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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 enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Welcome to the BEHRINGER family! Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing the MIC200. Your MIC200 is a professional mic preamp that can be used in a variety of applications. Due to its incredible functionality and the broad range of connection options, the MIC200 can even be used as a preamp for electric and bass guitars, keyboards and percussion instruments.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS Fig. 2.1: User interface of the MIC200 2.1 User interface The GAIN control allows you to control the gain from +26 to +60 dB to the input signal. This control should be set all the way to the left when (dis)connecting a sound source from the MIC200. When all connections are made, slowly start raising the gain control. We recommend using the LED meter to adjust gain. The LED chain displays the output signal level in dB.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 It should light up only at peak signals, but it should never be on all the time. If your MIC200 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to indicate that your MIC200 is running. The 20 dB PAD switch reduces the input sensitivity by 20 dB (switch pressed). The appropriate setting depends on the equipment connected. Generally speaking, lowering the signal level in mic applications is not recommended.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 WARM (moving clockwise, starting at 9 oclock): These settings make sense if you wish to add that typical warmth associated with analog signals. KEYB: E-GTR: VOCAL: VALVE: For electronic keyboard instruments of all types. Electric guitar. Speech and vocals. Warm, analog tube sound.
+ TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Since presets cannot cover all possible applications, experiment with different settings until you find those that work best for you. Think of presets as the starting points for your sound configuration. 2.2 Rear panel Fig. 2.2: The rear panel of your MIC200 The balanced 1/4" TRS INPUT of your MIC200 can be used to connect your electric guitar, for example. This input is wired parallel to the XLR input. + Ideally, the balanced XLR INPUT should be used to connect a microphone.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. Next to this connector youll find the strain relief clamp, which prevents accidental release of the power supply. 2.3 Serial number The MIC200s 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 you can benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online registration option available on the World Wide Web at www.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Some workstations have noisy microphone preamps. Turning the preamps on your workstation off and using the MIC200 will solve this common problem. Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC200 and the soundcard of your PC 3.3 The MIC200 as a DI-box Your MIC200 is suited for this application too. 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. Fig. 3.3: The MIC200 as a DI-box 3.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TS connector 10 4.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 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@behringer.de, fax at +49 2154 9206 4199, or call +49 2154 9206 4166. 6. SPECIFICATIONS XLR input Connector Type Impedance Max. input level Balanced/unbalanced Transformerless, DC-decoupled input approx. 2 kΩ +7 dBu / 20 dB with pad 1/4" TRS input Connector Type Impedance Max.
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 System specifications Frequency response Function controls Gain Output Preamp mode control Function switches 20 dB pad +48 V Low Cut Phase reverse Indicators Input level Power-LED Power supply Mains voltage Mains supply Physical Dimensions Weight Mic input <10 Hz - 47 kHz (+/-3 dB) Line input <10 Hz - 55 kHz (+/-3 dB) variable (+26 to +60 dB) variable (-oo to +10 dB) Selection of various preamp settings for microphone and instruments Level attenuation (20 dB) Activates the phantom po
