The Microphone,dynamic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-188-8530, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5965-01-188-8530 |
| Item Name | Microphone,dynamic |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | HEADSET TYPE |
| Mounting Method | SWIVEL ADAPTER |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Connector Identification | U-173/U |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +200.0 TO 6000.0 |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 80058 |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Height | 1.225 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating | 4.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 6.0 OHMS MAXIMUM |
| Accessory Components | CONNECTOR |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -74.0 |
| Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL--26542 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 MILLIVOLT PER 20 MICROBARS |
| Retracted Cable Length | 1.354 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M26542/2-02 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-26542/2 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10345H | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Astrocom Electronics Inc |
| MIL-M-26542/2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-188-8530 is a Microphone,dynamic, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-449-4606. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5965-01-188-8530: Length: 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: HEADSET TYPE; Mounting Method: SWIVEL ADAPTER; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL. 18 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.