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A modern and historic favorite among ribbon microphones, the Coles 4038 is still manufactured with the same quality that it has been manufactured with for 40 years. Characterized by its incredibly smooth sound reproduction, the 4038 has become a massive favorite with famous recording engineers for everything from rock and roll applications like drum overheads and electric guitars, to jazz applications including brass and upright bass, to classical orchestral applications. It is an incredibly great sounding and versatile classic ribbon mic. The microphones ship with their foam lined hard-plastic case, the XLR/standmount adapter, and the velvet "Crown-Royal" style microphone bag. Most buy these in factory pairs, so be sure to consider that option.

Check out the Coles 4038 in our Ribbon Microphone Shootout going head to head with some of our other favorite ribbon mics!

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Ribbon Microphone Shootout

Also in this recording Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Vintech Audio 573 500-Series Mic Preamp

This blind Ribbon Microphone shootout features the Shure KSM 313, Royer R121, Coles 4038, and AEA R84 - all four of which are eligible for our three-year extended warranty. In addition to providing audio clips of each mi... Read more

This blind Ribbon Microphone shootout features the Shure KSM 313, Royer R121, Coles 4038, and AEA R84 - all four of which are eligible for our three-year extended warranty. In addition to providing audio clips of each microphone, we explain the importance of mic placement during more precise A/B comparisons. If you'd like the results of the shootout and full length hi-res audio clips, want to set up a demo period with one of the mics, or just want to talk more about gear or plan your next studio upgrade, feel free to shoot us a quick email at mics@soundpure.com or give us a call at anytime. Thanks for watching!

Royer R121 vs. Shure KSM 313 vs. Coles 4038 vs. AEA R84 - Ribbon Mic Drum Overhead Shootout

Also in this recording Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Coles 4038 Factory Matched Pair Ribbon Microphones Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Microphone Shure Beta 181/C Ultra-Compact Side-Address Microphone Canopus 6.5x14 The Brass Polished Shell Snare Drum-Die Cast

Ribbon Mic Drum Overhead Shootout featuring the Royer R121, Shure KSM 313, Coles 4038, and the AEA R84.  SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall, talks more about using ribbon mics as drum overheads in the third installm... Read more

Ribbon Mic Drum Overhead Shootout featuring the Royer R121, Shure KSM 313, Coles 4038, and the AEA R84.  SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall, talks more about using ribbon mics as drum overheads in the third installment of our Drum Overhead Series. All four mics were recorded in our pro studio with the Phoenix DRS 8 mic pre and our Apogee Digital Symphony converter. Check out our other drum overhead videos, where we discuss SDC and LDC mics in more detail. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

Neumann U87 vs. Coles 4038 vs. Neumann KM184 - Studio Drum Overheads Comparison

Also in this recording Coles 4038 Factory Matched Pair Ribbon Microphones Neumann U87Ai Microphone Neumann KM 184 Microphone (Nickel Finish) Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Microphone Shure Beta 181/S Ultra-Compact Side-Address Microphone Canopus 6.5x14 The Brass Polished Shell Snare Drum-Die Cast

This microphone shootout illustrates the differences between three different microphone types on drum overheads, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Small Diaphragm Condenser, and Ribbon. The selected mics do an excellent job rep... Read more

This microphone shootout illustrates the differences between three different microphone types on drum overheads, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Small Diaphragm Condenser, and Ribbon. The selected mics do an excellent job representing the general characteristics of each class, among those are the Neumann U87ai LDC, the Neumann SKM184 SDC, and the Coles 4038 Ribbon. All three mic pairs were run through our Phoenix DRS-8 Mic Preamp. Snare and toms were miked using Shure Beta 181/C side-address microphones, a Shure Beta 52 was used on the kick, and all four drums were recorded through our Vintech 573 Preamp Modules. All tracks were recorded through our Apogee Symphony Converter. First you'll hear the overhead pairs solo'd, then we'll bring in the close mics for an example in context. This is the first video of our Drum Overhead Shootout Series, so be sure to check out the other videos where we go much more in depth with each type of microphone and compare some of our favorite mics within each class. Some of these mics are available for Sound Pure's Try-Before-You-Buy Demo Program, so if you'd like more info on how you can experience one of these mics for yourself or just have questions about which mic style would be best for your recordings, give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552 and we'd be happy to talk more with you. Thanks for watching!  

Close Mic'ing a Brady Spotted Gum Drum Kit with a Jazz Trio at SoundPure Studios

Also in this recording A Designs EM-EQ2, Stereo EQ Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road SE Stereo Pre Josephson e22S Side-Address Condenser Microphone Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M80 Dynamic Microphone Sebatron VMP 4000e 4 Channel Tube Mic Pre

Learn about the microphone and preamp combinations for this jazz trio recording as Audio Engineer Jason Richmond discusses the pro audio gear used to record the Brady Spotted Gum drum kit for this guitar, organ, and drum... Read more

Learn about the microphone and preamp combinations for this jazz trio recording as Audio Engineer Jason Richmond discusses the pro audio gear used to record the Brady Spotted Gum drum kit for this guitar, organ, and drum trio. In this video, head engineer Jason Richmond briefly describes the idea behind mic'ing a full kit with 10 microphones, and multiple different preamps, as well as their positioning and placement. Learn about the specs, listen to sound clips, watch other videos, and more for each piece of gear used during this session on SoundPure's website - soundpure.com. To learn even more about the gear used in this session, or if you have any questions concerning the techniques used, don't hesitate to call the recording engineers here at Sound Pure Studios. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

EMEQ2 from A Designs - Pultec Style Stereo Equalizer Demo on Drums

Also in this recording A Designs EM-EQ2, Stereo EQ Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road SE Stereo Pre Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The A Designs EM-EQ2 is a 2 channel, rack mounted, solid state equalizer based on the Pultec EQP-1A3s. Recording Engineer Jason Richmond discusses how he used this great EQ from A Designs on the overheads of the Brady Sp... Read more

The A Designs EM-EQ2 is a 2 channel, rack mounted, solid state equalizer based on the Pultec EQP-1A3s. Recording Engineer Jason Richmond discusses how he used this great EQ from A Designs on the overheads of the Brady Spotted Gum Kit. To learn more about the gear used in this recording, check out SoundPure.com. Thanks to Devin Fuller on Drums, Jared Wofford on Guitar, and Mark Wells on Organ. Call our recording experts today at SoundPure Studios - 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

A Designs EM-EQ2 Stereo Equalizer - Recording Studio Demo

Also in this recording A Designs EM-EQ2, Stereo EQ Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road SE Stereo Pre Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The EMEQ2, a two-channel, rack-mounted, solid-state dual-mono equalizer by A Designs, hails as the modern-day corollary to the now-legendary Pultec EQP-1A3. This stunning, yet affordable, equalizer promises to improve th... Read more

The EMEQ2, a two-channel, rack-mounted, solid-state dual-mono equalizer by A Designs, hails as the modern-day corollary to the now-legendary Pultec EQP-1A3. This stunning, yet affordable, equalizer promises to improve the sound of any signal running through it, and possesses all the same frequency settings and inductors that its predecessor boasted. In this video, we take an in-depth look at the EM EQ2 interface and get to see an organ trio performance, where the A Designs' new EQ was used on the overhead microphone pair, here at our SoundPure Studios. Check out this fantastic equalizer today. Call our pro audio experts here at SoundPure. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

Phoenix DRS 8 Mic Preamp on Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Trumpet, & Rhodes Keyboard

Also in this recording Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Peluso 22 251 Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone Peluso TR 14 Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone Lauten Audio Oceanus LT-381 Microphone Josephson C617 (just body no capsule) Peluso P12 Multipattern Tube Microphone

The DRS-8 developed by Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel, Neve influenced, preamp designed with Class A discrete technology with both the professional and home studio artists in mind. Modeled after Phoenix's other famo... Read more

The DRS-8 developed by Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel, Neve influenced, preamp designed with Class A discrete technology with both the professional and home studio artists in mind. Modeled after Phoenix's other famous preamps, the DRS-1 and DRS-2, the DRS8 uses a transformer less, Class A, discrete mic input which gives you a "valve-like" sound. The Phoenix Audio DRS-8 is extremely versatile complimenting an array of instruments including acoustic guitars, electric guitar, percussion instruments, vocals, horns, and keyboards. The cost-per-channel is also unbeatable for a preamp of this quality. Please contact our experts, here at SoundPure, with any questions 919.682.5552 or 888-528-9703.

Rivera Amps Jazz Suprema - Archtop Guitar Amplifier Demo Video

Also in this recording Rivera Suprema Jazz Combo Amplifier Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Jazz Suprema Archtop Guitar Amplifier is a brand new, all-tube amp from Rivera Amplification. This unique amp was designed in order to give the 50 watt combo as much head-room as possible. This is very important for... Read more

The Jazz Suprema Archtop Guitar Amplifier is a brand new, all-tube amp from Rivera Amplification. This unique amp was designed in order to give the 50 watt combo as much head-room as possible. This is very important for archtops with humbuckers and flat-wound strings for example. There aren't many tube amps for jazz and this is unique since it is an all tube design that gives the guitar a lot of color and warmth. There is a notch filter that helps keep low-mid feedback out - a common problem with archtops in tube amps. This split grill look, based off the the Venus series amps from Rivera is a Sound Pure exclusive. You cannot find this amp anywhere else - only at Sound Pure. Call us for more information about this fantastic amplifier.

T Rex Replica Pedal Demo w. Duesenberg Carl Carlton Guitar

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victoriette 20W 1x12 Combo Amp Great River Electronics MP-2NV Stereo Preamp Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road SE Stereo Pre Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Just leave it on! - most players say It is hard to believe, that this delay pedal is digital. The T-Rex Replica Pedal gives the warmth of all-tube echo and also cool digital delay in studio quality. All with the convenie... Read more

Just leave it on! - most players say It is hard to believe, that this delay pedal is digital. The T-Rex Replica Pedal gives the warmth of all-tube echo and also cool digital delay in studio quality. All with the convenience of one pedal. uitar: Duesenberg Carl Carlton Amp: Ugly 18 Head and Cabinet / Victoria Amps Model Victoriette

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arpeggiate the 60's electric guitar neck pickup

Also in this recording McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst Electric Guitar Fargen Mini Plex MK II 1x12 Guitar Amplifier Combo AEA TRP Stereo Ribbon Microphone Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McInturff Carolina Custom electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Fargen Mini Plex MK II Combo(60's master 4, volume 3, treble 4, mid 8, bass 2) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP preamp feeding Lynx Aurora A/D convert... Read more

McInturff Carolina Custom electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Fargen Mini Plex MK II Combo(60's master 4, volume 3, treble 4, mid 8, bass 2) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP preamp feeding Lynx Aurora A/D converters.

volume up electric guitar bridge pickup

Also in this recording McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst Electric Guitar Victoria Amps Victoriette 20W 1x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) & Coles 4... Read more

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) & Coles 4038 into A Designs MP-2A preamp(8 inches off) feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

lickety-quick electric guitar neck pickup

Also in this recording McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst Electric Guitar Victoria Amps Victoriette 20W 1x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(neck pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) & Coles 4038... Read more

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(neck pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) & Coles 4038 into A Designs MP-2A preamp(8 inches off) feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

lickety-split electric guitar middle pickup

Also in this recording McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst Electric Guitar Victoria Amps Victoriette 20W 1x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(neck and bridge pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) &... Read more

McInturff Carolina Custom Brock-Burst electric guitar(neck and bridge pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victoriette(reverb 3, bass 5, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB into Chandler Germanium preamp(2 feet off) & Coles 4038 into A Designs MP-2A preamp(8 inches off) feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue dog electric guitar position 2 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 2 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off)... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 2 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

strumming clean electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

leading loud electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume max) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches of... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume max) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue streak electric guitar position 2 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 2 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 2 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue dog electric guitar position 3 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 3 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off)... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 3 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

leading loud electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume max) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches of... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume max) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue streak electric guitar position 4 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue dog electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off)... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue streak electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue dog electric guitar position 4 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off)... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue streak electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 1 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 10) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue dog electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off)... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 7) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

strumming clean electric guitar position 3 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 3 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 3 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

strumming clean electric guitar position 4 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 4 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

starting up electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 5 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off) into A Designs MP-2A preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

strumming clean electric guitar position 2 pickup

Also in this recording Victoria Amps Victorilux 45W 2x12 Combo Amp Peluso VTB Vacuum Tube Bottle Microphone Chandler Limited Germanium Mic Pre/DI A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Nash S-57 electric guitar(position 2 pickup) played into Victoria Amps Victorilux(reverb 4, mid 6.5, bass 4, treble 7, volume 12) mic'd with Peluso VTB 1 foot off) into Chandler Germanium preamp & Coles 4038(8 inches off... Read more

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rev noodling electric guitar neck pickup

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crystal blue electric guitar neck pickup

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blue fashion electric guitar neck pickup

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Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(neck pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume max, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue fusion electric guitar bridge pickup

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coiled electric guitar neck pickup

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roll away the jazz electric guitar middle pickup

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crystal jazz electric guitar middle pickup

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Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(middle pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume 12am, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feedin... Read more

Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(middle pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume 12am, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue fusion electric guitar middle pickup

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Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(middle pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume 3pm, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

twangy jazz electric guitar bridge pickup

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Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume 9am, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding... Read more

Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume 9am, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blue fashion electric guitar bridge pickup

Also in this recording Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle Original LN6 Electric Guitar AEA TRP Stereo Ribbon Microphone Preamp Heil PR-40 Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume max, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding... Read more

Soloway Swan G179 - Oregon Myrtle electric guitar(bridge pickup) played into Bad Cat Classic Cat R(volume max, tone 12pm, reverb 11am) mic'd with Coles 4038 into AEA TRP & Heil PR-40 into A Designs EM BLUE preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

From Coles Electroacoustics


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'.

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

4038 High Fidelity Ribbon
Pressure gradient transducer ribbon microphone

Low mass damped ribbon to control transient response

Polar Response
Bi-directional

Magnetic Fields

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

Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15,000 Hz

All microphones factory tested in free field conditions

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. Rotating hinge connection allows microphone to tilt through 90° and turned in any direction when either suspended or free standing

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, for safe keeping.
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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