Behringer Minimic MIC800 User Manual

MINIMIC MIC800 User Manual

The MINIMIC MIC800 is a modeling preamplifier for instruments 

and microphones, even studio-grade condenser microphones. 

The heart of this compact unit is low-noise circuitry that uses discrete 

components and produces highly transparent sound. 
Equipped with preamp settings, the MIC800 is an extremely musical 

tool. It can produce an incredible punch in percussion instruments 

and give instruments that are rich in upper harmonics more 

transparency. Sounds are warm, detailed, and brilliant. You get 

better low-end differentiation, which helps you identify individual 

instruments. In addition, vocals gain presence and volume without 

masking other sounds. As a result, voices integrate perfectly into 

the mix. 
The innovative VTC (Virtual Tube Circuitry) was developed by our 

engineering team and lends instruments the unique character of 
classic tube amps. The MIC800 is also equipped with BEHRINGER’s 

sophisticated output limiter, which prevents the output signal 

from being distorted. Additional features like phase inversion, 

phantom power, 20 dB pad, and low-cut filter make the MIC800 very, 

very powerful.

1.1.1  Shipment
Your MIC800 was carefully packed at the factory, and the 

packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. 

Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the 

packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may 

have occurred during transit.

1.1.2  Initial operation
Do not put the MIC800 on any equipment that generates intense heat, 

for example an amplifier. Ensure that the ventilation openings that 

are located on the top panel of the MIC800 are not covered or blocked. 

To power the MIC800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered 

with your equipment.

1.1.3  Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your 

purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and 

conditions of our warranty carefully. 
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention 

to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty 

service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the 

equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not 

be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our 

subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in 

the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/

European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, 

please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be 

found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com). 
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process 

your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

This chapter begins with an introduction to using the MIC800. 

For details about: 

using MIC800 features, see 2.2 Front panel

setting up the MIC800, see 2.3 Rear panel

Microphones and instruments such as guitars and basses output 

low-level signals. However, most types of audio equipment can 

only process line-level signals, which average +4 dBu for studio 

equipment and -10 dBV for Hi-Fi and home-recording equipment. 

For example, you cannot route microphone output directly to a 

compressor. You need an intermediary piece of audio equipment. 

This piece of equipment is the MIC800.
When the MIC800 receives a low-level signal, the MIC800 

immediately raises the signal to line level. Before the MIC800 outputs 

the line-level signal to another piece of audio equipment, you can:

adjust the level and the polarity of the audio signal

add warmth and other characteristics to the audio signal