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Cascade FAT HEAD II Ribbon Microphone

 

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New FAT HEAD II Stereo Pair Package - Includes/ Blumlein - Stereo Adaptor Bar

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 Stereo Adaptor Bar shown in Blumlein configuration

The basics of Blumlein recording


 Stereo Adaptor Bar shown in stereo configuration  

NOW includes a Premium Shockmount 

 New Super-Wide Radian Grill Design

New brown body w/gold grill and nut


Comparison samples of acoustic guitar provided by Delicious Audio

Fat Head - $159
Coles 4038 (classic ribbon mic) - $1,400
BeyerDynamic M160 (newer ribbon design) - $650
Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) - $3,000
AKG 414 ((large diaphragm condenser) - $1,000
AKG 451 (small diaphragm condenser) - $580
Sennheiser 421 (dynamic mic) - $380
Shure SM57 (dynamic mic) - $100


Legendary symmetrical ribbon design is incorporated into the FAT HEAD II

Unlike most ribbon motors designed today with an offset ribbon element the new Cascade FAT HEAD II houses a hand-tuned ribbon element that incorporates the legendary symmetrical ribbon design. This design offers a true figure 8 pattern. The corrugated aluminum membrane itself is positioned in the center from front to back, thus producing a balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly. This design is very useful when executing a mid-side or Blumlein recording set-up and also great for live stage use. 

The FAT HEAD II offers a unique Radian Grill Design

The Cascade FAT HEAD offers the natural and open sound associated with the finest ribbon microphones. You will find that when recording acoustic guitars, guitar cabinets, vocals, drum over-heads, and countless other types of instruments, the ribbon microphone will produce the warmth that is vital to today's digital recording environment. We firmly believe you will also agree that this microphone will make a great addition to your collection.

We inspect the audio and built quality of each and every Cascade microphone before it leaves our shop, once you try one...you'll be a believer.

FAT HEAD II vs. FAT HEAD: FAT HEAD II offers a Polished nickel grill, neck and nut with a larger body, plus a heavy-duty premium shockmount.  Sonically the same as the standard FAT HEAD.

Specifications:

  • Type: Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
  • Ribbon type & Dimensions: 99% Pure aluminum, 2.5 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
  • Polar pattern: Figure 8 Symmetrical
  • Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
  • Frequency response: 30 to -18,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
  • Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
  • Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
  • Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
  • Size: Diameter: 3” (O.D. grill), overall length 7 3/4"”, 1 3/4" (O.D. body)

Includes:

  • FAT HEAD Ribbon Microphone

  • Premium suspension shockmount 

  • Blumlein - Stereo Adaptor Bar

  • Upgrade aluminum case

  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth


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FAT HEAD II Stereo Pair Package Includes/ Blumlein - Stereo adaptor Bar -$399.00 - Availability: Ready to ship


 

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FAT HEAD II Stereo Pair Package Includes/ Blumlein - Stereo adaptor Bar - w/ Lundahl Transformer's $699.00 - Availability: Ready to ship


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Cross Spectrum Labs

Detailed Frequency Response and Polar Pattern Measurements