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Electro-Voice ND46
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Electro-Voice ND46

Dynamic supercardioid instrument mic with a locking pivoting head

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−52.4 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
70 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; relative dB, 0 dB labelled; lines marked "1 m" (solid), "5 cm" (dotted) and "2.5 cm" (dashed). Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Response": four full-circle plots, two frequencies each (solid and dashed, as the legends under each plot say); rings labelled -5dB to -20dB, centre circle -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleLarge Mylar diaphragm, neodymium magnet, humbucking coil; 4-point suspension shock mount with a tuned pneumatic pump; hydrophobic cloth membrane. From the description.p. 1
Sensitivity−52.4 dBV/Pa (2.4 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "2.4 mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.0024 = -52.4).
Max SPL140 dB SPL, more than. "Maximum SPL: >140 dB"; no distortion figure given.
Output impedance350 ohm, balanced (low-Z). "Impedance: 350 ohms balanced (low-z)".
Rated frequency range70 Hz to 18 kHz. "Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18 kHz"; no tolerance or distance stated.
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".
Weight309 g, net. "Net Weight: 10.9 oz (309 g)".
Dimensions144.1 × 72.5 × 56 mm. Length (yoke rotated to back) × width at the widest point × diameter less yoke: "5.67 in (144.1 mm)", "2.86 in (72.5 mm)", "2.2 in (56 mm)".
Finishblack polyurethane paint. "Finish: Black polyurethane paint".
Supplied accessoriesgig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter. "Accessories Included: (1) Gig bag, (1) stand clip, and (1) Euro thread adapter". Optional: DRC-2 drum rim clamp (page 3).p. 2
MaterialZinc die-cast yoke, aluminium die-cast housing, Memraflex grille screen (dent-resistant tight-mesh wire)p. 1
Rotating headRotates up to 180° with fifteen positive locking positions; an unlock button must be held to turn itp. 2
Shipping weight20.6 oz (584 g)
Replacement partsSAND-1 stand adapter; ND46GRILLE end grillep. 3
Suggested usesGuitar and bass amps, toms, snare, cymbals, hi-hat, brass, acoustic guitar (placement table)p. 2

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