The Microphone,dynamic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-855-0285, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-855-0285 |
| Item Name | Microphone,dynamic |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 7.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | STAND TYPE W/ OR W/O STAND |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Connector Identification | 91-MC3M |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +30.0 TO 15000.0 |
| Extended Cable Length | 20.0 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 96791 |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Switch Type | SLIDE |
| Height | 2.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cable Shielded Conductor Quantity | 2 |
| Impedance Rating | 30.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 50.0 OHMS MAXIMUM AND 150.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 250.0 OHMS MAXIMUM AND 40.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL |
| Accessory Components | CONNECTOR |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -48.0 AND -52.0 AND -53.0 |
| Width | 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 MILLIWATT PER 10 MICROBARS |
| Cable Conductor Quantity | 2 |
| Electrical Connection Type | INTEGRAL CABLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| G77 | 5/9 Secondary reference Astatic Corp the |
| 7164465P5 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Company |
| 7164465P5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
| G-811 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Astatic Corp the |
NSN 5965-00-855-0285 is a Microphone,dynamic, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7030-01-540-9934, 5220-01-591-5950. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5965-00-855-0285: Length: 7.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: STAND TYPE W/ OR W/O STAND; Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL. 19 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.