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...# 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany Tubes can really warm up # Ultra-flexible Preamp Modeling allows you maximum flexibility in the studio or on the stage, the MIC200 delivers flawless performance and outstanding signal integrity. *Warranty details...XLR inputs and outputs give you to acoustic or bass guitars that tubes deliver a far superior sound. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200's hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives everything from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with Preamp Modeling Technology # High-end preamplification for all microphone, ...
...# 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany Tubes can really warm up # Ultra-flexible Preamp Modeling allows you maximum flexibility in the studio or on the stage, the MIC200 delivers flawless performance and outstanding signal integrity. *Warranty details...XLR inputs and outputs give you to acoustic or bass guitars that tubes deliver a far superior sound. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200's hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives everything from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with Preamp Modeling Technology # High-end preamplification for all microphone, ...
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INPUT OUTPUT User Manual TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Preamp Modeling Technology
INPUT OUTPUT User Manual TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Preamp Modeling Technology
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... the stage, in a professional recording studio or at home! Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can even be used in us by purchasing the MIC200. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC200 can be used as DI-box 15 4. No matter where you... use your MIC200, you always get optimal performance, be it live applications 13 3.2 "Direct...
... the stage, in a professional recording studio or at home! Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can even be used in us by purchasing the MIC200. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC200 can be used as DI-box 15 4. No matter where you... use your MIC200, you always get optimal performance, be it live applications 13 3.2 "Direct...
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... to rain and moisture. voltage that contained in the accompanying literature. Heed all instructions. 5. Please read the manual. Clean only with this apparatus near water. 6. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with dry cloth. All other than that may be performed only by qualified service personnel only. This symbol...
... to rain and moisture. voltage that contained in the accompanying literature. Heed all instructions. 5. Please read the manual. Clean only with this apparatus near water. 6. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with dry cloth. All other than that may be performed only by qualified service personnel only. This symbol...
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... moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 7. Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your...
... moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 7. Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your...
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...Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. The mishandling of this type of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are the property of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially...product: This symbol indicates that are subject to a collection center licensed for any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 17. LEGAL DISCLAIMER MUSIC Group accepts no liability for the recycling of natural resources. For more information about where you...
...Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. The mishandling of this type of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are the property of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially...product: This symbol indicates that are subject to a collection center licensed for any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 17. LEGAL DISCLAIMER MUSIC Group accepts no liability for the recycling of natural resources. For more information about where you...
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... purchased an extremely musical mic preamp that are the number of sound-shaping possibilities. The result is equipped with our BEHRINGER tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topology, the TUBE ULTRAGAIN yields excellent noise and distortion properties. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. Thanks to percussion instruments. The innovative UTC circuitry that , thanks to our...
... purchased an extremely musical mic preamp that are the number of sound-shaping possibilities. The result is equipped with our BEHRINGER tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topology, the TUBE ULTRAGAIN yields excellent noise and distortion properties. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. Thanks to percussion instruments. The innovative UTC circuitry that , thanks to our...
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... is included in the support area of distributors can be found in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Should your vicinity, you for warranty service, please contact the...
... is included in the support area of distributors can be found in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Should your vicinity, you for warranty service, please contact the...
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Control Elements INPUT OUTPUT (1) (2)(4) (5) (6) (7)(3) (8) (9) Fig. 2.1: User interface of the MIC200 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.
Control Elements INPUT OUTPUT (1) (2)(4) (5) (6) (7)(3) (8) (9) Fig. 2.1: User interface of the MIC200 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.
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...displays the output signal level in mic applications is available for operating condenser microphones. 9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.1 User interface (1) The GAIN control allows you to control the gain from the MIC200. Phantom power supply is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit,...CUT switch to avoid distortion. (5) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR input. No matter what your MIC200 is reversed by 20 dB (switch pressed). Use this function in specific frequency bands. This control should never be set all theway to...
...displays the output signal level in mic applications is available for operating condenser microphones. 9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.1 User interface (1) The GAIN control allows you to control the gain from the MIC200. Phantom power supply is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit,...CUT switch to avoid distortion. (5) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR input. No matter what your MIC200 is reversed by 20 dB (switch pressed). Use this function in specific frequency bands. This control should never be set all theway to...
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... if you a wide selection of all types • E-GTR: Electric guitar • VOCAL: Speech and vocals • VALVE: Warm, analog tube sound WARM + LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at all the way to the left, there is turned to the right, the higher the output level...switch gives you wish to add that typical warmth associated with analog signals. • KEYB: For electronic keyboard instruments of preamp presets. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (8) The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range from -∞ to insert additional warmth. • MULTI: Various...
... if you a wide selection of all types • E-GTR: Electric guitar • VOCAL: Speech and vocals • VALVE: Warm, analog tube sound WARM + LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at all the way to the left, there is turned to the right, the higher the output level...switch gives you wish to add that typical warmth associated with analog signals. • KEYB: For electronic keyboard instruments of preamp presets. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (8) The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range from -∞ to insert additional warmth. • MULTI: Various...
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... without limiter and without adding tube warmth. • BASS: Bass guitar • A-GTR: Acoustic guitar • PERC: Percussion and drums • LIMIT: Neutral limiter setting NEUTRAL (moving clockwise, starting points for you. 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise..., starting at 3 o'clock): Select these settings if you wish to use the limiter function without tube sound. • NEUTRAL: Neutral sound setting • VOCAL...
... without limiter and without adding tube warmth. • BASS: Bass guitar • A-GTR: Acoustic guitar • PERC: Percussion and drums • LIMIT: Neutral limiter setting NEUTRAL (moving clockwise, starting points for you. 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise..., starting at 3 o'clock): Select these settings if you wish to use the limiter function without tube sound. • NEUTRAL: Neutral sound setting • VOCAL...
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... connecta microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC200's inputs should never be used simultaneously! (11) This is wired parallelly to feed the XLR input of your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp. 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.2 Rear panel (12) (11) (10) Fig.... 2.2: The rear panel of your MIC200 (10) The balanced ¼" TRS INPUT of your MIC200 can also be connected to a mixer, recording system or power amp...
... connecta microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC200's inputs should never be used simultaneously! (11) This is wired parallelly to feed the XLR input of your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp. 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.2 Rear panel (12) (11) (10) Fig.... 2.2: The rear panel of your MIC200 (10) The balanced ¼" TRS INPUT of your MIC200 can also be connected to a mixer, recording system or power amp...
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The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. Thus, the sound gains in live application XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.
The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. Thus, the sound gains in live application XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.
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Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. 14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in studio or homerecording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC200. In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC200 comes in. XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC
Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. 14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in studio or homerecording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC200. In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC200 comes in. XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC
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For example, you get is a balanced, noise-free signal. ¼" TRS output ¼" TRS input XLR output Insert INPUT OUTPUT Microphone input Fig. 3.3: The MIC200 as DI-box Your MIC200 is excellently suited for this application. 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise.
For example, you get is a balanced, noise-free signal. ¼" TRS output ¼" TRS input XLR output Insert INPUT OUTPUT Microphone input Fig. 3.3: The MIC200 as DI-box Your MIC200 is excellently suited for this application. 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise.
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16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 4. Audio Connectors Balanced use with XLR connectors 21 3 12 3 input 1 = ground/shield 2 = hot (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) output For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) Fig. 4.2: ¼" TS connector tip (signal)
16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 4. Audio Connectors Balanced use with XLR connectors 21 3 12 3 input 1 = ground/shield 2 = hot (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) output For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) Fig. 4.2: ¼" TS connector tip (signal)
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17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug. Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector
17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug. Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector
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18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 5. input level E.I.N.1 (20 Hz - 20 kHz) @ 0 Ω source resistance @ 150 Ω source resistance @ 600 Ω source resistance Audio Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max. ...
18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 5. input level E.I.N.1 (20 Hz - 20 kHz) @ 0 Ω source resistance @ 150 Ω source resistance @ 600 Ω source resistance Audio Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max. ...
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19 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual System Data Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency Response Mic input Line input Function Controls GAIN OUTPUT Preamp mode control Function Switches 20 dB PAD +48 V LOW CUT PHASE REVERSE Indicators Input Level Power LED 90 dB A-weighted @ -28 dBu input level
19 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual System Data Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency Response Mic input Line input Function Controls GAIN OUTPUT Preamp mode control Function Switches 20 dB PAD +48 V LOW CUT PHASE REVERSE Indicators Input Level Power LED 90 dB A-weighted @ -28 dBu input level