The FetHead Germanium from Triton Audio is an in-line preamp with a germanium transistor that adds 29 dB of gain to your ribbon or dynamic mic signal before it hits the preamp or mixing desk. Use of the germanium element colors the signal with a distinctly larger-than-life vintage sound, making this FetHead model well suited for use with neutral or transparent-sounding preamps and consoles. The additional gain allows you to drive longer cable runs and provides higher-quality audio with a better signal-to-noise ratio.