BUY THE DC-196
Hand-built in Sweden, the DC-196 captures sound with a rare combination of clarity, depth, and precision. Its compact design makes it easy to place where larger microphones can’t go, without sacrificing the open, detailed character of a large-diaphragm condenser. Every detail is crafted for creators who need flexibility without compromise, whether recording piano, overheads, acoustic instruments, room ambience, or close-miked sources. It doesn’t get in the way. It captures what matters.
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Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
A highly compact and versatile microphone offering three different polar patterns, low self-noise and excellent SPL handling.
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 on the market.
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: Shockmount, windscreen and an individual frequency graph.
“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
Technical 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
DC-196 VOcal Session
Providing an honest representation of the sound, the vocal track only has a little compression and some reverb, nothing else.
Milab DC-196
The Milab DC-196 is the ultimate allround mic. If you need one mic in your arsenal, it’s this one.
