Milab VIP-50 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Milab VIP-50 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Probably the most recognizable Milab model ever produced. A classic vocal microphone found in recording studios all over the world.

The VIP-50 is nothing less than a true classic. Built around the Milab 2700 rectangular capsule and developed in the mid 80’s, it has since become the go-to microphone for studio vocals – and many other applications – in studios all over the world. Over the years the VIP-50 has been the chosen vocal microphone on a long list of albums by artists like Michael Jackson, Drake, Chaka Khan, The Manhattan Transfer, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, Tori Amos, Gino Vannelli and many others.

The VIP-50 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.

Package includes: Rycote USM shockmount and an individual frequency graph.

Features

• Five selectable polar patterns
• 10/20 dB attenuation pads
• 200/500 Hz high pass filters
• Milab 2700 rectangular capsule
• Gold plated XLR connector
• Nextel® coating (from 2012)
• Customized SKB 3i Case

Specifications

• Product name

  Milab VIP-50

• Type

  Condenser

• Article number

  1111

• 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)

  18 dB (typical); 19 dB (max)

• Power supply

  48 ± 4 V Phantom (DIN/IEC)

• Current consumption

  3.5 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 g