The 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone is of British Broadcasting design (BBC) and used for broadcasting and recording sounds where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absent of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential.

The frequency response of the 4038 is exceptionally flat from 30 to 15,000 c/s and throughout this range the shape of the bi-directional (figure of eight) polar response is maintained substantially constant both in the horizontal and vertical planes, giving a natural smooth sonic quality textured response to sound signal being picked up.

Studio microphones have now achieved a remarkable fidelity of reproduction. If the microphone is not close to perfection, there is no point in having expensive systems to take the sound the rest of the way to the audience's ears.

Features

• Substantially flat frequency response from 30 to 15,000 c/s
  
• Extremely low (non-linear) distortion
  
• Exceptionally low hum pick-up
  
• Rotating hinge connection allows microphone to tilt through 90 degrees and turn in any direction when either suspended or free standing

Specifications

• Model: 4038 High fidelity
  
• Type: Pressure gradient transducer ribbon microphone
  
• Ribbon: Low mass damped ribbon to control transient response
  
• Polar Response: Bi-directional
  
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz
  
• Impedance: 300 ohm
  
• Sensitivity: -65 dB wrt IV/Pa.
  
• Distortion: < 1% at 125 dB SPL
  
• Connection: 4069 3-pin jack plug
  
• Body Housing: Heavy gauge perforated brass backed by finely woven monel mesh
  
• Finish: Black stove enamel textured paint
  
• Dimensions: 197 x 83 x 61mm (7.25" x 3.25" x 2.375")
  
• Weight: 1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)

Included in the Box

• 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone
  
• 4069 Jack Plug
  
• Soft cloth protective bag
  
• Foam lined rigid plastic carrying case
  
• 4071 Mic to stand adaptor