Behringer Ultra-DI DI100 User Manual
10 ULTRA-DI DI100 User Manual
2.3 Converting a microphone from high impedance
unbalanced to low impedance balanced
Sometimes all that’s available (especially when all other mics are in use) is a unbalanced high
impedance microphone with an unbalanced jack. With the ULTRA-DI long cable runs to the
console can be established without fear of picking up noise and hum. Just plug the jack into the
input and connect the output to the console’s mic in.
2.4 Tapping a signal from a power amplifier output
When no line out is available it is possible to connect an amplifier output directly to the DI100
(for example, recording direct from a guitar amplifier, TV-speaker, etc). It is possible to connect
the output, i.e an extra speaker output, of up to 3000 Watts to the ULTRA-DI without fear of
overloading. Pay attention to the two -20 dB buttons on the ULTRA-DI! Both must be depressed
if an amplifier output is connected to the DI100 input.
To DI100 input
+ Red or positive post
- Black or negative post
Fig 2.3: Connection to an amplifier output
◊ Always make sure the ground lift is on (no ground link) when connecting to speaker
terminals. This prevents accidental short-circuiting of the amplifier output.
Also make sure the Tip of the input jack is connected to the red terminal and that
the metal housing of the DI100 has no contact with other equipment.