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Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold)

  • Price: $175.00
  • B&H # CAFHBGR
  • Mfr# 98-G

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  • Figure 8 Polar Pattern
  • High Sensitivity & Detail

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The Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone is cost effective yet versatile enough to handle any vocal or instrument recording, and live sound application. The Fat Head features a hand-tuned ribbon element that incorporates the legendary symmetrical ribbon design in order to achieve a true symmetrical figure 8 polar pattern. Its frequency and sensitivity response delivers pristine audio results, and the element's design is very useful when executing a mid-side or Blumlein recording. The Fat Head ships with a shockmount, wood box and an aluminum case.

Hand-tuned ribbon element
True figure 8 pattern
Balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly
Suited for guitar cabinets, drum over-heads, vocal, piano, horns, strings and more
Transducer Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
99% Pure aluminum, 2.5 micron
Polar Pattern Symmetrical Figure 8
Frequency Response 30Hz - 18kHz (3dB)
Maximum Input Sound Level (1% THD@1,000Hz): 165dB
Power Requirements None
Output Connectors 3-Pin male XLR
Dimensions (LxDiameter) 6.50 x 3" (16.51 x 7.62cm)

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Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold)
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

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Pros

  • Good audio (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home studio (4)
    • Amateur recording (3)
    • Professional recording (3)
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    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    4.0

    So Far So Good

    By Rockin' Rob

    from Montana

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Studio

      Comments about Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold):

      Great mic for the price!!!! I have only been using this mic for a few days and so far I love it! Everybody that has seen it loves the look, and I love the sound! This thing is working great in my home studio. I am primarily using this mic for voice over work for commercial production and it sound great!

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      5.0

      Absolutely fantastic

      By Jeff

      from Upstate, NY

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Durable
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • Home Studio
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold):

        The most characteristic sounding mic I have ever owned. It is so raw and natural. Extremely warm and suprisingly versatile. This is my favorite mic and costs less than half of my other previously favorite mics.

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        5.0

        Lovely, a great value

        By Ero

        from Brooklyn. NY

        About Me Experienced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Home Studio
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold):

          A well-crafted microphone, with a soft, silky sound. Great quality for the price.

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          5.0

          Sweetness with this ribbon mic!!

          By studio-g

          from MN

          About Me Professional Musician

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Affordable
          • Classy
          • High quality
          • Smooth

          Cons

          • None at this time

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Home Studio
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold):

          Great things come with the Fat Head Ribbon Mic package! First off, if you haven't used this mic before.. definitely give it a shot and add to your collection. It's an affordable ribbon mic packing high end quality! Build quality is excellent, sounds so real and smooth which a ribbon mic should (not overdone at all in the highs and not muddy at all..just right), and overall just a very cool smooth working and looking mic! I've used this on male and female vocals with success and it REALLY shines when recording electric guitar cabs. I've also heard numerous times that it captures a great sound with an acoustic guitar, sax, and violin as well as many other instruments I can imagine. The mic package includes a sharp looking carry case, sleek wood type box for the mic, soft cloth mic case, and quality shockmount! All that for under $200! One of my best investments in recording so far. Give it a try, I think you'll appreciate it as much as I do!

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          What's in the Box

          Cascade Microphones Fat Head Ribbon Microphone (Brown / Gold)
          • Aluminum Case
          • Deluxe Oil Stained Wood Box
          • Premium Suspension Shockmount
          • Drawcord Cloth Storage Pouch
          • Micro-fiber Cleaning Cloth
          • Specifications and Typical Measurement Report
          • 5 Year Limited Warranty
           
           
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