Fredenstein F200
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Fredenstein
F200
Product Info
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The Fredenstein F200 is a seriously useful box for anyone needing a flexible, affordable preamp and compressor combo. It's a great option for home studios or smaller commercial facilities looking for that FET character without the premium price tag – think gritty vocals, punchy drums, or driving basslines.
Product Description
- Fredenstein F200
- 2-Channel Microphone Preamp / Compressor
- FET based
- Usable as preamp
- compressor or preamp + compressor
- Class A microphone amplifier
- Max. +60 dB
- Phase reverse switch
- 20 dB pad switch
- 60 Hz switchable low-cut
- + 48V phantom power switchable
- High-impedance instrument input
- FET compressor
- Attack time adjustable: 0.2 - 50 ms
- Release time adjustable: 70 ms - 2.4 s
- Compression ratio: 2: 1 to 20: 1
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
- Stereo Link
- VU meter (switchable output level or gain reduction)
- XLR inputs and outputs
- Built-in power supply
- Format: 19 "/ 1U
PROS
- • FET preamp delivers a punchy, aggressive character ideal for rock and pop.
- • Compressor offers wide-ranging control, from subtle smoothing to heavy limiting.
- • Class A design provides a clean, low-noise floor for pristine recordings.
- • VU meter is a welcome, accurate visual for gain staging and compression.
CONS
- • The 1U height might be restrictive in some rack setups.
- • FET compressors can sometimes impart a 'harsh' quality if settings aren't dialed in carefully.
- • High-impedance instrument input lacks dedicated EQ or tonal shaping.
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Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Class A FET
Gain Range
+60 dB
Phantom Power
48V
Connections
XLR, 1/4 in Instrument Input
Weight
11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's not going to have the sheer finesse of a $3000 unit, but it offers a surprising amount of control and a distinct FET flavor that can be very useful.
It's a reasonably musical 60Hz filter – not a surgical EQ, but it effectively tames low-frequency rumble without significantly altering the fundamental tone.
Yes, the stereo linking functionality maintains good correlation even when adjusting gain independently on each channel, preventing phase issues.
