TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100
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1. 5 kg 1 1 Ibs BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice 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 kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER is a registered trademark ALL RIGHTS RESERVED O 2003 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Minchheide Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 112. Such problems can be solved perfectly with the MIC100 XLR input 1 4 TRS output Fig 3 2 Connection of the MIC 100 and the soundcard of your PC 3 WIRING EXAMPLES 7 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 3 3 The MIC100 as DI box Your MIC100 is excellently suited for this application For example you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC100 to prevent hum or interference noise What you get is a balanced noise free signal En A ao Lamak Y kl Fig 3 3 The MIC100 as DI box 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Balanced XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 1 XLR connectors 8 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector sleeve strain relief clamp ground shield sleeve tip 11 A Fig 4 2 1 4 TS connector Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve ring r ng cold ve ne ee For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 1 4 TRS connector 5 WARRANTY For our current warranty terms please refer to our website at http www behringer com or send us a request via e mail at support
3. behringer de fax at 49 2154 9206 4199 or call 49 2154 9206 4166 5 WARRANTY 9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 6 SPECIFICATIONS XLR input Connector Type Impedance Max input level 1 4 TRS input Connector Type Impedance Max input level Audio outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max output level System specifications Frequency response Function controls Gain Output Function switches 20 dB pad 48 V Phase reverse Limiter Indicators Input level Power LED Power supply Mains voltages Physical Dimensions H xW xD Weight without power supply Balanced unbalanced Transformerless DC decoupled input approx 2kQ 7 dBu 20 dB with pad Balanced unbalanced Transformerless DC decoupled input approx 1 MO 16 dBu 20 dB with pad XLR and 1 4 TRS connector balanced unbalanced Transformerless DC decoupled output approx 700 Q balanced approx 350 Q unbalanced approx 26 dBu 100 kQ Mic input lt 10 Hz 43 kHz 3 dB Line input lt 10 Hz 40 kHz 3 dB variable 26 to 60 dB variable coto 10 dB Level attenuation 20 dB Activates the phantom power Phase reverse 180 Limits the output signal 8 segment LED meter 24 18 12 6 0 6 12 clip Indicates operation USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz PSU U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz PSU Europe 230 V 50 Hz PSU Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz PSU approx 2 1 2 64 mm x 5 1 4 135 mm x 5 1 4 135 mm approx 0
4. you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing the MIC100 Your MIC100 is a professional mic preamp that can be used ina variety of applications Due to its incredible functionality and the broad range of connection options the MIC100 ensures outstanding performance You will soon appreciate the MIC100 s flexibility be it live on stage or in the home professional recording studio 1 INTRODUCTION With the MIC100 you have purchased an extremely musical mic preamp that is equipped with a 12AX7 vacuum tube An integrated limiter a phase reverse function phantom power supply a highly accurate LED meter and a switchable pad function complement this powerful device 1 1 The design concept The heart of the TUBE ULTRAGAIN is an extremely low noise microphone preamp circuitry that uses discrete components and produces a highly trans parent sound In combination with our BEHRINGER tube technology the operational amplifiers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topology the TUBE ULTRAGAIN yields excellent noise and distortion properties The innovative UTC circuitry that has been developed by our engineering team offers an abundance of sound shaping possibilities Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN The result is a device that thanks to our tube circuitry lends an incredible punch to percussion instruments On the other hand instruments that are rich in upper harmonics will receive more transpa
5. TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 User s Manual Version 1 1 September 2003 INPUT J 20dB 48V PHASE LIMITER 10dB REVERSE OUTPUT 9VAC 1 3 AMPS gt VACUUM TUBE PREAMPLIFIER WITH LIMITER Bill 24 18 12 6 0 6 12 CLIP POWER 00000009 0 EI eo OUTPUT www behringer com il BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN I 2 zu O Z TT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this device near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacture
6. ce hd db ch os Fig 2 2 User interface of the MIC100 6 The GAIN control allows applying gain from 26 to 60 dB to the input signal This control should be set fully counterclockwise when dis connecting a sound source to the MIC100 When all connections are made slowly start raising gain We recommend using the LED meter to adjust gain The LED chain displays the output signal level in dB Please make sure that the clip LED never lights up permanently It should light up only at peak signals but never all the time 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 5 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 If your MIC100 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit the POWER LED lights up to indicate that your MIC100 is running The 20 dB PAD button reduces the input sensitivity by 20 dB The appropriate setting depends on the equipment connected No matter what your application is the clip LED warns you to reduce the gain setting so as to avoid distortion This 48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR input Phantom power supply is required for operating condenser microphones With the PHASE REVERSE switch the input signal is reversed by 180 This function is available for both mic and line signals Use this function in a multi microphone setup if you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands Use the LIMITER switch to limit the signal and to prevent distortion The OUTPUT control governs the output level of
7. r s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs extension cords and the point at which they exit the unit 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart device combination to avoid injury from stumbling over it 13 Unplug this device during lightning storms or when not used for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Welcome to the BEHRINGER family Thank
8. rency The sound will be warm detailed and brilliant Surely you know the recording problem that single instruments or vocals sometimes don t cut through Thanks to the TUBE ULTRAGAIN vocals gain in presence and volume without masking other instruments As a result your voice will be perfectly integrated in the mix 1 INTRODUCTION 3 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS Fig 2 1 Side panel of the MIC100 2 1 Connections side panel Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the enclosed power supply unit Next to this connector you ll find the strain relief clamp which prevents accidental release of the power supply This is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of your MIC100 Use this connector to feed the XLR input of your mixing console multitrack recorder or power amp The balanced 1 4 TRS OUTPUT of your MIC100 can also be connected to either mixer recording system or power amp Please note that you can use the XLR and TRS outputs of your MIC100 at the same time Thus it is possible to connect the MIC 100 s output signal to two different devices simultaneously The balanced 1 4 TRS INPUT of your MIC100 can be used to connect your electric guitar for example This input is wired parallelly to the XLR input 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 Use the balanced XLR INPUT to connect your microphone 3 In contrast to its outputs the MIC100 s inputs should never be used simultaneously 2 2 User interfa
9. the device within a range from to 10 dB If the control is set fully counter clockwise there is no output signal at all The more the control is set clockwise the higher the output level 2 3 Serial number The MIC100 s serial number is located on the bottom cover Please take time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase so as to benefit from our extended warranty Or use our online registration option available on the World Wide Web at www behringer com 3 WIRING EXAMPLES You ll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC100 The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples 3 WIRING EXAMPLES TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 3 1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in live applications Here the MIC100 is wired before the mixer s channel input Thus the sound gains in warmth and transparency Due to the integrated limiter distortion is eliminated effectively XLR input XLR output Microphone input VACUUM TUBE PREAMPLFER Was LIMER AL ia Fig 3 1 Standard live application 3 2 Direct to disk application in studio or home recording environments If you 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 In addition they are often equipped with lousy microphone preamps
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