TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Caution Important Safety To reduce the risk of electric Instructions shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed personnel. Caution To reduce the risk of fi re or...
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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Do not block any ventilation Use only with the openings. Install in accordance with the cart, stand, tripod, manufacturer’s instructions. bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, Do not install near any heat sources or sold with the apparatus.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Correct disposal Technical specifi cations, appearances of this product: This and other information are subject to symbol indicates that change without notice. All trademarks this product must not are the property of their respective be disposed of with owners.
1. Introduction With the MIC200, 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 reverse function, phantom power supply, highly accurate LED meter, switchable pad function and low cut filter make the MIC200 a very powerful piece of equipment.
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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 input signal. This control should be set all theway to the left when (dis) connecting a sound source from the MIC200. When all connections are made, slowly start raising the gain control.
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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual (8) The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range from -∞ to +10 dB. If the control is turned all the way to the left, there is no output signal at all. The more the control is turned to the right, the higher the output level.
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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual LIMITER (moving clockwise, starting at 3 o’clock): Select these settings if you wish to use the limiter function without adding tube warmth. • BASS: Bass guitar • A-GTR: Acoustic guitar • PERC: Percussion and drums •...
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 be used to connect your electric guitar, for example. This input is wired parallelly to the XLR input.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3. Wiring Examples You’ll be surprised how flexibly you can set up your MIC200. The following chapter describes some typical wiring examples. 3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in live applications Here, the MIC200 is wired before the mixer’s channel input. Thus, the sound gains in warmth and transparency.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.2 “Direct to Disk” application in studio or homerecording environments If you 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”.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 3.3 The MIC200 as DI-box Your MIC200 is excellently suited for this application. For example, you can connect an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC200 to prevent hum or interference noise. What you get is a balanced, noise-free signal.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 4. Audio Connectors Balanced use with XLR connectors input output 1 = ground/shield For unbalanced use, 2 = hot (+ve) pin 1 and pin 3 3 = cold (-ve) have to be bridged Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors Unbalanced ¼"...
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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) 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...
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual 5. Specifications Audio Inputs XLR Input Connector balanced / unbalanced Type transformerless, DC-decoupled input Impedance approx. 2 kΩ Max. input level +7 dBu / -20 dB with pad ¼" TRS Input Connector balanced / unbalanced Type transformerless, DC-decoupled input Impedance approx.
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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 User Manual System Data Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB A-weighted @ -28 dBu input level Frequency Response Mic input <10 Hz to 47 kHz (±3 dB) Line input <10 Hz to 55 kHz (±3 dB) Function Controls GAIN variable (+26 dB to +60 dB) OUTPUT variable (-∞ to +10 dB)
Weight (without power supply) approx. 1.0 kg Equivalent Input Noise 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...