The Product

The TritonAudio 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 XLR input and a balanced 3-pole male XLR output, rugged enough for use at home, in the studio or on tour.

Following on from the development of BIGAMP, TritonAudio addressed the issue of improving dynamic and ribbon microphone performance. By simply inserting the FETHEAD between the XLR output connector on a compatible microphone and its microphone cable, it results in a more open, controlled sound for all dynamic and ribbon microphones. From a Shure SM58 through to a Sennheiser MD441, tests have shown that the difference a FETHEAD makes to the responsiveness and frequency range is undeniable. Ribbon microphones (themselves dynamic in construction) benefit greatly from the use of a FetHead as the improved impedance match lessens the load on the microphone resulting in better transient response. The FetHead employs a low noise JFET double Class A amplifier design which delivers low noise, high quality signal amplification and enables ribbon microphones to be used on softer recordings without incurring noise issues.

The calculated noise figures based on the JFETs datasheet are lower than TritonAudio can measure, however in the real world the quality of the phantom power supply will dictate the noise performance. In essence, if the power supply is quiet, FETHEAD is quiet. As some ribbon microphones will not tolerate phantom power, the FETHEAD design protects the microphone by not passing phantom power to its input stage, ensuring that less tolerant microphones will not be damaged.

The FETHEAD is also available in two other versions. One with a high-pass filter called the FETHEAD FILTER (Order Code 78-1304), and also as a version which will pass phantom power to the microphone called the FETHEAD PHANTOM (Order Code 78-1307).

The Manufacturer

TritonAudio are a Dutch manufacturer who specialise in the design of niche pro and high-end audio products. With a combined background of high-end audio, studio equipment and mechanical engineering the TritonAudio team started out developing solutions for local studios. Over time came the realisation that a greater need existed and thus began the creation and marketing of products that addressed specific requirements in the worldwide pro audio realm. All TritonAudio products are handcrafted in the European Union. The company's focus on high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident throughout their product range.

General

• input connector balanced XLR female
• output connector balanced XLR male
• amplification 20dB @ 1000Ω
• power requirement 18 - 48V phantom power

Accessories Included

None

Availability

This item is available in two to four days approximately.

Delivery cut off time

The cut-off time for ordering this product for next working day delivery, subject to stock availability, is 3.30pm UK time.

Shipping Costs

The delivery cost of shipping this product to a UK mainland delivery address is £7.95.

International Delivery Charges

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