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Shown with Lundahl LL2912 and Cloudlifter CL-2 options


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 build quality of each and every Cascade microphone before it leaves our shop, once you try one...you'll be a believer.

FAT HEAD II Upgrades: 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 design
  • Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
  • Frequency response: See PDF below
  • 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 II Stereo Pair Microphones
  • Aluminum case
  • Blumlein Stereo Adaptor Bar
  • 2 Premium suspension shockmounts
  • 2 Drawcord cloth storage pouches
  • 2 Micro-fiber cleaning cloths
  • Specifications and typical measurement report
  • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifer CL-2

Frequency Response and Polar Pattern

FAT HEAD II Stereo Blumlein Package w/Lundahl LL2912 Transformer, Also Includes Cloudlifter CL-2- Regular Price: $948.00
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $825.00

FAT HEAD II Stereo Blumlein Package w/Lundahl LL2912 Transformer Only- Regular Price: $699.00
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $$625.00

FAT HEAD II Stereo Blumlein Package w/Stock Transformer Only- Regular Price: $399.00
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $349.00

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Shown with Lundahl LL2912 and Cloudlifter CL-1 options

 

 

The Knuckle Head is a passive ribbon microphone that combines the acoustic components of the successful Fat Head ribbon with a shockmounted headbasket design reminiscent of early broadcast microphones.

The ribbon motor uses Neodymium magnets surrounding a 2.2-micron corrugated aluminum ribbon measuring 5mm x 45mm. The ribbon is mounted symmetrically within the magnetic gap, making the Knuckle Head suitable as the “mid” mic in a MS setup — the front and back of    the mic should produce the same sound.

The ribbon motor and headbasket are suspended within a 6-inch diameter metal hoop by eight springs. The output transformer is located    within the cylindrical shaft below the shockmount hoop.

Specifications:

  • Type: Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
  • Ribbon type & Dimensions: 99% Pure aluminum, 2.2 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
  • Polar pattern: Figure 8 Symmetrical design
  • Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
  • Frequency response: See PDF below
  • Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
  • Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
  • Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
  • Size: Diameter: O.D. grill:3", O.D. ring:6", O.D. body:7/8", Overall length:10"

Includes:

  • KNUCKLE HEAD ribbon microphone
  • Aluminum case
  • Premium adjustable mounting clip
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Specifications and typical measurement report
  • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1
Frequency Response and Polar Pattern

KUNCKLE HEAD w/Lundahl 2912 Transformer, Also Includes Cloudlifter CL-1- Regular Price: $568.00
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $479.00

KUNCKLE HEAD w/Lundahl 2912 Transformer only- Regular Price: $419.00 
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $359.00

KUNCKLE HEAD w/Stock Transformer Only- Regular Price: $279.00
Special Offer For RecordingHacks Readers: $249.00

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