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Behringer MIC100 Tube Ultragain Microphone Preamp with Limiter
Vacuum Tube Mic Preamp. 12AX7 Vacuum Tube. +48V Phantom Power, 20dB Pad.
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This premium tube mic/line preamp features an integrated limiter for studio, live and hard disk recording applications. It features a carefully-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube with Behringer's UTC technology for exceptional warmth and lowest noise. Using the MIC100 is a great way to eliminate the "dull" sound of standard digital recorders & sound cards. Also, it perfectly complements studio-grade condenser mics. When used as a high-end DI-box, it ensures outstanding signal integrity. Features also include a phase reverse switch, +48 V phantom power, a 20 dB pad, and balanced I/O.
The heart of the Tube Untragain is an extremely low-noise microphone preamp circuitry that uses discrete components and produces a highly trans-parent sound. In combination with Behringer's tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topology, the Tube Untragain 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 Behringer's major goal when we designed the Tube Untragain. 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.
XLR input Connector: Balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled input
Impedance: Approx. 2 kOhms
Maximum input level: +7 dBu / 20 dB with pad
1/4 in. TRS input Connector: Balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled input
Impedance: Approx. 1 MOhms
Maximum input level: +16 dBu / 20 dB with pad
Audio outputs Connectors: XLR and 1/4 in. TRS connector balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled output
Impedance:
Approx. 700 Ohms balanced
Approx. 350 Ohms unbalanced
Maximum output level: Approx. +26 dBu @ 100 k§Ù
System Frequency Response Mic input: <10 Hz - 43 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Line input: <10 Hz - 40 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Function controls Gain: Variable (+26 to +60 dB)
Output: Variable (-oo to +10 dB)
Function switches 20 dB pad: Level attenuation (20 dB)
+48 V: Activates the phantom power
Phase reverse: Phase reverse (180¡Æ)
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 Mains voltages USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz, PSU
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 2 1/2 (64 mm) x 5 1/4 (135 mm) x 5 1/4 in. (135 mm)
Weight (without power supply): Approx. 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
The heart of the Tube Untragain is an extremely low-noise microphone preamp circuitry that uses discrete components and produces a highly trans-parent sound. In combination with Behringer's tube technology, the operational amplifiers 4580 and a sophisticated circuit topology, the Tube Untragain 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 Behringer's major goal when we designed the Tube Untragain. 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.
Technical Info
SpecificationsXLR input Connector: Balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled input
Impedance: Approx. 2 kOhms
Maximum input level: +7 dBu / 20 dB with pad
1/4 in. TRS input Connector: Balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled input
Impedance: Approx. 1 MOhms
Maximum input level: +16 dBu / 20 dB with pad
Audio outputs Connectors: XLR and 1/4 in. TRS connector balanced/unbalanced
Type: Transformerless, DC-decoupled output
Impedance:
Approx. 700 Ohms balanced
Approx. 350 Ohms unbalanced
Maximum output level: Approx. +26 dBu @ 100 k§Ù
System Frequency Response Mic input: <10 Hz - 43 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Line input: <10 Hz - 40 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Function controls Gain: Variable (+26 to +60 dB)
Output: Variable (-oo to +10 dB)
Function switches 20 dB pad: Level attenuation (20 dB)
+48 V: Activates the phantom power
Phase reverse: Phase reverse (180¡Æ)
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 Mains voltages USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz, PSU
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 2 1/2 (64 mm) x 5 1/4 (135 mm) x 5 1/4 in. (135 mm)
Weight (without power supply): Approx. 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
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Behringer MIC100 Tube Ultragain Microphone Preamp with Limiter Reviews
10 out of 10
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"Behringer MIC100 is a professional quality mic processor for little money."
Feature:
I really like the features of this little device. I can use it with or without the 48V phantom power for my mic, simply by pressing the button. It has a button for 20db boost, and I really like the mechanical (analog) control it gives me outside of my computer sound setup. No mouse needed to set the gain or output.
Quality:
Outstanding quality, build, fit, and finish.
Value:
I would say it's well worth the money. I actually paid list because I needed it, and it's well worth the money.
Desirability:
It's not something you might think you want until you have it. It's not a sexy product by looks or specs, but by sound, you can't beat it!
Sound:
Amazing little instrument. I bought this because I needed a quick way to connect my shock mounted voice mic to a sound card that didn't provide the 48V phantom power needed to run the mic. What I got was incredibly enhanced sound that really extended the feature set of my mic system. The warm tones and clean sound alone, make this a great piece of equipment for the money.
Support:
Haven't needed the support yet.
Overall:
Don't see trading it, but I might buy more of them.
I really like the features of this little device. I can use it with or without the 48V phantom power for my mic, simply by pressing the button. It has a button for 20db boost, and I really like the mechanical (analog) control it gives me outside of my computer sound setup. No mouse needed to set the gain or output.
Quality:
Outstanding quality, build, fit, and finish.
Value:
I would say it's well worth the money. I actually paid list because I needed it, and it's well worth the money.
Desirability:
It's not something you might think you want until you have it. It's not a sexy product by looks or specs, but by sound, you can't beat it!
Sound:
Amazing little instrument. I bought this because I needed a quick way to connect my shock mounted voice mic to a sound card that didn't provide the 48V phantom power needed to run the mic. What I got was incredibly enhanced sound that really extended the feature set of my mic system. The warm tones and clean sound alone, make this a great piece of equipment for the money.
Support:
Haven't needed the support yet.
Overall:
Don't see trading it, but I might buy more of them.
Submitted: 01/08/2004
Style of Music: Voice, techno, R&B, Jazz, Fusion
9 out of 10
Behringer MIC100 Customer Review
Feature:
Gain, Output, Phase Reverse, etc... Limiter has no controls, only on & off. Not very useful, as it sounds unnatural.
Quality:
Well built and sturdy. Not really road worthy, but not designed for that. I was skeptical bout how "good" the stock preamp tube was. It's probably some OEM 12AX7A, labelled Behringer. So I replaced it with a Sovtek 12AX7LPS. Turns out the stock tube sounds much warmer & smoother.
Value:
At that price...
Desirability:
Already own it. Several similar problems on the market, by Art & dbx. Behringer is known to be rip offs, but this time, did Art rip off dbx or vice versa?
Sound:
Nice tube tone. Running this for electric guitar. Between external preamp & the guitar amp. Gives the solid state preamp/amp a nice warm tube tone. However, this is not a overdrive box, gives a nice crunch when cranked, but not wat would expect from a tube amp. Set clean, it nicely warms up the input signal into a nice thick glassy tube amp tone.
Support:
Never needed to. Haven't own this long enough to warrant it as well. I wasn't happy with one of their products I bought in the past, and the dealers allow for exchange to other products, no questions asked.
Overall:
Well worth the money just for guitar alone. Several other good reviews on it running as a mic preamp.
Gain, Output, Phase Reverse, etc... Limiter has no controls, only on & off. Not very useful, as it sounds unnatural.
Quality:
Well built and sturdy. Not really road worthy, but not designed for that. I was skeptical bout how "good" the stock preamp tube was. It's probably some OEM 12AX7A, labelled Behringer. So I replaced it with a Sovtek 12AX7LPS. Turns out the stock tube sounds much warmer & smoother.
Value:
At that price...
Desirability:
Already own it. Several similar problems on the market, by Art & dbx. Behringer is known to be rip offs, but this time, did Art rip off dbx or vice versa?
Sound:
Nice tube tone. Running this for electric guitar. Between external preamp & the guitar amp. Gives the solid state preamp/amp a nice warm tube tone. However, this is not a overdrive box, gives a nice crunch when cranked, but not wat would expect from a tube amp. Set clean, it nicely warms up the input signal into a nice thick glassy tube amp tone.
Support:
Never needed to. Haven't own this long enough to warrant it as well. I wasn't happy with one of their products I bought in the past, and the dealers allow for exchange to other products, no questions asked.
Overall:
Well worth the money just for guitar alone. Several other good reviews on it running as a mic preamp.
Submitted: 12/22/2003
Style of Music: Rock, Jazz, New Age, Classical
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