Milab DC-196  Multi-pattern, large Membrane Condenser Microphone

The DC-196 is a versatile power tool built around the latest version of Milab’s rectangular capsule (the 2900). 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. In fact, the DC-196 is one of the smallest large-diaphragm microphones ever produced.

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.

Package includes: 3227 shockmount, 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