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Triton Audio FetHead In-line Microphone Preamp

FET-style In-line Microphone Preamplifier
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Elevate the Performance of Your Dynamic and Ribbon Mics

If you're deploying gain-hungry dynamic and ribbon mics, Triton Audio FetHead is guaranteed to take their performance to the highest level. This in-line mic preamp utilizes top-quality Class A FET technology to yield you up to 27dB of clean boost. The result is a cleaner signal with lower noise, greater sensitivity, and improved transient response. What's more, FetHead 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, and enjoy a low-noise, squeaky-clean signal.

Convenient in-line design

Thanks to its convenient in-line design, FetHead 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'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.

27dB of juice for your dynamic and ribbon mics

With 27dB of clean, FET-fueled gain on tap, Triton Audio FetHead 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 mics. FetHead reduces the impedance load on ribbon microphones, granting them enhanced transient response and an extended usable range — a must-have for capturing quiet sources.

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 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 In-line Microphone Preamp Features:

  • In-line mic preamp loaded with top-quality Class A FET technology
  • Delivers up to 27dB of clean, FET-fueled gain
  • Yields a cleaner signal with lower noise, greater sensitivity, and improved transient response
  • 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

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Tech Specs

  • Type: In-line Dynamic/Ribbon Mic Preamp
  • Channels: 1
  • Inputs: 1 x XLR
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR
  • Features: 27dB Gain Boost
  • Power Supply: 24-48V phantom power
  • Height: 3"
  • Width: 0.86"
  • Weight: 0.12 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: FetHead

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Better than expected results

The FetHead in-line mic pre added gain and clarity! I can see utilizing it in various applications.
Rated 5/5

Perfect for my application

These do allow me to use ribbon mics without having to turn the preamp up to 10, and that is nice, but I bought the pair of these for a different reason. I bought them because I was worried that I would inadvertently dry my ribbons by hitting them with phantom power. And I would have, too. But now these stay on the ribbons - always. They're never off. These require phantom power to work but they do not pass it through to the mic. So they are a safeguard against me messing up. I don't worry about killing my mics anymore.

Side note, this manufacturer also sell an online boost that looks identical that does pass phantom power. So if you get these for using them the way I do, double check with your sales rep that you're getting the correct ones. Or just copy the part number associated with this review.

These offer me peace of mind and it's hard to put a price on that.
Music background: Door to door electric kazoo salesman
Rated 5/5

Does the job, clean gain, perfect for SM57 or other hungry mics

Does the job. People leaving negative reviews because they cannot read or understand how the technology works is ridiculous. (Yes, you need phantom power for this to work. No, it does not work with condenser mics).

Smaller form factor than the Cloudlifter and more clean gain at half the price. Smaller then the SE Dynamite too.
Rated 5/5

it worked perfect on my shure sm57

the triton FetHead helped boost my shure sm57 and got rid of a hum I had by turning down my mic gain on my interface now it sounds great would defiantly recommend to friends and family
Music background: none I do voice overs
Rated 5/5

Built like a tank - plenty of crank

The Triton Audio Fethead delivers as promised - the solution i was looking for to increase gain with dynamic mics on powered PA systems that have no pad volume control.
Music background: professional musician singer/songwriter recording artist
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