behringer TUBE Ultragain MIC100 Manual

Quick Start Guide

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100

Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient 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 modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever 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, 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 serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution
To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified 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 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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

MUSIC Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and COOLAUDIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © MUSIC Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2018 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictri.be/warranty.a

Side panel of the MIC100

User interface of the MIC100

Controls

1. Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. Next to this connector you’ll find the strain relief clamp, which prevents accidental release of the power supply.
2. This is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of your MIC100. Use this connector to feed the XLR input of your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp.
3. The balanced ¼” TRS OUTPUT of your MIC100 can also be connected to either mixer, recording system or power amp.
4. The balanced ¼” TRS INPUT of your MIC100 can be used to connect your electric guitar, for example. This input is wired parallelly to the XLR input.
5. Use the balanced XLR INPUT to connect your microphone.
   ◊ In contrast to its outputs, the MIC100’s inputs should never be used simultaneously!
6. The GAIN control allows applying gain from +26 to +60 dB to the input signal. This control should be set fully counterclockwise when (dis)connecting a sound source to the MIC100. When all connections are made, slowly start raising gain.
7. 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. It should light up only at peak signals, but never all the time.
8. If your MIC100 is connected to the mains via the enclosed power supply unit, the POWER LED lights up to indicate that your MIC100 is running.
9. The 20 dB PAD button reduces the input sensitivity by 20 dB. The appropriate setting depends on the equipment connected. No matter what your application is, the clip LED warns you to reduce the gain setting, so as to avoid distortion.
10. This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR input. Phantom power supply is required for operating condenser microphones.
11. 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 specifi c frequency bands.
12. Use the LIMITER switch to limit the signal and to prevent distortion.
13. The OUTPUT control governs the output level of the device within a range from –∞ to +10 dB. If the control is set fully counter-clockwise, there is no output signal at all. The more the control is set clockwise, the higher the output level.

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. 1 MΩ
Max. input level	+16 dBu / -20 dB with pad
Audio Outputs
Connectors	XLR connector + ¼” TRS jack balanced/unbalanced
Type	transformerless, DC-decoupled output
Impedance	approx. 700 Ω balanced / 350 Ω unbalanced
Max. output level	approx. +26 dBu @ 100 kΩ
Frequency Response
Mic input	<10 Hz to 43 kHz (±3 dB)
Line input	<10 Hz to 40 kHz (±3 dB)
Function Controls
GAIN	variable ( +26 dB to +60 dB)
OUTPUT	variable ( -∞ to +10 dB)

Function Switches
20 dB PAD	level attenuation (20 dB)
+48 V	activates the phantom power
PHASE REVERSE	Phase reverse (180°)
LIMITER	limits the output signal
Indicators
Input Level	8-segment LED meter: -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, Clip
Power LED	indicates operation
Power Supply
Adapter	PSU
Mains Voltage
USA/Canada	120 V~, 60 Hz
Europe/U.K./Australia	230 V~, 50 Hz
China	220 V~, 50 Hz
Korea	220 V~, 60 Hz
Japan	100 V~, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D)	64 x 135 x 135 mm (2.5 x 5.3 x 5.3″)
Weight	1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)

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 may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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