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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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...application in studio or homerecording environments 18 3.3 The MIC200 as a preamp for the confidence you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 4 Limited Warranty 5 1. Control Elements 12 2.1 User interface 13 2.2 Rear panel...16 3. Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can even ...and percussion instruments. Wiring Examples 17 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in us by purchasing the MIC200. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC200 can be used as DI-box 19 4. Specifications 22 Thank you Thank you always get optimal...
...application in studio or homerecording environments 18 3.3 The MIC200 as a preamp for the confidence you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 4 Limited Warranty 5 1. Control Elements 12 2.1 User interface 13 2.2 Rear panel...16 3. Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can even ...and percussion instruments. Wiring Examples 17 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in us by purchasing the MIC200. 2 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Table of connection options, the MIC200 can be used as DI-box 19 4. Specifications 22 Thank you Thank you always get optimal...
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.... Read these instructions. 3. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near water. 6. Heed all instructions. 5. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of electric shock do not perform any heat sources such as... vases, shall be performed by qualified service personnel only. Please read the manual. Caution ◊ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any servicing other ...
.... Read these instructions. 3. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near water. 6. Heed all instructions. 5. 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Important Safety Instructions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of electric shock do not perform any heat sources such as... vases, shall be performed by qualified service personnel only. Please read the manual. Caution ◊ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any servicing other ...
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... from the apparatus. 11. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). Place the power cord so that the power cord is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 13. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 9. Servicing is protected particularly...
... from the apparatus. 11. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). Place the power cord so that the power cord is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 13. 4 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 9. Servicing is protected particularly...
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...defects in the country of purchase. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY...that defect is mandated by applicable local laws. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under"Where to Buy", or you can ...
...defects in the country of purchase. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY...that defect is mandated by applicable local laws. 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under"Where to Buy", or you can ...
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... kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com under "Support"at behringer.com. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF ... us helps us process your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be returned to the user freight prepaid by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase...
... kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com under "Support"at behringer.com. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF ... us helps us process your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be returned to the user freight prepaid by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. 6 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase...
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... enclosed software limited warranty. (4) This limited warranty is not the country for which the product was carried out properly or not. 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual the valves or meters contained in the product to be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation. (3) This limited...the product by acts of MUSIC Group. If the product needs to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that is beyond the control of God/Nature (accident, fire,...
... enclosed software limited warranty. (4) This limited warranty is not the country for which the product was carried out properly or not. 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual the valves or meters contained in the product to be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation. (3) This limited...the product by acts of MUSIC Group. If the product needs to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that is beyond the control of God/Nature (accident, fire,...
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... auction. § 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to give any warranty promise on a"buyer beware" basis. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty. (8) If an inspection of the product by the customer. (9) Products which do not...
... auction. § 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to give any warranty promise on a"buyer beware" basis. 8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty. (8) If an inspection of the product by the customer. (9) Products which do not...
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... to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer. 9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual § 8 Other warranty rights and national law (1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as a consumer in any way. (2) The...
... to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer. 9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual § 8 Other warranty rights and national law (1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as a consumer in any way. (2) The...
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... you can select. Thanks to BEHRINGER's preamp modeling, its main advantages are rich in the mix. Thanks to the TUBE ULTRAGAIN, vocals gain in presence and volume without masking other hand, instruments that is equipped with our BEHRINGER tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 ...vocals sometimes don't cut filter make the MIC200 a very powerful piece of equipment. 1.1 The design concept The heart of sound-shaping possibilities. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN. As a result, your voice will be...
... you can select. Thanks to BEHRINGER's preamp modeling, its main advantages are rich in the mix. Thanks to the TUBE ULTRAGAIN, vocals gain in presence and volume without masking other hand, instruments that is equipped with our BEHRINGER tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 ...vocals sometimes don't cut filter make the MIC200 a very powerful piece of equipment. 1.1 The design concept The heart of sound-shaping possibilities. 10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1. Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN. As a result, your voice will be...
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... with us helps us process your cooperation! 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our website (http://behringer.com). Thank you for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. To...
... with us helps us process your cooperation! 11 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 1.2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our website (http://behringer.com). Thank you for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. To...
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12 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
12 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
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... LED chain displays the output signal level in mic applications is available for operating condenser microphones. No matter what your MIC200 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up permanently. This control should...multi-microphone setup if you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.1 User interface (1) The GAIN control allows you to control the gain from the MIC200. When all the time. (3) If your MIC200 is running. (4) The 20 dB PAD switch reduces the input sensitivity by...
... LED chain displays the output signal level in mic applications is available for operating condenser microphones. No matter what your MIC200 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up permanently. This control should...multi-microphone setup if you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands. 13 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 2.1 User interface (1) The GAIN control allows you to control the gain from the MIC200. When all the time. (3) If your MIC200 is running. (4) The 20 dB PAD switch reduces the input sensitivity by...
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14 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 vocals • A-... 9 o'clock): These settings make sense 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 add that typical warmth associated with a mic (e. If the control is no output signal...
14 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 vocals • A-... 9 o'clock): These settings make sense 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 add that typical warmth associated with a mic (e. If the control is no output signal...
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...presets as the starting at 6 o'clock): These settings are ideal for neutral and natural sound reproduction without limiter and without tube sound. • NEUTRAL: Neutral sound setting • VOCAL: Optimized setting for speech and vocals • GUITAR: Optimized...use the limiter function 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 your sound configuration. 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at...
...presets as the starting at 6 o'clock): These settings are ideal for neutral and natural sound reproduction without limiter and without tube sound. • NEUTRAL: Neutral sound setting • VOCAL: Optimized setting for speech and vocals • GUITAR: Optimized...use the limiter function 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 your sound configuration. 15 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at...
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.... The device's SERIAL NUMBER is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the unit. 16 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. (12)...your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp. The balanced ¼" TRS OUTPUT of your MIC200 can be used simultaneously! (11) This is found on the bottom side of your MIC200. Ideally, the balanced XLR INPUT should never be used to connecta microphone. ◊ In ...
.... The device's SERIAL NUMBER is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of the unit. 16 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. (12)...your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp. The balanced ¼" TRS OUTPUT of your MIC200 can be used simultaneously! (11) This is found on the bottom side of your MIC200. Ideally, the balanced XLR INPUT should never be used to connecta microphone. ◊ In ...
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The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in warmth and transparency. XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. 17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. 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 INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.1: Standard live applications Here, the MIC200 is eliminated effectively. 17 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3. Wiring Examples You'll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. Thanks to the limiter setting for vocals (VOCAL), distortion is wired before the mixer's channel input. Thus, the sound gains in live application
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Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC 18 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.
Many hard disk recorders lack a certain "liveliness". Such problems can be solved perfectly with "lousy" microphone preamps. XLR input ¼" TRS output INPUT OUTPUT Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC 18 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.
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What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise. For example, you get is excellently suited for this application. 19 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
What you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise. For example, you get is excellently suited for this application. 19 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
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20 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)
20 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)