Milab VIP-60 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

How do you reinvigorate an iconic Milab microphone without losing the magic in the process?

The Milab R&D team used a careful and meticulous approach which included an 18-month testing period with feedback from a number of highly skilled engineers in Sweden, Germany, the UK and the US. The result is a microphone with a superior performance when compared to its predecessor – most notably a significant reduction in self-noise – but fans of the VIP-50 will still recognize the unique sound with its ribbon-like warmth and sparkly highs – and, of course, the extremely smooth off-axis response.

“It’s one of those mics that just seems to tune out the bad qualities of a source, without resorting to cheap tricks like exaggerating the top end.” – Sound on Sound (Gear Of The Year 2022)

This is a microphone that has been designed to be the crown jewel of any studio. The VIP-60 will not only be the champion of the vocal booth, but will also do a beautiful job on many other sources. The 500 and 200 Hz roll-off filters are useful for dealing with the proximity effect when close-miking sources like a guitar amp or a double bass. 

Specifications Milab VIP-60

• Type Condenser

• Article number 1160

• Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz

• Polar pattern Cardioid, Wide Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omni, Bidirectional

• Filters 200 Hz & 500 Hz (switchable)

• Pre-attenuation pad -10 dB & -20 dB (switchable)

• Max. SPL (1 % THD at 1 kHz) 118 dB

• Max SPL with 10 dB pad 128 dB

• Max SPL with 20 dB pad 138 dB

• Sensitivity at 1 kHz 14 mV/Pa (± 1 dB)

• A-weighted noise level (IEC 179-A) 14 dB

• Power supply 48 ± 4 V Phantom (DIN/IEC)

• Current consumption 4 mA

• Output impedance <200 Ω

• Minimum load impedance 1 kΩ

• Connection 3-pin XLR

• Length 170 mm

• Width 47 mm

• Depth 50 mm

• Net weight 400 grams

“The VIP-60 excelled [on vocals]. It was clear and full-bodied – articulate but not harsh. It certainly has a very clean top end presence and sounds wonderful soloed.” – Tape Op Magazine

The VIP-60 offers five different polar patterns and a selection of filters and pre-attenuation pads. It is delivered in an SKB 3i waterproof case with a Rycote InVision USM shockmount. Factory matched pairs are available.

“The descriptive word I keep flashing on is intimate — especially on vocals, where it sounds like there is nothing between the singer and the mic, or when in a good room, nothing around the singer and the mic. All this to say, the VIP-60 is a gorgeously silky smooth and present vocal mic.“– Recording Magazine

“The combination of onboard flexibility, professional sound quality, and its ability to handle heavy processing, all combine to make it one of the most versatile and useful mic releases in recent memory and a timely upgrade to a cult classic. Well worth the price of entry. “ – Mixdown Magazine