Coles Electroacoustics is a very long established manufacturer of specialised microphones and other acoustic transducers. The most well-known are the legendary 4038 studio ribbon microphone, and 4104 and 4115 lip microphones.
An aluminium manufactured studio ribbon microphone utilising magnet technology from the popular 4040 and 4050 microphones. This bi-directional microphone has an ‘exceptionally flat’ frequency response of 50 to 20,000Hz. 4030L has a sensitivity is -67dB (W.R.T. 1v/Pa), a nominal impedance of 300ohms, and can be used as part of a stereo pair in a ‘Blumlein’ crossed figure-of-eight configuration.
Dimensions (LxDia): 125 x 70mm. Weight: 240g. Finish: Black enamel paint.
Included accessories: Carry case, universal adjustable stand mount.
Optional accessories: 4030L Stereo bar for mounting two 4030L microphones.
Studio quality ribbon microphone, with bi-directional polar pattern. The frequency response is 30 to 15,000Hz, and impedance 300ohms. Distortion is less than 1% at an SPL of 125dB. The stem incorporates cable eyelets for suspended applications, and a Western Electric 4069 type mating connector.
Dimensions (HxWxD): 197 x 83 x 61mm. Weight 1.08kg.
Available singly or as a matched pair.
Included accessories: 4069/XLR connector, plastic carry case.
Optional accessories: 4038 Suspension mount for suspending from a higher positioned stand. 4071 is a complete stand mounting and connecting cable unit comprising stand adapter 4070, connector 4069 plus 150mm cable terminated in a 3 pin male XLR. 4072 is similar to 4071 however it has integrated anti-vibration shock mounting.
Discontinued
A new studio quality figure-of-eight ribbon microphone combining fifty years of tradition with the latest magnet technology to produce greater output, wider frequency response and no discernible stray magnetic field. The ribbon/magnet assembly has its own shock mounting to separate it from the main body. The microphone has XLR input. Frequency response is 30 to 20,000Hz, impedance 300 ohms, distortion less than 1% at 125dB SPL and sensitivity -65dB (re 1V/Pa).
Dimensions (LxDia): 145 x 66mm. Weight: 880g. Colour: Gold enamel.
Included accessories: supplied with foam-lined rigid plastic case, soft cloth protective bag, swivel mount and a selection of thread adapters.
Optional accessories: 4040 Stereo bar for mounting two 4040 microphones. a stereo mounting bracket is available separately, which allows two mics to be placed head to head vertically on one stand at any angle between zero and ninety degrees.
4050
This aluminium manufactured studio ribbon microphone has been designed for critical recording application, where a smooth response and characteristics is required. Screens are manufactured from stainless steel. With an ‘exceptionally flat’ frequency response from 30 to 20,000Hz, and a bi-directional pickup pattern, this microphone is particularly consistent in both horizontal and vertical pickup planes. The included shock mount adapter is connected magnetically, and is able to support a stereo pair of 4050 microphones. 4050 has a sensitivity of -65dB, 1V/Pa and an impedance of 300ohm.
Dimensions (LxDia): 102.5 x 50mm. Weight: 362g. Finish: Gold coloured enamel paint.
Available singly or as a matched pair.
Included accessories: Foam lined carry case, soft cloth bag, and 4050 Shock mount
Spares and accessories: 4050 Carry case. 4050 Shock mount.