Triton Audio FetHead User manual

FetHead User Guide
High-end microphone pre-amplifier.
General description
Philosophy
FetHead is a high quality, phantom powered in-line preamplifier providing improved sound for ribbon and
dynamic microphones. The electronics are housed in a robust metal chassis with a balanced 3-pole female
X R input and a balanced 3-pole male X R output, rugged enough for use at home, in the studio or on tour.
Which microphones benefit
In short, we noticed an improvement on all tested dynamic microphones. A Shure SM57 or SM58 for
instance, sounds more responsive over a broader frequency range. When mated with a high-end dynamic
microphone like a Sennheiser MD441, or Shure SM7 FetHead really shines. Ribbon microphones benefit
greatly too because of a much better impedance match, which lessens the load on the microphone, giving it
better transient response characteristics. FetHeads high quality, low noise signal amplification also extends
the usable range of a ribbon microphone, by making it more suitable for recording softer passages without
introducing noise issues.
Protects the microphone
Some ribbon microphones do not tolerate phantom power, FetHead's circuit uses Phantom power but
shields it from its input (and the microphone's output), as a result it offers effective protection to the
microphone.
Low noise
Fethead uses low noise jfets configured as a double class a amplifier. Jfet's are among the most quiet
amplifying elements available today. The calculated noise figure of FetHead is lower than we are able to
measure.
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FetHead User Guide
Features
•ow noise Class A JFet amplifier
•20db amplification (@ 1000 ohm load)
•double single ended amplifier topology
•Hand matched jFets
•Shielded enclosure
•Z-in 22k
•24-48V phantom power
Frequency response
10hz-100khz(+/-1db)
Gain
imensions
height:3'/76mm
width:0,86'/22mm
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FetHead User Guide
Operation
Attach FetHead on to a balanced microphone cable and plug it in a dynamic microphone,
switch on phantom power and enjoy FetHeads Natural open sound!
Balanced xlr cable
Website
For information on new products, product warranty or technical information please visit
www.tritonaudio.com
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FetHead
Mixer/
Microphone-pre/
channel strip
microphone