The Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone was designed by the BBC as a broadcast recording microphone with exceptionally flat frequency response from 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz. The Coles 4038 provides a natural, smooth sonic quality and textured response to the sound signal. A 4069 XLR Connector and Rigid Mic-mount are supplied with the microphone. From distorted guitar to classic grand piano describes the widely diverse applications in which this microphone is used. Many of the leading record producers use this classic mic in any number of applications. The 4038 has become one of the primary tools of choice throughout the recording industry.