The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-170-2812, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-170-2812 |
| Item Name | Microphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Body Style | ROUND SHAPE |
| Terminal Type | SCREW |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 150.0 NOMINAL |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +70.0 TO 4000.0 |
| Diameter | 1.795 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Height | 0.952 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -56.0 |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 28 DYNES PER SQ CENTIMETER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 0N502976 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 645-9964 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-170-2812 is a Microphone Element, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-01-170-2812: Element Type: DYNAMIC; Body Style: ROUND SHAPE; Terminal Type: SCREW; DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 150.0 NOMINAL. 11 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.