Behringer TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Manuel utilisateur

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

Version 1.0 November 2003

Users Manual

ENGLISH

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.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read these instructi ns.

2) Keep these instructi ns.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) F ll w all instructi ns.

5) D n t use this device near water.

6) Clean nly with a dry cl th.

7) D n t bl ck any ventilati n penings. Install in acc rdance with the manufacturers

instructi ns.

8) D n t install near any heat s urces such as radiat rs, heat registers, st ves, r ther

apparatus (including amplifiers) that pr duce heat.

9) D n t defeat the safety purp se f the p larized r gr unding-type plug. A p larized

plug has tw blades with ne wider than the ther. A gr unding type plug has tw blades

and a third gr unding pr ng. The wide blade r the third pr ng are pr vided f r y ur safety.

If the pr vided plug d es n t fit int y ur utlet, c nsult an electrician f r replacement f

the bs lete utlet.

10) Pr tect the p wer c rd fr m being walked n r pinched particularly at plugs, extensi n

c rds, and the p int at which they exit the unit.

11) Only use attachments/access ries specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use nly with the cart, stand, trip d, bracket, r table specified by the manufacturer,

r s ld with the device. When a cart is used, use cauti n when m ving the cart/device

c mbinati n t av id injury fr m stumbling ver it.

13) Unplug this device during lightning st rms r when n t used f r l ng peri ds f time.

14) Refer all servicing t qualified service pers nnel. Servicing is required when the unit

has been damaged in any way, such as p wer supply c rd r plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled r bjects have fallen int the device, the unit has been exp sed t rain r

m isture, d es n t perate n rmally, r has been dr pped.

This symbol, herever 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, herever it appears, alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the

manual.

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. No matter where you use your MIC200 you always get

optimal performance be it live or on the stage in a professional

recording studio or at home!

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.

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 transparent sound. In combination with our

BEHRINGER tube technology state-of-the-art 4580 operational

amplifiers 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 main goal when we designed the TUBE ULTRAGAIN. The result

is a device that due to our tube circuitry can produce an incredible

punch in percussion instruments. On the other hand instruments that

are rich in upper harmonics will receive more transparency. The sound

will be warm detailed and brilliant. You get better low-end differen-

tiation which will help you locate individual instruments. With the

help of 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

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

Fig. 2.1: User interface of the MIC200

2.1 User interf ce

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. Please make

sure that the clip LED never lights up permanently.

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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 PO ER 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. No matter what

your application is the clip LED warns you to reduce the gain

setting 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. Dynamic microphones require no

phantom power.

Press the LO CUT switch to eliminate undesired subsonic

noise such as floor rumble.

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.

The OUTPUT control governs the output level within a range

from -oo 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.

The PREAMP MODE rotary switch gives you a wide selection

of preamp presets. The options available are: WARM WARM/

LIMITER LIMITER and NEUTRAL:

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

WARM (moving clockwise, st rting t 9 oclock):

These settings make sense if you wish to add that typical warmth

associated with analog signals.

KEYB: For electronic keyboard instruments of all types.

E-GTR: Electric guitar.

VOCAL: Speech and vocals.

VALVE: Warm analog tube sound.

WARM + LIMITER (moving clockwise, st rting t 12 oclock):

Use these settings when working with high volumes or with sounds

with frequent signal peaks and if directly recording an instrument with

a mic (e. g. drums) to insert additional warmth.

MULTI: Various applications.

VOCAL: Speech and vocals.

A-GTR: Acoustic guitar.

PIANO: Piano/grand piano.

LIMITER (moving clockwise, st rting t 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.

LIMIT: Neutral limiter setting.

NEUTRAL (moving clockwise, st rting t 6 oclock):

These settings are ideal for neutral and natural sound reproduction

without limiter and without tube sound.

NEUTRAL: Neutral sound setting.

VOCAL: Optimized setting for speech and vocals.

GUITAR: Optimized setting for guitars and guitar amps.

BASS: Optimized setting for electric bass guitar.

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

+Since presets c nnot cover ll possible pplic tions,

experiment with different settings until you find those th t

work best for you. Think of presets s the st rting points

for your sound configur tion.

2.2 Re r p nel

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.

+In contr st to its outputs, the MIC200s inputs should

never be used simult neously!

This is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of your MIC200. 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 MIC200 can also be

connected to a mixer recording system or power amp.

+Ple se note th t you c n use the XLR nd TRS outputs of

your MIC200 t the s me time! Thus, it is possible to

connect the MIC200s output sign l to two different devices

simult neously.

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

Use the PO ER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the en-

closed power supply unit. Next to this connector youll find the

strain relief clamp which prevents accidental release of the

power supply.

2.3 Seri l number

The MIC200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 you can 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 flexible the MIC200 is. The following

chapter describes some typical wiring examples.

3.1 Enh ncing voc ls nd instruments in live pplic tions

Here the MIC200 is wired before the mixers channel input. Thus

the sound gains in warmth and transparency. Thanks to the limiter

setting for vocals (VOCAL) distortion is eliminated effectively.

Fig. 3.1: Standard live application

3.2 Direct to disk pplic tion in studio or home recording

environments

If you are looking for a piece of equipment that considerably enhances

the sound of your digital workstation this is where the MIC200 comes

in handy. Many hard disk recorders lack that typical liveliness.

3. WIRING EXAMPLES

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 s 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. WIRING EXAMPLES

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200

4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors

Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TS connector

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