Do you need phantom power for a FetHead?
The Fethead requires phantom power, so if you have a USB only mic, it won’t work. If you don’t have one in your kit, you’ll need a mixer or interface that generates phantom power.
Can you use a FetHead with a condenser mic?
FetHead Phantom works with any condenser microphone and is perfect for use at home, in the studio, on tour!
What is FetHead?
FetHead is an ultra-low noise, high quality, in-line microphone preamplifier. It provides improved sound for ribbon and dynamic microphones. Small, compact, but, powerful, Fethead utilizes tried and true FET technology to deliver up to 27dB of clean boost.
How much phantom power does FetHead need?
The electronics are housed in a robust metal chassis with a balanced female XLR input and a balanced male XLR output, rugged enough for use at home, in the studio or on tour. FetHead’s Phantom circuit uses 48V phantom power but also passes it on from its input to the microphone.
What is FetHead Phantom?
FetHead Phantom is an ultra-low noise, high quality, in-line microphone preamplifier. It provides improved sound for condenser microphones. Small, compact, but powerful, Fethead Phantom utilizes tried and true FET technology to deliver up to 18dB of clean boost.
How can I improve my dynamic microphone?
Dynamic microphones require high gain levels to function well due to their design. They are also unidirectional microphones, so the placement of the mic is crucial. Using a preamp such as the SE Electronics DM1 Dynamite preamp is the best way to increase the volume output of a dynamic microphone.
Do you need a Fethead for the SM7B?
In short, Fethead does what it supposed to do. It boosts SM7B gain without affecting the sound, allowing for the mic gain on my iD4 interface to stay on the good lever. And I don’t need to boost anything in post-production anymore!
Do I really need a Cloudlifter with SM7B?
A Cloudlifter is a device that helps boost the signal from your microphone by adding 25 dB of gain before the signal even reaches your microphone preamp. This can be especially helpful if you are using a microphone with low sensitivity, like the Shure SM7B.
Can you use SM7B without Cloudlifter?
Quick Answer: We don’t think you need to use a Cloudlifter with the Shure SM7B and GoXLR, as there is enough gain available without one. The GoXLR’s preamp does introduce a little bit of noise, but other sounds in your stream will mask this.
Do you need a FetHead for the SM7B?
Can you use Cloudlifter with condenser mic?
Cloudlifters do NOT work with condenser mics. In cases other than extremely long cable runs, you wouldn’t even want that: condenser mics are plenty loud; adding that much boost to their signal would probably overdrive the input you’ re connecting with.
What is a FetAmp?
The FetAmp, made by Thomann’s eponymous in-house brand, is a small, compact microphone preamplifier that can be plugged directly into the microphone before the XLR cable. This is particularly handy for dynamic microphones as well as for ribbon mics that need more power for sufficient amplification.