Warm Audio Fen-tone (Stereo Pair) – Ribbon Microphones with Selectable Preamp Mode

The Warm Audio Fen-tone Stereo Pair delivers classic ribbon microphone warmth upgraded with modern components and flexibility. Designed for stereo recording of guitars, drums, pianos, horns and room ambience, this matched pair combines vintage character, high output and switchable active/passive operation—offering a versatile solution for professional and project studios at Soundium.

Pagrindinės savybės

• 1.8 µm aluminium ribbon element: Provides smooth highs, rich mids and full low-end body in true ribbon-mic style.
• High-output neodymium magnet and premium transformer: Capture detailed, harmonically rich sound with improved signal strength.
• Switchable active/passive mode with +26 dB boost: Use passive ribbon warmth with high-gain preamps or switch to active mode when you need extra clean level from standard interfaces.
• Figure-8 polar pattern: Ideal for stereo mic arrays, room capture and side-noise rejection.
• High SPL handling: Suitable for loud sources such as guitar amps, drum overheads and brass sections without distortion.

Customer Benefits

The Fen-tone Stereo Pair gives you matched ribbon microphones that bring classic analog depth to modern productions. With their active/passive switch, you can tailor them to any preamp or interface, while the figure-8 pattern lets you capture natural stereo width and ambience. Whether you’re recording drums, amps or acoustic ensembles, these mics offer reliable, musical results at Soundium.

Quick Specs

• Polar pattern: Figure-8
• Frequency response: 30 Hz–15 kHz (±3 dB)
• Max SPL: 148 dB
• Output impedance: 300 Ω (passive) / 150 Ω (active)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: approx. 87 dB
• Dimensions per mic: approx. 17 cm × 3.8 cm
• Weight per mic: approx. 0.3 kg

What’s in the Box

• Matched pair of Warm Audio Fen-tone ribbon microphones
• Protective flight case
• Two microphone clips
• Two protective mic sleeves

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for stereo recording of guitars, drum overheads, piano, string and horn sections, and room ambience. Their figure-8 pattern makes them ideal for Blumlein and mid-side configurations.

Suderinamumas

Operates in passive mode without phantom power, or active mode with +26 dB gain when phantom power is supplied. Works with any standard mic preamp or audio interface using balanced XLR connections.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Classic ribbon warmth with modern output and detail
• Active/passive switching for compatibility with any preamp
• Matched stereo pair ensures consistent imaging

⚠️ Cons:

• Figure-8 pattern requires careful positioning to avoid room reflections
• Passive mode may need higher-gain preamps on quiet sources

The Warm Audio Fen-tone Stereo Pair brings authentic ribbon-mic character, matched stereo imaging and flexible gain staging to your studio. For capturing instruments with depth and natural tone, this pair is an excellent choice at Soundium.