Milab DC-196 is a compact and versatile studio microphone with different polar patterns, low self-noise and excellent SPL handling.
The DC-196 is a versatile studio tool built around 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.
Hand-crafted in Sweden, 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. This includes string ensembles and choirs, but also stereo setups like X/Y and Blumlein where large-diaphragm microphones are often avoided.
| Product name: Milab DC-196 |
| Type: Condenser |
| 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 |
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