TritonAudio FetHead

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TritonAudio FetHead

TritonAudio

FetHead

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 439143
Model: FetHead
Category: Preamps
Price: $75.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The FetHead is a seriously impressive little preamp for the price. It's a great way to add some grit and warmth to dynamic and ribbon mics, particularly vocals or instruments needing a bit more character. If you're a singer-songwriter or do a lot of portable recording, this is a no-brainer upgrade.

Product Description

  • TritonAudio FetHead
  • Microphone Preamp
  • For dynamic and ribbon microphones
  • Extremely low-noise Class A JFet amplifier
  • 27 dB gain (@3 kOhm load)
  • XLR 3-pin female to XLR 3-pin male
  • 4 Coordinated JFets

*Note:* Requires 24 - 48 V phantom power and does NOT transfer phantom power to the microphone.

PROS
  • • JFet preamp delivers a surprisingly thick, warm low-end character
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for portable recording rigs
  • • Excellent noise floor for a budget-friendly preamp
  • • Simple, straightforward design avoids unnecessary complexity
CONS
  • • Requires external phantom power, limiting its standalone usability
  • • Gain range, while adequate, isn’t ideal for extremely quiet dynamic mics
  • • Single channel limits its application for multi-mic recording

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Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Class A JFet
Gain Range 27 dB
Phantom Power Requires 24-48V (does not pass through)
Connections XLR 3-pin female to XLR 3-pin male
Weight Approximately 0.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It won’t match the sheer transparency of a high-end preamp, but it adds a pleasing harmonic richness often missing in cleaner designs.
No, it doesn’t provide phantom power to the microphone itself and is specifically designed for dynamic and ribbon mics.
Expect a slightly warm, vintage-like tone with a gentle saturation as you increase the gain – it’s not a harsh distortion, more like a subtle enhancement.

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