Cascade Microphones FAT HEAD BE Short Ribbon Microphone and Stock Transformer

SKU: CD96BE

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2021-03-08T11:45:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive Performance

The Cascade Fat Head BE has actually replaced my Shure SM58 as the go to mic for recording guitar cabinets. Also this is the best microphone I have tried for recording deep hand percussion instruments like large frame drums and djembes. Also gives a warm vintage acoustic guitar sound. Glad I took the chance on this one.

PETER K.

2020-02-05T17:43:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for drum overheads!

This is a great ribbon mic! I love the thick drum sound when used as overheads.

Cristina R.

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Cascade Microphones FAT HEAD BE 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)

    135 dB

  • Connector

    3-Pin male XLR

  • Diameter: O.D. grill

    3" (76.2mm)

  • Diameter: Overall length

    6.5" (165.1mm)

  • Diameter: O.D. body

    1" (25.4mm)

  • UPC Code

    192223047075

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Impressive Performance

By PETER K.

The Cascade Fat Head BE has actually replaced my Shure SM58 as the go to mic for recording guitar cabinets. Also this is the best microphone I have tried for recording deep hand percussion instruments like large frame drums and djembes. Also gives a warm vintage acoustic guitar sound. Glad I took the chance on this one.

Great for drum overheads!

By Cristina R.

This is a great ribbon mic! I love the thick drum sound when used as overheads.

The FAT HEAD BE (Bare Essentials) from Cascade Microphones features a symmetrical ribbon design with the corrugated aluminum membrane positioned in the center from front to back, producing a balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly. This design is especially useful when working with a mid-side or Blumlein recording set-up and is also applicable to live stage use.

The microphone is well suited for recording guitar cabinets, or used as drum over-heads, and for capturing vocal, piano, horns, strings, etc., with a "warm" full bodied signature. This stock transformer BE version includes an identical FAT HEAD microphone as found in other packages, but dispenses with the aluminum case, wood box and premium shock mount to lower the cost of admission. The microphone ships with a rubberized microphone stand clip and a vinyl pouch.

Cascade Microphones FAT HEAD BE Features

  • Hand tuned ribbon element
  • True figure 8 pattern
  • Stock output transformer
  • Balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly
  • Suited for guitar cabinets, drum over-heads, vocal, piano, horns, strings and more

Key Features

  • Hand tuned ribbon element
  • True figure 8 pattern
  • Stock output transformer
  • Balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly
  • Suited for guitar cabinets, drum over-heads, vocal, piano, horns, strings and more

What's in the box:

  • 1 x FAT HEAD BE Ribbon Microphone
  • 1 x Microphone Clip
  • 1 x Leatherette Storage Pouch
  • 5 Year Warranty (1 Year on Ribbon Capsule)