Tritonaudio FetHead - Studio Preamplifier

Product Information

If you’re in the market for a mic activator that gives a clean gain boost, you’ll likely read plenty about the FetHead vs Cloudlifter debate. In this article, we’ll cover the pros and cons of these devices. In the end, you’ll have a much better idea of which inline mic preamp will best suit your needs! When compared to other preamplifiers with a similar cost, FetHead is noted for its low noise, crisp, and clear end result.

Incidentally, the Phantom version does pass on phantom power since it’s designed for use with condenser microphones.

Specifications

One of the biggest worries with mic activators is that they will skew the frequency response. However, this is not an issue with FetHead, as it adds controllable clean gain up to 27dB. In setups with long cables, however, FetHead does help reduce noise as well as Cloudlifter does. Verdict Inoltre, il FetHead ha dimostrato di essere estremamente silenzioso. Non ho riscontrato alcun rumore di fondo aggiuntivo o distorsioni durante le mie sessioni di registrazione. La trasparenza del suono è stata mantenuta e ho potuto sfruttare appieno il potenziale dell'SM7B senza preoccuparmi di artefatti indesiderati. It doesn’t add any color and the gain boost on dynamic or ribbon microphones doesn’t have any noticeable noise. The transparent gain and improved impedance loading are ideal for studio use or podcasting with low-output microphones. Verdict You’ll have probably noticed that both of these options are the two at the lowest price points. That’s because all of the alternatives we’ve covered do largely the same thing – provide clean, transparent gain. The only reason to go for something more expensive than the Durham MKii or the FetHead is if you need either more gain or want additional features. Frequently Asked Questions Is a Cloudlifter necessary? The frequency response range of the FetHead is larger than the CL-1. The FetHead is also, by and large, the flatter of the two responses, meaning that although this additional gain does bring up the noise floor somewhat, the gain is more transparent overall.

Made of high-quality steel, it can also help protect older ribbon microphone styles that can be damaged by phantom power. Its portability makes it the perfect choice for the artist on the go. Performance

TritonAudio FetHead In-Line Preamp Overview

Whichever way you configure the cables and preamp, turn on your Phantom Power, whether a full 48V or even down to 18V, and get ready for a magic bullet that will make your interface or low-gain preamp sound much better. Not to worry for all of you old RCA ribbon owners. The FetHead doesn't pass the phantom power along the lines to the mics. It only utilizes the power for the preamp built into the FetHeads enclosure. There are other versions that do allow the phantom to pass through, but this one is the safe bet for vintage ribbons. Whereas if you’re a band director or live podcaster who performs in spacious auditoriums, the ability to place a Cloudlifter along the chain to reduce noise and boost your noise floor is invaluable. Ultimately, I omitted them because they are not quite as popular or are much of the same. The only exception to this is the Royer dBooster, which is a pricey but top-shelf unit. That said, it’s safe to say assume we’ve covered every mic booster worth contemplating in 2021.