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... in the studio or 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. Specifically designed for studio-grade condenser mics # Perfectly matches your studio, live ...Preamplifiers 56#&6-53"("*/ .*$ Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with UTC technology for superior tube character and low-noise operation. 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...
... in the studio or 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. Specifically designed for studio-grade condenser mics # Perfectly matches your studio, live ...Preamplifiers 56#&6-53"("*/ .*$ Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with UTC technology for superior tube character and low-noise operation. 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...
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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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...you Thank you have placed in studio or homerecording environments 14 3.3 The MIC200 as a preamp for the confidence you for electric and bass guitars, keyboards and percussion instruments. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you always get optimal performance, be ...it live applications 13 3.2 "Direct to its incredible functionality and the broad range of applications. Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can...
...you Thank you have placed in studio or homerecording environments 14 3.3 The MIC200 as a preamp for the confidence you for electric and bass guitars, keyboards and percussion instruments. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you always get optimal performance, be ...it live applications 13 3.2 "Direct to its incredible functionality and the broad range of applications. Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can...
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... high-quality professional speaker cables with this symbol carry electrical current of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near water. 6. Read these instructions. 3. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
... high-quality professional speaker cables with this symbol carry electrical current of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near water. 6. Read these instructions. 3. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
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... wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip...
... wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip...
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... photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are the property of their respective owners. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 17. The mishandling of this product must not be disposed of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP...of this product will contribute to the efficient use of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are generally associated with household waste, according to a collection center licensed for the recycling of natural resources....
... photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are the property of their respective owners. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 17. The mishandling of this product must not be disposed of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP...of this product will contribute to the efficient use of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are generally associated with household waste, according to a collection center licensed for the recycling of natural resources....
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... piece of equipment. 1.1 The design concept The heart of sound-shaping possibilities. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. The innovative UTC circuitry 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. The sound will receive more transparency. Surely you...
... piece of equipment. 1.1 The design concept The heart of sound-shaping possibilities. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. The innovative UTC circuitry 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. The sound will receive more transparency. Surely you...
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...your country not be located in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us... the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is included in your cooperation! Thank you may directly contact one of our website (behringer.com). 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment...
...your country not be located in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us... the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is included in your cooperation! Thank you may directly contact one of our website (behringer.com). 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment...
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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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... signals. Phantom power supply is reversed by 20 dB (switch pressed). The appropriate setting depends on all the time. (3) If your MIC200 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to eliminate undesired subsonic noise, such as ... (2) We recommend using the LED meter to avoid distortion. (5) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply 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 +26 to +60 dB to the left when (dis) connecting...
... signals. Phantom power supply is reversed by 20 dB (switch pressed). The appropriate setting depends on all the time. (3) If your MIC200 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to eliminate undesired subsonic noise, such as ... (2) We recommend using the LED meter to avoid distortion. (5) This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply 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 +26 to +60 dB to the left when (dis) connecting...
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... the right, the higher the output level. (9) The PREAMP MODE rotary switch gives you wish to add that typical warmth associated with a mic (e. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (8) The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range from -∞ to insert additional warmth. • MULTI: Various applications • VOCAL: Speech and...
... the right, the higher the output level. (9) The PREAMP MODE rotary switch gives you wish to add that typical warmth associated with a mic (e. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (8) The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range from -∞ to insert additional warmth. • MULTI: Various applications • VOCAL: Speech and...
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... amps • BASS: Optimized setting for electric bass guitar ◊ Since presets cannot cover all possible applications, experiment with different settings until you . 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at 6 o'clock): These settings are ideal for neutral and natural sound reproduction without limiter and without adding tube warmth...
... amps • BASS: Optimized setting for electric bass guitar ◊ Since presets cannot cover all possible applications, experiment with different settings until you . 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at 6 o'clock): These settings are ideal for neutral and natural sound reproduction without limiter and without adding tube warmth...
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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. Ideally, the balanced XLR INPUT should be used to connecta microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC200's inputs should never be used simultaneously! (11) This ... release of the unit. This input is found on the bottom side of the power supply. The balanced ¼" TRS OUTPUT of your MIC200 can be connected to a mixer, recording system or power amp. (12) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to the XLR input.
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. Ideally, the balanced XLR INPUT should be used to connecta microphone. ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC200's inputs should never be used simultaneously! (11) This ... release of the unit. This input is found on the bottom side of the power supply. The balanced ¼" TRS OUTPUT of your MIC200 can be connected to a mixer, recording system or power amp. (12) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to the XLR input.
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XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. Thus, the sound gains in live application Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.
XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. Thus, the sound gains in live application Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.
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XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. 14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 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 MIC200 comes in studio or homerecording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC200. Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness".
XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. 14 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 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 MIC200 comes in studio or homerecording environments If you are often equipped with the MIC200. Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness".
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15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box Your MIC200 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 For example, you get is excellently suited for this application. What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise.
15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box Your MIC200 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 For example, you get is excellently suited for this application. What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 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) 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.
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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 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.
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... approx. +26 dBu @ 100 kΩ input level ¼" TRS Input Connector Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 5.
... approx. +26 dBu @ 100 kΩ input level ¼" TRS Input Connector Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs XLR Input Connector Type Impedance Max. 18 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 5.
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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