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STC/Coles 4033 Ribbon + Dynamic Microphone. These were very popular with the BBC and recording studios from the early 1950s onwards.
An unusual design, the 4033 contains two microphones – a ribbon element plus an STC “ball” (from the STC 4021 ball & biscuit) dynamic microphone.
A three-position switch selects between ‘C’ cardioid which is a combination of ribbon and dynamic, ‘R’ ribbon only (figure-of-eight), or ‘P’ pressure (directional for speech) which is the dynamic mic only.
The output is on a 3-pin connector with an XLR adaptor (supplied, but not shown in photos).
I’ve owned this mic for almost 30 years – it has some paint chips but otherwise is in great condition, and works perfectly. Easy to touch up the black crackle finish, but the patina suits it…
Applications – drum overhead, room ambience, guitar cabinets, I’ve used it on piano, acoustic guitars – it’s a versatile and remarkably useful microphone. 4033s are low output (like all passive ribbons) and it requires a good mic amp which is stable with 55-60dB gain.
It is heavy (1.5kg) and needs a decent mic stand.
UK postage 40.00. International postage cost on request.
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Category: Musical Instruments:Pro Audio Equipment:Microphones
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