Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice ND44
Dynamic tight-cardioid drum and instrument mic with a low-profile pivoting head
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power None (passive). Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −52.4 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 69%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 24%
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 20%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 80 – 16.5k Hz
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 79% of 44 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 19 end-address dynamics
Takes louder sound than 11% of 19 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Frequency Response"; relative dB, 0 dB labelled; lines marked "1 m" (solid), "5 cm" (dotted) and "2.5 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
From the spec sheet, p. 2. Approximate
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.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | Large Mylar diaphragm, neodymium magnet, humbucking coil; hydrophobic cloth membraneFrom 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 SPL | 140 dB SPLmore than. "Maximum SPL: > 140 dB SPL"; no distortion figure given. | |
| Output impedance | 350 ohmbalanced (low-Z). "Impedance: 350 ohms balanced (low-z)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 80 Hz to 16.5 kHz"Frequency Response, Free Field: 80Hz to 16.5kHz"; no tolerance stated. | |
| Powering | none (passive)Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male"Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm". | |
| Weight | 194 gnet. "Net Weight: 6.85 oz (194 g)". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 139 × 48.5 × 21 mmLength × head diameter × shank: "Length: 5.47 in (139 mm)", head "1.91 in (48.5 mm) Dia. X 1.94 in (49.22 mm) Long", "Shank: 0.83 in (21 mm)". | |
| Finish | black polyurethane paint"Finish: Black polyurethane paint". | p. 1 |
| Supplied accessories | DRC-2 drum rim clamp; gig bag"Accessories Included: (1) DRC-2 Drum Rim Clamp, (1) Gig bag". Optional: SAND-1 stand adapter (page 3). | p. 2 |
| Material | Zinc die-cast handle, ABS-polycarbonate head, Memraflex grille screen | p. 1 |
| Shipping weight | 17.2 oz (488 g) | p. 2 |
| Replacement parts | DRC-2 drum rim clamp; ND44GRILLE end grille | p. 3 |
| Suggested uses | Toms, snare, guitar and bass amps, cymbals, hi-hat, brass, acoustic guitar (placement table) | p. 2 |
Documents
- ND44 data sheetF.01U.319.496 Vs1
Each document is © Electro-Voice.
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