Triton Audio FetHead Phantom - Condenser Microphone Pre-amp

The Triton Audio FetHead Phantom is a compact, in-line microphone preamp designed specifically for phantom powered condenser microphones. Delivering up to 18 dB of ultra clean Class A gain, it lowers the noise floor of your recordings and lets your mic and performance shine, whether you are working at home, in the studio or on location.

Housed in a rugged, shielded metal chassis with standard balanced XLR connections, FetHead Phantom sits discreetly between your microphone and interface or recorder. By boosting the mic signal before it hits your preamp, it helps you achieve clearer, more detailed audio with less hiss and fewer gain-related artefacts, making it a powerful upgrade for camera preamps, portable recorders and budget interfaces.

Because it is designed for condenser microphones, FetHead Phantom cleverly uses 48 V phantom power from your preamp and passes it straight through to the microphone, while simultaneously powering its own internal circuitry. There is no need for extra power supplies or batteries, and your mic continues to receive the phantom power it needs to operate correctly.

Whether you are capturing dialogue on set, recording acoustic instruments, podcasting, streaming or working in a project studio, FetHead Phantom gives your condenser microphones the extra headroom and clarity they deserve. It is an elegant, plug-and-play solution for cleaner gain and more professional sounding recordings.

Designed for Condenser Microphones

FetHead Phantom is purpose-built for phantom powered condenser microphones, making it ideal for studio condensers, on-camera mics and compact pencil condensers. By tailoring the design for this mic type, Triton Audio ensure optimal performance and compatibility without compromising the microphone’s own sonic character.

Clean Class A JFET Gain

At the heart of FetHead Phantom is an ultra low noise Class A JFET amplifier stage that delivers up to 18 dB of transparent gain. This extra level is applied right at the microphone, so you can run your interface or camera preamp at a lower gain setting, reducing hiss and preserving detail in quiet sources and delicate performances.

Phantom Power Distribution

The internal circuit draws standard 48 V phantom power from your preamp, using it to power the booster while simultaneously passing it through to the microphone. This means your condenser mic continues to receive full phantom power, with no additional boxes, switches or cables required in your signal chain.

Rugged, Shielded Construction

FetHead Phantom is built into a robust, shielded metal enclosure with balanced 3 pole XLR connectors. The durable housing protects the electronics from physical knocks and helps to reject electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for demanding studio work, live use and mobile recording setups.

• Inline Gain for Condenser Microphones - Specifically designed for phantom powered condenser microphones, FetHead Phantom provides a clean level boost right at the source, helping your mics perform at their best in a wide range of recording situations.
• Up to 18 dB of Ultra Clean Class A Boost - The Class A JFET amplifier stage offers up to 18 dB of transparent gain into a 3 kOhm load, allowing you to lower the gain on noisier preamps and achieve clearer, more detailed recordings with a reduced noise floor.
• Uses and Passes 48 V Phantom Power - FetHead Phantom is powered directly from standard 48 V phantom power and passes that power through to your microphone, so there is no need for batteries or separate power supplies and your mic remains fully powered.
• Rugged, Shielded Metal Chassis - The sturdy, shielded enclosure with balanced XLR connectors protects the internal electronics and helps keep interference at bay, making FetHead Phantom a reliable companion for studio, stage and location work.

General

• Product Type: Inline microphone preamplifier
• Application: Phantom powered condenser microphones

Electronics

• Amplifier Type: Ultra low noise Class A JFET
• Gain: 18 dB amplification (at 3 kOhm load)
• JFET Configuration: 4 matched JFETs
• Power Requirement: 48 V phantom power
• Phantom Power: Draws from preamp and passes through to microphone

Connectivity and Construction

• Input Connector: Balanced 3 pole XLR
• Output Connector: Balanced 3 pole XLR
• Enclosure: Shielded metal chassis