Description
The Electro-Voice N/D168 is designed with
a tailored frequency response, enhancing the
sound of snare drums in both professional
liveperformanceorstudioinstrumentrecord-
ing. The N/D168 is housed in a durable,
compactsteel case with a MemraflexTM grille
screen. Accessories include a soft zippered
“gig” bag and an EV 84543 three-point
swivel clamping system for attachment to a
snaredrumor stand. This clamp firmly holds
the microphone in place while allowing po-
sitioning freedom, eliminating the fear of
damaging the drum hoop.
The unique snare “sound” is an individual
preference that is usually achieved by select-
ing the right microphone and its placement.
But there are few places a microphone can
be mounted on or near the drum that will not
interfere with the drummer. This problem
makes snare drums somewhat difficult to
mic. To address this concern, the compact
size of the N/D168 and the clamp-on mount-
ing system allows mic placement on or near
the drum to reproduce the wanted sound
characteristics and still not obstruct the
drummer. The clamping system is designed
to attach the N/D168 to the hoop or “rim”
of the snare drum, mounting hardware or a
mic stand. The internal shock mount me-
chanically isolates the transducer from im-
pacts on the microphone case and drum vi-
brations.
Operation
TheN/D168’scardioidpickuppatternisleast
sensitive to sound coming towards the rear
of the microphone. Therefore, to reduce
high-hat or stage monitor “bleed through”
into the snare mic, position the N/D168 with
the high-hat or monitor approximately 150°
to 180° from the front of the mic. In gen-
eral, the character of the "miked sound" may
be adjusted by changing either the distance
of the mic from the drumhead, the angle be-
tween the drumhead and the mic or the area
on the drumhead the mic is pointed toward.
A good starting point is to position the mic
ata45° angle about 1½ inches fromthedrum
head’s surface. From this position, adjust-
ments may be made until the desired sound
is achieved.
Certified Performance
Every N/D168 is inspected by a quality
control tester and subjected to a computer-
controlled test system that verifies numer-
ousperformanceparameters.Aftertheperfor-
mance meets or exceeds our rigorous stan-
dards, the actual measured frequency re-
sponse is plotted on a "Certificate of Per-
formance"andincludedwiththemicrophone.
Certified performance may vary from pub-
lished "Average Response." This certificate
guaranties that each N/D168 will perform
to exacting standards of the 100% qual-
ity assurance testing, established by EV's
design engineers.
Limited Warranty
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship for a specified period,
as noted in the individual product-line
statement(s)below,orinthe individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning
with the date of original purchase. If such
malfunction occurs during the specified pe-
riod, the product will be repaired or replaced
(at our option) without charge. The product
will be returned to the customer prepaid. Ex-
clusions and Limitations: The Limited
Warranty does not apply to: (a) exterior fin-
ish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
statement(s)below, orin the individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) mal-
function resulting from use or operation of
the product other than as specified in the
N/D168
N/DYM®Dynamic Snare
Drum Microphone
• Designed specifically for snare
drums
• Tailored frequency response
• Small profile for easy, out-of-the-
way placement
• Includes complete "three-point-
swivel" clip-on rim mounting
system
• Steel construction for rugged
durability
• Cardioid polar pattern for opti-
mized acoustic isolation
