All user reviews for the Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC100

Analog preamp tube (12AX7 low voltage, I doubt very much that it brings), supplied with specific power supply.
Mono input jack + XLR outputs for the same.
Switches: limiter, attenuator, phantom and reverse phase.
Seen the light meter for saturation. (Diodes)
Compact, solid, very complete.

I take off a point for the stupid argument "lamp" which seems to me essentially commercial.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use.
I found the manual clear, I'm just used to check what he endured as connectivity (both outputs can be used simultaneously, for example) and I quickly found the information I needed.

SOUND QUALITY

It remains a cheap preamp that goes well beyond, and I am very happy because I did not need more. The sound is ok, and the connection / setting impeccable, so we do what we want, and so far the machine seemed very reliable.
Point of his view: Clarity ok, S / N ratio ok, does its job, sturdy, not bulky.
My use: Repeats homestudio for microphones (vocals, guitar amp transplanted) or my electro-acoustic.
Another use that I found interesting with my Tonelab:
Guitar -> Tonelab Desktop -> MIC100 -> mixing desk and amp XLR jack return.
It is a versatile tool, correct, and good to have on hand.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought used in 2006 or 2007, it has not moved since.
Not really ... Apart compared with the MIC200, but I have not seen the interest instrument selector on this unit ... The only preamp enough.
I would do this choice without hesitation, as adapted to my needs.

Preamp / DI "lamp".
Size of a DI.
Input and output XLR and Jack.
Phantom power (48V??), PAD, phase inversion and a "limiter" (gadget).
Input gain, output volume, VU mêtre.
Mechanically strong.

UTILIZATION

Use could not be more simple. Very correct ergonomics.
The manual seems unnecessary given the simplicity of the object.

SOUND QUALITY

To be clear, we have a little cheap preamp to get a microphone to line level, to go on an online PC input or simply to feed a microphone that requires phantom.
The sound and the S / N ratio are correct no more.
The tube (the "lamp") is there to look pretty and vaguely color the sound by a pair distortion: the tube is undernourished ("starved", hungry) and can not even find the characteristic curves for such a low anode voltage. In any case if it is non-linear we want to color the sound, it is served ...

OVERALL OPINION

Bought around 2004 given its low price to supply a small static phantom, I go occasionally when the audio quality does not matter.
For this purpose it is perfect, it is the equivalent of an adapter is needed from time to time.
Pros: price, durability, reduced size.
The -: blah sound quality, the tube is a selling point (or possibly a distortion that can not be deleted), the limit is unnecessary and inefficient gadget.

Preamplifier lamp phantom power, phase reverse, 20dB gain reduction, limit
1 channel
1 XLR input
1 jack 1/4 trs
Ditto for the outputs
1 VU meter

UTILIZATION

Ultra simple to use, there's t really need the manual?
First used to power a condenser microphone (my first) for
Taken lead voice.
I always use for micro mood after changing the lamp.
Possibility of fine-tuning through two large knobs + saw accurate meter
Phase inverter: sound, especially for my use
Attenuator: I do not use it but it can be very useful
Limit: do not use it, especially in the recording, it is horrible

SOUND QUALITY

For the price, that blame him? Even on a micro low sensitivity and low gain I have no breath. Transparent preamplifier as the input level is quite low.
The lamp begins to be felt beyond, we obtain a saturation ... Not very pretty.
I would recommend 1000 times a beginner or anyone on a budget.
TIP: If you are passionate and brave enough, it is possible to change the lamp. Look how is a quality lamp and you will see that it's worth it.
To me, the original lamp is not made to be biased. on the other hand, once the light changed, it is frankly very cool to play with the input level to create a beautiful saturation measured to perfection. Then adjust the output level.
Nb: let the heat lamp for 15 minutes

OVERALL OPINION

The -:
Limit unusable
No low cut filter
No switch

The +:
Unbeatable value for money
Unbreakable indestructible indestructible
Along race and precision potentiometers meter
Phase inverter
Use once the lamp changed
Connectors and balanced outputs

This costs 35 euros and is Berhinger. Those are the facts. If you know what you can do with!

1 channel tube preamp.

Jeck connections and XLR input and output.

Gain Control (lamp).

Volume control.

Limiter.

Gear-20dB.

Phase inversion.

Phantom Power 48V supplies.

Metal shell. Generally well finished and looks pretty solid.

External power supply.

UTILIZATION

Very simple to use: nothing really rocket science!

SOUND QUALITY

Almost not breathing! Even with the gain cranked, it is reasonable! Compared to other preamps lamp input range, but still much more expensive (up to 150-200 euros), the day and night! There is hardly any breath with a gain already, so who therefore is perfectly usable, compared to most competing products at this range.

on the other hand, nearly nonexistent color lamp too!

OVERALL OPINION

It is therefore especially a small booster-Swiss Army knife of sound quality surprising. It is ideal for people who want a cheap preamp, with the possibility of adding a (very) slight coloration typical "lamp".

If you want a stronger color, then there are two options: buy a much more expensive amp (from 300-400 euros for 1 channel), or changing the lamp.

I currently have a mesa boogie lamp in stock to test, but I have not yet been tested. It is not the loss of warranty stops me (product price "ridiculous"). But I lack time right now (not to write this critique, however!: O))

I would do this purchase knowing what it implies: good boost with decent sound and little or no wind depending on the level of gain used. Swiss Army knife. Ability to change the lamp for a superior (not tested yet: I do an update when it is done).

NB: I have not really tested the limiter. It will also refresh during the test lamp replacement.

Tube preamp
Two inputs, two outputs, and XLR

UTILIZATION

Easy to understand, even without the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

initially, it is difficult, with little experience of making something clean, but looking for the right ration input / output, we can arrive at the correct results.
Coupled with an AT2020, the voice of spring correctly, no noise, except the PC. Pad -20 is very interesting for vocals.

OVERALL OPINION

This is my first preamp

Most:
easy to use
very little (or no) breath


Cons:
Heats up quickly
Without switch

I recommend it to anyone who wants to start.

Preamp tube.

Jack / XLR input / output
Gain and volume knob

Limiter
20dB Pad
Phase inversion
48V Phantom Power

Supplied AC power (9V, 1.3A)


For 35 €, it is strictly necessary.

UTILIZATION

it is very simple.

one branch entering one of two inputs (jacks or XLR), ditto for the exit.
whether a power supply, you press the small button 48 V.

And we turn the gains and volume.

It heats up a bit, but nothing too bad.

SOUND QUALITY

amplifies it.

it does its job, it does not seem too blow. after, is that it colors too, not enough? I'm not good enough material to tell.

OVERALL OPINION

for about a year.
I use it for:
guitar and bass for home recording, the input line.
Singing and instrument mic with XLR in home studio.

I also used to live and repeat, for a 48V power supply, and to manage 2-3 instruments on the same output (by changing the volumes myself, and managing the power supply).


he does his job. it is inexpensive, reliable now (again, concert in the dust, ok, nothing wrong).

we'll see if it still stands in 5 or 10 years.

for studio use, I find it does not blow much (much less than the preamp of my integrated audio card M).


for 35 €, if you fall on a flawless model (the problem with the entry-level), it does very well what he is asked: preamplify and 48V supply.
For the real studio, it will surely be inadequate. but hey, this is € 35, not 500.

This is a pre-tube amp with a very simple input gain, output gain, limiter, phase reverse and phantom power +48 v.
connectivity available is as follows: an input jack 1/4 ", an XLR output Jack 1/4" and XLR output.
The format of the machine is relatively compact and highly resistant (metal case)

UTILIZATION

Operation is extremely simple manual not need to master the six buttons that control the craft.

SOUND QUALITY

Contrary to what one might think, the light of this pre-amp makes no noticeable heat on her. Against it is highly transparent and has good clean gain without distortion up to about 2/3 of its maximum power. It is quite possible to change the lamp current to another and get better quality and more analog coloration.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost 2 years or more and I am completely satisfied, the value for money is unbeatable and for once Behringer has not planted because their products are not always on top
So if it all over again I would do this purchase with your eyes closed!
Small bb for limit which is not great.

This is a the table top model, not a pedal or is it a rack unit. It's about the size of a standard DI box or external hard drive.

These run about $50. I picked it up to find out if it really does all it says it does for $50. You can get them just about anywhere that sells Behringer products.

I like the the unit is cheap. It's lightweight. If it broke in 6 months I would not be heart broken nor angry. You get what you pay for.

It will 'warm up' your signal with a little bit of tube warmth. Sure it isn't going to sound AMAZING, but if you're on a budget it's a great unit.

I like that it has an XLR input as well as an instrument input. I can use this for vocals or a guitar. The -20 DB is very helpful.

Power is great. You can power it through Phanton Power, a power supply or by a 9 volt battery.

The Limiter is very limiting. You can't adjust it other than your gain and output volume knobs.

Since the unit is cheaper the construction is not on par with what I think it should be for a pro situation, but hey pros don't need to worry about budgets right?

I mentioned before I do not think the construction is up to snuff. You will most likely set this on top of your amp and sooner or later an instrument cable with get tugged or stepped on and this unit is going to come crashing to the ground.

I don't think it would absorb a fall, but I have not dropped mine either. I was very careful to gingerly use this.

Bottom line is if you need a guitar, bass, vocal or keyboard DI are are on a budget it, this is great. It will get the job done for you without too much noise to boot.

It will warm up a brittle sound to an extent but the Behringer is not a miracle worker.

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Prampli micro lamp (12AX7),-20dB pad, phantom 48V PSU, phase reverse, limiter, conections of symtriques and output (XLR and Jack), powered by external transformer supplied with the pr amp, LED output level of-24dB +12 dB, 6 dB incremented by led.Le prampli not rackable but arises on the ground as a direct box for example.

UTILIZATION

The MIC100 is very simple to use, the key is the pramplifier for all types of microphones (dynamic or static). Only the governor did not seem up to now useful. The potentiomtres gain and output level are trs effective, could be better graduation ...
Also be careful not to tear the cord from the external transformer!

SOUND QUALITY

I could not compare with other prampli the same type until now (with a Tube MP OPL at ART for example). At first, I found that many were brought prampli breath ... but more testing and APRS rglages (including with-20dB pad enabled), this concern has disappeared. In the end, prampli perfectly fulfills its function for the price, but beware, it's not a guitar amp simulator for electric! The sound is good trs I got and saw that I use prvois.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this prampli recently, but as an entertainer, I usually use prampli lamps. What j'apprcie Obviously, this is the phase inversion included with the camera, the LED output level are also practical, too bad there is not the same system of led me to the level of .... The potentiomtre gain as efficient trs, I advise you to listen the sound between, trying to have the maximum To verify that your dynamic microphone or instrument does not buckle. The Casing is Designed, stable and solid.

Preamp tube, which heats a lot and also we can put that in disconnecting.
no real effects, a limiter, a phantom power supply, a pad and phase reverse ...
two inputs (XLR and jack 6.35) and two outputs (same)
it is very small and the two gain knobs / output are really practical. the minimum but I think it's great, especially since it helps to lower the price.

UTILIZATION

The manual is very clear, the use is very basic, no worries

SOUND QUALITY

I hesitate between 7 and 8, it breaks some effect closet of the room in which I record, and allows me to easily manage really the entry level of my sound card.
it is still very transparent in terms of sound, the color is very slight, what I expected. against by the limiter is actually far too destructive, I do not use it, I never used elsewhere. the pad seems to work but I have not really tested, because of the two knobs that provides me.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a little over a month, what I like most is managing the volume and price.
what I like least is the limiter, but hey, if you are interested in this model, do not buy it for the limiter, you will be disappointed.
I have not tried other models, I was not interested in preamps because I thought it too tinged voice, I am pleased to see that this is not always the case.
The value for money is excellent, I use it to straighten out my ID for my low and out of my microphone (AT4033) for voice and the guitar sound. is the perfect complement to a good mic for a budget. I use it to catch without compression, compression after I add.
on the other hand is obvious that it would be at line level, you can not plug a guitar in there, it's not made for that. and it catches up with almost nothing on my other dynamic mic.

If you start singing and you have a limited budget, try to find a proper condenser microphone (studio project of AT40 or occas') and with this little preamp, you will already have taken utilisabes and faithful of your voice .

See above

UTILIZATION

See above

SOUND QUALITY

I bought it to use it as extra preamp output of my presonus blue tube, add a little to gain and "dirty" sound ...
But especially for the limiter to be on ... not to saturate between my sound card ...

A disaster ... the limiter "on his food" enormous differences in the level when switched on ... the thing completely unusable

So I plugged my guitar to see the "lamp" ... and I could not go ... I set the gain and then set the signal level passing through the lamp , climbing gently level difference almost inaudible even with the knob back!

On my presonus I rarely go further than half of stroke knob ...

OVERALL OPINION

It is true that "one should not compare what is comparable but hey if I had not I presonus on deu t even the quality of the unit ...

A purchase does not advise that despite a very low price ... so Save and buy something a bit more expensive, but we hear in the audio chain.

Absolute transparency of your sound, unless you have lost 60 euros for a gadget ...

This is a pitit tube preamp with XLR connectors and jacks. Pitit this box, we find a big potentiometer "GAIN", used for controlling amplification of the signal at the entrance. It ranges from 26-60 dB.
Then an LED display for setting the level, an LED Power recalling that the MIC100 is on. 20 dB over a touch pad is an attenuator to reduce the signal level (to remove a troublesome distortion).
A switch that activates +48 V phantom power to XLR (phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones).
PHASE REVERSE switch used to rotate the phase of the input signal 180 degrees. The phase inverter is useful for both mic and line signals. When using multiple microphones and cancellations in certain frequencies, enable the phase inverter.
A key limiter (to avoid!)
A OUTPUT control to adjust the output level of the MIC100 between -00 and +10 dB. When fully counterclockwise, no signal comes out of the MIC100. The more you turn the knob to the right, the higher the output level is important.
(Here, I have copied the user manual)

UTILIZATION

It is very easy to setup and the manual is well presented, which allows not to Gour.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it now to my bass. I and the branch: the bass output jack to the input jack of the MIC100. The MIC100 is connected by an output jack to a small mixer. This mixer when it is connected to my sound card with a RCA / mini-jack. This helps raise the level of my bassounette delivering a big sound very clean and very hot, what Cakewalk Sonar 2.0 XL appreciated. I have no breath and a very pretty color due to the lamp.

OVERALL OPINION

This is still a gift (Christmas 2003), for the moment, I only use it for my bass. I would to tell you what happens with my microphone singing. It is very useful, however you must disconnect the power connector to turn it off, which is boring but good. I would reiterate that choice, it is safe.

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UTILIZATION

Super simple, effective, high-speed handling (for allergic types of jobs ...)

SOUND QUALITY

I find it really great ....
I use it with the microphone Behringer B2 Pro (aussi..), the result is surprising, especially for the price. (one as the other ...)
discouraged the use of the limiter which "food" really sound.
if not, I think it sounds good, be careful, be cool on pots (no need to put a background ...), otherwise BREATH.
I use it recently, but for now, I have better results with this little box with my Focusrite VoiceMaster home (it is true that I have recently also, and perhaps it is more difficult to use ..)
CLARIFY: this is a preamp, (not something to play better guitar players embittered ..), use it for what it is made.
it's a purchase that I recommend (for 59 euros has frankly-you one today)
OTHER PRECISION: This box uses a 12AX7 tube, please try other bulbs, in fact, each lamp has a different sound and it may well fall on a super light like a shit, the effectiveness of the box suffers ...

OVERALL OPINION

I recommend a purchase for the price, the result is there.
forget the clutch (especially when recording ...)
phase inverter parfoit very useful.
super convenient to use, use super simple, compact ...
I am planning to buy other (with rab lights to find the right with his killer ...)

Pramp lamps (mdocre)
limiter (catastrophic)

UTILIZATION

Simple Config
Using simple trs
Manuel clear

SOUND QUALITY

Good sound quality mdiocre
Breath breath
No control of his voice as possible with this unit or equivalent instrument playskool Bontempi
No color unless you want to reproduce the sound quality of the 20s but with 150 times more wind

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it today and tomorrow in Ramna store esprant they will reimburse me or give me a have.
This stuff is not absolutely nothing, not even for beginners.
Without the damn breath, this device might be interesting

MIC100 prampli
no effect
XLR / jack
rack or rack-mount model I do not know

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration
easy editing
manual trs clear

SOUND QUALITY

Sounds of ignoble condenser microphone
it brings nothing

OVERALL OPINION

For 1 day
most: easy to understand, at least: frank c tros of shit you just blast anything to do with this thing disappointing how can they sell something like that I would not recommend to all
quality for the right price for us in the metropole dom a bit expensive
experience with such a stupid thing I ever do it again

Nothing to say, the connection is there, you can plug in a little as you want ... Jack + XLR
It's not rack ...
The weight of the carton with the purchase seems so ... We say nice, it must be the super quality ... in fact it is the transformer that weighs a ton ...

UTILIZATION

Manuel very short (I put 9 because of that), but ... How to turn 2-button ...

SOUND QUALITY

The lamp is in the unit heats well ... the housing! ... and that's it! this is useful for the warm hands when you make a decision in mid-winter in his dorm room cold (housing up to 35 ° C, which is not negligible) ...
I even tried to heat the animal for 1 hour before using, but it makes no difference ...
At the same time, we can not ask a machine of this price to color the sound or heat ...

It's very transparent, I have not the slightest breath until 3 / 4 of the race of knob gain entry (I think it's a problem set) must not push the input gain + 60dB eh? it seems obvious right?

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few days and I'm very happy: I was a phantom power to walk around with a Behringer B-5 to catch on MD, and is perfect ...
of the more well preamplified microphone, without adding breath (unless you have a heavy hand on the knob gain) ...
at that price, you have a very good entry-level product, with an excellent quality / price ratio ... Do not ask him the moon ...

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

I bought becaufe I would avoid going through an amp to record my guitar (coz: neighbors) ... I had not imagined such a disaster ... for a microphone, it does add that breath for a guitar in his clear, it's going, but then a distortion: do not even try!
pay 59 euros, I made the next day (against a fouttu have!)
this thing is zero, I see There's no usefulness of breath, ca crash, the sound is better with my Behringer UB802 pramp!
go your way, finally I see what you can not find him

See gnral

UTILIZATION

See gnral, but simpler you die

SOUND QUALITY

Well clearly the different views. I use it to bring the sound of my Oktava MK 319 in the box on my 20bit Gina. To me (but I am not an expert), no breath and no coloration. The sound is Fidler, less hot than when a bullet went through my CAT, but as it took for me to spare, this little thing is just fine for 36.5. There would be a big diffrence and breath based lamps embedded device. Rumor vrifier.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a month and I am glad trs. I use it for voice-over or records for models and sounds spot on. It dpanne trs well, it's easy to use and my setup is nickel.

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UTILIZATION

It is very (too) simple.

SOUND QUALITY

makes a great with my acoustic electric records directly to PC!
not a breath, the sound is coming out nikel ... there's nothing to say on it. compared with the same record type is not the pros, there is no difference (if not abused biensur gain as recess, has also amplified the epsilon innevitable of breath).
not tried for an electro-static.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years.
It's cheap, simple and effective.
I compared with other model pro, biensur it is less complete but the sound is l.
Q / P Excellent (as often with behringer)
I do it again the same choice! I record again with the last 2 years, I do not intend to buy a more expensive mlodel. I am mindful note of the price!

Tube amp with a pad-20db, a 48v, phase reverse and a limiter, XLR or jack.

UTILIZATION

2 buttons to spin .. dosing should know that's all.

SOUND QUALITY

I ride the volume knob a quarter output, otherwise it is true that there is a little breath BEYOND ..
To remedy this I strongly advise you to change the 12AX7 MESA base against a lamp that costs 25, and you end up with a warmer sound and, above almost out of breath.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, I bought a phantom power supply for the base, and because, as almost everyone who bought the behringer, I did not have a lot of gold coins.
I use it for making hip-hop voice, it really good cash, the limiter is a parcontre avoid, it is not the point.
It is clear that the price should not be too hsiter is a good buy if you do not have too much money and want a record of quality parcontre as I have not above, if you can change the lamp, Do not hesitate, replace the Mesa by a lamp and you have a very nice surprise ..

Prampli lamp. Two inputs and two outputs (XLR and Jack). Two large knobs for the gain in and out. A reducer-20db - effectively a phantom power for condenser microphones - perfect inverseurr A phase and rev limiter ... too effective.

UTILIZATION

The manual is complete trs (yes) - The config is extremely simple - it's the same simplicity.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is my taste too tuft - I noticed this little default on my voice and bass lines. In both cases I had to go through an EQ. I tried it also on my prampli RUMBLE 100 - that's how I bypass the amp and the combo prampli. A rich, bold, a little breath, lots of gain and a nice natural overdrive - in short the lamp Submitted silent. But again its a bunch too and do not let all frquences speak of ghosts.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it mainly for home studio model. It attacks an EMU-404. It fits perfectly on the LAN even if the gain is lgrement voices below. But look at the price! is a good choice, a choice economical and reasonable choice. I do it again this choice.