Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice ND86
Dynamic supercardioid handheld vocal mic for the stage
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
- 30 – 17k Hz
- Released
- 2016
vs 25 handheld dynamics
More output than 50% of 25 handheld dynamics.
Each stripe is one handheld dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 13 handheld dynamics
Takes louder sound than 17% of 13 handheld dynamics.
Each stripe is one handheld 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) 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
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | Large Mylar diaphragm, neodymium magnet, humbucking coil; 4-point suspension shock mount with a pneumatic pump; hydrophobic cloth membraneFrom 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 SPL | 140 dB SPLmore than; also 134.5 dB SPL, product page ("Max SPL 134.5"). "Maximum SPL: >140 dB"; no distortion figure given. | |
| Output impedance | 350 ohmbalanced (low-Z); also 1000 ohm, product page ("Nominal Impedance 1000 ohms"). "350 ohms balanced (low-z)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 30 Hz to 17 kHzclose; also [70, 17000], far. "Frequency Response, Close: 30 Hz – 17 kHz"; "Frequency Response, Far: 70 Hz – 17 kHz"; no tolerance stated. | |
| Powering | none (passive)Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male"Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm". | |
| Weight | 326 gnet. "Net Weight: 11.5 oz (326 g)". | |
| Dimensions | 182.5 × 50.5 × 24.3 mmLength × diameter × shank: "7.2 in (182.5 mm)", "2.0 in (50.5 mm)", "0.96 in (24.3 mm)". | |
| Finish | black polyurethane paint"Finish: Black polyurethane paint"; "Material: Zinc die cast handle, Memraflex grille screen". | |
| Supplied accessories | gig bag; stand clip; Euro thread adapterOptional: 379-1 foam windscreen/pop filter (page 2). | |
| Material | Zinc die-cast handle, Memraflex grille screen (dent-resistant tight-mesh wire) | |
| Shipping weight | 21.2 oz (601 g) | |
| Replacement parts | NDVOCCLIP stand adapter; ND86GRILLE end grille; NDVOCRING transition ring (silver) | p. 2 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2016 | |
Documents
- ND86 data sheetF.01U.319.493 Vs1
- ND86product page
- Electro-Voice ND86 | RecordingHacks.com
Each document is © Electro-Voice.
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