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ND44 Dynamic cardioid instrument microphone
ND44

PUNCH THAT CUTS THROUGH.

A tight-cardioid dynamic instrument mic built for drums and the rhythm section.
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ND44 Dynamic cardioid instrument microphone

A tight-cardioid dynamic instrument mic built for drums and the rhythm section.

Clamp it on and let the kit hit. The ND44's tight cardioid pattern locks onto the drum in front of it and rejects the one beside it, while a large Mylar diaphragm tracks fast transients for an aggressive, punctuated sound. It handles over 140 dB SPL, so close-mic'd snares and toms stay clean. The low-profile pivoting head and included DRC-2 rim clamp drop it into tight kit positions: no extra stand.

Key features

Isolate the drum you want
Tight cardioid pattern rejects nearby kit and bleed.
Catch every hit
Large Mylar diaphragm tracks fast transients up to 140-plus dB SPL.
Lose the stand
Included DRC-2 rim clamp and low-profile pivoting head fit tight kits.
Work near the rig
Humbucking coil rejects AC hum and electromagnetic interference.
Take the abuse
Memraflex grille and hydrophobic membrane keep moisture and debris out.
Work beyond the kit
Tuned for drums and other rhythm section instruments, from snare to guitar and bass amps.

Features

Clamp it on and let the kit hit. The ND44's tight cardioid pattern locks onto the drum in front of it and rejects the one beside it, while a large Mylar diaphragm tracks fast transients for an aggressive, punctuated sound. It handles over 140 dB SPL, so close-mic'd snares and toms stay clean. The low-profile pivoting head and included DRC-2 rim clamp drop it into tight kit positions — no extra stand.
  • Isolate the drum you want — tight cardioid pattern rejects nearby kit and bleed.
  • Catch every hit — large Mylar diaphragm tracks fast transients up to 140-plus dB SPL.
  • Lose the stand — included DRC-2 rim clamp and low-profile pivoting head fit tight kits.
  • Work near the rig — humbucking coil rejects AC hum and electromagnetic interference.
  • Take the abuse — Memraflex grille and hydrophobic membrane keep moisture and debris out.

Specifications

Acoustic Performance

Max SPL

140

Sensitivity

2.4 mV/Pascal

Polar Pattern

Tight Cardioid

Transducers & Drivers

Element Type

Dynamic neodymium magnet structure

Impedance

Nominal Impedance

350 ohms balanced (low-z)

LF Impedance

350 ohms balanced (low-z)

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