Electro-Voice ND44 - Cardioid Dynamic Percussion and Instrument Microphone with Pivoting Head and Humbucking Coil

Electro-Voice ND44 - Cardioid Dynamic Percussion and Instrument Microphone with Pivoting Head and Humbucking Coil

The Electro-Voice ND44 is a large-diaphragm, tight - cardioid dynamic instrument microphone designed for toms, snare drums, and guitar/bass amps. Its low-profile, pivoting, locking head facilitates precise placement even on dense kits or in front of speaker cones, while the humbucking coil reduces mains hum on stages with nearby transformers, power strips, or cabs. The Memraflex grille and metal chassis are designed for heavy-duty use; the capsule is tuned to deliver an aggressive, defined attack with outstanding isolation from other instruments.

Main features

• Tight cardioid pattern for increased gain before feedback and reduced bleed from turntables and monitors.
• Low-profile pivoting head with dual pivot and locking points, ideal for toms/snare drums and guitar cabinets .
• Humbucking coil that protects against hum caused by electromagnetic interference.
• Memraflex grille and suspended capsule: dent resistance and reduced handling noise.
• Includes DRC-2 drum rim clamp : quick and secure mounting without additional stand, plus carrying bag.
• Reference specifications : 80 Hz–16.5 kHz , 2.4 mV/Pa , 350 Ω , >140 dB SPL , 139 × Ø48.5 mm , 194 g .

Product benefits

• Ultra-fast installation thanks to the articulated head and the included DRC-2 clamp .
• Ready-to-mix sound : punch and clarity in attack with little additional EQ.
• Cleaner mixes : Tight cardioid pattern reduces leakage from other elements of the kit.
• Touring reliability : zamak chassis, ABS polycarbonate head and anti-dent grille.

Use cases

• Toms (rack/floor) and snare drum in studio and live.
• Guitar and bass amplifiers (on axis or off axis to nuance the tone).
• Varied percussion with fast transients (timpani, bongos, darbuka).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need phantom power? No. It's passive dynamic .
• What accessories does it include? DRC-2 rim clamp , bag , and European thread adapter (depending on package).
• What is the polarity? Pin 2 positive with respect to pin 3 with positive pressure on the diaphragm.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice ND44 instrument microphone, large-diaphragm dynamic ; narrow cardioid pattern; response 80 Hz–16.5 kHz ; sensitivity 2.4 mV/Pa (OCV at 1 kHz); impedance 350 Ω (low-Z, balanced); max. SPL >140 dB ; humbucking coil ; suspended capsule; Memraflex grille; locking, low-profile pivoting head ; 3-pin XLR connector; materials: die-cast zinc (zamak) body and ABS polycarbonate head; black polyurethane finish; dimensions 139 × Ø48.5 mm ; weight 194 g . Includes DRC-2 clamp and bag.