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Electro-Voice ND66
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Electro-Voice ND66

Small-diaphragm condenser cardioid instrument mic with a locking rotating head, pads and high-pass filter

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
20 dB(A)
Max SPL
146 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph "Frequency Response, Hi-Pass"; relative dB, 0 dB labelled; lines marked "Flat" (solid), "HP 75 Hz" (dashed) and "HP 150 Hz" (dotted). Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

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

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From the spec sheet
CapsuleSelf-biased (electret) small-diaphragm condenser element. "The ND66 contains a self-biased small diaphragm condenser element".p. 1
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "10 mV / Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.01 = -40.0).
Self-noise20 dB(A). "Self Noise: 20 dB SPL “A” weighted (0dB=20 micropascals)".
Max SPL146 dB SPL, 0 dB pad. "Maximum SPL: 146 dB SPL, 0dB Pad"; no distortion figure given.
Signal-to-noise ratio74 dB, re 94 dB SPL. "Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB (@ 94 dB SPL)".
Dynamic range126 dB. "Dynamic Range: 126 dB".
Output impedance200 ohm. "Impedance: 200 ohms".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Response, Free Field: 50Hz to 20kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringphantom 48 V. "Power Requirements: Phantom Supply Requirement: 48 VDC".
Low cutflat, 75 Hz, 150 Hz; 12 dB/octave. 3-position sliding switch: centre "flat", "75" engages "a 12 dB per octave roll-off at 75 Hz", "150" "a 12 dB per octave roll-off at 150 Hz". The page 2 graph "Frequency Response, Hi-Pass" shows Flat, HP 75 Hz and HP 150 Hz.p. 3
Pad−10 dB; also −20 dB, second pad position. Three-position pad: "The center position (marked 0) applies zero attenuation", "-10 applies 10dB of attenuation", "-20 applies 20dB of attenuation" before the built-in preamp.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".p. 1
Weight179 g, net. "Net Weight: 6.30 oz (179 g)".
Dimensions143 × 21 mm. Length × diameter: "5.63 in (143 mm)", "0.83 in (21 mm)".
Finishblack polyurethane paint. "Finish: Black polyurethane paint".
Supplied accessoriesgig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter; WSND-1 foam windscreen. "Accessories Included: (1) Gig bag, (1) stand clip, and (1) Euro thread adapter"; the parts list on page 3 adds a WSND-1 foam windscreen.
MaterialZinc die cast
Rotating headRotates up to 90° with seven positive locking positions; an unlock button must be held to turn itp. 2
Shipping weight16.4 oz (465 g)p. 1
Replacement partsWSND-1 foam windscreen; ND66RING transition ring (silver); optional SAND-1 stand adapter and DRC-2 drum rim clampp. 3

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