Milab DC-196 Microphone

“Very versatile and refined.” – Sound on Sound

“[The DC-196] shines as a vocal mic, capturing a smooth, detailed and full-bodied sound that belies its small stature.” – AudioTechnology

The DC-196 LARGE DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE is a versatile mic utilizing the latest version of Milab’s 2900 rectangular capsule. It offers low noise, selectable patterns (cardioid, omni, bidirectional), excellent SPL handling and an extremely smooth off-axis response – all in a very compact format.  The DC-196 is one of the smallest large-diaphragm microphones ever produced.  Tidepool Audio is an authorized US Milab microphone reseller.

The DC-196 shines on transient-rich sources like acoustic instruments and thanks to the unique properties of the rectangular capsule, it excels in recording situations where a smooth off-axis response is crucial, such as string ensembles and choirs, but also stereo setups like X/Y and Blumlein where large-diaphragm microphones are usually avoided.

A matched pair of DC-196’s will fulfil the needs of even the most demanding recording engineers.  

Package includes: 3227 shock mount, 3403 windscreen and an individual frequency graph.

Specifications

• 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