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Electro-Voice ND86 Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone — Built for Large Stages

Electro-Voice ND86 is a supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone engineered for live performance in arenas, concert halls, and acoustically challenging venues. This stage-ready mic delivers present, smooth, and detailed sound while rejecting the room tone and stage wash that muddy big-room mixes. Inside the rugged die-cast zinc body sits a precisely tuned large-diaphragm dynamic capsule paired with a humbucking coil and internal shockmount, giving performers a confident tool that cuts through loud backline without feeding back. At 326 g, it sits comfortably in the hand for long sets, and the passive design means no phantom power is needed to operate.

What Sets the ND86 Apart on Stage

The ND86 inherits the acoustic DNA of EV's classic N/DYM series and rebuilds it with modern components aimed at today's touring rigs. A high-pass filter and tailored high-mid boosts and cuts separate the voice from the stage wash, while the Memraflex grille resists denting from drops, stands, and rough handling. A humbucking coil guards against line hum, so the mic can be used with confidence near speaker cabinets and EMF-generating equipment racks.

Frequency Response — Vocal Clarity Across the Spectrum

The frequency response is shaped for vocal intelligibility, with controlled lows that reduce low-frequency room rumble and a present high-mid range that helps lyrics cut through a dense mix. Professional sound engineers spend less time EQing at the board and more time mixing the show.

• Frequency range covers 70 Hz – 17 kHz, capturing the full vocal spectrum while rolling off stage rumble below 70 Hz.
• Maximum SPL: > 140 dB — handles loud singers and aggressive stage monitors without distortion
• Open Circuit Voltage: 2.4 mV/Pascal — strong output level for clean gain staging at the console

Supercardioid Pattern — Isolation for Loud Stages

A supercardioid polar pattern focuses pickup tightly on the vocalist directly in front of the mic and rejects sound from the sides and rear. Combined with the large-diaphragm dynamic element, this pattern delivers high gain before feedback — critical when wedge monitors and side-fills push serious SPL into the capsule.

• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid — tight directional pickup that rejects off-axis stage wash
• Element: Dynamic (large-diaphragm, neodymium magnet) — detailed, lively response with no phantom-power requirement
• Impedance: 350 ohms (Low-Z balanced) — standard low-impedance balanced output for any professional mic preamp

Road-Ready Construction — Built to Survive Touring

Built for the realities of touring, the housing combines a die-cast zinc body finished in black polyurethane paint with a dent-resistant Memraflex grille that keeps its shape after drops and stand bumps. The wired design terminates in a standard 3-pin XLR connector for plug-and-play compatibility with any mixing console or stage box.

• Connectivity is handled by a standard 3-pin XLR output, providing universal balanced compatibility for live and studio use.
• Height: 182.5 mm — standard handheld vocal-mic length
• Diameter (Max): 50.5 mm — comfortable grip for extended sets
• Weight: 326 g — light enough for handheld use without fatigue
• Case Material: Die-cast zinc with black polyurethane paint finish

Who Should Choose the ND86

This model is the right choice for lead vocalists, front-of-house engineers, and touring performers who need a reliable supercardioid dynamic mic that holds up in arenas, houses of worship, and large clubs. It suits both male and female singers thanks to its modern EQ curve and vivid high-end detail, and pairs naturally with stage monitors and in-ear mixes where feedback rejection matters. Sound engineers appreciate the high gain before feedback and the reduced need for corrective EQ.

The ND Series — EV's N/DYM Successor

It belongs to Electro-Voice's ND Series, which succeeds the long-running N/DYM line that became a benchmark for live-vocal dynamics. The ND Series covers eight new vocal, drum, amp, and instrument microphones, all built around redesigned large-diaphragm capsules with humbucking coils and internal shockmounts.