Head to head

Heil Sound PL-2T vs Triton Audio FetHead

A side-by-side look at Heil Sound PL-2T and Triton Audio FetHead for podcasters: pricing, features, and where each one wins.

Heil Sound PL-2T

36-inch overhead broadcast boom trusted by radio professionals

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Triton Audio FetHead

27 dB of Class A FET gain in a 130mm in-line body

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At a glance

Heil Sound PL-2TTriton Audio FetHead
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Best forBroadcast-style home studios and podcasters who want an overhead mic position with a clean, cable-managed lookPodcasters and broadcasters using low-sensitivity dynamic mics who need a slim, transparent gain stage that sits right at the mic body

Key features

Heil Sound PL-2T

  • 36-inch reach, fully articulating design
  • Internal spring system, factory-balanced
  • Removable cover plates for internal cable routing
  • Supports up to 2.5 lb of microphone and mount combined
  • Standard C-clamp for desks up to 1.5 inches thick
  • 5/8-27 thread stud, compatible with standard shock mounts

Triton Audio FetHead

  • 27 dB amplification at 3000 ohm load
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
  • Class A FET circuit, 22 kohm input impedance
  • Powered by 24-48V phantom power, balanced XLR in/out
  • Compact form factor: 130 x 30 mm
  • Compatible with dynamic and ribbon microphones

Pros and cons

Heil Sound PL-2T

Pros

  • Broadcast-grade build quality with decades of radio use behind it
  • Internal cable routing is cleaner than external velcro routing
  • Overhead position keeps the arm out of camera frame

Cons

  • 2.5 lb load limit can be tight with heavy mics plus heavy shock mounts
  • Overhead positioning requires more vertical clearance than front-facing arms
  • Older design - no integrated XLR cable option

Triton Audio FetHead

Pros

  • Extended 100 kHz frequency response adds air to dynamic mics
  • Slim cylindrical body sits flush on the mic with no bulk
  • Transparent Class A gain with a clean noise floor

Cons

  • Requires 48V phantom power - dead without it
  • Single channel only
  • Slightly less gain than Cloudlifter CL-1 (27 dB vs. 25 dB - CL-1 claims up to 25 dB peak)

The verdict

Choose Heil Sound PL-2T if

Broadcast-style home studios and podcasters who want an overhead mic position with a clean, cable-managed look.

The PL-2T has been a radio and broadcast staple for decades and transfers well to podcast studios that prioritize an overhead, out-of-frame mic position. The topless cable routing is a genuine practical advantage - the mic cable is hidden inside…

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Choose Triton Audio FetHead if

Podcasters and broadcasters using low-sensitivity dynamic mics who need a slim, transparent gain stage that sits right at the mic body.

The FetHead and the Cloudlifter CL-1 compete directly for the same use case, and the choice often comes down to character versus utility. The FetHead's 27 dB gain and 10 Hz - 100 kHz bandwidth give it a slightly extended…

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