The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-019-5406, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Shure Bros Inc. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5965-01-019-5406 |
| Primary Part Number | R5D |
| Item Name | Microphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Shure Bros Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Element Type | MAGNETIC |
| Body Style | ROUND SHAPE |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Diameter | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Height | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating | 14000.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -14.0 |
| Impedance Selection Method | SOLDER TYPE LEAD POSITIONING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5965-01-019-5406 is a Microphone Element, manufactured by Shure Bros Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-019-5406 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: R5D (Shure Bros Inc), 99A86 (Shure Bros Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6540-01-417-7948. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for R5D: Element Type: MAGNETIC; Body Style: ROUND SHAPE; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED. 10 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.