TritonAudio FetHead Filter

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TritonAudio FetHead Filter

TritonAudio

FetHead Filter

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 439149
Model: FetHead Filter
Category: Preamps
Price: $75.90

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

The FetHead Filter is a seriously impressive little preamp for the money. It's perfect for dynamic and ribbon mics, adding a touch of warmth and character to vocals or instruments without introducing excessive noise. A great grab-and-go solution for home studios or location recording, especially when you need a clean boost and a simple high-pass filter.

Product Description

  • TritonAudio FetHead Filter
  • 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
  • 6 dB/octave high pass filter with a corner frequency of 220 Hz

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

PROS
  • • Class A JFet amp delivers a surprisingly warm, vintage-like tone
  • • The 6dB/octave filter is genuinely useful for taming low-end rumble
  • • Compact size makes it incredibly convenient for mobile recording setups
  • • Excellent noise performance for its price bracket – noticeably quiet
CONS
  • • Requires external phantom power, adding complexity to the signal chain
  • • Limited to a single channel, restricting multi-mic recording options
  • • Gain, while sufficient, isn't massive for extremely low-output ribbon mics

Product Video

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 0.75 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly quieter than many similarly priced options, thanks to the Class A design and quality JFETs, and the filter is a useful addition not always found elsewhere.
Yes, the 27dB of gain is adequate for most ribbon mics, but be mindful of phantom power and ensure your interface is properly configured.
The filter's corner frequency is fixed at 220Hz, which is a good starting point for most vocal and instrument recordings.

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