Classic Sound Meets Modern Engineering
The Warm Audio Fen-tone is inspired by a legendary ribbon microphone from the 1950s and blends classic design with modern components to deliver the unmistakable vintage tone in contemporary quality.
Compact Design
Just like its historic predecessor, the Fen-tone features a compact, pencil-style body with side ventilation slots, making it ideal for tight recording setups and precise microphone placement.
Modern Upgrades
Unlike the original, the Fen-tone offers a range of modern technical enhancements:
Custom-built Japanese ribbon
High-power neodymium magnet
Premium CineMag USA transformer
These components deliver the warm, detailed tone that ribbon microphones are famous for — perfect for electric guitars, drum overheads, brass instruments, and many other applications.
Built-In Active Preamplifier
A standout feature is the pure analog 26 dB JFET in-line preamplifier, enabling active operation of the microphone. This is particularly advantageous when working with lower-gain preamps found in many audio interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and signal clarity.
Features
Instrument ribbon microphone with integrated 26 dB in-line preamp
Custom CineMag USA transformer
High-power neodymium magnet
99.1% pure aluminum, 1.8-micron ribbon
Switchable 26 dB JFET in-line Warm Lifter preamp (requires phantom power)
Polar pattern: Figure-8
Frequency response: 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Max SPL: 148 dB (1 kHz @ 1% THD)
Output impedance: 300 Ohms (passive) / 150 Ohms (active)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 87 dB
Sensitivity: Passive –47 dBV re. 1V/Pa | Active –21 dBV re. 1V/Pa
Dimensions: 169 × 38 mm
Weight: 300 g
Included Accessories
Heavy-duty flight case
Microphone clip
Microphone pouch
Ideal For
Electric guitar, drum overheads, piano, acoustic guitars, brass, and strings