Tritonaudio 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
XLR input and a balanced 3-pole male XLR 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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Summary

General Description

Philosophy

Explains FetHead's purpose as a high-quality phantom-powered in-line preamplifier for microphones.

Microphone Benefits

Details how FetHead improves sound for dynamic and ribbon microphones by enhancing responsiveness and matching.

Microphone Protection

Describes how FetHead protects ribbon microphones from phantom power damage.

Low Noise Design

Highlights the use of low-noise JFETs in a double class-A amplifier configuration for minimal noise.

Features

Frequency Response

Graphical data showing the frequency response of the FetHead amplifier.

Gain Characteristics

Illustration of FetHead's gain versus load impedance.

Physical Dimensions

Provides the height and width measurements of the FetHead device.

Operation

Website Information

Tritonaudio FetHead Specifications

General

Gain	27 dB
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Input Impedance	22 kOhms
Type	Microphone Preamp
Power	Phantom power 24-48V
Connector	XLR