The microphone was designed and patented by the bbc in the 1950s and was originally known as the stc 4038. The manuals list of mr manuals below you find the full list of all the owners manuals, service manuals, schematics and other documentation i have available of audio, music, stage and studio equipment, like. Keep your microphones organized with the aea smt1 stereo microphone template bar. Matched pair of coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone supplied with rigid mic mounts. The 4038 is a proven performer, and is in use around the world by broadcasting networks such as the bbc as well as top engineers and studios on hit recordings. Coles electroacoustics 4038 bidirectional ribbon microphone. Coles 4038 studio ribbon mic 499710 ribbon mics microphones studiospares. We also stock most of the parts for the coles stc 4038. Coles 4038 in stock singles and matched pairs im a bit of an audio eccentric. The aea r44ce ribbon mic is a costeffective edition of the r44c with the same ribbon, transformer, and luscious sound. Get the best deal for ribbon microphones from the largest online selection at. But in my opinion it lacks some warmth, and can exaggerate the high end frequency a little too much. The 4038 is used where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absence of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential.
Stc had, at the time, manufactured a small line of microphones developed for the bbc, including the famous model 4038 ribbon mic. Tbp386 nepal metal inlay pearl locket chilly pendants fang. Shop coles 4038 ribbon microphone single from vintage king. The 4038 studio ribbon microphone is of british broadcasting design bbc and used for broadcasting and recording sounds where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absent of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential.
Coles 4038 originally developed by the bbc in the early 1950s, and manufactured by stc and then coles, the 4038 is known for being a somewhat fragile, but excellent sounding ribbon microphone. We have been servicing the 4038 for some years, using original ribbons and replacement parts from the manufacturer. Microphones, condenser mic, portable microphones long. Discover our range of microphones, condenser mic, portable microphones. Why you need the aea smt1 stereo microphone template bar. Also included is the rigid microphone stand adaptor for mounting on standard 58 mic stands. The coles 4038 matched pair ribbon microphones which includes optional standmount adaptors,usually sold separately and we usually carry these items in stock. Vintage and coles microphone repairs aea ribbon mics. Wind screen on or off if youve ever wished for an extensive collection of exotic mics but shuddered at the cost, thenmic mod efx is the plugin for you. Manuals list manuals for audio, music, stage and studio. Get the coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone at andertons today. The aea 4038sa is a stand adapter for coles 4038 microphones.
Coles 4038 helphow does this thing mount onto a mic. Does the mic have a low cut filter if so, its in the model. Coles was founded in 1964 by two employees of the british telecom company standard telephones and cables ltd. Coles 4038 matched pair ribbon mics with stand mount adaptors another funky junk exclusive. Coles 4038 studio ribbon mic with stand mount adaptor. Manuals warehouse is your source for copies of owners manuals, service manuals and other documentation on audio, music, stage and studio equipment like. Wireless world 1984 12 electromagnetic interference. All parts meet or exceed original factory specifications e.
In addition to providing audio clips of each microphone, we explain the importance of mic placement during more precise ab comparisons. At the core of aea is a genuine interest in the art and science of audio. Aea akg austrian audio audio technica audix beyerdynamic coles dpa. 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. Ribbon mic drum overhead shootout featuring the royer r121, shure ksm 3, coles 4038, and the aea r84. How to handle a coles 4038 ribbon microphone youtube. Stereo matched pair, includes xlrstand mount adapters and cases. R88 is also very good but not characterful like the coles. The mic can handle peaks of up to 5db spl but the specifications suggest one per cent distortion is reached at a more modest 115db spl. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. Apple 60w magsafe 2 power adapter macbook pro with inch retina display previous gallery image apple 60w magsafe 2 power adapter macbook pro with inch retina display next gallery image apple 60w magsafe 2 power adapter macbook pro with inch retina display. The aea r84a is our goto vocal mic for jazz and bossa and it once again proved its place at the top of the list, sounding warm but also with clarity in the top end.
See who uses coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone, including jack white. The coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone is a british broadcasting bbc design for broadcasting and recording applications. The coles 4038 price includes optional standmount adapter usually sold separately and we usually carry these items in stock. Apollo 8p comes equipped with eight unisonenabled mic preamps, letting you track larger projects through exacting mic preamp emulations from neve, api, manley, and universal audi. Coles 4038 ribbon microphone matched pair vintage king. Shop coles 4038 matched pair microphone from vintage king.
The coles 4030l is an entrylevel studio ribbon microphone delivering superb sound quality. In addition, aea sells coles and rca microphone replacement parts. Tbp386 nepal metal inlay pearl locket chilly pendants fang amulet for man. Full manuals list manuals and schematics mr manuals. Here we go again guys and gals, ask all the questions youve been waiting to ask. Full text of polyglot naval technical dictionary see other formats. The coles 4030l ribbon microphone can be used alone or as a pair with a stereo mount which can be rotated through 360 degrees. Coles electroacoustics celebrating 54 years in business 1964 2018 coles electroacoustics ltd. Looking at getting a new ribbon mic, aea r88 or coles 4038. Check out the full list of microphones aea repairs. After you add the r88, look to the active powered aea mics such as the a840. The coles 4038 is a ribbon microphone produced by coles electroacoustics. Something that looks like it might be a mic stand mount.
Low spaced pair, blumlein right in front, or one as kick and one over the floor using andy johns. This plug thingy adapter with an xlr plug on one end and this coles 3 prong proprietary 3 prong plug on the other. Coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone bundle w4071 stand adapter. The 4038 sports a wonderfully dark, heavy sound that lends itself particularly well to drums, guitar amps, horns and any other sound source that can benefit. Soundpure pro audio expert, travis hall, talks more about using ribbon mics as drum overheads in the third installment of our drum overhead series. Largest selection of professional recording studio equipment. The coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone is of british broadcasting design bbc and used for broadcasting and recording applications. Studio equipment, equipment for sale, thread adapter, scrambler custom.
Aea wes dooleys longtime passion for audio has infused his company, audio engineering associates aea, with a wellbalanced blend of creativity and technical expertise for 40 years. Antares micmod efx microphone modeling software ebay. A great usb mic for starters who want to get good sound quality without paying an arm and a leg for it, you can plug it directly into your mac and not have to buy any adapters for it to work. Coles 4071 stand mount adapter for 4038 mic western exlrnewspecial lim offer. I think i preferred it to my lifelong favourite ribbon, the coles 4038. It is used where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absence of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential. Get the best deals on apple computer microphones when you shop the largest online. Coles electroacoustics 4038 studio ribbon microphone with.
It seems odd to me that this microphone has to have this adaptor thingy. Coles, the outsourced manufacturer, bought the rights to the stc microphone line in 1974. Originally designed for studio, radio and television broadcast, coles ribbon mics have become the primary tools of choice throughout the sound recording industry. The coles 4038 mic is the type that you would use if you where into broadcasting, it gives you a very smooth response without in distortion. One downside though is that many users on amazon reported that you needed to keep it very close to your mouth to get the best sound quality. On the strings i used two coles 4040 mics as a stereo pair, through aml ez1073 mic pres, and the close mics were neumann km84s on the violins and akg c414s on the viola and the cello, going. Then in about 2001, i used some of the newer generation of ribbon mics, and i fell in love with them. The 4038 is coles most recognized studio model, but now there is a contender for the flagship position. Recognized for its wide, flat frequency response and high sensitivity, the 4038 quickly became a valuable tool in the recording studio as well as broadcast applications.
Aea manufactures all parts for the rca 44 and many of the external parts for the 77series. This blind ribbon microphone shootout features the shure ksm 3, royer r121, coles 4038, and aea r84 all four of which are eligible for our threeyear extended warranty. Perceived wisdom was that ribbon mics were noisy, had very low gain output. The red dot indicates the front of the mic for phasing purposes. The 4038mp from coles is a matched pair of studio ribbon microphones that were originally developed by the bbc as a broadcast microphone. Aea smt1 stereo microphone template bar alto music. Aea continue their quest to modernise the ribbon mic, with this worthy addition. The full list of all available manuals, service manuals and other documentation for various audio, music, stage and studio equipment. Sep 22, 2010 coles electroacoustics started designing microphones for the bbc more than 30 years ago. The coles 4038 ribbon microphone is a british broadcasting bbc design for broadcasting and recording applications. Mounting the classic ribbon microphone from britain with several mounts also blumlein and ms, short. The frequency response of the 4030l is exceptionally flat from. Coles 4038 studio ribbon mic with stand mount adaptor coles 4038 ribbon microphone is a funky junk exclusive. The coles 4038 is a truly iconic ribbon microphone, with the currentlymanufactured mics almost completely unchanged from the originals designed by the bbc and built by stc in the 1950s.
A newlooking microphone can also inspire the artist who works with it. The 4030l is manufactured using the very latest cnc machinery and the latest magnet technology as used in the coles 4040 and 4050 microphones. The reason to get it is that the active powering via 48 volt phantom obviates any impedance issues in the mic amp. The 4038 has a proven reliable performance capability, being since its introduction, used by broadcasting networks throughout the world such as the bbc. The 4038 studio ribbon microphone is of british broadcasting design bbc and used for broadcasting and recording sounds where a clear smooth wide range.
Aea services and repairs vintage and coles ribbon microphones. Coles 4038 ribbon microphone is a funky junk exclusive. As shown in the chart on this page for the aea r84, the rear of a ribbon mics figureofeight pattern. I was hooked, with my ribbon mic collection eventually topping out over a dozen mics, ranging in date of origin from. The coles 4038 studio ribbon microphone is of british broadcasting design bbc, used for broadcasting and recording delicate sounds where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absent of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential. It boasts head to head mounting for ortf or blumlein arrangements using aea 4038sa adapters. The coles 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. Audiotechnology app issue 4 by alchemedia publishing issuu. Coles 4038 ribbon microphone free shipping from atlas pro.
The sound of the microphone has been described as british with a bbc politeness, and its appearance has been likened to that of a waffle iron. The coles electroacoustics 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. Coles 4038 matched pair ribbon mics with stand mount adaptors. The 4038 is a classic studio ribbon microphone designed by the bbc and originally manufactured by stc.