What is FetHead?

The FetHead from TritonAudio is a low-noise, in-line microphone preamplifier that provides improved sound for ribbon and dynamic microphones.

What does the Triton FetHead do?

The FetHead Phantom from TritonAudio is a low-noise, in-line microphone preamplifier that provides condenser microphones with phantom power for an improved sound. Attach FetHead to a balanced microphone cable and plug it straight into the microphone.

Is FetHead a preamp?

FetHead is an ultra-low noise, high quality, in-line microphone preamplifier. It provides improved sound for ribbon and dynamic microphones.

Does FetHead pass phantom power?

A regular FetHead is designed for dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones, it has a relatively high impedance of 22k which allows the microphone to operate at “no-load” condition. A FetHead Phantom is designed for for Condenser microphones or other Phantom powered devices, it passes Phantom Power to the microphone.

How much gain does a FetHead?

around 20-25 db.
The Fethead boosts the mic gain by around 20-25 db. So, you can substantially turn down the gain on your mixer. You can record with more clarity and presence and much less room noise. The device fits any dynamic mic with an XLR connection.

Does FetHead work with condenser mic?

FetHead Phantom is specially designed for condenser microphones. It works very well with all condenser microphones. FetHead Phantom is also an indispensable tool for mobile recording and a real upgrade for camera microphone preamps, because it lowers the noise floor.

How much phantom power does the FetHead need?

Answer: The TRITON AUDIO FetHead In-Line Microphone Preamp boosts a microphone’s output by over 20 dB (with 48 V phantom power applied).

Does FetHead change sound?

Will it offer improved sound quality? Not directly. However, if this is used as a tool which allows you to adjust your gain volume, distance from the mic and other aspects of recording, it can definitely lead to better quality recordings overall.

Does the Shure SM7B need a Cloudlifter?

Quick Answer: We don’t think you need to use a Cloudlifter with the Shure SM7B and GoXLR, as there is enough gain available without one. The GoXLR’s preamp does introduce a little bit of noise, but other sounds in your stream will mask this.

How much phantom power does the FetHead use?

FetHead’s Phantom circuit uses 48V phantom power but also passes it on from its input to the microphone. Your condenser mic is powered with the same phantom power.

What is a fethead?

The FetHead from TritonAudio is a low-noise, in-line microphone preamplifier that provides improved sound for ribbon and dynamic microphones. The electronics are housed in a metal chassis with a balanced 3-pin female XLR input and a balanced 3-pin male XLR output.

How much boost does fethead offer?

Small, compact, but, powerful, Fethead utilizes tried and true FET technology to deliver up to 27dB of clean boost. No more cranking your mic preamp and adding unwanted noise to get your microphone to an acceptable volume. Boost your microphone!

What are the benefits of fethead microphones?

It provides improved sound for ribbon and dynamic microphones. Small, compact, but, powerful, Fethead utilizes tried and true FET technology to deliver up to 27dB of clean boost. No more cranking your mic preamp and adding unwanted noise to get your microphone to an acceptable volume.

What is the difference between fethead and RF ribbon microphones?

Ribbon microphones benefit greatly too because of a much better impedance match. Fethead reduces the load on the microphone, giving it better transient response characteristics. FetHeads low noise signal amplification also extends the usable range of a ribbon microphone, making it more suitable to capture softer sound sources.