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If your interface’s preamps are a bit too neutral for your taste, Triton Audio FetHead Germanium is the perfect solution for your gain-hungry dynamic and ribbon mics. This in-line mic preamp utilizes top-quality Class A FET technology, along with a NOS Germanium transistor to yield you up to 29dB of vintage-tinged gain boost. The result is a cleaner signal with lower noise, greater sensitivity, and improved transient response, in addition to a punchy, larger-than-life sound with tons of ear-grabbing coloration. What’s more, FetHead Germanium protects your delicate ribbon mics by isolating them from phantom power. If you want to get the best out of your dynamic or ribbon microphones, stop cranking your mic pres past their usable range. Get FetHead Germanium, and enjoy a low-noise signal that’s teeming with analog character.
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Convenient in-line design
Thanks to its convenient in-line design, FetHead Germanium is a breeze to use. It latches effortlessly onto any XLR-equipped microphone, or you can place it anywhere between your mic and preamplifier or console. Beyond that, FetHead Germanium’s electronics are housed in a durable metal chassis with balanced I/O. Here at Sweetwater, we’ve found this compact in-line preamp to be rugged enough for home, studio, and stage alike.
29dB of juice for your dynamic and ribbon mics
With 29dB of vintage-style, FET-fueled gain on tap, Triton Audio FetHead Germanium will level up the performance of any mic you plug into it. It can take a 57-style dynamic mic to an entirely new tier of performance, infusing it with agile responsiveness over a wider frequency range, while lending a studio-level character to high-end dynamic and broadcast and ribbon mics. FetHead Germanium’s low-impedance output buffer also enables you to drive long cables with less noise due to electromagnetic interference.
Protects your fragile ribbon microphones
Have you ever fried a vintage ribbon mic with phantom power? If not, count yourself lucky — it’s a traumatic experience. FetHead Germanium safeguards against this unfortunate situation. While it employs phantom power to power its circuitry, it doesn’t pass phantom power to your microphones. It’s the ideal insurance policy for your fragile ribbon mics.
Triton Audio FetHead Germanium In-line Microphone Preamp Features:
- In-line mic preamp loaded with top-quality Class A FET technology
- NOS Germanium transistor produces a punchy, larger-than-life sound with tons of ear-grabbing coloration
- Delivers up to 29dB of vintage-style, FET-fueled gain
- Yields a cleaner signal with lower noise, greater sensitivity, and improved transient response
- Low-impedance output buffer drives long cables with less noise due to EMI
- Latches directly onto any XLR-equipped mic
- Can also be placed anywhere between your mic and preamplifier or console
- Safeguards fragile ribbon mics against phantom power damage
- Electronics are housed in a durable metal chassis with balanced I/O