MILAB VIP-60 Overview
An updated version of the VIP-50, the Milab VIP-60 from Pearl Microphone Labs is a large-diaphragm multipattern condenser microphone built around the classic Milab 2700 capsule originally developed in the 1980s. The original VIP-60 capsule's unusual rectangular design delivers a distinctive sound profile that combines the vintage warmth of a ribbon mic with the crisp high-end of a condenser, making it a popular choice as a vocal microphone for a wide range of artists including Michael Jackson, Drake, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, and many others. This VIP-60 version of the capsule was developed over a rigorous 18-month testing period, delivering an update with superior performance and a 4 dB lower noise floor.
The dual-membrane capsule allows the VIP-60 to offer a variety of polar-pattern options, giving it an amazing amount of versatility in the studio choose from cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, or bidirectional pickup, depending on your application. The transformerless circuitry delivers a crisp, natural sound with a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and you can engage the high-pass filter at 200 or 500 Hz if you need to remove unwanted low-end frequencies. For louder sources, the two-stage pad offers settings at -10 and -20 dB, allowing the mic to handle SPLs up to 138 dB.
The VIP-60 sports a durable Nextel coating and features a gold-plated XLR connector 48V phantom power is required. The mic includes a shockmount to reduce vibrations and handling noise and a customized SKB 3i case is provided to protect it during transport and storage.
MILAB VIP-60 Specs
Key Specs
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Element Type | 1x Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid / Figure-8 / Hypercardioid / Omnidirectional / Subcardioid/Wide Cardioid |
| On-Board Controls | High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar Pattern |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 118 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD) 128 dB SPL (with Pad) 138 dB SPL (with Pad) |
| Analog Output | 1x XLR 3-Pin |
| Power Sources | Phantom Power |
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Live Sound, Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar |
| Sound Field | Mono / Stereo |
| Element Type | 1x Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid / Figure-8 / Hypercardioid / Omnidirectional / Subcardioid/Wide Cardioid |
| Pattern Selection | Switched |
| Orientation | Side Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | -10 / -20 dB |
| High-Pass Filter | Yes |
| Tone Adjustment | No |
| Gain Adjustment | No |
| On-Board Controls | High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar Pattern |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 118 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD) 128 dB SPL (with Pad) 138 dB SPL (with Pad) |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Load Impedance | 1 Kilohms |
| Sensitivity | 14 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 14 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Analog Output | 1x XLR 3-Pin |
Power
| Power Sources | Phantom Power |
| Operating Voltage | 48 V |
Physical
| Color | Black |
| Mounting Thread Size | 3/8"-16 Female |
| Environmental Protection | No |
| Dimensions | H: 2 x W: 1.9 x L: 6.7" / H: 50 x W: 47 x L: 170 mm |
| Weight | 14.1 oz / 400 g |
In the Box
- MILAB VIP-60 Multipattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Shockmount
- SKB 3i Case
- Lifetime Warranty
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