A new kind of microphone preamplifier The Triton FetHead Filter is a high quality preamp. It has a built-in 220Hz high pass filter, this reduces excessive low frequency / proximity effects that some microphones have, such as long ribbon mics. The filter elements are not directly in the signal path but are applied to the components that define the gain of the FetHead filter amplifier. This ensures frequency dependence and that the sonic characteristics of the FetHead filter are preserved.
What use? The proximity effect is a phenomenon that causes an increase in the low frequency response when you move the microphone closer to the source. The closer you get, the greater the bass boost. This effect can be cool for getting a really deep radio voice, but on other sources it can be problematic. Our Fethead filter helps tame excessive low frequency buildup and ensures clear sound.
Extremely easy to use Your Fethead will lock directly onto any microphone equipped with XLR, or anywhere else in the signal path between the microphone and the preamp / mixer. The electronics are housed in a rugged metal chassis with a balanced female XLR input and a balanced male XLR output, rugged enough for use at home, in the studio or on tour. Fethead uses phantom power to power its circuits, but does not pass phantom power to the microphone, so rest assured your ribbon mics are safe.
A clear improvement in the sound on the microphones We noticed an improvement on all the microphones tested. A Shure SM57, for example, sounds more responsive over a wider frequency range. When paired with a high-end dynamic microphone like a Sennheiser MD441 or Shure SM7, our FetHead really shines. Ribbon microphones also benefit greatly due to 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 range of use of a ribbon microphone, making it more suitable for capturing softer sound sources.
Features: - Microphone preamplifier - Suitable for dynamic and ribbon microphones - Gain of 27 dB (3 kOhm load) - 3-pin female XLR to 3-pin male XLR - 4 paired JFets - 6 dB / octave high pass filter with Max frequency @ 220 Hz - Note: Requires 24-48V phantom power and does not allow phantom power to go to the microphone.
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