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29/10/2026

The VIP-60 is more than just a vocal mic.

The Milab VIP-60 is often associated with vocal recording, and for good reason. But its capabilities go far beyond the voice.

On drums, the VIP-60 captures the natural resonance and overall balance of the kit. Its detailed, clear sound helps preserve the separation between instruments without losing the cohesion that makes a drum kit sound like a single performance.

Used as a mono overhead, it captures the full picture, making it a versatile choice when you want a detailed representation of the entire kit with just one microphone.

Try the VIP-60 as a mono drum overhead on your next session and discover what its distinctive capsule design can bring to your sound.

26/10/2026

It’s Vintage Mic Monday again! This time, we’re revisiting the Milab EMBLA, a microphone built around a simple idea: capturing the source with an unfiltered, natural sound.

In Norse mythology, Embla was the first woman created by the gods. The name reflects Milab’s Scandinavian heritage while setting the microphone apart from the letter-and-number combinations used for most Milab and Pearl models.

Built around a rectangular dual-diaphragm capsule, it combines a detailed, natural sound with a choice of five polar patterns.

From intimate vocals and acoustic instruments to room ambience and stereo recording, the EMBLA gives engineers the freedom to explore different perspectives without compromising on detail.

A distinctive design, thoughtful engineering and a sound that stays true to the source. Who here has tried the Milab EMBLA? What did you think of it? Let us know!

24/10/2026

We’re pleased to have Milab back in the Independent Audio lineup, with several models now available through our US distribution partner.

With more than 30 years of experience representing some of Europe’s finest professional audio brands, Independent Audio brings deep product knowledge and a strong commitment to helping audio professionals find the right tools for their work.

Beyond distribution, their team offers comprehensive product training, technical support and demo equipment, giving dealers and customers the expertise and confidence to get the most out of every microphone.

Now, that expertise is available to professionals looking to explore the Milab product range.

Visit www.independentaudio.com to find an authorized dealer near you. You will also find Independent Audio and Milab at the 2027 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA.

22/10/2026

A blast to the past: Today we’re taking a look at the Milab DM-1001, which was ahead of its time.

Introduced in 1999, the DM-1001 was described as the world’s first commercially available digital microphone. Combining Milab’s rectangular dual-diaphragm capsule with onboard 24-bit digital conversion, it brought a bold new approach to microphone design.

This is how it looked when the DM-1001 was released. We’ve come a long way since then, but the legacy still stands.

21/10/2026

The Milab DC-196 proves that size matters. Its compact design lets you get into tight spaces where larger microphones simply can’t go, opening up new possibilities for creative recording.

Small enough to reach the unexpected. Precise enough to capture every detail.

19/10/2026

It’s Vintage Mic Monday! Today we’re taking a look at the Pearl TL-6C.

Pearl Microphones, like Milab, are known for our distinctive rectangular capsule technology, but the TL-6C took a different route.

Its compact, circular electret capsule and transformerless circuitry made it a practical tool for detailed recordings, especially when working at a distance from the source.

With its cardioid pickup pattern and high sensitivity, it was well suited for ambience, audience recording and other situations where the microphone needed to stay out of the way.

A different approach from Pearl's iconic rectangular capsule designs, proving that great microphone engineering comes in many forms.

17/10/2026

Meet our Milab partner in the Netherlands – microSound, our trusted Dutch partner, led by Erik Blomjous.

Through microSound, audio professionals can discover our newly re-relased Milab microphones like the VIP-60 or DC-196, as well as some of our classic microphones that are currently not in production. MicroSound offers expert advice and, perhaps most importantly, can arrange a hands-on demonstration or trial in their own recording environment.

Since 2020 microSound has developed into a specialist supplier of high-end microphones, serving recording studios, sound engineers, broadcasters and other audio professionals.
Erik combines a genuine passion for sound with extensive product knowledge and a strong belief that choosing the right microphone starts with listening, a belief we share.

With Milab now having entered an exciting new chapter following the restart of production, we're happy to continue our cooperation with Erik and microSound.

Interested in experiencing the Milab sound for yourself in a recording environment?

Visit MicroSound today or contact Erik directly at [email protected].

15/10/2026

Ella Fitzgerald captured in a moment with the Pearl RD-77. A throwback to an era when Pearl was starting to help shape the world of professional microphones.

In the late 1970s, Pearl and Milab went their separate ways, with Milab taking over the production and marketing of the microphones. For nearly 40 years, the two brands followed their own paths, sharing the same roots but building their own legacies.

In 2017, the story came full circle as Milab acquired Pearl, bringing the two brands together once again under the same ownership.

You can read more about our history at www.milabmic.com

12/10/2026

Vintage Mic Monday is back!

Today, we’re taking a look at the Pearl DC-96, where the DC-96 story began.

The first generation of the DC-96 was released under the Pearl name in 1967, built around Rune Rosander’s distinctive rectangular capsule, first developed in 1958.

In 1983, the DC-96 was updated and became the Milab DC-96B. It would go on to become one of the most iconic microphones in the Milab range, staying in production for decades.

In 2010, Milab launched the DC-96C, which was a completely new design with a transformerless output; the new 2900 rectangular capsule, a higher SPL rating, and significantly reduced self-noise.

Who knows, maybe one of these classics will find its way back into production?

Stay tuned…

10/10/2026

VIP-60 or DC-196?

Both offer selectable polar patterns. Both let you control how you capture a source. But they shine in different situations.

Choose the VIP-60 when you’re looking for a dedicated vocal and instrument microphone with a detailed, natural character and a sparkly vocal sound. With 5 different polar patterns, the VIP-60 gives you plenty of ways to control the source and the room, and the roll-off filter is perfect for close-miking guitars and double basses.

Choose the DC-196 when versatility is the priority. Its compact size, selectable cardioid, omni, and figure-eight patterns make it an incredibly flexible tool for everything from vocals and acoustic instruments to piano, drums, and stereo recording. A matched pair of DC-196's allows you to record everything, and to record it really well.

Which one belongs in your locker?

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