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Electro-Voice ND66
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Electro-Voice

Electro-Voice ND66

Small-diaphragm condenser cardioid instrument mic with a locking rotating head, pads and high-pass filter

Power Phantom 48 V.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
vs 75 end-address condensers

More output than 20% of 75 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 204 condensers: more output than 33%
  • Among 311 mics: more output than 53%
Self-noise
20 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 19% of 104 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 23%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 23%
Max SPL
146 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 91% of 110 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 84%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 82%
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the spec sheet, p. 2.

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From the spec sheet
CapsuleSelf-biased (electret) small-diaphragm condenser element"The ND66 contains a self-biased small diaphragm condenser element".p. 1
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz. "10 mV / Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.01 = -40.0).
Self-noise20 dB(A)"Self Noise: 20 dB SPL “A” weighted (0dB=20 micropascals)".
Max SPL146 dB SPL0 dB pad. "Maximum SPL: 146 dB SPL, 0dB Pad"; no distortion figure given.
Signal-to-noise ratio74 dBre 94 dB SPL. "Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74 dB (@ 94 dB SPL)".
Dynamic range126 dB"Dynamic Range: 126 dB".
Output impedance200 ohm"Impedance: 200 ohms".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency Response, Free Field: 50Hz to 20kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringphantom 48 V"Power Requirements: Phantom Supply Requirement: 48 VDC".
Low cutflat, 75 Hz, 150 Hz; 12 dB/octave3-position sliding switch: centre "flat", "75" engages "a 12 dB per octave roll-off at 75 Hz", "150" "a 12 dB per octave roll-off at 150 Hz". The page 2 graph "Frequency Response, Hi-Pass" shows Flat, HP 75 Hz and HP 150 Hz.p. 3
Pad−10 dBalso −20 dB, second pad position. Three-position pad: "The center position (marked 0) applies zero attenuation", "-10 applies 10dB of attenuation", "-20 applies 20dB of attenuation" before the built-in preamp.
ConnectorXLR-3 male"Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".p. 1
Weight179 gnet. "Net Weight: 6.30 oz (179 g)".
Dimensions143 × 21 mmLength × diameter: "5.63 in (143 mm)", "0.83 in (21 mm)".
Finishblack polyurethane paint"Finish: Black polyurethane paint".
Supplied accessoriesgig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapter; WSND-1 foam windscreen"Accessories Included: (1) Gig bag, (1) stand clip, and (1) Euro thread adapter"; the parts list on page 3 adds a WSND-1 foam windscreen.
MaterialZinc die cast
Rotating headRotates up to 90° with seven positive locking positions; an unlock button must be held to turn itp. 2
Shipping weight16.4 oz (465 g)p. 1
Replacement partsWSND-1 foam windscreen; ND66RING transition ring (silver); optional SAND-1 stand adapter and DRC-2 drum rim clampp. 3

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