Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC 100 (Microphone Preamp Review)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Discover how to improve the sound of your audio recording by using a tube preamp.
Part 1 - Behringer Tube Ultragain on Amazon ➜ geni.us/QRxhsP
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (4:03min)
Part 3a - Sound Test - XM8500 ➜ (6:28min)
Part 3b - Sound Test - AKG D5 ➜ (8:07min)
Part 3c - Sound Test - Tonor ➜ (9:34min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (11:21min)
Microphones Used #
XLR Microphone A - Behringer XM8500 ➜ geni.us/ohMnO2
XLR Microphone B - AKG D5 ➜ geni.us/6SYxP0b
XLR Microphone C - Tonor ➜ geni.us/FzDRvU6
Desktop Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
More and more people what to record audio on their computer, but often the sound quality can be improved by using a tube preamp.
While in the past I did review the bigger brother of this preamp, the Behringer MIC 500 has an integrated USB audio interface, while the MIC 100 is only the preamp.
If you already own an audio interface but the mic input is not strong enough to handle certain mic, or you want to improve the audio by adding a tube, the tube ultragain can be a useful budget option.
Some dynamic microphones can be more demanding on the preamps in your audio interface, and by using a separate preamp to amplify the signal before recording it the results can be improved.
While the Behringer certainly is not a high-end device, if you properly it can be a nice addition to your setup and help get more out of your recordings.
For beginners, pure USB mics are the easiest to use, but XLR gear has the advantage that you can mix and match different pieces of equipment.
Overall a nice little preamp, that can be easily put before your audio interface.
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A very good and comprehensive review. I've actually got one of these and haven't used it for a while. Now I have a decent AI and a nice condenser mic I'm going to dig it out again and get it fired up.
Cool, thanks!
I am definitely into this pre! Thanks for the great review!!!!! :)
Any time!
Great review - loved it! Greetings from Spain :)
Hey, thanks!
Thanks a bunch for the in depth review. Exactly what I needed to see :) one question though. When you turn on phantom power on the ultragain (for the microphones who use it), you Don't switch the phantom power on onto the Focusrite, am I correct? The provided phantom power is only the one coming from the ultragain? Thank you in advance for the help :)
Yep, I found that out by trial and error. Even without the phantom power on my Focusrite, the signal coming from the Ultragain with phantom power was super hot so I had to turn everything way down. So much so I'm questioning whether I need to use the Ultragain at all.
Very good review. Sounded best with the AKG
You don't really need to use de interface if you have the preamp. Go the analog way: you can connect the output directly in the computer mic/line input and it should sound about the same as using an external soundcard or interface.
Ok, thanks for sharing your opinion, additional information in the video description.
@@ReviewTechTV Not an opinion, just a heads up.Other than that your video is great.
@@ericksonlk except it’s not accurate bc you have to convert analog to digital; computers don’t record in analog yah bra so not sure what you’re sayin there
@@chinmeysway I see that you're not following. Don't fret about it.
@@ericksonlk I try it, it's 0 db is the same
Nice vid. I laughed at how little difference there was between the first two mics.
Glad you enjoyed!
Superb review. Thank you very much. Am a big fan of your reviews. Sorry for the stupid question, but is there any way you can connect this to a smartphone for karaoke? Could you clarify. Thanks in advance
Ok, according to Behringer the Tube Preamp has the following:
➜ mediadl.musictribe.com/media/sys_master/h5d/hb6/8849621614622.pdf
Hey i have a scarlett solo can i connect this tube pre amp to my audio technica at2020 through instrument cable
Thanks guy, a very good explanation!!!
You're welcome!
It give's the sound a Nice tube sound really. Nice review.
Thanks!
Very helpful review, thank you Sir
My pleasure
Excellent! Very useful. Thank you.
You are welcome!
When the condenser microphone is on. The phantom power is only turned on in the behringer tube or also in the Scarlett?
just the behringer tube :)
I have one of these units I got some years back. After watching your video of this yesterday, I decided to see if it worked. I have to turn up the knob on the left all the way to even get a signal thru and it’s distorted. Does that mean the tube needs to be replaced?
Impressed 👍
I am thinking of using for microphone to the microcosm hologram microcosm? Pls advise me
amazing review brother
Glad you liked it
Thnk u sir for excellent review, can it be used for noise reduction????
No
I would think if it is giving you preamp gain it should.
Can this connect to a dslr camera with the right xlr adapters for great audio?
Canon preamp sucks!
I would not recommend it!
Cant you use an xlr to usb cord?
would you consider giving this a try using music ?
I am trying to spice up my music listening with a
tube touch. But I have 0 idea how that would sound.
thanks !!!
I am pretty sure the tube is only for recording audio, besides, the digital to analog converter chip, power supply, etc... also affect the sound significantly.
Steinberg UR12 was very nice for beginners, I tested on my channel.
For audiophiles the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital, because it has EES Sabre chips, and special PCB layout.
@@ReviewTechTV I just checked the manual and it clearly states that any LINE IN will be excluded from tube amp ie a pass through. LOL
Im from the band zakytuss...we have used this on our vocals for years on our albums....such an underated pre
Would I be able to use this with a PCIe soundcard like the M-Audio Audiophile 2496 for example?
The Behringer Tube Ultragain is a XLR audio device thats best used with other XLR gear or an external USB Audio Interface.
@@ReviewTechTV I see, thank you. I'm not sure if this is outside of yout expertise, but I'll give it a chance anyways. You see, the reason I asked is that I've heard very good things about the Audiophile 2496, but obviously I need to process XLR and arguably jack too, which this soundcard doesn't have.
I'm pretty new to audio hardware, so I don't fully understand it all yet. So my question is, do you know what would be my best solution if I wanted to process XLR and jack while using the Audiophile 2496? Obviously I'd also like to avoid too much unnecessary stuff so that the audio can be processed as quickly as possible by the CPU.
@@actuallyganta6044 You can learn more about XLR audio equipment here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector
@@ReviewTechTV Thanks
16 watts at 9v is the power supply
very good
Thank you! Cheers!
can i connect this into a cheap soundcard? like the v8 soundcard?
Probably best to use this Tube PreAmp with a proper USB audio interface.
Alternatively you can consider the Behringer MIC500 instead because it has a USB interface build in:
ruclips.net/video/FUH5cG6LR-E/видео.html
@@ReviewTechTV thank you
Would this preamp be an upgrade over the preamps on a umc404?
More details in the video description.
@@ReviewTechTV yes or not??
Both mics sounds exactly the same.
I thought you don't need an interface with this Behringer!!!
Ok, according to Behringer the MIC100 has the following:
➜ mediadl.musictribe.com/media/sys_master/h5d/hb6/8849621614622.pdf
@@ReviewTechTV my mistake, I got it confused with the 500, sorry
I'm sorry but all this effort of yours seems to be in vain: the point of doing a review of this mic preamp is to hear the difference between the sound of a mic WITHOUT the preamp VS the sound of a mic WITH the preamp.
How else can I see what the preamp is doing to the sound of the various microphones?
For a budget setup you don’t necessarily need a preamp, cause mics like Behringer XM8500 are already pretty sensitive.
On the other hand gain hungry mics like the Shure SM7B sound a lot better with pro preamps like the Golden Age Audio Premier PRE-73.
In my opinion the audio sounds best with analog outboard gear, currently running the Shure SM7B into PRE-73 and then into DBX286s channel strip.
The important point is to understand that creating a signature sound quickly can get expensive and requires more experience in setting up preamp, compression and EQ correctly.
For budget gear like the Behringer I would’t really worry too much.