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Coles 4038 Description
The 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone is of British Broadcasting design (BBC) and used for broadcasting and recording such sounds where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absent of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential.
The 4038 has a proven reliable performance capability, being since its introduction, used by broadcasting networks throughout the world such as the BBC.
The frequency response of the 4038 is exceptionally flat from 30 to 15,000 c/s and throughout this range the shape of the bi-directional (figure of eight) polar response is maintained substantially constant both in the horizontal and vertical planes, giving a natural smooth sonic quality textured response to sound signal being picked up.
Studio microphones have now achieved a remarkable fidelity of reproduction. If the microphone is not close to perfection, there is no point in having expensive systems to take the sound the rest of the way to the audience's ears.
In the world of sound, the BBC has always been the leader, and is still regarded as the 'setter of standards'.
Coles 4038 Features
- Substantially flat frequency response from 30 to 15,000 c/s
- Extremely low (non-linear) distortion
- Exceptionally low hum pick-up
- Bi-directional (figure of eight) polar curve shape accurately
maintained in both horizontal and vertical planes
- Excellent transient response
- Natural clear balanced response to sound signal
- Body shape to enhance acoustic performance
- Clear natural high fidelity sound reproduction
- Smooth sonic textured response
- Pressure gradient transducer ribbon microphone
- Low mass damped ribbon to control transient response
- Rotating hinge connection allows microphone to tilt through 90° and turned in any direction when either suspended or free standing
By use of hum neutralising 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.
Coles 4038 Specifications
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz
- Impedance: 300 ohm
- Sensitivity: -65 dB W.R.T. IV/Pa
- Distortion: Less than 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: Made of heavy gauge perforated brass backed by finely woven monel mesh.
- Dimensions: 7¼" (197 mm) x 3¼" (83 mm) x (61 mm).
- Weight: 2 lb. 6 oz. (1.08 Kg).
- Finish: Black stove enamel textured paint
- Packaging: Each microphone comes in a foam lined rigid plastic carrying case with 4069 jack plug, and soft cloth protective bag
Coles 4038 Accessories
- 4071B Mic to stand adaptor with XLR
- 4069 to XLR
- 4072 Antivibration mic to stand adaptor
- Soft cloth protective bag
- Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case
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Coles 4038 Review /
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This figure 8 ribbon is, well, a few
things: heavy and built to survive a bomb blast (beefy brass housing), true
‘vintage’ (it’s been around for decades and is the same BBC design) and a
recognizable sound particularly on voice / spoken word (hence the BBC design?).
It’s known for being the sole overhead mic for Ringo Starr on many Beatles
records as well as countless other recordings.
On drums it has a nice way of
delivering punch in the low end and low mids. As a room or overhead mic, it
brings life to the lower registers. There is a small bump up in the upper
midrange and then it quickly rolls off to a pretty dark top. Like most ribbons
it takes EQ pretty well though if you need to EQ some top back in. I found it
to be a little crunchy in the sibilance area on my voice. On guitar cabs it is
best not to bring it in too closely or to use on very loud cabs, high SPL can
distort the mic in this position so back it off a bit.
Conclusion: The 4038 is a pretty
specific reach for drum overhead and room mic use, and like any good mic can
work wonders when positioned right and matched to the source. It certainly is
one of the more interesting looking mics ever as well.
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