"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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The STC 4038 ribbon - probably *the* classic mic of all time - is
excellent on sax. Of course they have to be in good condition. And it's
much more expensive to make a good ribbon mike than a condenser.

Dunno what happened to them all - the BBC had thousands. IIRC, TV Centre
Tech Op Stores had an inventory of some 300 when I worked there.
I *think* you can still buy them new - or certainly could a few years ago.
Made by Coles.


Yes. still available, about UKP 700 each, or sold in boxed pairs.

http://www.coleselectroacoustics.com/micstudio.shtml