Pinnacle Microphones Fat Head II Overview
The Fat Top II Active/Passive Ribbon Microphone from Pinnacle Microphones is a switchable active/passive ribbon mic that is equipped with switchable active and passive modes. In active mode the mic utilizes phantom-powered active electronics to provide stable impedance and higher output for compatibility with a wider variety of microphone preamplifiers. This mode employs a low-noise differential amplifier circuit designed for high gain while keeping the noise level low.
The circuit is optimized to preserve the tone of the active/passive ribbon mic by choosing operating conditions and electronic components that minimize tonal alterations. The passive mode in turn provides the option for use with higher-gain preamps, where extra gain is not needed from the microphone. For both studio and live-stage miking, the FAT Top II is designed for use on a wide range of instruments such as guitar cabs, vocals, strings, horns drum overheads, orchestras, and more.
Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output
Passive mode provides the option for use with a higher-gain preamps
Extremely powerful N50 neodymium magnets for high output level
High sensitivity and low self-noise
This microphone is designed for use on a wide range of instruments such as guitar cabs, vocals, strings, horns drum overheads, orchestras, and more. For both studio and live-stage settings.
Active or Passive mode is easily toggled by a switch on the mic. Active electronics are designed, manufactured, and fitted in the USA.
Active/Passive switch is mounted internally and the active gain stage is bypassed using gold contacts.
Additional 20 dB of gain will be added to the signal path in active mode
Ribbon element is resistant to damage by phantom power
In the Box
- Pinnacle Microphones Fat Top II Active/Passive Ribbon Microphone (Brown Mic / Golden Grille)
- Premium Suspension Mount
- Aluminum Case
- Padded Storage Pouch
Pinnacle Microphones Fat Head II Specs
Microphone
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Overhead, Instrument, Horns, Brass, Trumpet, Trombone, Woodwinds, Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Strings, Violin, Viola, Cello, Choir, Orchestra, Room Ambiance |
| Operating Principle |
Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule |
1 x Ribbon |
| Polar Pattern |
Figure-8 |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
None |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
30 Hz to 15 kHz ±3 dB |
| Maximum SPL |
135 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD) |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Load Impedance |
1000 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-54.4 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
70 dB |
| THD |
1% |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Physical
| Color |
Brown |
| Mounting |
Shockmount (Included) |
| Included Case |
Hard Case, Pouch |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Dimensions |
ø: 1 x L: 6.5" / ø: 25.4 x L: 165.1 mm |
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