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Coles Electroacoustics 4030L

Studio Ribbon Microphone

Microphone

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Studio Ribbon Microphone
Topology
ribbon
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
Compact cylindrical studio ribbon mic (nicknamed 'Lollipop' mic by dealers)
Frequency response
50 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
-67 dB W.R.T. 1V/Pa
Polar pattern
figure-8
Impedance (Ω)
300
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom

Details

Controls: None (passive ribbon mic)

I/O: 1x XLR 3-pin output, 300 ohm balanced

Notable use: Positioned by Coles as an entry-level studio ribbon microphone for critical recording and instrument capture

Notes: Can be used singly or as a matched stereo pair with an optional rotatable 360-degree stereo mount (Blumlein-compatible); a stereo-pair kit counts as 2 mics, flagged here as sold/spec'd per single unit. Weight 240 g; dimensions 125 mm long x 70 mm diameter (top). Body aluminium with stainless-steel screens, black enamel finish. Ships with rigid foam-lined case, soft cloth bag, and stand adaptor. No USD or GBP price published on manufacturer site; price_usd left blank per golden rules.

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