The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-481-5884, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-481-5884 |
| Item Name | Microphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Body Style | ROUND SHAPE |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 350.0 |
| Diameter | 1.516 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Height | 0.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating | 160.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 521-360-001-000 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 521-360-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 105510 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-481-5884 is a Microphone Element, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-00-957-5226. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5965-00-481-5884: Element Type: DYNAMIC; Body Style: ROUND SHAPE; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.