The studio 4038 and ENG 4104B 'lip-mic', designed by the BBC in the '50s, still are unequaled. AEA is Coles' full service distributor, has written the 4038 manual and manufactures accessories. AEA's matched pair package include our SMT stereo mount and tutorial: Basic Stereo Microphone Perspectives.
AEA is the only full service representative for Coles Electroacoustic products in North America. We use only genuine factory parts and ribbon materials to service Coles mics and are the only facility outside of the UK to stock parts and perform warranty repairs on Coles microphones.
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(514kb) 4038 – See Price List
Studio Ribbon Microphone
Classic BBC microphone that has been in continuous production for over 50 years. Includes: choice of mounts, carrying case, XLR adapter, and AEA User's Manual
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(95kb) 4038 pair – See Price List
Matched Stereo Pair of 4038 Microphones
Matched Pair Kit includes a pair of AEA 4038SA stand adapters with engraved rotational angles, an AEA SMT Stereo Mic Template for coincident and near-coincident mounting of the 4038 mics, and a review of basic stereo perspectives.
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(449kb) 4038 ME – See Price List
Coles 4038 Millenium Edition Microphone
Limited Edition of 200. Bronze microphone finish. Includes a custom combination shock mount/stand adapter machined from solid brass, cloth storage bag, and wooden mic case.
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(644kb) Coles 4104B – See Price List
"Lip Mic" Commentator's Ribbon Microphone
A virtual "voice-booth" for noisy and windy environments
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4038 Mic stand adaptor, attaches to swivel ring
5/8-27 and European female mic threads for general stand mounting; two necessary for Blumlein (crossed figure-eight) array
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Western Electric-style female connector for 4038
for wiring to custom cable
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Blue Velvet storage bag with Coles logo
for Coles/STC 4038 series mics