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 .................................................................................. 4

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

1. Introduction .................................................................................. 10

1.1 The design concept .................................................................................... 10

1.2 Online registration ..................................................................................... 11

2. Control Elements .......................................................................... 12

2.1 User interface ............................................................................................... 13

2.2 Rear panel ......................................................................................................16

3. Wiring Examples .......................................................................... 17

3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in

live applications ..................................................................................................17

3.2 “Direct to Disk” application in studio or

homerecording environments ......................................................................18

3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box ............................................................................... 19

4. Audio Connectors ........................................................................ 20

5. Specications ............................................................................... 22

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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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

Important Safety Instructions

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.

Caution

◊ To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user ser viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

◊ To reduce the risk of f ire or

electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.

liquids and no objec ts filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

◊ These ser vice instructions are

for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perf orm any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be perfor med by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus

near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

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.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose

apparatus combination to avoid injury

when the apparatus has been damaged in

SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES

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. Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked on and sharp edges. Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus.

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

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

13. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

14. 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/

from tip-over.

15. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

16. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servicing is required

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS 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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

§ 1 Warranty

(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy”, or you can contact the MUSIC Group o ce closest to you.

(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in §4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the speci ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under §4, MUSICGroup shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product, thislimited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,

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one (1) year (or otherwise applicable

MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not

minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSICGroup.

(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. ITIS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OFPURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registeringyour purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more e ciently. Thankyouforyour cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) To obtain warranty ser vice, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your

be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSICGroup Authorized Ful ller for your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com. Ifyour country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively,please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. Afterverifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSICGroup will then issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization (“RMA”)number.

(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSICGroup.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not beaccepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSICGroup warrants

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the valves or meters contained in the

This limited warranty is invalid if the

product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, inany country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, thismodi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty does not cover any such modi cation/ adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSICGroup shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modi cation/adaptation.

(3) This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limitedwarranty.

(4)

factory- appliedserial number has been altered or removed from theproduct.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/ repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, inparticular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminantsand similar parts.

(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or

failure 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 does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;

• damage/defects caused by acts of

God/Nature (accident,  re,  ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.

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Any repair or opening of the

§ 5 Warranty transferability

(7)

unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limitedwarranty.

(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSICGroup shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by thecustomer.

(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSICGroup or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchasesmade through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction con rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty veri cation and MUSICGroup will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) andis not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (reseller,etc.) shallbe entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSICGroup.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSICGroup shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSICGroup under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSICGroup. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSICGroup provides no other warranties for this product.

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