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Electro-Voice ND86
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Electro-Voice ND86

Dynamic supercardioid handheld vocal mic for the stage

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
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; also −45 dBV/Pa, product page, "5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)". "2.4 mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.0024 = -52.4).
Max SPL140 dB SPL, more than; also 134.5 dB SPL, product page ("Max SPL 134.5"). "Maximum SPL: >140 dB"; no distortion figure given.
Output impedance350 ohm, balanced (low-Z); also 1000 ohm, product page ("Nominal Impedance 1000 ohms"). "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"; "Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".
Weight326 g, net. "Net Weight: 11.5 oz (326 g)".
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)".
Finishblack polyurethane paint. "Finish: Black polyurethane paint"; "Material: Zinc die cast handle, Memraflex grille screen".
Supplied accessoriesgig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter. Optional: 379-1 foam windscreen/pop filter (page 2).
MaterialZinc die-cast handle, Memraflex grille screen (dent-resistant tight-mesh wire)
Shipping weight21.2 oz (601 g)
Replacement partsNDVOCCLIP stand adapter; ND86GRILLE end grille; NDVOCRING transition ring (silver)p. 2

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