Summary of Contents for Coles Electroacoacoustics 4050
- Page 1 Coles Electroacoacoustics Ltd 4050 Stereo Studio Ribbon Microphone Operation Instructions Manual and User Guide Made in England...
- Page 2 The 4050 is the latest addition to the Coles line of ribbon microphones. With a bold look, greater output, and a wider frequency response, the Coles 4050’s are sure to complement any studio microphone cabinet. The 4050’s have been designed to be used on their own or as a stereo pair.
- Page 3 30 to 20,000 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. The 4050 is a versatile microphone and is ideally suited for many critical recording applications. Its smooth frequency response characteristics and ability to capture detail make it a fine choice for many instruments.
- Page 4 Tips on care and proper use The ribbon microphone has a history rich in sound achievements. Look at virtually any old movie newsreel, photo journal, recording promo shot, show business and political picture, and you are likely to see the gigantic cages of chrome-plated windscreen-covered, electronic contrivances we know as ribbon, or velocity, or gradient, or ribbon velocity bigradient microphones, They all had one thing in common, a “ribbon”...
- Page 5 4050 microphones are polarity in phase with each other. This is shown by a phase mark on the front of each 4050 microphone. When the 4050 microphone is packed in a lidded container, the lid must not be closed violently.
- Page 6 When not in use, always ensure that the 4050 microphone is placed inside its protective pouch. Under no circumstances must the front of the 4050 microphone be pressed into a yielding surface. Do not attempt to check continuity of a ribbon microphone, as damage to the ribbon may be incurred.
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