Milab VM-40 Omni-directional Condenser Microphone

Ruggedly constructed in a small physical size, the VM Series features a unique four-position ring switch to permit selection of either full-range frequency response or gentle roll-off from 1 kHz that is 12 dB down at 50 Hz.   A 10-dB pad is also incorporated for both full range and roll-off positions.

Thus, you have 4 positions:

1. M:      Full range, no pad
2. V:       Shallow low end roll off, no pad
3. 10M:  Full range, with -10 db pad
4. 10V:   Shallow low end roll off, -10db pad

Description

• Circular single membrane full condenser capsule
• Single FET preamplifier
• Four-position ring switch built around two reed switches for full range or high-pass response with -10 dB pad
• Rugged construction
• Precision-machined solid case
• Three-pin XLR male connector at the base

Specifications:

• 4.5" long, .75" D,
• 30 - 20,000 Hz response
• Max SPL 155 db (with pad)
• -42 dB/Pa Sensitivity at 1 KHz
• 300 mv output at 1 KHz at max SPL
• 123 db dynamic range
• A-weighted self noise=23 db
• 200Ω

Applications
For all high-quality professional uses, and particularly impressive on acoustic instru­ments, overhead percussion, cymbals, snare and brass. Recommended position of use is from about three inches to several feet from source depending on sound pressure levels and desired degree of natural ambiance pickup. May be used effectively as a podium/lectern microphone for public address.