Behringer Ultragain Pro MIC2200 User Manual

ULTRAGAIN PRO MIC2200 User Manual

In contrast to graphic equalizers with their fixed frequencies and qualities, 

parametric EQs allow for setting all filter parameters, such as center frequency, 

bandwidth and amplitude.
The possibility of determining both the bandwidth and center frequency as well 

as frequency boost/cut adds a new dimension to your EQ applications. The high 

precision of the state-variable filter used in the ULTRAGAIN PRO enables you to 

fine-tune frequencies and process your audio material in such a creative way that 

has been impossible up to now. The frequency-selection feature allows you to 

process the entire audio range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. 
Parametric equalizers can be used both as separate signal processors and in 

combination with conventional 1/3-oct. equalizers, for example, in a sound 

reinforcement system: while the 1/3-oct. equalizer does the “rough” correction 

of the overall frequency response, the ULTRAGAIN PRO could be used to fine-tune 

the sound.
“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.

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.

Connectors XLR
Type 

transformerless, DC-decoupled input

Impedance 

3 k Ohms balanced

Maximum input level 

+10 dBu balanced and unbalanced

CMRR 

typ. 40 dB, >55 dB @ 1 kHz

Connectors 

XLR and 1/4" jack

Type 

transformerless, DC-decoupled input

Impedance 

60 kOhms balanced

Maximum input level 

+23 dBu balanced and unbalanced

CMRR 

typ. 40 dB, >55 dB @ 1kHz

Connectors 

XLR and 1/4" jack

Type  

electronically servo-balanced 

output stage

Impedance  

60 Ohms balanced, 

30 Ohms unbalanced

Maximum output level 

+21 dBu balanced and unbalanced

Frequency response 

10 Hz to 200 kHz, ±3 dB

Noise 

>94 dBu, unweighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz

THD 

0.011% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Gain 1

IMD 

0.01% typ. SMPTE

Crosstalk 

<-88 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz

Mic gain 

variable (+10 dB to +60 dB)

Frequency (lo cut) 

variable (12 to 320 Hz)

Frequency (PEQ) 

variable (10 Hz to 20 kHz),  

dependent on x10 and x0.1 switch

Bandwidth 

variable (0.03 to 2 octaves)

Level 

variable (-15 dB to +15 dB)

Output 

variable (-20 dB to +20 dB)