The Microphone,capacitor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-511-5204, 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 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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 | 5965-01-511-5204 |
| Primary Part Number | WL185 |
| Item Name | Microphone,capacitor |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Shure Bros Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +50.0 TO 20000.0 |
| Polarity Connection | REQUIRED |
| Impedance Rating | 1800.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Accessory Components | CABLE AND CONNECTOR |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -45.5 |
| Operating DC Voltage in Volts | 5.0 |
| Electrical Connection Type | CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| WL185 PRIMARY | Shure Bros Inc (USA) |
NSN 5965-01-511-5204 is a Microphone,capacitor, manufactured by Shure Bros Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-511-5204 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: WL185 (Shure Bros Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-696-5971. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for WL185: Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +50.0 TO 20000.0; Polarity Connection: REQUIRED; Impedance Rating: 1800.0 OHMS NOMINAL. 8 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.