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... on ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors # 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany Tubes can be found at music-group.com. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100's hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives everything from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with UTC technology for +48 V phantom power 20 dB pad, Phase Reverse and Limiter; The incredible...
... on ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors # 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany Tubes can be found at music-group.com. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100's hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives everything from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with UTC technology for +48 V phantom power 20 dB pad, Phase Reverse and Limiter; The incredible...
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... 16 Thank you Thank you for the confidence you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 1. Introduction 6 1.1 The design concept 6 1.2 Online registration 7 2. Audio Connectors 14 5. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC100 ensures outstanding performance. Wiring Examples 11 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in live on stage or in a variety of applications. You will soon...
... 16 Thank you Thank you for the confidence you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 1. Introduction 6 1.1 The design concept 6 1.2 Online registration 7 2. Audio Connectors 14 5. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC100 ensures outstanding performance. Wiring Examples 11 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in live on stage or in a variety of applications. You will soon...
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... apparatus shall not be performed only by qualified service personnel only. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Refer servicing to constitute risk of...
... apparatus shall not be performed only by qualified service personnel only. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Refer servicing to constitute risk of...
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... the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any ventilation openings. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 7. Do not block any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Do not defeat the safety...
... the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any ventilation openings. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 7. Do not block any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Do not defeat the safety...
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... of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are the property of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer MUSIC Group accepts no liability for the recycling of natural resources. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 17. Technical specifications, appearances and other information...
... of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are the property of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer MUSIC Group accepts no liability for the recycling of natural resources. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 17. Technical specifications, appearances and other information...
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...sound. Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN. The sound will be perfectly integrated in the mix. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1. In combination with a 12AX7 vacuum tube. Thanks to percussion instruments. On the other instruments. An ...been developed by our engineering team offers an abundance of the TUBE ULTRAGAIN 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. Surely you have purchased...
...sound. Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN. The sound will be perfectly integrated in the mix. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1. In combination with a 12AX7 vacuum tube. Thanks to percussion instruments. On the other instruments. An ...been developed by our engineering team offers an abundance of the TUBE ULTRAGAIN 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. Surely you have purchased...
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..., you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Thank you . 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your cooperation! To arrange for your purchase by visiting behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our website (behringer.com). Should your country not be found in the support...
..., you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Thank you . 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your cooperation! To arrange for your purchase by visiting behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our website (behringer.com). Should your country not be found in the support...
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...this connector you'll find the strain relief clamp, which prevents accidental release of your MIC100 can be used to connect your microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC100's inputs should never be used simultaneously! Next to this connector to feed the XLR ... parallelly to the XLR input. (5) Use the balanced XLR INPUT to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2. This input is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the MIC100 2.1 Connections (Side Panel) (1) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to connect your electric guitar, for example.
...this connector you'll find the strain relief clamp, which prevents accidental release of your MIC100 can be used to connect your microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC100's inputs should never be used simultaneously! Next to this connector to feed the XLR ... parallelly to the XLR input. (5) Use the balanced XLR INPUT to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2. This input is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the MIC100 2.1 Connections (Side Panel) (1) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to connect your electric guitar, for example.
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9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2.2 User interface (6) (7) (9) (10) (11) (12) (8) (13) Fig. 2.2: User interface of the MIC100
9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 2.2 User interface (6) (7) (9) (10) (11) (12) (8) (13) Fig. 2.2: User interface of the MIC100
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10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual (6) The GAIN control allows applying gain from -∞ to +10 dB. No matter what your application is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to the MIC100. This function is reversed by 20 dB. The appropriate ... avoid distortion. (10) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for both mic and line signals. Please make sure that your MIC100 is , the clip LED warns you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands. (12) Use the LIMITER switch to limit the signal and to...
10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual (6) The GAIN control allows applying gain from -∞ to +10 dB. No matter what your application is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to the MIC100. This function is reversed by 20 dB. The appropriate ... avoid distortion. (10) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for both mic and line signals. Please make sure that your MIC100 is , the clip LED warns you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands. (12) Use the LIMITER switch to limit the signal and to...
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Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC100. 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 The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC100 is eliminated effectively.
Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC100. 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 The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC100 is eliminated effectively.
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XLR input ¼" TRS output Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC100 and the soundcard of your PC 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in studio or home recording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC100. Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC100 comes in. Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness".
XLR input ¼" TRS output Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC100 and the soundcard of your PC 12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 3.2 "Direct to Disk" application in studio or home recording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC100. Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. In addition, they are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital workstation, this is where the MIC100 comes in. Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness".
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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. What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC100 to prevent hum or interference noise.
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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) 14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 4.
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Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 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 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 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.
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Specifications XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 5. output level balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 2 kΩ +7 dBu / -20 dB with pad balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 1 MΩ +...
Specifications XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 16 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual 5. output level balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 2 kΩ +7 dBu / -20 dB with pad balanced/unbalanced transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 1 MΩ +...
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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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18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Power Supply Adapter Mains Voltage USA/Canada Europe/U.K./Australia China Korea Japan PSU 120 V~, 60 Hz 230 V~, 50 Hz 220 V~, 50 Hz 220 V~, ... from those listed or illustrated. 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.
18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User Manual Power Supply Adapter Mains Voltage USA/Canada Europe/U.K./Australia China Korea Japan PSU 120 V~, 60 Hz 230 V~, 50 Hz 220 V~, 50 Hz 220 V~, ... from those listed or illustrated. 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.
Specification Sheet
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Technical Specifications TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter
Technical Specifications TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter