FetHead Filter In-Line Microphone Preamp
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Color | silver |
Brand | Triton Audio |
Material | Metal |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.03 x 0.87 x 0.87 inches |
Item Weight | 0.17 Pounds |
About this item
- For Ribbon & Dynamic Microphones
- Low-Noise Class-A JFet Amplifier
- 22 dB Amplification
- Double Single-Ended Amplifier Topology
- Lots of Headroom
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.72 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 3.03 x 0.87 x 0.87 inches |
ASIN | B06XF9VNBV |
Item model number | 3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,539 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #16 in Microphone Preamps |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2016 |
Body Material | Metal |
Color Name | silver |
Connector Type | XLR |
Material Type | Metal |
Size | Einheitsgröße |
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Product Description
TRITON AUDIO FETHEAD FILTER Overview
The FetHead Filter from TritonAudio is a low-noise, in-line microphone preamplifier with a built-in 6 dB/octave high-pass filter, which has a corner frequency of 220 Hz. It can be used with microphones that exhibit an excessive proximity effect like long-motor ribbon mics 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. It is suitable for use at home, in the studio, on tour, and more.
Attach FetHead to a balanced microphone cable and plug it straight into the microphone. Switch on phantom power and enjoy clean gain. This works with any ribbon or dynamic microphone.
- Low-noise Class-A JFet amplifier
- 22 dB of amplification
- Single-ended amplifier topology
- Balanced input and output
- Significant headroom
- 24 to 48V phantom power
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and cleanliness of the microphone preamp. For example, they mention it sounds great without all the noise, it's a great piece for broadcast cardiod mics and it works most anywhere in the signal chain. That said, they appreciate the signal strength, saying it adds almost 30 dB of gain.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They say the phantom power and it now sounds great without all the noise. They also say the booster helps a lot with the sound and is able to lower the noise floor by a bit in all circumstances.
"...Now it's maybe at like 65% and sounds great." Read more
"...I noticed that the booster was able to lower the noise floor by a bit in all circumstances, but only made a very significant difference when..." Read more
"...I do not hear any extra noise and the boost level is exactly what I was hoping for. I believe it is made in England...." Read more
"...It was muddy sounding and effects just made it worse. Then I got the Fethead and it woke my microphone right up - clean, clear, crisp sound...." Read more
Customers like the preamp for dynamic microphones. They say it's a great piece for broadcast cardiod mics, a simple mic level booster, and perfect for streaming and podcasting. Customers also mention that it makes their Rode Pod Mic useable and has clean, clear, crisp sound.
"Simple plug and play, and instantly makes my Rode Pod Mic useable...." Read more
"...Then I got the Fethead and it woke my microphone right up - clean, clear, crisp sound. Dropped my gain from 60db to 34db...." Read more
"...Gives your mic a bit more headroom, perfect for streaming and podcasting." Read more
"Simple mic level booster with an elegant style..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instruments. They mention that it works well boosting the dynamic mic input gains, and does a simple job very well. Customers also mention that the product is durable and works most anywhere in the signal chain.
"...Again I cannot confirm. It just works and works very well boosting the dynamic mic input gains drastically without adding extra noise...." Read more
"...It works most anywhere in the signal chain; I have it plugged into two patch cables running to the mic and the Scarlett, but it works equally well..." Read more
"Works really well to provide the needed gain boost for Rode Procaster. I love the form-factor; no extra XLR cable needed." Read more
"Works beautifully!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cleanliness of the musical instruments. They mention that the DAW by 4-7 dbEnd result is perfectly clean.
"...Both are very clean and boost the signal quite well, but the Fethead has some characteristics to it... Nothing to drastic, but very ultra subtle,..." Read more
"...Then I got the Fethead and it woke my microphone right up - clean, clear, crisp sound. Dropped my gain from 60db to 34db...." Read more
"...Just increase the gain in your DAW by 4-7 dbEnd result is perfectly clean , pro gade stuff" Read more
"...my SM7B going into my Apollo and it gives exactly the right gain and it’s clean. It uses phantom power to boost dynamic and tube microphones...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the signal strength of the musical instruments. They mention that it boosted their signal with clean gain, and gave exactly the right gain. Some love it, and say that it adds almost 30 dB of gain.
"...Both are very clean and boost the signal quite well, but the Fethead has some characteristics to it... Nothing to drastic, but very ultra subtle,..." Read more
"...Using on multiple podcasts and allows us to lower the gain on the SM7B which is very power hungry...." Read more
"I love it. It adds almost 30 dB of gain... using it with my SM7B going into my Apollo and it gives exactly the right gain and it’s clean...." Read more
"Works as advertised. Boosted my signal with clean gain and lowered my house floor." Read more
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Both are very clean and boost the signal quite well, but the Fethead has some characteristics to it... Nothing to drastic, but very ultra subtle, that makes it seem better?
I can't confirm what is going on beneath, but I do know that these are ultra great alternatives compared to the pricier "Cloud"... These could be placebo for all I know, and maybe I'm favoring the Fethead, but in reality, you might have better components etc in the Fethead vs the cheapos. Again I cannot confirm. It just works and works very well boosting the dynamic mic input gains drastically without adding extra noise.
You will need a 48V Phantom mixer or capable interface.
You do not strictly need a booster for an SM7B if you have a halfway decent preamp. I noticed that the booster was able to lower the noise floor by a bit in all circumstances, but only made a very significant difference when increasing the preamp (Behringer UMC404) gain above 90%.
Definitely recommended if recording particularly quiet sounds or recording far away from the mic. Also recommended if you are making money with your recording setup. Nice to have but not strictly necessary if you're on a tight budget.
The unit plugs in in-line via an XLR female input and male output, and is powered off 48v phantom power. It doesn’t pass the input signal without power, which is a feature for me—a kind of poor person’s mute. It works most anywhere in the signal chain; I have it plugged into two patch cables running to the mic and the Scarlett, but it works equally well plugged in at the input or output end. Do what’s most convenient physically, considering that it will add about 3” to the connector assembly wherever it’s inserted.
All in all, this is a well-manufactured product with a durable design. It’s ideal for adding gain to a big dynamic mic like an RE20 or an SM7, but it will work wherever you need a constant gain boost and have phantom power and XLR connectivity.
Current setup - Rodecaster Pro - Fethead - XLR - SM7DB Gold!
I'll still keep it around just in case, but for now I've settled with plugging my mic directly into my interface and cranking the preamp knob.
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Haré las pruebas pertinentes y si hay algo malo que agregar volveré para mencionarlo.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 20, 2023
Haré las pruebas pertinentes y si hay algo malo que agregar volveré para mencionarlo.
O produto é muito pratico de si usar, já que dispensa cabo XLR adicional (necessário apenas 1 cabo XLR).
Estou utilizando com um PodMic da Rode + cabo XLR + U-Phoria UM2.
did not last- maybe mine was a bad batch
should have purchased cloud preamp
Den Preis finde ich angemessen und es tut das gleiche wie die teurere Konkurrenz.