Great video, one of the best product reviews I had ever seen on KZread. Well done!

first review? was pretty darn good for the first review. keep up the good work.

This is genuinely one of the best reviews that I have seen on youtube. Keep up the great work man! Thank you for making content like this.

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed my video. I have just finished a handful of new review videos that show some of my favorite plugins and studio gear. Coming soon!

Thanks, very detail explanation.

Quite simply a top notch review, as clear and concise as you can get. Thank you very much for this. A great help.

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Som Vinter Thanks so much for the feedback!

Excellent and informative review. Your testing was well done and provided us with a great comparison.

This was a good review, I saw someone use it and I really wanted to know more about it

Damn, I wish every review on youtube was this thorough and detailed. I will buy it!

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback on my review!

@trevormadsen

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought it. I checked it by SM57 mic, and Babyface as audio interface. The result: I got a continuous low frequency noise.

this is an absolutely wonderful review !!!

@SoundsFromSound

10 жыл бұрын

roland1313 Thank you so much for the kind words. I'll be uploading some more reviews in the near future. I'd also like to invest in a new camera this summer, it's on my list! :) Thanks for watching!

Really needed this video to help choose the fethead over the cl1 for my sm57. Thanks!

@SoundsFromSound

6 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help :)

Great review man. Thanks for doing it, you helped me choose the FetHead.

@SoundsFromSound

10 жыл бұрын

Cody Clarke Thanks for watching! You're welcome, glad to help!

great review! thanks

I brought one yesterday. the Triton is brilliant, Really adds clean gain. I have the Fethead phantom which you can use with condenser mics. My Shure Beta 87a sounds fantastic through the Fethead Phantom.Dave

Great information ... I'm a writer, not a tech person and this helped me understand a lot!

Outstanding review!

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

SolidCake Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful.

I ordered a Sm57 the other day and tonight I ordered a Fethead! Sounds like a great product! I might order the Phantom Fethead one for my Condenser mics as well later :-D

Excellent review!!

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I hope to review more podcast gear soon! :) Thanks for watching!

Extremely helpful review! Looking to buy this and use alongside my Heil PR40 so I can get the best sound possible with it.

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

+AntAskew the FetHead works great with the PR40 wait until you hear the difference! Glad my review helped you! Thanks for watching!

Yeah absolutely - if every YT review was this *straightforward* , we'd all be in better shape. Brilliant

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad my review was helpful to you. I'll be sure and upload more in the future.

Very good video. Make more.

Fantastic Review.

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Avery Bright Thank you for leaving a comment. I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

Thank you sir!

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

nice man thanks. i definitely am glad i got the cloudlifter! (i want that extra +5) and the things built like a tank which i like. Ill sit it on top of my interface lol

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Some people prefer the Lifter for that very reason :) Thanks for watching!

I was looking into the fethead until you mentioned the cloudlifter, then I realized that I already have and don't need to buy anything extra. Thanks

Really, really great review. I have a CL-1 and I won't be getting a FetHead, since I bought it for the gain and both do the same thing. I really like the idea of not having to have a second cable, but I'm really not a big fan of having a longer solid rod of stuff sticking out of the mic, before the XLR cable, since I'm afraid of what would happen to the mic if some idiot knocked on the floor, which happens from time to time. The torque on the mic if some fool handled it by holding the FetHead worries me. I would use a CL-1 on stage, which looks silly depending on how it's done, but the FetHead sounds like it would look better, but be easier to damage my mic with.

One crucial comparison point between the two that you didn't mention, is that the Cloudlifter is twice the price !

Very well done, Benjamin. You should be their marketing manager. ;-) PS: I have a FetHead. - And by the way: Do you know BigAmp Piezo by Triton? Wouldn`t this be a good idea for a another review?

This review is very detailed +Benjamin CL , Loved it! Only, i got 1 question. Is it possible to use it with a phantom powered Se2200 condensor mic? Or is it onlyfor ribbons and dynamic mics? Best regards!

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

There is a FetHead that is for condenser microphones however this one uses phantom power for the dB boost. So no, it cannot be used with condenser mics, nothing would work correctly in that setup. Check out the FetHead phantom if you want that boost.

I ran across this video after I already ordered a Cloudlifter so I may have to reconsider and call my seles rep.. I agree the Cloudlifter isn't as convenient as the Fethead although I opted for the CL-4 rack mount. That pretty much solves any unsightly gear laying around. My primary microphone is the Electro-Voice RE20 and it's already nearly a foot long without adding the Fathead. I suppose the main selling point is that you only need one XLR cable versus two with the blue box. Thanks for posting the review.

@DanielOrtegoUSA

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodger, that helps!

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob Liano I have not noticed any "stress" from using the FetHead "hanging" on a lot of different mics over the years, especially considering that I only connect it directly to the mic itself, as shown at around the ~4:50 mark in the video. Just speaking from my personal experience here...

thanks, was usful. my mbox 3 killed me with its low signal. thanks alot

Really brilliant review. What is the difference between the Fethead and the Fethead Filter from Triton? Thanking you in anticipation.

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Harry! The main difference between those products is that the FetHead Filter has a built-in 6dB/octave high pass filter with a corner frequency of 220Hz. It is specially designed for microphones which exhibit an excessive proximity effect / low frequency response, like long motor ribbon microphones

Nice review. I have a Rode NTG2 mic. It uses either external phantom power or an internal AA battery. Would the FetHead be used with the AA battery in the mic or would the power have to be supplied by the recording device (or interface). The NTG2 seems to be under powered at times. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

first of all ,honestly between a lot of videos in KZread, your video was perfect video with all information about two products and i want to say thank you very much i have one question for my make sure before purchase because u are professional expert. i have Re20 microphone and my mixer is xb14 Allen and heath but the gain is low can you please advice me which products its really better without any noise with good gain regards J

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

I use the FetHead with my RE20 for years without issues. It's an amazing combination. I say go for it. :)

could we also plug it at the end of the cable, before the input section of the mixer ? is it the same ?

i just wonder what if you use the shure mic to audio interface such as focusrite without any preamp"cloudlifter"?

Excellent review, great presentation. I'm using an Oscar Sound Tech TL-40 Lav which requires Plug-In-Power, not Phantom Power ( into an H4N). Does the FetHead cut the PIP as well as the Phantom power when placed in-line?

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Bob Bloyer Excellent question. Although I can't speak from personal experience in that situation, I would assume you'd be all set with no problems. The FetHead only requires Phantom power and does not kill any other power that I've noticed. I have an H4n too, maybe I could find an old lav mic and check this for you...hmm, have you purchased the FetHead yet or just shopping around? I'm 99.9% sure you'd be just fine with it in your signal chain. Can you tell me your exact chain at the moment? Lav -------> ? ---------> ? ------> FetHead --------> ? ----> H4n?

@robertbloyer4730

8 жыл бұрын

+SoundsFromSound. You got it, I'm still shopping to put together a system. Pretty sure I want the OST TL-40 & H4N, & belt the system to myself. Thinking: Lav----->FetHead---->H4N (using XLR input) and syc to GoPro in FCPX. Difficult finding info specs on OST: www.oscarsoundtech.com. A forum reply from (personal-view) stated the TL-40 sensitivity is about -56 dB.Trying to make choices in anticipation of upgrades to video etc. in future. Project in the style of "Survivorman-Les Stroud". What type of jack would be needed on the TL-40 to plug into the FetHead? OST installs a variety including Zoom.

Hello! Great video on the product! I wanna use it as a gain boost with my Samson C02 recorded by the Zoom H4N Pro. The sensitivity on the C02 is pretty bad, that's why I thought it would work. Do I think that right? Can I use it with the Samson C02 which is a condenser microphone?

@davidbarker3833

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is only for dynamic microphones and will block the phantom power to your condenser mic. Buy the FetHead Phantom, which will both amplify and provide pass through phantom power.

What mic were you using the FETHEAD with for the audio in this video. I've got a Fethead and with the SM57 I moved the Gain from 5:00 to 1:00 and with an e935 I was able to move the gain from 2:00 to about 10:30 / 11:00 - vry curious about the mic used here.

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Howard! I believe I used the PR40 for the video. Thanks for watching :)

Please answer quickly. I have Shure MV7 and it has some noise, so the sound is low. Will it help in this case TritonAudio FetHead Filter ?

@SoundsFromSound

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mutaz. If the MV7 is a dynamic mic with XLR connectivity, I see no reason why the FetHead would not work wonderfully for your needs. It boosts any dynamic mic with no added noise that I've detected in any real-world situations. Good luck friend.

Thanks for the review. I can only find a Fethead Filter for sale. Do you know if the filter will distort or improve the sound from a dynamic mic?

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Slater Hi Paul. Here is a link to purchase the FetHead in-line preamp at the company website: bit.ly/1IoWmZQ. If you are deciding between which to buy, consider this -- The FetHead 'Filter' model is a version of the original Fethead that simply has a built-in 1-pole (or 6dB) high pass filter (@220Hz). It is primarily aimed at mics that have huge proximity effects, like certain ribbons. I personally haven't used the Filter, so I cannot vouch for the components or quality of sound/noise added, but I would assume it is up to the standard Triton quality - which in my experience is very, very good. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching my review!

Thank you for that great explaination and comparison. As I see in the video, You are using a Roland Quad-Capture Audio interface and you say, you have to turn up it's Amp to about 2-3 o'clock to get a reasonable signal strength. Now, the FetHead also is some kind of pre-Amp; I'm missing the detailed explaination why using the Audio Interface at 2-3 o'clock is bad , compared to pre-amp the signal with the FetHead. But aside from that: Great work; thank oyu for sharing!

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Marc Richter Hi Marc. Turning up many interfaces that high usually adds unwanted noise or hiss to the signal. Using a FetHead allows you to keep your interface gain in its sweet spot, way lower, and so it helps to give you a cleaner signal. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

@MarcRichter

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying ! :)

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Why do everybody putt it in the mic and don't just putt it on to the interface directly? So you're not adding length to your microphone :)

@jamahlrawls3520

4 жыл бұрын

Secret_Armor What do you mean by “nice impedance”? What makes one impedance nicer than another?

@jakethesound4586

4 жыл бұрын

This is simple: Cables on high impedance signal add noise. So have the booster in front of the cable gets rid of this sensitivity to noise. So you get rid of 2 problems at once.

I must be doing something wrong. I got the Fethead to use with a Shure SM7B and a Zoom F6. When I plug the Fethead in, it completely blocks the signal. Phantom power is activated, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. 😪

Really good review. What audio interface preamp do you use?

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hello! For this video I used the Quad Capture from Roland.

@HarryOrenstein

5 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound thanks

I own the Rode NTG4 + condenser microphone. It can be operated via phantom power via a preamp or via the internal battery. Now my question about the Fethead Phantom, which is basically almost identical to the standard Fethead adapter, but here continues to feed the phantom power to the microphone. I only read that you have to be careful with microphones that cannot do phantom power, otherwise they will break. Now I wonder what happens if I do not operate the microphone with phantom power, then the adapter will not work because the phantom requires power. But the microphone should still work anyway. And the Fethead Phantom Adapter only comes into play if phantom power is activated on a preamp. Am I correct or do I have a mistake somewhere? I hope I have made myself clear.

Hello. Do you recommend using this pre amplifier to capture violin while working on live sound? Thanks

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cristhian. What microphone are you using? The FetHead works great on dynamic and ribbon mics, which most likely will benefit from a boost of clean gain in your signal chain. This includes live sound or studio work.

Will this work with the Behringer Xenyx 302 USB with 15V Phantom?

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for checking out my review! So, I am pretty sure you won't be able to use the FetHead directly with the Xenyx 302USB due to it's lack of sufficient phantom power specs. However, if you need to use that USB interface with the FetHead you do have an option (according to Behringer): "A simple and cost effective solution should you require full phantom power with the Xenyx 302 is to use a Behringer PS400 supply box, simply plug into the PS400 using an XLR cable connected to the microphone, then use another XLR cable from the PS400 into the mic input of the Xenyx mixer." So, it seems that the interface cannot be used with the FetHead unless you give it more power. Hope this helps you. Let me know how it goes!

@meliodas11

7 жыл бұрын

SoundsFromSound thank you very much for the information. So if I give my behringer 302 more power like u told me, could i even use microfones which needs 48v phantom power?

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. If it had proper phantom power (48V+) the 302 would work just fine with the FetHead - quite well actually. I have a few PS400's around the studio here and they work great. Rock solid. Very versatile. Happy to help. Good luck!

Can you do direct comparison between with en without the FetHead and maintaining level in reaper ? So first without fethead at almost clipping and then with fethead, reduce gain, and then also almost clipping ?

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

Oboemasesetokoe Hi there! Thanks for watching my review of the FetHead! I understand what you're requesting, and perhaps I could do a follow-up video in the future to show what you're asking, but I will say this for now: using the FetHead and keeping your levels lower will allow you to have far superior sound quality (vs. cranking up the gain on interface preamps to achieve those same levels as without the FetHead). Strongly recommend the Fet. Hope that helps!

Here's a noob question: I have a new Rode Procaster and am finding I could benefit from this gain boost. On a Scarlett 2i2, I have to have my gain knob maxed to get acceptable signal. But that level still requires me to work about 20% extra at voiceover work. At the same time like many people without professional studios, I have the usual problem of background noise and am trying to keep my noise floor at -60 dB. Here's my question. Would a Fethead by allowing me to lower my gain knob have any knock-on effect when it comes to the room noise picked up by the mic? Would a Procaster with the Fethead feeding it power and a lower gain knob 'pay more attention' to my voice and less to the background noise? Noob question, but I can think of it going either way. Thanks!

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+hochochomyname Hi there. Excellent question and a simple answer indeed. Your situation is exactly where the FetHead excels: yes, by using a FetHead - along with the Procaster - you will no longer need to max out your gain knob. It also will reduce background noise for you. The FetHead is what you need. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! New reviews coming right up!

Sorry for being potentially dumb, but if you need more gain can't you just increase in the level in the DAW? I always record my voice-over stuff rather low in order to avoid picking up surrounding ambient noise, then I adjust the levels in postprod. So what other effect will this FetHead have if only to increase the gain? Does it make the original recording fuller in some way? I have a Miktek CV3 mic. Thanks.

@BMRStudio

9 жыл бұрын

Hi! No, not really. If You incerase the level in Your DAW, thrn You also incerase Your basic noise what is already recorded together with the sound. So the snr will be worst. All recording has to be done with a safe level region and with the highest snr what You can produce. And dont forget, in the digital level manipulation You also loose details if You incerase the level. So less bit for higher output. The fethead is a great product. Everybody need's a fethead :)

I use a Shure SM7B for my mic, and my interface is an Apogee Duet. Do you think the Fathead will work for me?

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+peter clark Absolutely! The FetHead works great with the SM7. Total game changer. Good luck!

@TheInterwebzMan

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I'm snagging one ASAP.

Triton says it doesn't matter where in the chain you place the Fethead, but I tried it with the Shure SM7b (which needs a lot of gain) and the Scarlett Solo (which maxes out at 50 Db, not enough for this mic), and I found that it makes a pretty big difference: It works better with the Fethead stuck into the mic, compared to putting the Fethead at the other end of the XLR cable, plugged into the Solo. And I have seen other, anecdotal comments online, where people claim that putting the Fethead into the mic is the "right" way, while putting it into the USB interface is "wrong". For what it's worth, if you have the Fethead you might want to experiment with this, especially if you have a mic that needs a lot of gain..

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely you are correct. I always get the best results plugging the FetHead into my mic directly. The Shure really benefits from the inline boost for sure, rock on!

@CaseyJust

7 жыл бұрын

SoundsFromSound I have an early 60s RCA 77DX which has about 6ft of XLR cable hardwired into it. Do you think it's worth the risk to buy a Fethead if I'm unable to plug directly into my mic for maximum gain?

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Casey. A few things...first, WOW. I'm wicked jealous you have one of those RCAs laying around. You're a lucky duck. Second, what preamp are you using currently for it? That may be worth considering. In general, ribbon mics are "safe" to use with any sort of inline preamp that uses phantom power for it's function (i.e. phantom power won't make it through and hurt the mic itself) - so gear like the FetHead or Cloudlifter 'should' work for what you need yes...and it's a huge boost in clean gain if that's what you're after...

@CaseyJust

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks to the reply! I apologize about not mentioning the preamp I'm using. I am indeed trying to get more clean gain. I'm using the preamps in my Focusrite Clarett 8PreX. On Focusrite's website it mentions when you use the "Air" feature on the preamps in the 8PreX it "switches the impedance of the preamp to that of the original ISA". I looked up the ISA and found "ISA110 = 1400 Ohms". I'm not sure how that all factors in except that my 77DX doesn't sound right unless I use the "Air" feature. It's a nice sound with the "Air" on but there is not very much gain even with the preamp knob at 10. Dan Magoo's and your comment about having the best luck with the Triton plugged directly in the mic concerned me since that's not possible with my 77DX. I don't understand how Triton and Cloudlifter differ on the connection proximity to the mic itself. Maybe with ribbon and dynamic mics differ in this situation ? Also I've been thinking about the Cathedral Pipes Durham Ribbon/Dynamic Mic Buffer Amp. It seems similar to the Cloudlifter CL-1 and costs about half as much. I've used the 77DX in several professional studios through really nice mic preamps and it's amazing, but I just don't have the budget right now for something that nice. Trust me, I do realize how lucky I am to have the 77DX. Every studio owner wants to buy it off me even if their mic locker is full of amazing mics. :) Thanks again, I really appreciate your help!

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Casey. It's important to always be aware of what ohms / impedance settings you are using in your chain (especially with ribbon mics like that)...so I am not surprised that certain configurations would sound better to your ears than others. That makes perfect sense. So, good news - it's really up to you as far as how to proceed from here. How much did you want to invest in your quest for the purist sound? Here is what I could find for documentation on the 77DX (www.coutant.org/rca77dx/77dxinst.pdf) - it shows that you indeed can apparently change the output impedance from 30 to 150ohms. That is a critical setting to choose. Here is my advice, since you are in a rather unique (i.e. awesome) situation with being able to use such a vintage creamy good mic :) -- 1) The FetHead could in some way work for you in your chain, regardless of the side being plugged into. It won't hurt your ribbon mics as long as you don't accidentally buy the FetHead PHANTOM version - so worst case you just return the FetHead for a full refund. 2) I suggest checking out a Cloudlifter for this specific mic. They have a wicked cool version called CLZ and, get this, the CL-Z lets you set the load from 150ohms to 15kohms - BUT also to any setting in between! - so that gives you a LOT of control over the sound you are hearing. That's my #1 choice for this task, if you can swing $300 or so, it should work magic for that mic. 3) Final Thought: The original FetHead I believe has a fixed impedance of 22k ohms, which 'probably' won't be ideal for you in this scenario, but it won't hurt your mic if you want to try that way first (for budget-reasons). Hope this helps you. Let me know if you need anything else and also let me know what you end up getting for that sweet mic!

A listing for this product on zenproaudio says the Triton gets 27db. Same on eBay. A review for it on pro-tools-expert however DOES say 20db. I wonder if they've improved it at some point and you have an older version? EDIT - Ohhhh there is a FetHead Filter and a FetHead Phantom. The PHANTOM gets 27db while the FILTER gets 22db.

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+MagnumDB Hi there. Actually, you were correct. The website has changed since I created this product review. The FetHead now claims a 27dB boost. I cannot confirm this, but I believe it's possible they could have upgraded the preamp to get more gain. I replied to a comment earlier from "t103Ninja" a few months ago about this very question. It's not just you who had some confusion. Check out that comment if you want. Thanks for watching! Keep an eye out for a bunch of new product reviews coming up soon on this channel. :) Have a good day.

I just bought it. I checked it by SM57 mic, and Babyface as audio interface. The result: I got a continuous low frequency noise.

@SoundsFromSound

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. That's very unusual. See if you can determine whether or not the noise is coming from elsewhere in your signal chain and if not, you should definitely exchange for a new unit. There's no significantly measurable noise introduced by using these inline products. 👍

@trevormadsen

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound Thank you for reply. I`ve got no noise without Fethead. The low frequency noise comes when I use Fethead. Now it is late for checking, but tomorrow I will check and find out exactly what frequency it is.

I'd say the extra gain of the Cloudlifter isn't the reason to get one, but the much purer sound. The Fathead sounds pretty muddy, and not in the way you can filter out completely.

@SoundsFromSound

6 жыл бұрын

Hmm, interesting. I've used both the Cloudlifter/Fethead and have run several audio analysis tests in multiple scenarios - there is certainly no muddy additive element when using a FetHead in my experience at all. If you're hearing a muddy sound then perhaps you got a damaged unit or there is noise in your chain elsewhere. Thanks for watching!

@Arkanoid_242

6 жыл бұрын

Nah, it's not a huge difference, it's just a low-mid coloration, but it was most definitely there. A sound I often associate to certain cheaper transformers, which kinda makes sense. The equipment I ran through was a Prism Titan with its own totally transparent pre-amps, and nothing else. There were no noise or things like hat, only a mild harmonic low-mid distorsion.

Just buy a better preamp/Interface and forget about the fadlifter and the cloudhead! Both introduce their own noise at the same level of other good preamps. The only use case of these pre-preamps is if your preamp sucks. But then you might consider investing the extra money in a better preamp in the first place.

@SoundsFromSound

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely always a good choice to make sure you have the best interface that you can afford. But I've tested the FetHead and there is no measurable noise added from using it. I'd be happy to share my screenshots if you're interested but whatever noise is technically generated by the FetHead certainly is not audible by any means. I've stacked almost a hundred tracks with zero added noise from my FetHeads in real world / testing projects. Thanks for watching!

@ebonyyoe

4 жыл бұрын

SoundsFromSound hey thx for your reply. What I wanted to point out is that of course the FedHead generates noise. The EIN of a FedHead is around -129 dBu(A). If your preamp is in the same league a FedHead does not reduce any noise, but introduces a new „sound“ to the existing noise. If your preamp is better, you will make your signal worse, only if your preamp has significantly worse EIN performance a FedHead makes sense (and even then only for low sens microphones). All that said -129 dBu(A) is a good value, the FedHead is not a bad pre-preamp, but it is better to invest the money in a better preamp if you have noise issues than to stack up amps which amplify each other’s noise.

I have a Neuman TLM 103 plugged into a MicPort Pro USB microphone preamplifier. Will it work if I added it to this audio flow? Or do I need to add a phantom power to use it? I'm up for easy functionality yet great quality...

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hello. The TLM 103 is a fantastic, gorgeous-sounding microphone. However, it's a condenser mic and would not benefit from using this version of the FetHead (as it's geared toward dynamic and ribbon mics). But there is a FetHead "Phantom" version that does work with your Neumann. Link here: tritonaudio.com/fethead-phantom.html --> You should always aim to have high quality, consistent phantom power for the mics that need it. Cheaper units sometimes don't offer appropriate real-world phantom power, even though their specs may claim it - but whether or not this affects you personally depends of course on each situation and what your needs are. Hope this helps!

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Side note: that Neumann microphone deserves a better preamp than the MicPort :) You should consider a substantial upgrade. It will sound even more stunning than it already does right out of the box! Do you do voiceovers or podcasting with it? Singing? It's one of my favorite mics!

@zuleikadecigavoiceover

7 жыл бұрын

I'm ready to upgrade my preamp! I would love to hear your suggestions. Also, let me know if you think I should consider adding any other tool to this process flow. Thanks so much!!! Is there any way I can email you?

@zuleikadecigavoiceover

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do voice overs and podcasting ;-)

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

What's your budget for the preamp? Would you like a clean, "sterile" preamp or one that has some "color" to the sound?

what about the fethead vs dynamite?

@SoundsFromSound

4 жыл бұрын

I am ordering the sE Electronics DM1 so I'll be able to compare them. I'm curious too! Thanks for watching.

@metatronmen2431

4 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound subscribing, I cant wait, thank you

How come you explain about fethead but the audio of this video so low???

is it also possible to place the fethead into the xlr input of the mixer instead of placing it right into the mic ??

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I understand your question; do you mean that you want to try and use the FetHead somehow to add gain to the on-board mixer preamps? Or do you mean just a preference to place it at the end of the XLR cable rather than direct into the base of your mic?

@noopidoop

7 жыл бұрын

yes want to use it at this end of the cable which goes right into the mixer

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I've only ever seen people use a FetHead directly into their mic, and then they run the XLR cable into the interface/mixer. But, technically speaking, yes you can absolutely plug it in on the other end instead of the mic-end of the cable. Just curious though, why don't you want to plug the FetHead directly into your mic? What mic is it you're using? Thanks for watching my review friend, I hope you found it helpful. Have a good day :)

@noopidoop

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the answer...was really helpfull...im using a rode procaster and dont want the mic getting even longer to use it between me and my keyboard pointing right towards me

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

+noopidoop Gotcha 😁

Hey, did I see it right that the FetHead is only 70€ while the Cloudlifter is 170€ or am I on some wrong page?

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Sergeant Icetea the second Yes. The FetHead currently is about 99 USD, or 70 pounds. Well worth it in my opinion!

@Janninatore

8 жыл бұрын

+SoundsFromSound wow thats awsome, will order one for sure then

@SoundsFromSound

8 жыл бұрын

+Sergeant Icetea the second I love the FetHead, such a huge improvement in sound quality for a modest price...let me know how it works out for you!

Have you tried the germanium?

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

Hi friend. My old studio partner had one, I've used it for several projects yes. But I'd personally choose the X73i or a Chameleon Labs 7603 for my own recordings. Why do you ask? 🙂

@ambitionofficial2159

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound was just wondering if the fet head germanium would be decent for recording vocals with a mic like the sm7b

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

1000% it would work wonders for the sm7b yes (or any dynamic mic). Some people will likely jump up and say "hey, you don't need a FetHead with a high end preamp with 80dB of gain!" but not everyone has the budget to buy a preamp for $1,000 - $2,000. So, it's nice to have more affordable options that still add some rich, full harmonics into your sound. Enter, the FetHead. In all of my measurements, there is simply no 'real' amount of noise added to your signal where it actually gets in the way of the audio quality. That's just not true. You can't go wrong in my opinion with either FetHead. (I have zero connection to the company) Thanks for watching! Let me know which one you decide to get!

@ambitionofficial2159

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound iv ordered the germanium I'm actually using the rode procaster I prefer it over the sm7b but it's gain hungry so I hope this helps me out

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambitionofficial2159 Oh! that's awesome. I sold one of my Heil PR40s to get a Procaster I loved the sound of it so much. But the sm7b + FetHead = a winning combination. The difference is massive. Good luck! :)

a took a quick look on the fethead website and it claims to give 27db of gain, you say it gives 20db... now im confused lol

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

***** Don't be confused. The company simply updated the specs for the FetHead - they likely modified it and in doing so, increased the max gain. If you pause my video review at 5:20 you can see that their website says 20dB so they must have done something to update the product...hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

@t103Ninja

9 жыл бұрын

Benjamin CL thanks for the reply, i have a scarlett 2i2 interface and i have been thinking about getting a shure SM7B for a while wich from what i've been told requires alot of gain i was looking at videos for the cloudlifter and just happened to stumble across this it does seem like the better solution and also cheaper than the cloudlifter

i'm curious about daisy chaining two fetheads.. should i try it?

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan! In theory, yes it's possible to daisy chain. Personally, I wouldn't. I would be concerned about impedance, resonance issues, noise, etc. But there's nothing technically 'wrong' with stacking gain, it must be done correctly and with the right gear (i.e. make sure what you're using ONLY applies makeup gain and not boosting a wicked low level signal.) And even in that case, it's clear your initial preamp needs to be upgraded [ preamp ] --> FetHead ---> Mic. Curious, what is your preamp that you're using? I've never had a situation where a preamp + FetHead was *still* too quiet, especially when factoring in noise and the final product. Thanks for watching! :)

@snipertrg308

5 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound I'm running a eurorack ub802. The reason i would want to try this is that i'm making a documentory about insects. And to be about to hear them i'd need massive gain. Thanks

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Ah ok, gotcha. What mic are you using? I assume the preamps on the mixer are 'decent' enough for everyday projects but for incredibly quiet sources (and demanding a low noise floor in the final delivery) it may give you some frustration. I'd suggest getting an upgrade: either a new mixer / external preamp / field recorder for that level of work. I use Sound Devices when I have a special need in the field. Insects are always fun, and by fun I mean challenging :) Good luck!

@snipertrg308

5 жыл бұрын

@@SoundsFromSound In the studio i use a re20. But i know the re20 is not what you use for my project. A fellow worker offered his AKG SOLIDTUBE condenser. . what would be a good mic for the project? My budget is around $700. Thanks

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I haven't seen a SolidTube for a long time! That's a great piece of vacuum tube gear. So, I have to ask a few questions. 1) What insects do you plan on recording, and how quiet is the source? 2) Is this for sound design or can you 'fake it' later in the studio for impact? 3) Is it for just crickets and bird songs, or are you trying to record the heartbeat of an ant? ;) Of course, I'm half kidding. But seriously, a lot of nature documentaries have SFX added after in the studio, because many insects and wild sounds are simply too quiet to record - even with a fantastic condenser. Just curious what sort of project you're after - but in general, the AKG is a great mic, if you can use it - go for it! Just make sure you have enough gain / phantom power...

I think the fethead is a bit louder, the dm1 se is lpider than both and thr fethead is cleaner

SoundsFromSound, do you mean fethead phantom, for phantom power?

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

Hello friend. You need phantom power from either your mixer / interface or some other hardware in order for the FetHead to function with dynamic / ribbon mics. However, there is a version of the FetHead called "FetHead Phantom" which is used for condenser mics (which themselves, need phantom power to work correctly). I am reviewing the "standard" FetHead in this video, so you only would need phantom power in your chain somewhere, you don't need to buy the FetHead Phantom as well. Hope this helps you. Thanks for watching!

@superchickensuperchicken7939

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@superchickensuperchicken7939

5 жыл бұрын

one more question I've been trying to access the Fethead website and I am getting an 404 error, have they gone out of business? thanks

@SoundsFromSound

5 жыл бұрын

@@superchickensuperchicken7939 Not to my knowledge, no. I believe they are just having some web server issues. Try again later and it should be OK. I would be very surprised if they suddenly closed up shop.

@superchickensuperchicken7939

5 жыл бұрын

ok thanks

doesn't phantom power damage a ribbon microphone?

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Calvin Brumant --> Yes, it is possible to damage your ribbon microphone by using phantom power. It is true that some ribbon microphones do not tolerate phantom power, however the FetHead's circuit shields it from its input (and the microphone's output), as a result it offers effective protection to the microphone. That's a great thing. So in theory, you should avoid using phantom power with ribbons; that said, I personally have never had an experience where I've damaged a microphone from it. Hope this helps.

@cbrumant

9 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a low end ribbon microphone, more of an introductory model. When I plugged it into my audio interface the signal was so low I found myself having to turnup the gain significantly. This created a sound quality I didn't want in my recording. I found this device to be a helpful addition to this problem, but I was worried about damaging the microphone. Thanks for your help

@SoundsFromSound

9 жыл бұрын

Calvin Brumant You're welcome!

This dude must have been paid by triton, if he wasn't he definitely should be.

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

+Felipe P. Hi Felipe, this is my personal review. Triton Audio did not ask me to post this review, they did not pay me in any way at all for this review. I just wanted to share my thoughts and hopefully help others make an informed decision about how to improve their home recording chain without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching.

@peixotocerqueira

7 жыл бұрын

Then it's an awesome review. Very well produced. You convinced me to buy one of those.

20db of gain? the site says 27db

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hello friend. Yes, you are correct. Several other people have commented on this a while back, I should probably update the video description. Since I made this video, the Triton website has changed. The FetHead now claims a "27dB boost". I cannot confirm this in my own testing, but I believe it's possible they could have upgraded the preamp components to accomplish more gain. However, of course it could be just marketing and their new test results or something else altogether. Hope this helps you with your question. Have a good day. Thanks for watching!

@danmagoo

7 жыл бұрын

The Triton site also shows all Fetheads with a black band around them that says "Fethead" (or "Fethead Phantom"), which I notice yours does not. So I don't know this, but I'm wondering whether Triton has introduced a new model with a bit more gain.

@SoundsFromSound

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan. Good eye :) However, be cautious when ordering and deciding which one to get: The FetHead Phantom serves a different purpose than the regular one. They are not the same. Mine is the "original" one which is why it looks different from others in the line. The Phantom is specifically designed to work WITH condenser mics (rather than using phantom power for a dynamic/ribbon). So, they are different FetHeads in that regard. Aside from that, generally speaking they have the same goal in mind yes. But perhaps Triton is giving them all a facelift and a new make over? :) You're probably right they're revamping the line. For me I've never had a need to augment my signal chain more than 20-25dB+ of inline gain. If I really need more than that for a ribbon or specific situation, I'd much rather buy a dedicated preamp rather than inline. But inline preamps are great for ribbons and low output dynamics, I use 'em pretty much every day. Have a good one!

@kc-ug6gu

3 жыл бұрын

hey sound its late 2020 and im between cl-1 and fethead to use with Sm7b which one u think i should get

I must be doing something wrong. I got the Fethead to use with a Shure SM7B and a Zoom F6. When I plug the Fethead in, it completely blocks the signal. Phantom power is activated, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. 😪

I own the Rode NTG4 + condenser microphone. It can be operated via phantom power via a preamp or via the internal battery. Now my question about the Fethead Phantom, which is basically almost identical to the standard Fethead adapter, but here continues to feed the phantom power to the microphone. I only read that you have to be careful with microphones that cannot do phantom power, otherwise they will break. Now I wonder what happens if I do not operate the microphone with phantom power, then the adapter will not work because the phantom requires power. But the microphone should still work anyway. And the Fethead Phantom Adapter only comes into play if phantom power is activated on a preamp. Am I correct or do I have a mistake somewhere? I hope I have made myself clear.

@SoundsFromSound

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David. The NTG 4 requires 48v phantom to be active. You would not be able to use the regular FetHead with it, however the FetHead Phantom is especially designed for this type of condenser mic. If you are talking about the *NTG4 Pro* then yes, that has an internal battery if I'm not mistaken. That would be OK. If you are using something like an H4N in your chain, you could use that onboard phantom power sure, though it's likely to drain the battery much faster. I don't quite understand your question, sorry David. Can you give a little more clarity?