Violin and viola used a Great River mpnv, cello used a Daking MP-IV (as did the bass). When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I don't think steel-string acoustic is this mic's forte. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. How do you place them on piano ? It is made and sold by British company Coles, who also make the 'lip' microphones often used for sports commentary. I'm getting a ribbon to go play along with my dynamics and I've considered the 4038, 4040 and the M160. I'm thinking it might work on nylon string guitar, though. i never heard the mic but the fequency chart looks horrible. The Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone is a British Broadcasting (BBC) design for broadcasting and recording applications. As you say - "not too shy in any area, not too heavy" - is how the 4040 clips sound to me, and flat in this way doesn't sound boring, but beautiful. if I wipe them really well with cloth after each playing. have you tried the single 4038 as a mono overhead? It's a fantastic mic, especially for metallic percussion. As The Beatles used a AKG D20 microphone for the bass drum and I had no access to one of these or anything like it, Stephen suggested using an Electro Voice RE20 in its place, coupled with a Neumann U67 slightly further back than the RE20. If you add an octave or so to the top of a 4038 you get a 4040... which is my favorite of the Coles microphones [like I don't use 4038's if there are 4040's around]. Though I have a few nice condenser mics (AT 4040, KSM 44, KSM 141, Schoeps CMC6/MK21, Oktava MK012, Rode NT3) and a Sennheiser 441 I still prever - believe it or not - a SM57 to record my mandolin (a very nice eastman 515). Piano is a Walter 190. I eq-ed some of the ringing but that was it. Which is to say, quite good. Zapewne nabędę aktywny GAP R1 Mk3, tyle że na razie (do 15 sierpnia 2013) jest on w Polsce, Szwecji i u Thomanna niedostępny (nota bene jego cena też wykracza poza przyjęte tu … Just saw a prototype of the new stereo Coles at the NAB show. The above 4040-recorded Strummed guitar in a Hippie-Music context. One thing I've found, also, is that different guitars sound better with different types of strings. Has anyone compared the 4038 v.s 4040 on a guitar cab? More comparable in price range, and in terms of the 'dark and bright' characteristic, is Crowley and Tripp's Naked Eye. Click here to login, The ability to reply to and create new discussions, Access to members-only giveaways & competitions, Interact with VIP industry experts in our guest Q&As, Access to members-only sub forum discussions, Get INSTANT ACCESS to the world's best private pro audio, Promote your eBay auctions and Reverb.com listings for free. I usually roll off the acoustic to leave room for the bass, so when it's not there it does sound terrible. So I love gearslutz. I've got three 4038's, one factory matched pair that rules my world since I got them. With a bold look, greater output, and a wider frequency response, the Coles 4040 is sure to complement any studio microphone cabinet. The Coles 4038 with a 4071B XLR/mic-stand adaptor. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. The 4038 is a classic Studio Ribbon Microphone designed by the BBC and originally manufactured by STC. One player for each, double or triple trcking. etc., etc., etc. Blumlein Coles 4040 - accurate enough for classical...? Live, Commercial, Recording, Broadcast. R121 is too expensive for me. Nie będzie to raczej ani Royer 122, ani Coles 4038; nie obracamy się tutaj w tak wysokich rewirach. You need an account to post a reply. Maybe someone else can add to this who has one? Coles Electroacoustics celebrating 54 years in business (1964 - 2018) Coles Electroacoustics Ltd. has manufactured the superb BBC-designed ribbon microphones in the UK for over 49 years. This is just a test. It's the internet lol, I get it. I've got a a pair of 4038 too. Here's a string section recorded with the Coles 4040 (except the bass, which was an M149). The SM57 emphasizes the "punch" of the instrument better than all my condensers (didn't try the KSM 32 yet). But what about ONLY a ribbon on a steel string guitar? At the lower end of the price range are the SE Electronics R1 and Sontronics Sigma. I prefer the Coles 4040. It is soft and vintage sounding. I was thinking the 4040 track sounded great in the mix. Does anyone use ribbons on acoustic guitar? Mr. Spearitt is … For consistency, I used the same pre as the other examples (Great River NV). Light up the second stage tubes until they crack and back them off a little bit....that _should_ sound !HUGE. Microphones Bass Drum Once the instruments were sorted decided upon, we then moved on to miking up the drum kit. Especially since the groovy hippie thing is the direction. get a pair (4038) you will be happy... a studio , it's like Noah's freakin ark - the Big G demands 2 of everything. It's a fantastic mic, especially for metallic percussion. Other than the RCA 44, the 4038 is arguably the most well-known ribbon mic in the world. The mic is about 4 feet in front of the instrument at the height of the bell. On a piano? I base my observations of that series of pre's on the beatles/abbey-road recording history where they were used to great effect in the best years. I was considering getting a second Coles 4038 for drum overheads, but I was curious if any of you who own a Coles 4040 would recommend getting one of those instead. Now I'm not liking the 4040 for acoustic guitar all that much; the transients aren't there, like it's been done through a piezo pickup. 4040 Acoustic Strum.wav (5.07 MB, 2565 views), HippieMusic4040.wav (6.91 MB, 2264 views), romantic_guitars.mp3 (1.33 MB, 1812 views). The question is, did the fearn give you dimension? I use a DAV BG No1 preamp. id get the 4038. they are a trusted tool for over 50 years...the 4040s aren't. Hey there! Actually, I think it still sounds terrible, and wouldn't use the 4040 by itself for a steel string. I have various cheap cardiod condensor, a couple of dynamics, pair of Coles 4040's, Lavry Blue D/A & A/D, and a custom tube pre I designed and built myself. I hope the bandwidth gods don't hurl lightning bolts. If you are considering purchasing the R92, it might also be worth looking at the Coles 4038 and 4040… Amazing thing! It is used where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absence of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential. No more 4040 for strummed guitar for me (though the solo guitar, plucked with my index finger, might work okay). could you tell something about vocals on this mic? Okay, this is cracking me up too much. I got a Coles 4038 last month, and it was like having light in the darkness. Well, this trumpet session wasn't perhaps ideal for this purpose (a HS student who doesn't actually play trumpet being asked to make random noises), but I still think it gives an idea of how the Coles 4040 might sound on that instrument. I'll continue to post examples as I record with the 4040. V78s have variable gain (up to 72 dB). No eq or compression, but I left reverb on it because I can't stand listening to it otherwise. This is the first ribbon microphone that Coles have developed using the very latest magnet technology. Although I had (and have) nothing of the sort of emulation in mind, I had so many harrowing and beautiful drug experiences listening to the "White Album" during my adolescence that any mention of anything I do in connection with it is nothing short of cosmic. 3D? 50+ videos Play all Mix - Coles 4038 4040 4030L Ribbon Mic Comparison: ZenPro Audio YouTube Ribbon Mic: Royer 121, Mesanovic 2, AEA R84, Coles 4038 - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro - … I've seen 20 pages of a thread where people are screaming about why one mic is better than another and 90% of the people screaming haven't even used the gear at hand, or better yet, haven't even read the thread in the first place. I've been interested in the 4040 but never got around to try one. There's a little eq on everything, and a Sony Inflator, just because. Does the 4040 have the same low-end and mid-range magic that the 4038 has? Coles>Great River MPNV. Here's a hard-strummed acoustic guitar sample. 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