Behringer M IC 2200 - Manual (Page 18)

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ULTRAGAIN PRO MIC2200
“Notching out” specific interference frequencies and narrow-band resonances (uncontrolled frequency peaks)
is one of the ULTRAGAIN PRO’s major tasks: by tuning the EQ in to the precise trouble frequency,
interference such as hum and noise caused by air conditioners, etc. can be eliminated without affecting
adjacent frequency ranges. Basic acoustic problems usually encountered in studios and stage systems can
be solved elegantly with the ULTRAGAIN PRO.
It has proven useful in practice to start with all controls set to mid-travel position and the EQ IN/OUT switch set
to OUT, so as to avoid even before powering up the system that applied input signals with high amplitudes are
raised in level by the ULTRAGAIN PRO and hence lead to distortion or damage in subsequent devices or
speakers, or to annoying feedback in P.A. systems caused by improper basic settings.
Once the filter curve of your choice has been set, it can be necessary to correct the overall level. If the filter
setting used raises the overall level, you can use the OUTPUT control to lower it again and avoid possible
distortion.
When the overall level is lowered by the filter setting, the OUTPUT control allows for raising it by a maximum
amount of +20 dB. Use the EQ IN/OUT switch for a direct A/B comparison, so that you can estimate the
required amount of level compensation.
5.5 The ULTRAGAIN PRO as a tube interface
In your daily studio work, the ULTRAGAIN PRO can be used for a variety of applications that provide subtle
sound enhancement. For example, it gives percussion instruments more “punch”, or improves the
transparency of other instruments, particularly those rich in upper harmonics. The source material is enriched
in sound volume and brilliance. Enhanced “depth” makes it easier to locate individual instruments. Vocal
sounds gain in presence and volume, without masking other instruments. Thus, voices become a more integral
part of the overall mix. Synthetic sound, especially MIDI guitar sounds become more real and natural than
without the ULTRAGAIN PRO. So, with the ULTRAGAIN PRO you can adopt a more active approach during
the mix-down process and work out subtleties, while focusing particularly on the musical aspects of your
recordings.
For this purpose, connect the device to the insert points on your mixing console or recording/playback
machine, and operate the ULTRAGAIN PRO in LINE mode. If you wish to use the tube function only, make
sure that all PHASE REV., LO CUT and EQ IN/OUT switches are OUT. Set the OUTPUT control to mid-travel
position and enjoy the “warmth” of pure tube sound.
5. APPLICATIONS