Pinnacle Fat Top II

The active mode provides an additional 20dB of gain and isolates the ribbon from the preamp's impedance, which is ideal for quieter sources or when using preamps with lower gain. The passive mode allows you to bypass the internal electronics for a traditional ribbon sound when you have a high-quality, high-gain preamp available.

Phantom power is required when using the microphone in active mode to power the internal electronics. If you are using the microphone in passive mode, phantom power is not necessary.

The upgraded Lundahl transformer improves the microphone's frequency response and definition. It helps the Fat Top II capture more detail in the high frequencies while maintaining a lower noise floor compared to standard ribbon transformers.

Yes, the Fat Top II is well-suited for Blumlein stereo configurations. Because it features a symmetrical Figure 8 polar pattern, you can pair two units to capture a wide, natural stereo image of room acoustics or ensemble performances.

This microphone excels at smoothing out harsh transients and adding warmth to sources like guitar cabinets, brass instruments, percussion, and pianos. Its ability to handle up to 135 dB SPL makes it capable of recording loud sources without distortion.

The Figure 8 pattern captures sound equally from the front and back while rejecting sound from the sides. You can use this to your advantage by placing the null points toward unwanted noise sources or by capturing two different instruments simultaneously on either side of the mic.