Description

The ND46 is Electro-Voice’s answer to instrument miking headaches: a supercardioid dynamic with a large-diaphragm capsule voiced for punchy, detailed low-end work on kick, toms, and guitar cabinets. It handles high SPL sources with confidence while keeping the tonal character full and musical rather than harsh or thin.

Positioning is where this mic really earns its keep. Instead of wrestling with a standard clip, you get a locking pivoting head — push the button, angle the capsule exactly where you need it, release, and it stays put. No drifting, no re-checking your placement between takes or songs.

Shock-mounted capsule cuts down on handling noise and stage rumble before it ever reaches the mix
Humbucking coil keeps line hum out, so you can place it near amps, monitors, or gear racks without picking up interference
Memraflex grille is built to shrug off the dents and abuse that come with touring and heavy stage use
Locking pivot head lets you dial in the perfect angle on drums or cabs and lock it there instantly
Tuned frequency response delivers rich, full-bodied tone with strong transient snap for percussive sources

This mic belongs to EV’s ND Series, a lineup built around a refined large-diaphragm capsule that pushes past the original N/Dym design in clarity and output. Whether it’s mounted on a kick drum, snare, or guitar cab, the ND46 gives engineers a mic that sets up fast, stays locked in place, and holds its own night after night in live and studio settings alike.