Electro-VoiceND86 Dynamic Supercardioid Vocal Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The ND86 is a dynamic, handheld supercardioid vocal microphone aimed at keeping a lead voice intelligible when the mix is loud and crowded. It is described as combining crisp vocal presence with a warm low end, using a neodymium element and high-output design to help the vocal assert itself. That makes it a focused choice for lead singers whose parts need to separate from heavy background vocals and dense live arrangements.
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Who this is for
- Lead vocals that must stay intelligible over heavy background-vocal parts.
- Loud, complex live mixes where vocal presence needs to cut through.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup pattern does the ND86 use?
It is a supercardioid vocal microphone.
02What kind of vocal work is it aimed at?
It is particularly intended for loud, complex mixes where lead-vocal intelligibility is difficult.
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Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
