This is a 4104 lip microphone with press-to-talk ('PTT') switch in the handle, for occasions when a continuous commentary is not required. In 1998 we introduced the R-121, the modern ribbon mic that reintroduced ribbon microphones to engineers worldwide and put ribbons on the map. Communications quality, noise-cancelling 'lip' microphone, for applications where broadcast quality is not required. Some of those mics, such as the CS-1, require power from an external source of 48v phantom which would not be available through an XLR-to-mini adapter. Traditionally ribbon mics are regarded as very fragile mics that you wan't to keep away from very high SPL's. In fact I believe phantom power will damage the mic, so be careful not to accidentally engage it. Weight: 283g. The talking distance has to be controlled accurately in order to maintain the correct frequency response (avoidance of variation of proximity effect) and this is done by positioning bars which contact the user's upper lip. What's the best way to connect them to my recorder - or should I have gone for a Zoom 4? UK Sales: 0191 418 1122         International: +44 191 418 1133. Construction is similar in principle to the 4104, though the design of the microphone head is slightly different. Frequency response is 80-8,000Hz, and substantially flat 200-6000Hz, with a small presence boost at around 5000Hz; other details are as for the 4104. Coles Microphones 2. (This content has been automatically translated from French). Free Shipping 62. Micro conventional tape (figure 8 then). Noise reduction is achieved partially through the polar response and partially through the substantial LF roll-off characteristics of the free-field response of the ribbon unit (which is optimised for a flat near-field response). If you haven't used a ribbon mic, you don't know what you're missing! Key Features. However, the great thing about Coles 4038 designs is that they can take very high volumes with no distortion or risk of damaging the ribbon. The lip bar feature is retained. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. The speech quality is good, mainly due to the correct balance being obtained between the nose and the mouth tones - any deficiency of the former gives a 'stuffy' and unnatural speech quality. Weight: 280g. I wouldn't use this microphone outside of the studio at all as it is a ribbon microphone and needs to be kept in the proper condition as it is fragile. Saves you the time of adding a top end shelf! These iconic designs are engineered for use in noisy environments for applications such as sports commentary. It has a shape unlike any mic I have seen before and has the sound to match it. A couple of favorite uses for the 4038 are guitar cabs and horns, but in practice you will be hard pressed to find sources that don't sound great through this mic if they sound good in the first place. Operating the switch un-mutes the microphone without clicks. It can be washed and reused, or thrown away. Rare are the microphones (condensers, dynamics or other tapes) can compete with this superstar. In fact I believe phantom power will damage the mic, so be careful not to accidentally engage it. The microphone body has a satin chrome and brown enamel finish, with a brown PVC covered handle. It connects with a standard XLR cable, and doesn't need phantom power. The frequency response is 60-12,000Hz, and impedance 300ohms. The switch contacts are normally closed across pins 2 and 3 of the connector to mute the output. They seem to react to sound much like human ears do, because if you have a good pair of monitors there doesn't seem to be that much difference between how you hear your sources and what this mic can put out. Dimensions (LxMaxWxMaxD): 203 x 50.8 x 38.1mm. The mic has a bi directional polar pick up pattern and will pick up frequencies in between 30 Hz and 15 KHz. 3 Reviews. Savings & Stock. See all + 11 . 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. Battery power (two x AA) Durable mechanical construction