Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone
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Description
The Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone was designed by the BBC as a broadcast recording microphone with exceptionally flat frequency response from 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz. The Coles 4038 provides a natural, smooth sonic quality and textured response to the sound signal. A 4069 XLR Connector and Rigid Mic-mount are supplied with the microphone. From distorted guitar to classic grand piano describes the widely diverse applications in which this microphone is used. Many of the leading record producers use this classic mic in any number of applications. The 4038 has become one of the primary tools of choice throughout the recording industry.
Features:
- Substantially flat frequency response from 30 to 15,000 Hz
- Extremely low non-linear distortion
- Exceptionally low hum pickup
- Bi DIrectional (figure of eight) polar pattern
- Accurate pickup pattern shape in both horizontal and vertical planes
- Excellent transient response
- Natural clear balanced response to sound signal
| Type | Pressure gradient transducer ribbon |
| Ribbon | Low mass clamped ribbon to control transient response |
| Polar Pattern | Bi directional (figure of 8) |
| Magnetic Fields | By use of hum neutralizing wiring and magnetic shielding of the toroidal ribbon to line transformer 30 to 40 dB reduction is achieved in response to stray disturbing magnetic fields |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 300 ohms |
| Sensitivity | -65 dB WRT IV/PA |
| Distortion | < 1% at 125 dB SPL |
| Connection | By means of 4069 3-pin jack plug. Pin 1 positive, pin 2 negative, pin 3 screen |
| Body Housing | Heavy gauge perforated brass backed by finely wovn monel mesh. Rotating hinge connection allows microphone to to tilt through 90 degrees and turned in any direction when either suspended or free standing. |
| Dimensions | 7 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 2 3/8" (197 x 83 x 61 mm) |
| Weight | 2 lb 6 oz (1.08 kg) |
| Finish | Black stove enamel textured paint |
| Packaging | Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case with 4069 jack plug and soft cloth protective bag |
| Accessories | 4070 floor stand plug adaptor 4071 mic stand adaptor with XLR 4069 to XLR Soft cloth protective bag Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case |
The Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone was designed by the BBC as a broadcast recording microphone with exceptionally flat frequency response from 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz. The Coles 4038 provides a natural, smooth sonic quality and textured response to the sound signal. A 4069 XLR Connector and Rigid Mic-mount are supplied with the microphone. From distorted guitar to classic grand piano describes the widely diverse applications in which this microphone is used. Many of the leading record producers use this classic mic in any number of applications. The 4038 has become one of the primary tools of choice throughout the recording industry.
Features:
- Substantially flat frequency response from 30 to 15,000 Hz
- Extremely low non-linear distortion
- Exceptionally low hum pickup
- Bi DIrectional (figure of eight) polar pattern
- Accurate pickup pattern shape in both horizontal and vertical planes
- Excellent transient response
- Natural clear balanced response to sound signal
| Type | Pressure gradient transducer ribbon |
| Ribbon | Low mass clamped ribbon to control transient response |
| Polar Pattern | Bi directional (figure of 8) |
| Magnetic Fields | By use of hum neutralizing wiring and magnetic shielding of the toroidal ribbon to line transformer 30 to 40 dB reduction is achieved in response to stray disturbing magnetic fields |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 300 ohms |
| Sensitivity | -65 dB WRT IV/PA |
| Distortion | < 1% at 125 dB SPL |
| Connection | By means of 4069 3-pin jack plug. Pin 1 positive, pin 2 negative, pin 3 screen |
| Body Housing | Heavy gauge perforated brass backed by finely wovn monel mesh. Rotating hinge connection allows microphone to to tilt through 90 degrees and turned in any direction when either suspended or free standing. |
| Dimensions | 7 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 2 3/8" (197 x 83 x 61 mm) |
| Weight | 2 lb 6 oz (1.08 kg) |
| Finish | Black stove enamel textured paint |
| Packaging | Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case with 4069 jack plug and soft cloth protective bag |
| Accessories | 4070 floor stand plug adaptor 4071 mic stand adaptor with XLR 4069 to XLR Soft cloth protective bag Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case |
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