TritonAudio FetHead Germanium
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FetHead Germanium
Product Info
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The FetHead Germanium is a surprisingly potent little preamp. Its germanium character adds a vintage vibe to dynamic and ribbon mics, and the JFet design keeps things remarkably quiet. It’s a sweet, affordable upgrade for vocalists, guitarists, or anyone wanting a touch of germanium warmth in their recordings.
Product Description
- TritonAudio FetHead Germanium
- Microphone Preamplifier
- XLR 3-pin female to XLR 3-pin male
- Extremely low-noise hybrid JFet germanium amplifier
- 29 dB gain (@ 3 KOhm load)
- Frequency: 40 - 100
- 000 Hz
- 48 V phantom power required
- For dynamic and ribbon microphones
*Note:* Does not allow phantom power to pass through to the microphone
PROS
- • Germanium tone adds warmth and subtle harmonic complexity
- • JFet hybrid design minimizes noise for clean recordings
- • Compact size makes it ideal for portable rigs and tight spaces
- • Provides significant gain for low-output ribbon mics
CONS
- • Lack of phantom power passthrough limits compatibility with condenser mics
- • Single channel operation restricts multi-mic recording setups
- • Relatively high gain can introduce noise with some mics
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
1
Preamp Type
Hybrid JFet Germanium
Gain Range
29 dB
Phantom Power
48 V required, 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 imparts a smoother, warmer tone with slightly more harmonic richness, often described as 'vintage' – less aggressive than a typical clean preamp.
Absolutely, the FetHead’s gain boost will bring out more detail and body in an SM57, while adding a pleasing warmth.
No, the FetHead requires phantom power to operate but does not pass it through, so it's not suitable for condenser mics unless you have a separate phantom power supply.
