Well suited to a wide range of stereo recording applications, this matched pair of Milab VIP-50 mics from Pearl Microphone Labs includes two large-diaphragm multipattern condenser microphones built around the classic Milab 2700 capsule originally developed in the 1980s. Handmade in Sweden, the 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.
The dual-membrane capsule allows the VIP-50 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, while a 2-stage pad offers settings at -10 and -20 dB, allowing the mic to handle SPLs up to 132 dB. The two stage high-pass filter can be set to 200 or 500 Hz if you need to remove unwanted low-end frequencies.
The VIP-50 sports a durable Nextel coating and features a gold-plated XLR connector; 48V phantom power is required. This stereo set includes two shockmounts to reduce vibrations and handling noise along with a customized SKB 3i case for transport and storage.