Fat Head II
Common name: Cascade Microphones Fat Head II
Production Status: In production
The Cascade FAT Head II is a short ribbon microphone. It uses a 2.5 micron ribbon and a new brass body to protect the microphone from RFI. This new model has a reinforced neck and grill assembly, improved hardware plating and gold-plated XLR connector. The FAT Head II also features a Lundahl LL2913 transformer mounted on a through hole circuit board. It is available in a Standard version that includes a microphone clip, leatherette pouch and polypropylene travel case or a Deluxe version that includes a shock-mount, leatherette pouch and aluminium case. The FAT Head II is also available in stereo pairs.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
80Hz - 10 kHz
Output Sensitivity
1.58 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black. Brown.
Weight
Length
196.8 mm
Min diameter width
44.45 mm
Max diameter
76.2 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Standard version includes a microphone clip, leatherette pouch and polypropylene travel case. Deluxe version that includes a shock-mount, leatherette pouch and aluminium case.
Optional