In this video, I am reviewing the Milab VIP-60, M44, DC-196, BDM-01, and the Pearl MS 8CL (handmade in Sweden since 1941).

Besides showing you these microphones and sharing my thoughts and opinions, I also have a little present for you. You can now get a 10% discount on Milab and Pearl microphones via: https://microsound.nl/mymic/

This will also help me and my channel create more videos like this one.

(Use headphones or studio monitors for better sound experience)
0:00 Intro + The Microhpones
3:48 Drums Overheads
11:17 Kick Mic
13:47 Drum Room
20:46 Acoustic Guitar
32:21 Vocals
39:36 Recap/Outro


Links:

https://www.milabmic.com/our-history/
https://microsound.nl
https://maikelroethof.com
  / maikelroethof_mayromusic  


About Milab & Pearl

Milab Microphones:
Milab was founded in 1939 in Sweden by Rune Rosander under the name "PML" (Pearl Microphone Laboratory). The company initially focused on producing ribbon microphones, which were well-regarded for their high-quality sound. In the 1960s, PML rebranded as Milab, shifting their focus to condenser microphones, which offered improved sensitivity and frequency response.

Milab became known for its innovative approach to microphone design, particularly with its unique rectangular capsules, which offered distinct sonic characteristics. Their microphones were widely adopted in professional studios and broadcast environments. Over the years, Milab has continued to innovate, introducing products like the DC-196, a versatile condenser microphone that became a staple in the industry. The company remains a respected name in the professional audio world, known for its commitment to quality and innovation.

Pearl Microphones:
Pearl Microphones, like Milab, has its roots in Sweden and was originally part of the same company (PML). However, after the rebranding of PML to Milab, the Pearl name continued as a separate entity focusing on handcrafted condenser microphones. Pearl's microphones are distinguished by their unique rectangular diaphragm design, a legacy from the original PML designs.

This design allows for a distinctive sound quality that is particularly favored in classical music recording and other high-fidelity applications. Pearl has maintained a reputation for producing high-quality, hand-crafted microphones that offer a unique sound, continuing the legacy of innovation and precision that was started by PML.

Connection and Divergence:
Both Milab and Pearl trace their origins back to the same company, PML. While they eventually diverged into separate entities, both have continued to uphold the traditions of innovation and quality in microphone design. Milab has focused on modern condenser microphones with broad applications, while Pearl has specialized in maintaining the tradition of the rectangular diaphragm, catering to niche markets that demand high precision and unique sound characteristics.

Today, both brands are highly regarded in the audio industry, each with its own distinct identity and legacy.