MILAB DC-96C Large Menbrane condenser. Cardioid

MILAB DC-96C Large Menbrane condenser. Cardioid

The latest incarnation of the legendary Milab DC-96. Upon release, it garnered excellent reviews and was shortlisted for Resolution Magazine's "Microphone of the Year" award.

Introducing the newest member of the esteemed Milab DC family: the DC-96C. This side-addressed large diaphragm microphone is meticulously crafted for studio applications, yet its versatility shines in various live settings. Building upon the legacy of the original DC-96 from the late 1960s and its iconic successor, the DC-96B, the "C" version boasts Milab's cutting-edge capsule and amplifier technology. Renowned for its revival of classic designs, the Milab DC-96C has garnered praise from Resolution Magazine, affirming its status as a pinnacle of microphone innovation.

Numerous applications, such as studio vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, hi-hats and overheads, guitar amps, and more, are appropriate for the DC-96C. "The instrument's body and depth of soul were exquisitely captured by these microphones. Additionally, the Milabs' capturing of the low end is very impressive. There were times when I was astounded by how accurately the microphone recorded the guitar's bass.

Key Features

• Milab 2900 rectangular capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Transformerless
• Rubber fitted capsule
• 12 dB attenuation pad
• Gold-plated XLR connector

• Product name

  Milab DC-96C

• Type

  Condenser

• Article number

  1138

• Frequency response

  20 to 20,000 Hz

• Polar pattern

  Cardioid

• Pre-attenuation pad

  -12 dB

• Max SPL (1 % THD at 1 kHz)

  132 dB

• Max SPL with 12 dB pad

  144 dB

• Sensitivity at 1 kHz

  21,5 mV/Pa (± 1 dB)

• A-weighted noise level (IEC 179-A)

  11 dB (typical); 12 dB (max)

• Power supply

  48 ± 4 V Phantom (DIN/IEC)

• Current consumption

  4.2 mA

• Output impedance

  <200 Ω

• Minimum load impedance

  1 kΩ

• Connection

  3-pin XLR

• Length

  145 mm

• Diameter

  27 mm

• Net weight

  220 g