behringer MIC300 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter User Guide

: August 31, 2024
: Behringer

Table of Contents

behringer MIC300 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
LIMITED WARRANTY
TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300 Controls
Specifications
Other important information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
References
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behringer MIC300 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter

Specifications

Product Name: TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300
Type: Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter
Version: 2.0

Product Information

The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300 is a high-quality audiophile vacuumtube preamplifier with a limiter feature, designed to enhance audio signals with warmth and clarity.
Important safety instructions are provided to ensure proper usage and to prevent risks of fire, electric shock, and damage due to exposure to moisture.

Product Usage Instructions

Read and Follow Instructions: Review all instructions and warnings provided in the accompanying literature.
Avoid Water Exposure: Keep the apparatus away from water, except for outdoor products.
Cleaning: Clean only with a dry cloth.
Ventilation: Do not block ventilation openings and install according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Power Cord Protection: Protect the power cord from damage, especially at plugs and sockets.
Avoid Heat Sources: Install away from heat sources like radiators and avoid confined spaces.
Safety Plugs: Do not modify safety plugs and consult an electrician for replacements if needed.
Use Manufacturer Recommended Accessories: Only use attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Stability: Use specified carts, stands, or tables to prevent tip-over risks.

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Legal Disclaimer
The Music Tribe is not liable for any loss resulting from reliance on product descriptions, photographs, or statements contained in the literature.

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300
Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry 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 installation or modification 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.
Warning
Please refer to the information on the exterior of bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the device.

Please read and follow all instructions and warnings.
Keep the apparatus away from water (except for outdoor products).
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block ventilation openings. Do not install in a confined space. Install only according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Protect the power cord from damage, particularly at plugs and appliance socket.
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 (only for USA and Canada). 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.
Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Use only specified carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables. Use caution to prevent tip-over when moving the cart/apparatus combination.
Unplug during storms, or if not in use for a long period.
Only use qualified personnel for servicing, especially after damage.
The apparatus with protective earthing terminal 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.
Avoid installing in confined spaces like bookcases.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Operating temperature range 5° to 45°C (41° to 113°F).

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2024 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/support

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300 Controls

Controls

Use the POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR to hook up the enclosed power supply unit. Next to this connector you’ll find the strain relief clamp, which prevents accidental release of the power supply.
This is the balanced XLR OUTPUT of your MIC300. Use this connector to feed the XLR input of your mixing console, multitrack recorder or power amp.
The balanced ¼” TRS OUTPUT of your MIC300 can also be connected to either mixer, recording system or power amp.
The balanced ¼” TRS INPUT of your MIC300 can be used to connect your electric guitar, for example. This input is wired in parallel to the XLR input.
Use the balanced XLR INPUT to connect your microphone.
In contrast to its outputs, the MIC300’s inputs should never be used simultaneously!
The GAIN control allows applying gain from +26 to +60 dB to the input signal. This control should be set fully counterclockwise when (dis)connecting a sound source to the MIC300. When all connections are made, slowly start raising gain.
We recommend using the LED meter to adjust gain. The LED chain displays the output signal level in dB. Please make sure that the clip LED never lights up permanently. It should light up only at peak signals, but never all the time.
The 20 dB PAD button reduces the input sensitivity by 20 dB. The appropriate setting depends on the equipment connected. No matter what your application is, the clip LED warns you to reduce the gain setting, so as to avoid distortion.
This +48 V switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR input. Phantom power supply is required for operating condenser microphones.
With the PHASE REVERSE switch, the input signal is reversed by 180°. This function is available for both mic and line signals. Use this function in a multi-microphone setup if you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands.
Use the LIMITER switch to limit the signal and to prevent distortion.
The OUTPUT control governs the output level of the device within a range from -∞ to +10 dB. If the control is set fully counter-clockwise, there is no output signal at all. The more the control is set clockwise, the higher the output level.

Specifications

Other 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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Behringer
TUBE ULTRA GAIN MIC300

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1,
8th Floor NY, NY 10168,
United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com

TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC300
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 equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom

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.