Pinnacle Microphones FAT HEAD II Overview
Now featuring the Lundahl LL291 transformer, the black and silver Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone Deluxe is versatile enough to handle a wide variety of vocal or instrument recordings and live sound applications. The FAT Top II utilizes a hand-tuned ribbon element that incorporates the legendary symmetrical ribbon design in order to achieve a true symmetrical figure-8 polar pattern. Its frequency and sensitivity response deliver pristine audio results and the element's design is very useful when executing a mid-side or Blumlein recording. The FAT Top II ships with a shockmount, leatherette pouch, and aluminum case.
Lundahl LL2913 transformer
Unique polished radian-grille design
Hand-tuned ribbon element
Balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly
Suited for guitar cabinets, drum overheads, vocal, piano, horns, strings, and more
In the Box
- Pinnacle Microphones FAT Top II Ribbon Microphone Deluxe (Black Body / Silver Grille)
- Aluminum Case
- Shockmount
- Carrying Pouch
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Pinnacle Microphones FAT HEAD II Specs
Microphone
| Primary Applications |
Studio Recording |
| 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, Strings, Choir, Orchestra, Room Ambiance |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Capsule |
Ribbon |
| Diaphragm |
1.75" / 44.45 mm (Ribbon) |
| Polar Pattern |
Figure-8 |
| Orientation |
Side Address |
| High-Pass Filter |
Yes |
| Gain Adjustment |
Yes |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
30 Hz to 15 kHz ±3 dB |
| Maximum SPL |
135 dB SPL |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Load Impedance |
1000 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-54.4 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
70 dB |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
17 dB A-Weighted |
| Analog Output |
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| Output Connectors (Digital) |
None |
| OS Compatibility |
None |
Physical
| Color |
Black |
| Mounting |
Shockmount (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
5/8"-27 Female |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Dimensions |
ø: 3 x L: 8.25" / ø: 76.2 x L: 209.55 mm |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
5.61 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
12.1 x 10.4 x 6.5" |
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