Behringer MS8000 Ultra-Flexible 8-Channel Microphone Splitter User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Behringer
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
ULTRALINK MS8000
Ultra-Flexible 8-Channel Microphone Splitter
**Important Safety
**
Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN IT!
Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient
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 installations or modifications should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient 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
qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified 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
qualified service personnel.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizer grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety provided the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
- Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
- Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
- Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
- This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
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Music Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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ULTRALINK MS8000 Hook-up
Step 1: Hook-Up
Creating multiple copies of an input signal
Creating combined
signals from multiple inputs
ULTRALINK MS8000 Controls
Step 2: Controls
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IN XLR jacks accept audio signals from devices using balanced XLR cables, such as microphones. If microphones, DI boxes or other devices require phantom power, the
MS8000 allows phantom power from mixers or mic preamps to pass through the LINK OUT XLR and back out to the devices through the XLR IN connections. -
LINK switches connect adjacent channels into combined pairs when pressed. Using the LINK function allows you to double the outputs for a single input signal. You may also use the LINK function to blend two input signals into a single, combined output signal.
WARNING! Be careful when using phantom power on linked channels. If two linked channels both have phantom power sources connected to their respective LINK OUT XLR jacks, phantom-powered mics or DI boxes may receive too much current. -
LIFT/GND switches, when released, attenuate hum or other noise from ground loops by interrupting the ground connection.
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LINK OUT connections send out pre-transformer copies of the related channel’s input signal for use with additional devices. Phantom power from mixers or mic preamps can be transmitted through the MS8000’s LINK OUT connections and then back out through the XLR IN connectors to microphones and other devices that may require phantom power.
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OUT connections send out post-transformer copies of input signals to mixing boards or other devices. The transformer OUT provides isolation from phantom power present on the IN and LINK OUT XLR connections.
Specifications
Audio Inputs
Connectors| 8 x XLR
Impedance| 1 kΩ, balanced
Max. input level| 30 dBu @ 1 kHz
Controls| Link Lift/Ground
Audio Outputs
Link connectors| 8 x XLR, parallel to inputs
Direct out connectors| 8 x XLR
Voltage transformation ratio| 01:01.2
Impedance| 2.7 kΩ, balanced
Max. output level| 38 dBu @ 1 kHz
System
Frequency response| 30 Hz to 30 kHz (±0.5 dB @ +4 dBu)
THD + N (Distortion)| 0.02% @ 1 kHz, input level +4 dBu
Signal-to-noise ratio| 104 dBu
CMRR| >80 dB, typical
Insertion loss| +8 dB @ 100 kΩ -5 dB @ 600 Ω
Power requirement| Passive
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 44 x 483 x 65 mm (1.7 x 19.0 x 2.6″)
Weight| 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Other important information
Important information
- Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
- Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
- Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
ULTRALINK MS8000
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with
Directive
2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive
2012/19/
EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available athttps://community.musictribe.com/
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Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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