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User Manual

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100

Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplier with Limiter

INPUT OUTPUT

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Table of Contents

Thank you ............................................................................................ 2

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 3

1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6

1.1 The design concept ...................................................................................... 6

1.2 Online registration ....................................................................................... 7

2. Control Elements ............................................................................ 8

2.1 Connections (Side Panel) ........................................................................... 8

2.2 User interface ................................................................................................. 9

3. Wiring Examples ...........................................................................11

3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in liveapplications ............... 11

3.2 “Direct to Disk” application in studio or home

recording environments .................................................................................. 12

3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box ...............................................................................13

4. Audio Connectors ........................................................................ 14

5. Specications ............................................................................... 16

Thank you

Thank you for the condence you have placed in us by purchasing the MIC100.

Your MIC100 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 MIC100 ensures outstanding performance. You will soon appreciate the

MIC100’s exibility, be it live on stage or in the home/professional recording studio.

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Terminals marked with this

symbol carry electrical

current of su cient

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 modi cation should be performed only

by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it

appears, alertsyou to the

presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure-voltage that may be su cient

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

quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re 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  lled with liquids, suchas vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions

are for use by quali ed

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 quali ed 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.

Important Safety

Instructions

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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 ampli ers)

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  t 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

speci ed by themanufacturer.

12. Use only with

the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table speci ed

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 quali ed

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.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND

APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND

ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED.

BEHRINGER, KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS,

BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND

ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP

MUSICGROUP.COM. ALL

TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY

OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.

MUSICGROUP 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.

COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY

VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.

MUSICGROUP PRODUCTS ARE

SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED

FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.

FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE

NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND

HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY

TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING

OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL

IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS

MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR

TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY

MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,

INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING

AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND,

FORANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE

EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF

MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

© 2013 MUSICGroupIPLtd.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay,

P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola,

British Virgin Islands

For the applicable warranty terms

and conditions and additional

information regarding MUSICGroup’s

Limited Warranty, pleasesee

complete details online at

www.music-group.com/warranty.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. Introduction

With the MIC100, you have purchased an extremely musical mic preamp that

is equipped with a 12AX7 vacuum tube. An integrated limiter, a phase reverse

function, phantom power supply, a highly accurate LED meter and a switchable pad

function complement this powerful device.

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 trans-parent

sound. In combination with our BEHRINGER tube technology, the operational

ampliers 4580 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 oers an abundance of sound-shaping

possibilities. Absolute musicality was our major goal when we designed the

TUBE ULTRAGAIN. The result is a device that, thanks to our tube circuitry, lends an

incredible punch to 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.

Surely you know the recording problem that single instruments or vocals sometimes

don’t cut through. Thanks to 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.

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1.2 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting

http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired

as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer

not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.

Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging

(Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country

not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be

found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims

more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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2. Control Elements

(1) (2) (5)(3) (4)

Fig. 2.1: Side panel of the MIC100

2.1 Connections (Side Panel)

(1) Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the enclosed power supply

unit. Next to this connector you’ll nd 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!

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2.2 User interface

(7) (8) (13)(12)(11)(10)(9)(6)

Fig. 2.2: User interface of the MIC100

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(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 speci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.

The device’s SERIAL NUMBER is found on the bottom side of the unit.

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3. Wiring Examples

You’ll be surprised how exibly you can set up your MIC100. The following chapter

describes some typical wiring examples.

3.1 Enhancing vocals and instruments in

liveapplications

Here, the MIC100 is wired before the mixer’s channel input. Thus, the sound

gains in warmth and transparency. Due to the integrated limiter, distortion is

eliminated eectively.

XLR-input XLR-output Microphone input

Fig. 3.1: Standard live application

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3.2 “Direct to Disk” application in studio or

home recording environments

If you are looking for a device that considerably enhances the sound of your digital

workstation, this is where the MIC100 comes in. Many hard disk recorders lack a

certain “liveliness”. In addition, they are often equipped with “lousy” microphone

preamps. Such problems can be solved perfectly with the MIC100.

¼" TRS outputXLR input

Fig. 3.2: Connection of the MIC100 and the soundcard of your PC

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3.3 The MIC100 as DI-box

Your MIC100 is excellently suited for this application. For example, you can connect

an unbalanced acoustic guitar signal to the MIC100 to prevent hum or interference

noise. What you get is a balanced, noise-free signal.

¼" TRS

input Insert

¼" TRS output

XLR output

Microphone input

Fig. 3.3: The MIC100 as DI-box

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4. Audio Connectors

output

For unbalanced use,

pin 1 and pin 3

have to be bridged

1 = ground/shield

2 = hot (+ve)

3 = cold (-ve)

input

12

3

12

3

Balanced use with XLR connectors

Fig. 4.1: XLR connectors

strain relief clamp

sleeve

tip

sleeve

(ground/shield)

Unbalanced ¼" TS connector

tip

(signal)

Fig. 4.2: ¼" TS connector

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strain relief clamp

sleeve

ring

tip

sleeve

ground/shield

For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,

ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.

Balanced ¼" TRS connector

ring

cold (-ve)

tip

hot (+ve)

Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector

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5. Specications

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,

approx.350Ω unbalanced

Max. output level approx. +26dBu @ 100kΩ

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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

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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

Physical/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 2.5 x 5.3 x 5.3" / 64x 135x 135mm

Weight (without power supply) approx. 2.2lbs / 1kg

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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