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Black cylindrical handheld microphone with XLR connector

Electro-Voice

Electro-Voice ND86 Dynamic Supercardioid Vocal Microphone

SKU CH-FVGY-C9VHK

A supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone with a shock-mounted capsule, humbucking coil and dent-resistant grille that rejects handling noise and line hum while delivering detailed tone for large

  • Product typeInstrument-dynamic-microphones
  • Crisp vocal tone cuts through large venues with supercardioid pattern
  • Shock-mounted capsule keeps handling bumps out of the PA mix
  • Humbucking coil rejects line hum near speaker cabinets and racks
  • Memraflex grille resists dents from rough stage handling
  • >140 dB SPL handles loud vocals without distortion

Built for large-venue vocals

The Electro-Voice ND86 is a dynamic supercardioid handheld microphone engineered for concert and arena stages. Its large-diaphragm capsule delivers a rich, detailed frequency response from 70 to 17000 Hz. A shock-mounted capsule stops low-frequency handling bumps from reaching the PA system. A humbucking coil rejects electromagnetic interference from nearby speaker cabinets and equipment racks.

Passive design keeps the signal clean

The microphone requires no external power, drawing zero phantom current and adding no self-noise to the chain. Die-cast zinc construction and a Memraflex grille withstand heavy touring use without denting. At 601 g it balances securely in the hand while the supercardioid pattern provides strong off-axis rejection to control stage wash. Maximum SPL exceeds 140 dB for distortion-free close-miking.

Supercardioid pattern for stage isolation

The tight polar response separates the vocal from monitor bleed and room reflections in large venues. High-pass filtering and tailored high-mid boosts cut through the mix without added EQ. A 3-pin XLR connector ensures a balanced low-Z 350 ohm connection to any professional console. Buyers needing omnidirectional pickup or wireless operation should choose a different microphone type.

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Price $134.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameElectro-Voice
Product typeInstrument-dynamic-microphones

Questions about this item

How do I connect the ND86 to a mixing console, and what is the common mistake?

Plug the 3-pin XLR connector into a balanced low-Z input; the mistake is using an unbalanced adapter which defeats the humbucking coil and raises noise.

What part of the ND86 will need attention after heavy touring?

The Memraflex grille resists dents, but the shock-mounted capsule can loosen over time; check for rattles and have a technician re-secure the internal mount if handling noise returns.

At what sound-pressure level does the ND86 start to distort during a loud show?

The maximum SPL is rated above 140 dB, so distortion from the capsule itself is unlikely; the first limit is usually the preamp gain staging before the microphone clips.

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