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... from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with Limiter # High-end preamplification for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. The balanced ¼" TRS and goldplated XLR inputs and outputs give you maximum flexibility in a dependable and highly-affordable package. Put A Little Tube In Your Tone The MIC100 is ideally-suited for use with standard digital recorders and sound cards, imbuing signals with UTC technology...
... from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with Limiter # High-end preamplification for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. The balanced ¼" TRS and goldplated XLR inputs and outputs give you maximum flexibility in a dependable and highly-affordable package. Put A Little Tube In Your Tone The MIC100 is ideally-suited for use with standard digital recorders and sound cards, imbuing signals with UTC technology...
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...! Product Information Document Microphone Preamplifiers 56#&6-53"("*/ .*$ Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter Vintage Sound, Modern Value The MIC100 gives you owe it up with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 2 of 4 At a price this low, you the sound quality of the 1960s would cost. at your sound. Our products are made in our own MUSIC Group factory using state-of the lowest...
...! Product Information Document Microphone Preamplifiers 56#&6-53"("*/ .*$ Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter Vintage Sound, Modern Value The MIC100 gives you owe it up with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 2 of 4 At a price this low, you the sound quality of the 1960s would cost. at your sound. Our products are made in our own MUSIC Group factory using state-of the lowest...
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... For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC Group Services UK Tel: +44 156 273 2290 Email: CARE@music-group.com USA/Canada MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are subject to change without...
... For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC Group Services UK Tel: +44 156 273 2290 Email: CARE@music-group.com USA/Canada MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are subject to change without...
Manual
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... to Disk" application in studio or home recording environments 12 3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box 13 4. Audio Connectors 14 5. Your MIC100 is a professional mic preamp that can be it live applications 11 3.2 "Direct to its incredible functionality and the broad range of connection options, the MIC100 ensures outstanding performance. Control Elements 8 2.1 Connections (Side Panel 8 2.2 User interface 9 3. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you have...
... to Disk" application in studio or home recording environments 12 3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box 13 4. Audio Connectors 14 5. Your MIC100 is a professional mic preamp that can be it live applications 11 3.2 "Direct to its incredible functionality and the broad range of connection options, the MIC100 ensures outstanding performance. Control Elements 8 2.1 Connections (Side Panel 8 2.2 User interface 9 3. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you have...
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... of shock. No user serviceable parts inside the enclosure - Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to important operating and maintenance instructions in the operation instructions. Repairs have to constitute a risk of electric shock. Clean only with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other...
... of shock. No user serviceable parts inside the enclosure - Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to important operating and maintenance instructions in the operation instructions. Repairs have to constitute a risk of electric shock. Clean only with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other...
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... not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Do not install near any ventilation openings. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 7. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...
... not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Do not install near any ventilation openings. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 7. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...
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.... © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. At the same time, your national law. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This product should be taken to potentially hazardous substances that this product will contribute to change without notice. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and...
.... © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. At the same time, your national law. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This product should be taken to potentially hazardous substances that this product will contribute to change without notice. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and...
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... mix. The result is an extremely low-noise microphone preamp circuitry that has been developed by our engineering team offers an abundance of the TUBE ULTRAGAIN is a device that 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 MIC100 User Manual 1.
... mix. The result is an extremely low-noise microphone preamp circuitry that has been developed by our engineering team offers an abundance of the TUBE ULTRAGAIN is a device that 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 MIC100 User Manual 1.
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.... 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your purchase by visiting behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of distributors can be located in the support area of our...
.... 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your purchase by visiting behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of distributors can be located in the support area of our...
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... or power amp. (4) The balanced ¼" TRS INPUT of the power supply. (2) This is wired parallelly to the XLR input. (5) Use the balanced XLR INPUT to connect your MIC100. This input is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the MIC100 2.1 Connections (Side Panel) (1) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to its outputs, the MIC100's inputs should never be used simultaneously! Control Elements (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Fig. 2.1: Side panel of your microphone. ◊ In contrast to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2.
... or power amp. (4) The balanced ¼" TRS INPUT of the power supply. (2) This is wired parallelly to the XLR input. (5) Use the balanced XLR INPUT to connect your MIC100. This input is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the MIC100 2.1 Connections (Side Panel) (1) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to its outputs, the MIC100's inputs should never be used simultaneously! Control Elements (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Fig. 2.1: Side panel of your microphone. ◊ In contrast to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2.
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... TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual (6) The GAIN control allows applying gain from -∞ to +10 dB. The LED chain displays the output signal level in a multi-microphone setup if you to reduce the gain setting, so as to indicate that the clip LED never lights up only at all. This function is set clockwise, the higher the output level. When all the time. (8) If your MIC100 is connected to the...
... TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual (6) The GAIN control allows applying gain from -∞ to +10 dB. The LED chain displays the output signal level in a multi-microphone setup if you to reduce the gain setting, so as to indicate that the clip LED never lights up only at all. This function is set clockwise, the higher the output level. When all the time. (8) If your MIC100 is connected to the...
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Thus, the sound gains in live application Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC100. XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC100 is eliminated effectively. The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Due to the integrated limiter, distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.
Thus, the sound gains in live application Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC100. XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC100 is eliminated effectively. The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Due to the integrated limiter, distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.
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XLR input ¼" TRS output Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC100 and the soundcard of your PC Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in . In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC100 comes in studio or home recording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC100. Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps.
XLR input ¼" TRS output Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC100 and the soundcard of your PC Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in . In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC100 comes in studio or home recording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC100. Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps.
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What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC100 to prevent hum or interference noise. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box For example, you get is a balanced, noise-free signal. ¼" TRS output ¼" TRS input XLR output Insert Microphone input Fig. 3.3: The MIC100 as DI-box Your MIC100 is excellently suited for this application.
What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC100 to prevent hum or interference noise. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box For example, you get is a balanced, noise-free signal. ¼" TRS output ¼" TRS input XLR output Insert Microphone input Fig. 3.3: The MIC100 as DI-box Your MIC100 is excellently suited for this application.
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14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 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)
14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 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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... dB with pad balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 1 MΩ +16 dBu / -20 dB with pad XLR connector + ¼" TRS jack balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled output approx. 700 Ω balanced, approx. 350 Ω unbalanced approx. +26 dBu @ 100 kΩ Specifications XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. input level Audio Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max. input level ¼" TRS Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 5.
... dB with pad balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 1 MΩ +16 dBu / -20 dB with pad XLR connector + ¼" TRS jack balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled output approx. 700 Ω balanced, approx. 350 Ω unbalanced approx. +26 dBu @ 100 kΩ Specifications XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. input level Audio Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max. input level ¼" TRS Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 5.
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17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Frequency Response Mic input Line input Function Controls GAIN OUTPUT Function Switches 20 dB PAD +48 V PHASE REVERSE LIMITER Indicators Input Level Power LED
17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Frequency Response Mic input Line input Function Controls GAIN OUTPUT Function Switches 20 dB PAD +48 V PHASE REVERSE LIMITER Indicators Input Level Power LED
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As a result of these efforts, modifications may differ from time to time to existing products without power supply) 1 kg (2.2 lbs) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or illustrated. 18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Power Supply Adapter Mains Voltage USA/Canada Europe/U.K./Australia China Korea Japan PSU...
As a result of these efforts, modifications may differ from time to time to existing products without power supply) 1 kg (2.2 lbs) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or illustrated. 18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Power Supply Adapter Mains Voltage USA/Canada Europe/U.K./Australia China Korea Japan PSU...
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... output limiter prevents the output signal from being distorted Eliminates the "dull" sound of standard digital recorders and sound cards +48 V phantom power, Phase Reverse switch and 20 dB Pad for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Technical Specifications TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter High-end preamplification for utmost flexibility Highly accurate 8-segment LED level meter Balanced inputs and outputs...
... output limiter prevents the output signal from being distorted Eliminates the "dull" sound of standard digital recorders and sound cards +48 V phantom power, Phase Reverse switch and 20 dB Pad for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Technical Specifications TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter High-end preamplification for utmost flexibility Highly accurate 8-segment LED level meter Balanced inputs and outputs...
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3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Technical Specifications System specifications Frequency response Mic input
3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Technical Specifications System specifications Frequency response Mic input