There are 3 methods available to connect your Coles 4038 to position it in an array or hang it. There are also several tools available to help you with arraying multiple mics for recording situations.
View larger image4038SA
AEA's 4038SA is a custom-machined hard-mount that bolts to the rotating suspension ring for either vertical mounting to a 5/8"-27 stand or horizontal mounting to a European 3/8"-16 mic stud. The horizontal mount is used with our Stereo Microphone Positioner for vertical coincident setups, and features offset mounting holes for proper alignment. With this setup, either a short, rigid 4069 to male XLR-3 adaptor or the short XLR pigtail is used.
View larger image4038ES
The 4038ES is an elastic suspension mount that allows the microphone's angle and rotation to be adjusted when hung from a boom. With this setup, either a short, rigid 4069 to male XLR-3 adaptor or the short XLR pigtail (4069BBC) is used. Overhead suspension in an auditorium or concert hall by using the built in rotating suspension ring. This allows the 4038 to be oriented as needed. The short, rigid 4069 to male XLR-3 adaptor is most appropriate for this situation.
View larger imageStereo Microphone Template
Designed for Coles 4038 ribbon mics and allows Blumlein (coincident) head to head mounting; Dooley/Streicher (17cm spacings), ORTF (shown) 90° side by side mounting; other near-coincident spacings and angles possible; fits AEA standard 4038SA microphone stand adapters.
View larger imageStereo Microphone Positioner Bar
The original. Precision machined out of aluminum stock, SMP bars are rugged, and will stand up to years of use. Puts you in the driver's seat with all the flexibility to position your mics you need. Allows Coles 4038 to be configured in Blumlein, ORTF mounting and any other spacings or configurations you desire. Can be adapted to all microphone stand adapters.
View larger imageDecca Trees
Mini Decca Tree (shown), Decca-tree and Super Decca Trees consist of multiple bars and allow you to configure larger, more complex arrays. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter and AEA Floater shockmount not included.)
