Tritonaudio FetHead - Studio Preamplifier

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Do not fear however, for TritonAudio have released the "Broadcast" FetHead which has a fixed gain, no matter what the input impedance. It's nearly double the price however, so those like myself hoping to save a much loved but underpowered preamp may feel the investment would be better spent toward a mic pre upgrade. The Triton Audio FetHead is a stylish in-line microphone preamplifier that delivers powerful results at an entry-level price point. Many popular brands of microphones, both dynamic and ribbon, can benefit from attaching a FetHead. Even studio-ready mics such as the Shure SM7 can benefit when paired with this clever device.

The Durham MKII has a small footprint and is a more affordable alternative to CL-1. If 20 dB is enough gain for your needs, it has an excellent value-to-cost ratio and high-quality gain to offer. We noticed an improvement on all tested microphones. A Shure SM57 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 our FetHead really shines. Fin da quando ho iniziato a utilizzare l'SM7B, mi sono reso conto che aveva bisogno di un po' di "aiuto" per raggiungere il livello di uscita desiderato. Il FetHead è stato la soluzione perfetta per questo problema. Si tratta di un preamplificatore a transistor a stato solido che si collega direttamente al tuo microfono XLR e fornisce un notevole aumento di guadagno senza introdurre rumore o distorsioni indesiderate. L'installazione del FetHead è un gioco da ragazzi. Basta collegarlo tra il microfono e l'interfaccia audio e il gioco è fatto. Non richiede alcuna alimentazione esterna, quindi non devi preoccuparti di batterie o cavi extra. Il design compatto e resistente del FetHead lo rende anche estremamente portatile, ideale per chi registra in studio o è spesso in viaggio. While, it’s nice to know what a microphone activator can accomplish, knowing it will work with the gear you already own is essential. The last thing you want to do is add incompatible noise to your setup. Here are the basic features of Triton’s FetHead:El único 'pero' que le puedo poner es que conectado al lado del micrófono, puede hacer que el tamaño sea un poco mas voluminoso de lo deseable (de las dos posibilidades es la mejor teóricamente aunque en distancias de 1 a 5 metros de cable la puede ser marginal) y el manejo puede ser un poco mas aparatoso. I highly recommend the FetHead for use with any mic and preamp combination that calls for the extra boost. It's dead simple, has no options to mess up, and just works. The included graph shows that sound passes through with very little change. I could barely notice a slight upper frequency lift in some sounds as I used the FetHead, but this could have been due to the preamps being pushed and not responding well before using the FetHead. Cloud Microphones’ Cloudlifter was the first of its kind on the market to gain popularity. Because of this, many articles, artists, and producers refer to these microphone activators as “Cloudlifters.” However, lately many new entries into this market have added a variety of features and entries at different cost points.

As of writing, the FetHead is significantly cheaper than the CL-1. The lower price point doesn’t mean the device is any less rugged, however, as the metal shielded enclosure is sturdy and of a premium build quality. Testing the Two AVVERTENZE! Non siamo responsabili in caso di uso improprio di qualsiasi prodotto, che venga messa per inscritto o tramite video, anche se non espressamente dichiarato, da parte vostra e/o terzi che possa causare danni a persone o cose. Siete sempre invitati a leggere il libretto di istruzioni e le normative di sicurezza prima di utilizzare qualsiasi oggetto per una migliore esperienza complessiva. Any setup that includes dynamic microphones connected to a preamp device, using phantom power and XLR cables. The FetHead has a simple, tube-like construction with a robust metal chassis. It has an XLR connection at each end, one for your mic input (3-pole female XLR connection) and the other for your cable output (3-pole male XLR connection). Regardless of what type of microphone you’re working with, a Cloudlifter can be added at any point in your setup to help cut down on noise while raising your noise floor. FetHead vs Cloudlifter: A Side-by-Side ComparisonAlthough the Cloudlifter CL-1 is a great product, there are other options to consider. Whether you’re looking for a solution at a lower price point, require more gain than a Cloudlifter provides or you need some additional features, hopefully this roundup has given you some ideas and helped you to decide which one is best for your needs.

As popular as they are though, alternatives do exist, some of which are more friendly on the wallet and others which have additional features. In this roundup, we’ll explore the different options available and detail the pros and cons of each. Nevertheless, FetHead wins out where budgets are concerned. While both devices are well suited for budget or mid-tier mic choices, they are built to last and may outlive your current microphone’s lifespan. Keep this in mind when considering the differences between the two. sE Electronic Dynamite DM-1 is powerful, compact, and can comfortably handle low-output mics for podcasting and recording. Most mics don’t need the 28 dB of gain, and frankly, 20 dB works fine with an SM7B too. However, if you have mics that need extra gain, the DM-1 is a no-brainer. 3. Radial Engineering McBoost (Best Premium) Cuando es necesario? Cuando los preamplificadores de tu grabador no sean todo lo silenciosos que debieran de ser (las grabadoras portátiles a veces adolecen de este problema). Para que funcione, necesitas activar la alimentación Phantom en tu grabadora, si no... no funcionará. The FetHead is a popular Cloudlifter alternative because it provides a similar amount of additional gain a lower price point and it does so without needing an additional XLR cable. With the Cloudlifter, you need to plug your mic into it and then run another XLR cable from the output port into your mixer or audio interface. It’s still inline but perhaps less convenient than something like the FetHead which plugs directly into your microphone.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. The correct name for a Cloudlifter is a mic activator. However, these are sometimes referred to as inline preamps because it’s essentially doing the same sort of a work as a preamp by providing gain to a microphone to bring it up to a suitable level for recording. For live broadcasters, the compact design of this mic activator can make all the difference. By providing a clean boost without complicating it, FetHead allows you to keep things simple while still achieving the most accurate audio possible. The construction is all metal and the XLR connectors are gold plated for the most reliable signal connection. Here are the specs: