behringer ULTRAVOICE UV1 Audiophile Mic Preamplifier User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Behringer
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behringer ULTRAVOICE UV1 Audiophile Mic Preamplifier User Guide
Important Safety Instructions
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Caution
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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
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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.
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- 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 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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- 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.
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- Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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- 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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LIMITED WARRANTY
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regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online
at musictribe.com/warranty.
ULTRAVOICE UV1 Hook-up
Step 1: Hook-Up
ULTRAVOICE UV1 Controls
Step 2: Controls
- INPUT – Connect a microphone or other line level source via balanced XLR or ¼” cable.
- GAIN – Adjust the input gain so that the adjacent level meter occasionally lights yellow.
- LEVEL METER – Displays the signal level of the main input.
- 48 V – Engage 48 V phantom power for use with condenser microphones.
- LOW CUT – Removes low frequencies below 80 Hz.
- PROCESS BYPASS – Allows the signal to bypass the compressor, dresser, enhancer, expander/gate, and output gain sections. Use this feature to audition the result of the effects against the raw signal.
- COMPRESSOR DRIVE – Adjusts the overall amount of gain reduction by controlling the signal level entering the compressor. When used with weak input levels, the Drive control can add considerable gain, while gain addition to hotter signals will be less noticeable.
- GAIN REDUCTION – Displays the amount of attenuation from the compressor.
- COMPRESSOR DENSITY – Adjusts the release time of the compressor. Lower settings yield slower, smoother results ideal for vocals. Higher settings have a fast, tight release that works well for percussive sources.
- DE-ESSER FREQUENCY – Sets the operation frequency of the variable filter, usually between 4-8 kHz for vocal applications.
- DE-ESSER THRESHOLD – Adjusts the sensitivity of the de-esker effect relative to the input level.
- DE-ESSER LEDs – Displays the amount of sibilance reduction. Green indicates 1 dB and red indicates 6 dB of reduction.
- ENHANCER LF DETAIL – Simultaneously boosts frequencies at 80 Hz and cuts frequencies at 250 Hz.
- ENHANCER HF DETAIL – Determines how much dynamic high frequency enhancement is applied to the signal, which responds to the input signal in real time and adapts the EQ response accordingly.
- EXP/GATE THRESHOLD – Adjusts the level at which the gate opens and allows the signal to pass through to the output.
- EXP/GATE LEDs– The red LED lights when the signal is below the threshold and the green LED lights when the signal is above the threshold.
- EXP/GATE RATIO – Sets the amount of attenuation applied to the signal once it falls below the threshold setting. A lower ratio setting usually allows a higher threshold setting without causing unwanted pumping effects.
- OUTPUT GAIN – Adjusts the output level. If the associated clip LED lights, turn the knob down to avoid distortion.
- MONITOR MIX – Adjust the blend of direct sound and playback from the USB connection. Fully counter clockwise selects only the direct signal, and fully clockwise selects USB playback.
- MONITOR LEVEL – Adjusts the headphone volume.
- HEADPHONES OUT – Connect a pair of stereo headphones.
- USB LED – Lights to indicate successful USB connection.
- POWER ON/OFF – Turns the unit on and off.
- AC INPUT – Connect the included power cable.
- USB IN/OUT – Connect a computer via USB cable to send stereo signals to and from the unit. The USB driver for Windows is available on Behringer.com. For Mac OS there is no driver required.
- LINE IN – Connect a line-level source via ¼” TS cable. This signal will be transmitted to the USB interface but is not affected by any of the front panel processing.
- INSERT SEND/RETURN – Allows an external processor to be routed into the signal path after the mic preamp but before the processing section.
- LINE OUT – Send the output signal to an amp or mixer via XLR or ¼” cable.
UV1 Getting started
Step 3: Getting started
BASIC OPERATION
- Make all necessary audio and power connections as shown in the Hook-up chapter.
- Turn the MONITOR LEVEL and OUTPUT GAIN knobs all the way down.
- If a condenser microphone is connected, engage the 48 V phantom power button.
- Engage the PROCESS BYPASS button to listen to the pure microphone signal first.
- Put on a pair of headphones to monitor the vocal signal.
- While singing into the connected microphone at realistic levels, turn the GAIN knob in the preamp section up while observing the LEVEL METER. Set the knob so that the loudest peaks in your singing cause the +12 dB LED to light briefly.
- Turn all of the knobs in the COMPRESSOR, DE-ESSER, ENHANCER and EXPANDER/GATE sections fully counter clockwise.
- Turn the OUTPUT GAIN knob up to the 0 dB setting.
- Turn the MIX knob fully counter clockwise.
- Sing into the microphone while adjusting the MONITOR LEVEL knob to a comfortable listening volume.
- Disengage the PROCESS BYPASS button to enable the following sound-shaping sections.
- Adjust the amount of desired compression by turning up the COMPRESSOR DRIVE knob. Note that this will increase the overall volume level, so adjust the OUTPUT GAIN to compensate. Observe the GAIN REDUCTION meter to determine the amount of compression being applied to the signal. Most vocal applications will benefit from around 6 to 9 dB of reduction.
- Set the compressor release time with the COMPRESSOR DENSITY knob, which should be set low for use with vocals.
- If audible sibilance is a problem, set the DE-ESSER FREQUENCY between 4-8 kHz and turn the DE-ESSER THRESHOLD up until the harsh “S” sounds are tamed.
- Use the HF DETAIL to add high frequency energy to the signal, or LF DETAIL to add punch and definition in the lows.
- To mute unwanted background noise, set the EXP/GATE RATIO knob to the center 2:1 position, then turn the EXP/GATE THRESHOLD knob up until whispering causes the associated red LED to turn off and green LED to turn on.
USB/RECORDING SETUP
- If a Windows PC will be used for recording, download and install the USB driver from the product page on Behringer.com. Mac computers do not need any additional drivers.
- Connect a USB cable from a computer to the USB port on the rear panel.
- Open your DAW/recording software and ensure that the UV2860 is selected as the input/output device.
- While recording, the channel being recorded to should be muted so the signal does not appear in the playback signal.
- Adjust the MIX knob to achieve a suitable balance between your direct vocal sound and the audio playback from your software.
- To record the pure mic preamp signal, press the PROCESS BYPASS button. This is preferable for editing the vocal recording with DAW effect plug-ins.
- 2-channel recordings are possible by using the rear panel LINE IN jack in conjunction with the front input. Note that this input has no level control, so the level should be adjusted on the connected device to ensure sufficient signal and avoid clipping.
UV1
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Specifications
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Behringer
ULTRAVOICE UV1
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290
ULTRAVOICE UV1
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music
Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, 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 at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
Other important information
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