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TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Version 1.0 November 2003 Users 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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).
6 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: For electronic keyboard instruments of all types. E-GTR: Electric guitar. VOCAL: Speech and vocals.
7 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.
8 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the en- closed 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.
9 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 Some workstations have noi sy microphone preamps. Turning the preamps on your workstation off and using the MIC200 will solve this common problem.
10 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS 4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TS connector.
11 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.
12 TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200 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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