Behringer MINIMIC MIC800 Manual - Page 8

MINIMIC MIC800 INPUT GAIN control: To boost the level of the input signal, turn this control toward +26 dB (minimum setting) or, alternatively +60 dB (maximum setting). Slowly boost the level of the input signal. SIGNAL/CLIP meter: To monitor the status of the input signal, use this meter. At any given time, one of the following LEDs illuminate on this meter: V SIGNAL: The MIC800 receives the input signal. V CLIP: The MIC800 clips the input signal. If this LED: z occasionally illuminates, the MIC800 clips only some peaks in the input signal z constantly illuminates, the MIC800 clips a large part of the input signal. The level of the input signal is too high.  To lower the level of the input signal, use the INPUT GAIN control. If this control is set to + 26 dB (minimum setting) and clipping still occurs, use the 20 dB PAD button to turn on the pad. LOW CUT control: To filter floor rumble and other low-frequency sounds, turn this control toward 15 Hz (minimum filtering) or, alternatively 360 Hz (maximum filtering). PREAMP MODELING control: To select a preamp model, turn this control, which includes several groups of preamp models. About the preamp models Sometimes an audio signal lacks characteristics that you need. For example, vocals lack consistency or bass lacks fullness. The shape of the audio signal is not correct. On the MIC800, you select the preamp model that describes the characteristics you need. The MIC800 reshapes the audio signal for you. BEHRINGER created many of the preamp models for specific input sources (guitars, vocals, and so on). However, these models might not meet your needs for a specific environment or for a specific application. Consider the preamp models a starting point in the sound shaping process. Experiment with them. Create your own, unique sound. Details about each group of preamp models follow. Preamp models 1-4: NEUTRAL To output pure, natural sounds, use the NEUTRAL settings, described in the following table: Preamp Model 1 NEUTRAL Description Pure, natural sound 2 VOCAL Natural but crisp sound, which is ideal for vocals 3 GUITAR Natural but bright sound, which is ideal for guitars 4 BASS Natural but full sound, which is ideal for bass guitars 8 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS