The Electro-Voice ND66 Condenser Cardioid Instrument Microphone is a sleek, versatile, and detailed microphone equipped with a premium self-biased small-diaphragm condenser element. This condenser microphone allows for incredible detail and crisp recordings, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of instruments, especially strings, acoustic guitar, and percussion. The ND66 features two pads that allow for adjustable sensitivity, preventing clipping when recording sources with high SPLs. Its rugged die-cast zinc body ensures exceptional sound quality with every performance.
The ND series of microphones from Electro-Voice are known for their innovative and iconic designs. Consisting of eight premium quality microphones, with four designed specifically for instruments and another four for vocals, the ND series provides a host of professional features. These microphones are equally comfortable in the studio and on the road, offering exceptional control and consistency. With high-performance capsule designs, they deliver instant record-ready results and can withstand the rigors of live and studio performances.
One unique feature of the ND66 is its locking rotatable head, allowing for quick and easy mic placement in any situation. By pushing and holding the lock button, adjusting the head to the desired position, and then releasing the lock, users can easily position the microphone. The ND66 also includes two in-built high-pass filters at 75Hz and 150Hz, allowing users to get the sound right at the source by reducing proximity effect and removing low-frequency build-up.
The package includes the ND66 Condenser Cardioid Instrument Microphone, WSND-1 Foam Windscreen, Gig Bag, Stand Clip, Euro Thread Adapter, and features a premium self-biased small-diaphragm condenser element, clean and detailed condenser sound profile, locking rotating head for easy mic placement, selectable -10 and -20dB pads to prevent microphone overload at high SPLs, and selectable high-pass filters at 75Hz and 150Hz. The microphone also has a rich and detailed frequency response and a robust die-cast zinc construction.
Specifications for the ND66 include a self-biased condenser microphone element, a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz, a cardioid polar pattern, a sensitivity of 10mV/Pascal, a maximum SPL of 146dB SPL with 0dB pad, a self-noise rating of 20dB SPL A weighted, a dynamic range of 126dB, a signal-to-noise ratio of 74dB at 94dB SPL, a pin-2 positive polarity reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on the diaphragm, a power requirement of 48VDC phantom power, an impedance of 200 Ohms, a 3-pin XLR microphone connector, and a black polyurethane paint finish. The dimensions of the microphone with the yoke rotated to the back are a length of 143mm and a diameter of 21mm, while the weight is 179g or 6.3 oz. The product code for the ND66 is ND66.
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