Operating instructions
VM-44
link
Milab Microphones AB
Norra Strandgatan 4
P.O. Box 1342
S-251 13 Helsingborg
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 42 381620
Fax: +46 42 136350
www.milabmic.com
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Trademarks of other companies mentioned in this documentation, appear for identification purposes only
and are the property of their respective companies.
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Errors excepted, subject to changes.
Table of Contents
3. VM-44 Link Condenser
Microphone Art.No 1128
2. The following items will be
included in the delivery:
1. Welcome
2. Included in the delivery
3. VM-44 Link Cond. Microphone
4. Guidelines
5. Connection
6. Specifications VM-44 Link
7. Polar diagram
8. Frequency response
9. VM-44 Link Head holder
10. Declaration of Conformity (CE)
11. Service & Cleaning
12. Lifetime Warranty
1. Welcome to Milab Microphones
Thank You for choosing a Milab
Microphone!
Milab Microphones has more than 60 years
of experience of developing and
manufacturing professional microphones
for studio and stage. The microphones are
well-known and frequently used by
conscious and accurate audio professionals
all over the world. Milab Microphones are
known for the unique sound and design. All
microphones are handmade and
individually tested with full documentation
before shipping. We put an extra effort in
high quality and best performance! All
microphones are delivered with a lifetime
warranty.
• 1 pcs of Milab VM-44 Link including
XLR-Amplifier with individually plotted
frequency curve
• 1 pcs of stand holder
• 1 pcs of windscreen
• 1 pcs of manual
The VM-44 microphone system is designed
for professional vocal and instrumental
work, both on stage, in studio and in
installation. The microphone has the
circular miniature capsule, which has made
these microphones easy to fit in many
various applications. It has a cardioid polar
pattern. The capsule is interchangeable, it
can easily be replaced by an omni capsule
(option). The body and the amplifier are
made of solid brass and it is connected
with a standard XLR-contact. The XLRcontact on the amplifier can be connected
directly to the mixing console. The
microphones is designed to yield maximum
clarity, dealing with fast transients and
abundant high frequence content.
Features:
• Cardioid (standard)
• Interchangeable capsules
• Transformerless
• -12 dB pre-attenuation
• 12-52 V phantom
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4. Guidelines for Microphone use
• The VM-44 Link microphone must be
placed in the enclosed holder. The
holder fits to any 3/8” or 5/8” thread
clamp or stand. This microphone is not
intended to be used as a handheld.
When using, do not cover the
microphone grill with your hand.
• The VM-44 system is equipped with a
pre-attenuation switch. When risk for
more than 128 dB SPL (Sound pressure
level) set the switch on the amplifier in
the –12 dB position. It then will take
about a few minutes to stabilize its
settings.
• All VM-44 microphones have
interchangeable capsules. The cardioid
capsule (std) can be exchanged to an
omni capsule (option). Simply unscrew
the mounted capsule and firmly fit the
new one and turn it clockwise until
stop. Do not tighten.
• The VM-44 microphone should be
aimed with the top grill towards
the sound source. See polar pattern.
• When using the microphone close to
vocals or other sound source, the
proximity effect appear. Proximity
effect is experienced like a more
powerful bass.
• The microphone should be placed as
close to the sound source as possible.
Used in vocal applications, unwanted
“pop” –sounds can appear. If so, use
the windscreen (enclosed) as an
external pop-filter.
• When the microphone is used outdoors,
it may be advisable to use the windscreen to minimize wind noise.
• Protect the microphone from water,
extreme heat, humidity, dust and dirt
which may affect the membrane.
5. Connection
The VM-44 can be connected to any mic
input, mixer/amplifier, or mic preamp using
a standard microphone cable.
The microphone is designed for phantom
powering at 12-52 V (P12, P24, P48, IEC
1938) with positive voltage on the audio
lines versus the cable shield.
Microphone connection:
1 Ground (shield)
2 Hot (+ phase)
3 Cold (- phase)
When the input device do not have phantom powering, an external power supply has
to be connected between the microphone
and the input. Be sure that the extra phantom power has a dc-free output against the
mixer (like Milab phantom power supply
Connecting the microphone to an
unbalanced input.
Connecting the microphone to an
unbalanced input without any transformer.
Pin 2 is the “hot phase“ and should be
connected to the input, and pin 3 should be
left open.
Art No: 1300), otherwise a RC network has
to be incorporated to block the 48 Vdc.
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6. Specifications VM-44 Link
8. Frequency response at 1m distance
7. Polar diagram
Frequency response ( see graph ) 20 - 20 000 Hz
Polar pattern Cardioid
Pre-attenuation (switchable) -12 dB
Max. SPL ( 1 % THD at 1 kHz) 128 /140 dB
Sensitivity at 1kHz 14,5 mV / Pa ± 1 dB
A-weighted noise level 21 dB
Power supply (DIN 45 596) 12 - 52 V
Current consumption 4 mA
Output impedance < 200 Ω
Minimum load impedance 1 kΩ
Connection 3-pin XLR
pin 1: ground ( Shield )
pin 2: plus ( Hot )
pin 3: minus ( Cold )
XLR-amp.
Net weight 50 g 85g
Length 50 mm 105mm
Diameter 21 mm 19mm
The frequency response may
vary within ± 2,5 dB of the
published graph.
Before delivery, each
microphone is measured and
accompanied with it’s own
graph.
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9. VM-44 Link Head holder
How to mount the included microphone stand holder, and not
loose the built in shock absorber function:
1. Be sure that the holder is pressed between the two rubber rings.
2. By slightly turning the head back and forth, the holder will easier
fit in to the bottom position.
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11. Service & Cleaning
All service and repair of the microphone should be performed by authorized service personnel.
After frequent use in different environments and by different hands, all metal surfaces may be
safely cleaned from time to time with alcohol or methylated spirits.
CAUTION!
Protect the membrane when cleaning.
12. Lifetime Warranty
10. Declaration of Conformity CE
Milab Microphones AB, declares as it´s sole responsibility that the above named product is in
compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EOF and conform to the
requirements of the Harmonized Products Standards EN 55013, EN 55020, IEC 803-1.
The aforementioned products may only be used for audio purposes, and in configurations
approved by Milab Microphones AB
Milab introduced a lifetime warranty for all microphones manufactured in 1997 and later.
Your microphone is covered by our lifetime warranty. If your microphone breaks down, contact
the place where you purchased it, either they will repair it or send it to our service department in
Sweden. We will immediately start a fault detecting and a guarantee inspection. Not valid for
2:nd hand purchased products.
The warranty does not cover carelessness as physical negligence or electrical overload etc.
Users of this product must accept the following disclaimer of warranty.
This product is supplied "as is." Milab Microphones disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including --without limitation-- the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any
purpose.
Milab Microphones and the user are aware that functional defects in the products cannot be
totally ruled out, in the present state of technical knowledge, even if the very greatest care is
taken.
Milab Microphones assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of the supplied product.
Under no circumstances and under no legal theory, tort, contract, or otherwise, shall Milab
Microphones be held liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, damages for loss of goodwill,
work stoppage, computer or equipment failure or malfunction, or any and all other commercial
damages or losses. This limitation of liability shall not apply to liability for death or personal
injury to the extent applicable law prohibits such limitation. Furthermore, some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation
and exclusion may not apply to you.
This User Agreement shall be exclusively subject to the laws of Sweden.
This is the entire agreement between you and Milab Microphones, which supersedes any prior
agreement or understanding, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this
product.
If a fault of the microphone is referred to the Lifetime Warranty, please fill in the form below
and send it with the microphone to your service- or repair shop.
Type of microphone: ........................................................................................................................
Serial number: ........................................................................................................................
Date of purchase: ........................................................................................................................
Purchased from: ........................................................................................................................
(Shop/Dealer/Distributor)
Fault description: ........................................................................................................................
Your Name: ........................................................................................................................
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Phantom Power
Supply
art.no: 1300
Pop shield
art.no: 3500
Mahogany case
art.no: 1004
accessories VM-44 Link
Miniature Table
Stand
art.no: 3344
Omni capsule
art.no: 1145
Windscreen
art.no: 3406
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