Best Dynamic Microphones Under $500 2025

Affordable dynamic microphones under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

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 Telefunken EV

Sennheiser MD 435 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sennheiser MD 435

by Sennheiser

Karaoke Live Performance Rock

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for live vocals

✓ PROS

• Excellent feedback rejection
• Industry standard for live vocals

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• Proximity effect colors tone

Sennheiser MD 435Dynamic Vocal MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 40 - 20000 HzMax. sound pressure...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 506321

$494

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Telefunken M80 Oak - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Telefunken M80 Oak

by Telefunken

Rock Metal Karaoke

Key Feature:

• Great for high SPL sources

✓ PROS

• Excellent feedback rejection
• Industry standard for live vocals

✗ CONS

• May lack high-frequency detail
• Proximity effect colors tone

Telefunken M80 OakDynamic MicrophoneDirectivity: Super-cardioidFrequency range: 50 - 18000 HzImpedance: 325 OhmSPL >...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 434014

$406

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Telefunken M80 Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Telefunken M80 Cherry

by Telefunken

Metal Stage Rock

Key Feature:

• Durable roadworthy construction

✓ PROS

• No phantom power required
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• May lack high-frequency detail

Telefunken M80 CherryDynamic microphonePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 50 - 18000 HzImpedance: 325 OhmMax....

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 393006

$406

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Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack Bundle

by Sennheiser

Karaoke Rock Stage

Key Feature:

• Great for high SPL sources

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for live vocals
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• Proximity effect colors tone

Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack*Microphone set*3 Dynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 427455

$362

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Audix PDX520 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Audix PDX520

by Audix

Stage Karaoke Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent feedback rejection

✓ PROS

• Durable roadworthy construction
• No phantom power required

✗ CONS

• Less sensitive than condensers
• Heavier than condenser mics

Audix PDX520Dynamic Microphone for Vocals and SpeechIdeal for studiobroadcast and podcast applicationsCardioid polar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606641

$417

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⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Heil Sound The Fin Black/Red

by Heil Sound

Karaoke Stage Metal

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for live vocals

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for live vocals
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Proximity effect colors tone
• Limited frequency response range

Heil Sound The Fin Black/RedVocal MicrophoneDynamicDirectional characteristic: CardioidFrequency range: 50 / 18000...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 359387

$366

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⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Heil Sound The Fin Black/Blue

by Heil Sound

Stage Pop Metal

Key Feature:

• Durable roadworthy construction

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for live vocals
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Heavier than condenser mics
• Proximity effect colors tone

Heil Sound The Fin Black/BlueDynamic Vocals MicrophoneDirectional characteristic: CardioidFrequency range: 50 - 18000...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 359725

$373

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Sontronics Corona - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sontronics Corona

by Sontronics

Live Performance Stage Karaoke

Key Feature:

• No phantom power required

✓ PROS

• No phantom power required
• Industry standard for live vocals

✗ CONS

• Heavier than condenser mics
• Proximity effect colors tone

Sontronics CoronaDynamic Vocal MicrophoneRetro designSuitable for vocalsbut also for miking guitar amps and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 442815

$318

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Sennheiser MD 445 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sennheiser MD 445

by Sennheiser

Karaoke Live Performance Metal

Key Feature:

• Excellent feedback rejection

✓ PROS

• Great for high SPL sources
• Industry standard for live vocals

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• Proximity effect colors tone

Sennheiser MD 445Dynamic Vocal MicrophonePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 40 - 20000 HzMax. sound pressure...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 506323

$494

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Shure KSM8 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Shure KSM8 B

by Shure

Pop Karaoke Stage

Key Feature:

• Great for high SPL sources

✓ PROS

• Great for high SPL sources
• Excellent feedback rejection

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• May lack high-frequency detail

Shure KSM8 BDynamic Vocals and Speech MicrophoneWith dualdyne double membrane technologyMinimal proximity effect and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 379653

$457

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Telefunken M81 Universal Dynamic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Telefunken M81 Universal Dynamic

by Telefunken

Pop Stage Rock

Key Feature:

• No phantom power required

✓ PROS

• Durable roadworthy construction
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Heavier than condenser mics
• Proximity effect colors tone

Telefunken M81 Universal DynamicDynamic microphonePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 50 - 18000 HzMax. SPL:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 393004

$347

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Shure Nexadyne 8/S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Shure Nexadyne 8/S

by Shure

Pop Karaoke Rock

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for live vocals

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for live vocals
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• Heavier than condenser mics
• Limited frequency response range

Shure Nexadyne 8/SDynamic Vocal Microphone for Live PerformancePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency range: 20 - 20000...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 591044

$391

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Shure Nexadyne 8/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Shure Nexadyne 8/C

by Shure

Rock Live Performance Stage

Key Feature:

• Durable roadworthy construction

✓ PROS

• Durable roadworthy construction
• Great for high SPL sources

✗ CONS

• May lack high-frequency detail
• Heavier than condenser mics

Shure Nexadyne 8/CDynamic Vocal Microphone for Live PerformancePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency response: 50 Hz –...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 591049

$391

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Heil Sound The Fin Black/White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Heil Sound The Fin Black/White

by Heil Sound

Pop Metal Stage

Key Feature:

• No phantom power required

✓ PROS

• Excellent feedback rejection
• Industry standard for live vocals

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• Proximity effect colors tone

Heil Sound The Fin Black/WhiteVocals microphoneDynamicPolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 50 - 18000 HzMaximum...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 359125

$351

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Heil Sound The Fin Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Heil Sound The Fin Blue

by Heil Sound

Rock Karaoke Stage

Key Feature:

• Durable roadworthy construction

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for live vocals
• Durable roadworthy construction

✗ CONS

• Limited frequency response range
• Heavier than condenser mics

Heil Sound The Fin BlueDynamic Vocal MicrophoneDirectional characteristic: CardioidFrequency range: 50 Hz - 18 kHzMax....

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 326812

$351

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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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Best Dynamic Microphones Under $500 2025

Sennheiser MD 435

Telefunken M80 Oak

Telefunken M80 Cherry

Sennheiser E835 S 3Pack Bundle

Audix PDX520

Heil Sound The Fin Black/Red

Heil Sound The Fin Black/Blue

Sontronics Corona

Sennheiser MD 445

Shure KSM8 B

Telefunken M81 Universal Dynamic

Shure Nexadyne 8/S

Shure Nexadyne 8/C

Heil Sound The Fin Black/White

Heil Sound The Fin Blue

How to Choose the Best Dynamic Microphones

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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