What are cheaper alternatives to the Sennheiser MD 441-U microphone?

The Sennheiser MD 441-U is a supercardioid dynamic microphone, with a best listed new price of £1,080. A lower-cost microphone may suit your needs, but price alone does not establish whether it can replace the MD 441-U for your application.

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a cardioid dynamic alternative at £559, so its pickup pattern differs from the MD 441-U. For instrument use, the Shure SM57 is listed at £104. For vocals, the Sennheiser e945 is listed at £167 and the e935 at £169.

Choose according to what you will record or amplify, and compare microphones on that source where possible. The Best-value used microphones list is also a useful starting point if you want to explore second-hand options.