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 40 - 18000...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488758
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser E 935 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sennheiser E 935 Case Bundle

by Sennheiser
Stage Rock Live Performance
Key Feature:
• No phantom power required
✓ PROS
  • • Great for high SPL sources
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Heavier than condenser mics

Sennheiser E 935 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Sennheiser E 935*Dynamic microphone*Specially developed to...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 344406
$215
Buy at Thomann View Details
Audix OM7 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Audix OM7 Bundle

by Audix
Karaoke Stage Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Excellent feedback rejection
✓ PROS
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Heavier than condenser mics

Audix OM7 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Audix OM7*Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone*Polar pattern:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 506351
$268
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warm Audio WA-19B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Warm Audio WA-19B

by Warm Audio
Live Performance Metal Pop
Key Feature:
• Durable roadworthy construction
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent feedback rejection
  • • Great for high SPL sources
✗ CONS
  • • Limited frequency response range
  • • Less sensitive than condensers

Warm Audio WA-19BDynamic Small Diaphragm MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 30 - 18000 HzBass cut at 50...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 590467
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser E 935 FetAmp Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sennheiser E 935 FetAmp Bundle

by Sennheiser
Live Performance Metal Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for live vocals
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
  • • Excellent feedback rejection
✗ CONS
  • • Proximity effect colors tone
  • • May lack high-frequency detail

Sennheiser E 935 FetAmp Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Sennheiser E 935*Dynamic microphone*Specially developed to...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505978
$248
Buy at Thomann View Details
Aston Microphones Apex Glass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Aston Microphones Apex Glass

by Aston Microphones
Pop Live Performance Stage
Key Feature:
• Durable roadworthy construction
✓ PROS
  • • No phantom power required
  • • Great for high SPL sources
✗ CONS
  • • Proximity effect colors tone
  • • Less sensitive than condensers

Aston Microphones Apex Glass, Dynamic Microphone, Dual voicing: 2 different sound characteristics selectable - based on...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 594395
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Austrian Audio OD505 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Austrian Audio OD505

by Austrian Audio
Stage Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent feedback rejection
✓ PROS
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
  • • Great for high SPL sources
✗ CONS
  • • Less sensitive than condensers
  • • Proximity effect colors tone

Austrian Audio OD505Active Dynamic Vocal MicrophonePolar pattern: supercardioidFrequency range: 35 - 16000...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 526312
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Audix OM7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Audix OM7

by Audix
Stage Karaoke Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for high SPL sources
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent feedback rejection
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Proximity effect colors tone

Audix OM7Professional Dynamic Vocal MicrophonePolar pattern: hypercardioidFor high SPL (over 140 dB)Stable...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 160140
$246
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser E 945 Stand Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sennheiser E 945 Stand Bundle

by Sennheiser
Karaoke Pop Stage
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for live vocals
✓ PROS
  • • No phantom power required
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
✗ CONS
  • • Proximity effect colors tone
  • • May lack high-frequency detail

Sennheiser E 945 Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Sennheiser E 945*Dynamic vocal microphone*The E 945...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 587069
$212
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ND96 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

EV ND96

by EV
Metal Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• No phantom power required
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
  • • Durable roadworthy construction
✗ CONS
  • • Limited frequency response range
  • • Heavier than condenser mics

EV ND96Dynamic large diaphragm vocals microphonePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 30 - 15000 HzMax. SPL: 140...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 385846
$213
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure SH55 Series II Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Shure SH55 Series II Bundle

by Shure
Stage Live Performance Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent feedback rejection
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
  • • No phantom power required
✗ CONS
  • • May lack high-frequency detail
  • • Less sensitive than condensers

Shure SH55 Series II Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Shure SH55 Series II*Dynamic Vocal Microphone "Elvis...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 189243
$248
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure Super 55 Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Shure Super 55 Deluxe

by Shure
Rock Pop Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent feedback rejection
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
  • • Excellent feedback rejection
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than condenser mics
  • • Proximity effect colors tone

Shure Super 55 DeluxeDynamic Vocal MicrophoneSuccessor of SH 55 "Elvismic"Characteristics:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 229490
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Audix OM11 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Audix OM11

by Audix
Live Performance Karaoke Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for live vocals
✓ PROS
  • • Great for high SPL sources
  • • Industry standard for live vocals
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than condenser mics
  • • Proximity effect colors tone

Audix OM11Dynamic Voice and Vocal MicrophoneSuccessor to the legendary OM1VLM Design type B capsuleSuitable for high...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 313781
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Dynamic Microphones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced dynamic microphones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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