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.
| 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 |
