Description

Getting a mic exactly where it needs to be is half the battle in tracking or mixing live percussion and acoustic instruments, and the ND66 makes that part painless. Its head pivots into position with the push of a button, then locks in place so it stays put through soundcheck, a full take, or a whole set.

The self-biased condenser capsule inside is tuned to catch fast transients cleanly, which makes it a strong fit for sources with a lot of attack and detail — drum overheads, close-miked toms and snares, hi-hats, acoustic guitar, and piano all benefit from the mic’s crisp, articulate character.

Self-biased condenser capsule delivers accurate transient response for percussive and stringed instruments
Locking pivoting head lets you dial in mic angle quickly and keep it stable
Selectable -10 dB and -20 dB pads add headroom so loud sources don’t overload the element
Selectable 75 Hz and 150 Hz high-pass filters cut unwanted low-end rumble at the source

The ND66 belongs to Electro-Voice’s ND Series, where each model is built around features suited to its price and use case rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The line’s mechanical design tackles the everyday headaches of instrument mic placement, so engineers and musicians spend less time fighting stands and clips and more time getting a usable sound. Whether you’re building a drum mic setup at home or filling out a live rig, the ND66 gives you flexible pad and filter options plus a mounting solution that actually cooperates.