Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice ND46
Dynamic supercardioid instrument mic with a locking 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
- Supercardioid
- 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
- 70 – 18k Hz
- Released
- 2016
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; 4-point suspension shock mount with a tuned pneumatic pump; 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"; no distortion figure given. | |
| Output impedance | 350 ohmbalanced (low-Z). "Impedance: 350 ohms balanced (low-z)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 70 Hz to 18 kHz"Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18 kHz"; no tolerance or distance 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 | 309 gnet. "Net Weight: 10.9 oz (309 g)". | |
| Dimensions | 144.1 × 72.5 × 56 mmLength (yoke rotated to back) × width at the widest point × diameter less yoke: "5.67 in (144.1 mm)", "2.86 in (72.5 mm)", "2.2 in (56 mm)". | |
| Finish | black polyurethane paint"Finish: Black polyurethane paint". | |
| Supplied accessories | gig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter"Accessories Included: (1) Gig bag, (1) stand clip, and (1) Euro thread adapter". Optional: DRC-2 drum rim clamp (page 3). | p. 2 |
| Material | Zinc die-cast yoke, aluminium die-cast housing, Memraflex grille screen (dent-resistant tight-mesh wire) | p. 1 |
| Rotating head | Rotates up to 180° with fifteen positive locking positions; an unlock button must be held to turn it | p. 2 |
| Shipping weight | 20.6 oz (584 g) | |
| Replacement parts | SAND-1 stand adapter; ND46GRILLE end grille | p. 3 |
| Suggested uses | Guitar and bass amps, toms, snare, cymbals, hi-hat, brass, acoustic guitar (placement table) | p. 2 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2016 | |
Documents
- ND46 data sheetF.01U.319.495 Vs1
- Electro-Voice ND46 | RecordingHacks.com
Each document is © Electro-Voice.
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