Coles
United Kingdom, est. 1930s · 6 products across 1 categories
About Coles
Coles is a venerable British microphone manufacturer steeped in recording history, tracing its lineage back to the early days of BBC broadcasting. Renowned for their exceptional ribbon microphone designs, Coles consistently delivers a warm, natural, and detailed sonic signature prized by engineers across genres. Their microphones are synonymous with classic recordings and a distinct vintage character.
- • Exceptional detail and clarity in recordings
- • Classic, warm sonic character
- • Robust construction and build quality
- • Versatile across a wide range of sources
- • Can be sensitive to humidity and handling
- • Requires careful gain staging
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- • Ribbon mics generally need more care than dynamic mics
Coles Products
Coles 4104B Lip Microphone
Ribbon Microphones
Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Pair
Ribbon Microphones
Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon
Ribbon Microphones
Frequently Asked Questions About Coles
Coles microphones are primarily manufactured in the UK, maintaining a commitment to their heritage and quality control. Some components may be sourced internationally, but final assembly and testing occur in the UK.
While all ribbon microphones require a degree of care, Coles designs are generally robust. However, they are sensitive to extreme sound pressure levels and improper handling, so following recommended usage guidelines is important.
Coles utilizes a unique aluminum ribbon and a distinctive acoustic design, contributing to their signature warm and natural sound, often described as having a 'vintage' character distinct from other ribbon microphone brands.
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