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Electro-Voice ND96
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Electro-Voice ND96

Dynamic supercardioid handheld vocal mic for loud stages, with a vocal presence switch

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−49.6 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
30 – 15k 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), "* Presence Position". 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 and switch position 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−49.6 dBV/Pa (3.3 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz; also −46.5 dBV/Pa, product page, flat: "4.7 mV/Pascal (-46.5 dBV/Pa) flat"; also −50 dBV/Pa, product page, vocal presence: "3.2 mV/Pascal (-50 dBV/Pa) vocal presence @ 1 kHz". "3.3 mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.0033 = -49.6). The data sheet does not say which switch position.
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 range30 Hz to 15 kHz, close; also [140, 15000], far. "Frequency Response, Close: 30 Hz – 15 kHz"; "Frequency Response, Far: 140 Hz – 15 kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power.
Switchespresence: flat, vocal presence. "Vocal presence emphasis switch selects between alternate sonic signatures"; the drawing on page 2 labels the positions "Flat" and "Vocal Presence".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".
Weight323 g, net. "Net Weight: 11.4 oz (323 g)".
Dimensions170 × 50.5 × 24.3 mm. Length × diameter × shank: "6.7 in (170 mm)", "2.0 in (50.5 mm)", "0.96 in (24.3 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: 379-1 foam windscreen/pop filter.p. 2
MaterialZinc die-cast handle, Memraflex grille screen (dent-resistant tight-mesh wire)p. 1
Vocal presence switchReduces certain low-mid frequency areas and emphasises key upper-midrange vocal presence areas
Shipping weight21.2 oz (601 g)p. 2
Replacement partsNDVOCCLIP stand adapter; ND96GRILLE end grille; NDVOCRING transition ring (silver)

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