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Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone (Brown Body / Gold Grille)

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Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone (Brown Body / Gold Grille)
Key Features
  • Lundahl LL2913 Transformer
  • Radian-Grille Design
  • Figure-8 Polar Pattern
  • High Sensitivity & Detail
Now featuring the Lundahl LL291 transformer, the brown and gold Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone is versatile enough to handle a wide variety of vocal or instrument recordings and live sound applications. The FAT Top II utilizes 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 deliver pristine audio results and the element's design is very useful when executing a mid-side or Blumlein recording. The FAT Top II ships with a mic clip, leatherette pouch, and polypropylene travel case.
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Pinnacle Microphones Fat Head II Overview

Now featuring the Lundahl LL291 transformer, the brown and gold Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone is versatile enough to handle a wide variety of vocal or instrument recordings and live sound applications. The FAT Top II utilizes 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 deliver pristine audio results and the element's design is very useful when executing a mid-side or Blumlein recording. The FAT Top II ships with a mic clip, leatherette pouch, and polypropylene travel case.

Lundahl LL2913 transformer
Unique polished radian-grille design
Mic Clip
Hand-tuned ribbon element
True figure-8 pattern
Balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly
Suited for guitar cabinets, drum overheads, vocal, piano, horns, strings, and more
UPC: 608766969779

Pinnacle Microphones Fat Head II Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Ribbon
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Ribbon
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum SPL
135 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
USB/Digital Output
No
Power Sources
No Power Required
Microphone
Microphone Type
Ribbon
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Ribbon
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
1.75" / 44.45 mm
Orientation
Side Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Performance
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum SPL
135 dB
Sensitivity
-54.4 dB
Equivalent Noise Level
17 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
USB/Digital Output
No
USB Class-Compliant
No USB Connectivity
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Digital Signal Processing & FX
No
Power
Power Sources
No Power Required
Physical
Color
Brown
Mounting Thread Size
5/8"-27 Female
Dimensions
ø: 3 x L: 8.25" / ø: 76.2 x L: 209.55 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.5 x 11.5 x 5.8"

Pinnacle Microphones Fat Head II Reviews

Lovely warm sound

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-01-11

Since obtaining this microphone, I have used it to mic up two different guitar amplifiers to good effect. Overall, the sound is warm and the bass response becomes more pronounced the closer it is placed to the grille cloth. Positioning the mic around six inches away produces a more balanced and useable sound IMHO. I have yet to try this mic with a Cloudlifter, which I believe should, when used in conjunction with the Fat Head II, yield a better, hotter signal.

Great Mic!

By GTAR MAN
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-02-25

Does a really good job at capturing the guitar tones you hear from the amp. With a little EQ you can make it sound like the room if thats what you are after.

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What's included in the box?
Asked by: Amogh P.
This microphone comes with the following:Cascade Microphones FAT HEAD II Ribbon Microphone (Brown/Gold)Premium ShockmountDeluxe Oil-Stained Wood BoxMicrofiber Cleaning ClothDrawcord Cloth Storage PouchAluminum CaseLimited 5-Year Warranty on MicrophoneLimited 1-Year Warranty on Ribbon Capsule
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2021-02-20
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