TRITON AUDIO FetHead In-Line Microphone Preamp for Ribbon and Dynamic Mics

Yes, the TRITON AUDIO FetHead In-Line Microphone Preamp for Ribbon and Dynamic Mics could be used to increase the gain of a battery-powered shotgun microphone such as the Sennheiser MKE 600, but doing so may overload the input connection or exaggerate the self-noise of the microphone. Because condenser microphones are more sensitive, they typically require less input gain. The TRITON AUDIO FetHead Phantom (BH #TRFETHDPHNTM) would be a more preferable choice in this scenario, using phantom power with the shotgun as opposed to battery.

Best to ask Triton Audio directly for the definitive answer.

Philosophy:FetHead is a low-noise, high quality, in-line microphone preamplifier. It provides improved sound for Ribbon and Dynamic microphones. The electronics are housed in a robust metal chassis with a balanced 3-pole female XLR input and a balanced 3-pole male XLR output, rugged enough for use at home, in the studio or on tour.Which microphones benefit:In short, we noticed an improvement on all tested microphones. A Shure SM57 for instance, sounds more responsive over a broader frequency range. When mated with a high-end dynamic microphone like a Sennheiser MD441, or Shure SM7 FetHead really shines. Ribbon microphones benefit greatly too because of a much better impedance match, which lessens the load on the microphone, giving it better transient response characteristics. FetHeads high quality, low noise signal amplification also extends the usable range of a ribbon microphone, making it more suitable for recording softer passages.Protects the microphone:Some ribbon microphones do not tolerate phantom power, FetHead's circuit uses Phantom power but shields it from its input (and the microphone's output), as a result it offers effective protection to the microphone. All of the specs currently published:Features: Ultra low noise Class A JFet amplifier 27dB amplification (@3 KOhm load) Double single ended amplifier topology 4 matched jFets Shielded enclosure Z-in 22k 24-48 v phantom power

The standard Triton FetHead does not allow for the passing through of phantom power. The TRITON AUDIO FetHead PHANTOM In-Line Microphone Preamp B&H # TRFETHDPHNTM will provide phantom power to your electret mic.

As long as your preamp can provide phantom power and the cable length is not more than 10 feet you should be ok. Only problem of doing this is you may run the risk of amplifying noise picked up on the cable along with what your mic produces in sound. Try to keep the FETHEAD as close to the microphone as possible and by all means keep the FETHEAD away from any strong radio frequency fields such as high power UHF/VHF transmitter of low frequency ham radio transmitters. Nearby radio frequency energy near the FETHEAD tends to clip voice peaks.

sorry can't help with that one - i don't have a stereo mic so wouldn't know. fethead works great with my ribbon & SM7 though. try manufacturers (Triton Audio). good luck!

The regular version does not pass phantom power to the microphone, so ditto what the other folks say about using batteries to power the mic

The Sony ECM-44B is a condenser but can't be phantom powered. The ECM-44B requires an internal AA battery thus the FetHead Regular will work fine. If you want to use an ECM-55B or ECM-77B you'll need the FetHead Phantom unless you want to locally power the mic with an AA battery. Once locally powered, the mic will behave like a standard dynamic mic.