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Electro-Voice ND76
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Electro-Voice ND76

Dynamic, cardioid, handheld vocal mic (ND series, 2016) with a large-diaphragm capsule, humbucking coil and shock-mounted capsule

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−52.4 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
30 – 17k 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) and "1 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.

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From the spec sheet
CapsuleLarge Mylar diaphragm, neodymium magnet, humbucking coil; 4-point suspension shock mount with a 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). "350 ohms balanced (low-z)".
Rated frequency range30 Hz to 17 kHz, close; also [70, 17000], far. "Frequency Response, Close: 30 Hz – 17 kHz"; "Frequency Response, Far: 70 Hz – 17 kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type".
Weight323 g, net
Dimensions182.5 × 50.5 × 24.3 mm. Length 182.5 mm, diameter 50.5 mm, shank 24.3 mm.
Finishblack polyurethane paint
Supplied accessoriesgig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter. Optional: 379-1 foam windscreen (page 2).
MaterialZinc die-cast handle, Memraflex grille screen
PolarityPin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3, with positive pressure on the diaphragm
Shipping weight598 g (21.1 oz)
Replacement partsNDVOCCLIP stand adapter; ND76GRILLE end grille; NDVOCRING transition ringp. 2

Documents

Each document is © Electro-Voice.

Product page on electrovoice.comRecording Hacks

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