MILAB DC-196 Multi-pattern, large Membrane Condenser. (incl. shockmount)

MILAB DC-196 Multi-pattern, large Membrane Condenser. (incl. shock mount)

A remarkably small and adaptable microphone with three distinct polar patterns, minimal self-noise, and superior SPL management. The newest iteration of Milab's rectangular capsule, the 2900, serves as the foundation for the multipurpose power tool DC-196. In a relatively small package, it provides low noise, good SPL handling, configurable patterns (cardioid, omni, bidirectional), and a very smooth off-axis response. The DC-196 is actually among the tiniest large-diaphragm microphones ever made. Thanks to the special characteristics of the rectangular capsule, the DC-196 performs exceptionally well not only on transient-rich sources like acoustic instruments but also in stereo setups like X/Y and Blumlein, where large-diaphragm microphones are typically avoided, and in recording scenarios where a smooth off-axis response is essential, like string ensembles and choirs. Even the pickiest recording engineers will find their needs met by a matched set of DC-196s.

Key Features

• Milab 2900 rectangular capsule
• Variable polar pattern
• Transformerless
• Rubber fitted capsule
• Built-in pop protection
• 12 dB attenuation pad
• Gold-plated XLR connector

• Product name

  Milab DC-196

• Type

  Condenser

• Article number

  1133

• Frequency response

  20 to 20,000 Hz

• Polar pattern

  Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional

• Pre-attenuation pad

  -12 dB (switchable)

• 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

  230 g