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STC 4038 Ribbon Microphone (in fitted case).
This bi-directional ribbon microphone was widely used across the BBC for recording and transmission. It was designed by STC as a cheaper alternative to the BBC PGS/1 microphone, which was too costly to make commercially.
This microphone was so popular that they continue to be produced today, by Coles Electroacoustics.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/435
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), enamel, chromium plated and electronic components
- Measurements:
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overall: 140 mm x 280 mm x 220 mm, 3.5 kg
- type:
- microphone
