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?