Behringer MIC200 User Manual

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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplier with Preamp Modeling Technology

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Table of Contents

Thank you ............................................................................................ 2

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer .................................................................................. 5

Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 5

1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6

1.1 The design concept ...................................................................................... 6

1.2 Online registration ....................................................................................... 7

2. Control Elements ............................................................................ 8

2.1 User interface ................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Rear panel ......................................................................................................12

3. Wiring Examples .......................................................................... 13

3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in

live applications ..................................................................................................13

3.2 “Direct to Disk” application in studio or

homerecording environments ......................................................................14

3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box ............................................................................... 15

4. Audio Connectors ........................................................................ 16

5. Specications ............................................................................... 18

Thank you

Thank you for the condence you have placed in us by purchasing the MIC20 0.

Your MIC200 is a profe ssional mic preamp that can be used in a variety of applications. Due to its incredible f unctionality and t he broad range of connection options, the MIC200 can even be used as a preamp for elec tric and bass guitars, keyboards and percussion instruments. No matter where you use your MIC200, you always get optimal performance, be it live or on the stage, in a professional recording s tudio or at home!

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Caution

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical

current of su cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it

appears, alertsyou to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be su cient 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.

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 quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or

electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions

are for use by quali ed service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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7. Do not block any ventilation

13. Unplug this apparatus during

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli ers) 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  t 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci ed

by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSICGROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY

INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FORANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSICGroup’s Limited Warranty, pleasesee complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.

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1. Introduction

With the MIC20 0, you have purchased an extremely musical mic preamp that is equipped with a 12AX7 vacuum tube. Thanks to BEHRINGER’s preamp modeling, its main advantages are the number of preamp settings you can select. Additionally, features like an integrated limiter, phase revers e function, phantom power supply, highly accurate LED meter, switchable pad func tion and low cut lter make the MIC200 a ver y powerful piece of equipment.

1.1 The design concept

The heart of the TUBEULTRAGAIN is an ex tremely low-noise microphone preamp circuitr y that uses discrete components and produces a highly trans-parent sound. In combination with our BEHRINGER tube te chnology, the operational ampliers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topolo gy, the TUBEULTRAGAIN y ields excellent noise and distor tion properties. The innovative UTC circuitr y that has been developed by our engineering team oers an abundance of sound-shaping possibilities. Absolu te 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 upp er harmonics will receive more transparency. 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.

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1.2 Online registration

Please regis ter your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunc tion, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warrant y service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may direc tly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contac t Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contac t the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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