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Electro-Voice ND76S
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Electro-Voice ND76S

Dynamic cardioid vocal mic with an on/off switch

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−52.4 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
70 – 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 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 17 kHz, far; also [30, 17000], close. "Frequency Response, Close: 30 Hz – 17 kHz", "Frequency Response, Far: 70 Hz – 17 kHz"; distances not stated.
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power.
Switchespower: on, off. "near-silent on/off switch ... can be locked into the on position by using a flat head screwdriver to rotate the set screw 90º".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".
Weight318 g, net. "Net Weight: 11.2 oz (318 g)".p. 2
Dimensions182.5 × 50.5 × 24.3 mm. Length × diameter × shank: "7.2 in (182.5 mm)", "2.0 in (50.5 mm)", "0.96 in (24.3 mm)".p. 1
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: 379-1 foam windscreen/pop filter.p. 2
MaterialZinc die-cast handle, Memraflex grille screenp. 1
Shipping weight20.9 oz (573 g)p. 2
Replacement partsNDVOCCLIP stand adapter; ND76GRILLE end grille; NDVOCRING transition ring (silver)

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