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4 MINIMIC MIC800 User Manual 1. Introduction The MINIMIC MIC800 is a modeling preamplifier for instruments and microphones, even studio-grade condenser microphones. The heart of this compact unit is low-noise circuitry that uses discrete components and produces highly transparent sound. Equipped with preamp settings, the MIC800 is an extremely musical tool. It can produce an incredible punch in percussion instruments and give instruments that are rich in upper harmonics more transparency. Sounds are warm, detailed, and brilliant. You get better low-end differentiation, which helps you identify individual instruments. In addition, vocals gain presence and volume without masking other sounds. As a result, voices integrate perfectly into the mix. The innovative VTC (Virtual Tube Circuitry) was developed by our engineering team and lends instruments the unique character of classic tube amps. The MIC800 is also equipped with BEHRINGER's sophisticated output limiter, which prevents the output signal from being distorted. Additional features like phase inversion, phantom power, 20 dB pad, and low-cut filter make the MIC800 very, very powerful. ◊ Please read the manual carefully and keep it around for future reference. 1.1 Before you begin 1.1.2 Initial operation Do not put the MIC800 on any equipment that generates intense heat, for example an amplifier. Ensure that the ventilation openings that are located on the top panel of the MIC800 are not covered or blocked. To power the MIC800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your equipment. 1.1.3 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 efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! 1.1.1 Shipment Your MIC800 was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit. ◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be honored. ◊ Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport. ◊ Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the MIC800 or its packaging. ◊ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. 2. Control Elements This chapter begins with an introduction to using the MIC800. For details about: • using MIC800 features, see 2.2 Front panel • setting up the MIC800, see 2.3 Rear panel ◊ Ensure that only qualified personnel set up and operate the MIC800. 2.1 About using the MIC800 Microphones and instruments such as guitars and basses output low-level signals. However, most types of audio equipment can only process line-level signals, which average +4 dBu for studio equipment and -10 dBV for Hi-Fi and home-recording equipment. For example, you cannot route microphone output directly to a compressor. You need an intermediary piece of audio equipment. This piece of equipment is the MIC800. When the MIC800 receives a low-level signal, the MIC800 immediately raises the signal to line level. Before the MIC800 outputs the line-level signal to another piece of audio equipment, you can: • adjust the level and the polarity of the audio signal • add warmth and other characteristics to the audio signal

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MINIMIC MIC800 User Manual
1.
Introduction
The MINIMIC MIC800 is a modeling preamplifier for instruments
and microphones, even studio-grade condenser microphones.
The heart of this compact unit is low-noise circuitry that uses discrete
components and produces highly transparent sound.
Equipped with preamp settings, the MIC800 is an extremely musical
tool. It can produce an incredible punch in percussion instruments
and give instruments that are rich in upper harmonics more
transparency. Sounds are warm, detailed, and brilliant. You get
better low-end differentiation, which helps you identify individual
instruments. In addition, vocals gain presence and volume without
masking other sounds. As a result, voices integrate perfectly into
the mix.
The innovative VTC (Virtual Tube Circuitry) was developed by our
engineering team and lends instruments the unique character of
classic tube amps. The MIC800 is also equipped with BEHRINGER’s
sophisticated output limiter, which prevents the output signal
from being distorted. Additional features like phase inversion,
phantom power, 20 dB pad, and low-cut filter make the MIC800 very,
very powerful.
◊
Please read the manual carefully and keep it around for
future reference.
1.1
Before you begin
1.1.1
Shipment
Your MIC800 was carefully packed at the factory, and the
packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may
have occurred during transit.
◊
If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER.
Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping company
immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement
may not be honored.
◊
Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage
during storage or transport.
◊
Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the
MIC800 or its packaging.
◊
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
1.1.2
Initial operation
Do not put the MIC800 on any equipment that generates intense heat,
for example an amplifier. Ensure that the ventilation openings that
are located on the top panel of the MIC800 are not covered or blocked.
To power the MIC800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered
with your equipment.
1.1.3
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 efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2.
Control Elements
This chapter begins with an introduction to using the MIC800.
For details about:
•
using MIC800 features, see
2.2 Front panel
•
setting up the MIC800, see
2.3 Rear panel
◊
Ensure that only qualified personnel set up and operate
the MIC800.
2.1
About using the MIC800
Microphones and instruments such as guitars and basses output
low-level signals. However, most types of audio equipment can
only process line-level signals, which average +4 dBu for studio
equipment and -10 dBV for Hi-Fi and home-recording equipment.
For example, you cannot route microphone output directly to a
compressor. You need an intermediary piece of audio equipment.
This piece of equipment is the MIC800.
When the MIC800 receives a low-level signal, the MIC800
immediately raises the signal to line level. Before the MIC800 outputs
the line-level signal to another piece of audio equipment, you can:
•
adjust the level and the polarity of the audio signal
•
add warmth and other characteristics to the audio signal