DC-96C exposure

I'm very impressed by the impact of our press release regarding the new DC-96C. Although I sent it out last thursday, we registered an all time high for website visitors last week.

The DC-96C has been mentioned on most of the major Pro Audio websites and the press release has already been translated into several languages:

Italian: http://www.ziomusic.it/news/viewnews.php?id=26167

French: http://fr.audiofanzine.com/microphone-statique-transistor/milab/dc-96c/news/a.play,n.11977.html

Russian: http://cjcity.ru/novosti/hard/news105.html

Greek: http://www.alive.gr/articles/2/?2123

PRESS RELEASE: Milab presents the DC-96C

Milab presents the DC-96C condenser microphone

Helsingborg, Sweden – 2010-03-11

The latest addition to the Milab product family is the DC-96C, a side-addressed large membrane microphone designed mainly for studio work, but also for many live applications. The DC-96C is the latest version of the classic DC-96 series - originally released in 1967 - and has been updated with the latest technology. It shares most of its components, including the capsule, with the DC-196, but like previous DC-96 versions, it is cardioid only and has a single layer mesh grid.

The DC-96C is suitable for a wide range of applications, including studio vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, hi-hats and overheads, guitar amps and more.

Features:

* Hand built in Sweden
* Cardioid
* Large rectangular condenser capsule
* 12 dB(A) self noise
* Transformerless
* 12 dB attenuation pad
* 144 dB max. SPL
* Gold plated XLR-connector

Shipped with:

* Individual frequency chart
* Windscreen
* Stand adaptor

The DC-96C will be presented at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, March 24-27. Visit Milab in Hall 8.0, booth A47.

Like all Milab models, the DC-96C comes with a lifetime warranty.

About Milab:

The history of Milab Microphones goes all the way back to 1939 when founder Rune Rosander started building microphones. More than 70 years later, all Milab microphones are still built entirely by hand in Sweden. Every microphone is measured independently and shipped with an individual frequency chart. All new Milab microphones come with a lifetime warranty.


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Bo Kaspers and Milab

The latest issue of MM (the no. 1 Swedish magazine for musicians) contains an interview with Johan Molund, FOH for Swedish band Bo Kaspers Orkester.

They use several Milabs on tour, including VM-44:s for drums and LSR-2000:s for vocals.

Johan talks about a test comparing the VM-44:s to the Sennheiser e604:s:

"The 604 is a very good microphone and easy to use on drums [...] but the difference was really big to Milab's advantage."

"[The VM-44] is really a fantastic microphone that works for pretty much everything."

The Sennheiser is cheaper, but then again, it was made specifically for drums.

My multi-instrumentalist friend...

My friend and bandmate Jesper just put together a short demo piece in his home studio. Drums and bass were recorded with Milab VM-44:s.

Note that he plays all the instruments himself. He is also a good guitar player and a great singer...

Watch it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jfF9dU8WaY

Classic albums recorded with Milabs

One of the most rewarding things in a job like this is hearing that artists you admire are working with your products. One of the most frustrating things is that I will never know of a fraction of the albums that were recorded with our microphones. I'll bring up some of the albums here that I've been informed were recorded with our mics. I'll start out with the great Jeff Buckley:


Artist: Jeff Buckley

Album: Grace

Year: 1994

Mic(s): Milab VIP-50 for vocals



Grace is a beautiful album that is often mentioned as one of the great albums of the 90's. Ironically Jeff holds a Shure 55SH on the album cover, but from what I've learned his amazing voice was recorded with a Milab VIP-50.
There are several haunting tracks on this album, including a cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah - that actually peaked charts as late as 2008.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_(Jeff_Buckley_album)

Spotify link: Jeff Buckley – Grace

Visit us in Frankfurt

Time passes quickly and it is already time to go to Frankfurt.

Milab will share a booth with our German distributor - FBM Audio - and I will be there together with our R&D manager Per Ove Almeflo.

Please let me know if you would like to book an appointment. http://www.milabmic.com/content.asp?page=contact

Visit Milab Microphones in Hall 8.0 - booth A47, March 24-27.

DC-196 for vocals

The DC-196 is an excellent vocal mic - it would be my first choice for studio work. Still, I find that some are reluctant to consider it for vocal recordings - and I believe it's only because of its size. Funny how the music business can be prejudiced some times.

The DC-196 is a large membrane microphones - and delivers a wonderful, smooth vocal sound - but thanks to the rectangular shape of the capsule it's almost the size of a pencil mic.

Some quotes from reviews confirm the vocal qualities:

"[The DC-196] shines as a vocal mic, capturing a smooth, detailed and full-bodied sound that belies its small stature." - Review in Audio Technology (Australia)

"Vocals: The DC-196 sounds very good with a warm and full 'quality tone' that keeps the voice steady. Once again, the smooth frequency response brings out the midrange which helps create a rich tone." - Review in Monitor (Sweden)

"...even though the mic may look a bit lost in a vocal booth it has a reputation as a very good vocal microphone." - Review in Sound On Sound

Still, both the reviews from Sound On Sound and Audio Technology realized that the small size may be a problem:

"Cons: Diminutive size may put some users off trying it for vocals." - Sound On Sound

"The only problem you’ll have using the DC-196 is the quizzical look singers throw you when you first put it in front of them. I found I only had to ask them to give it a try and once they heard the playback they loved it and forgot about the size factor." - Audio Technology

So, have I convinced you yet? If not, you should contact your local dealer/distributor and take the opportunity to try the DC-196 out for yourself.