Behringer Micropower PS400 User Manual

MICROPOWER PS400
Welcome to BEHRINGER
Thank you for showing your condence in us by purchasing the BEHRINGER MICROPOWER
PS400. Use this ultra-compact phantom power supply with mixers and microphone
preampliers that do not include phantom power sources. The PS400:
• supplies phantom power (+12 V or +48 V) to any type of condenser microphone
• routes the microphone signal to a mixer or a microphone preamplier
◊ Please read the safety instructions that appear at the end of this document.
Connectors and Control Elements
This section illustrates and describes each PS400 connector and control element.
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Fig. 1: PS400 connectors and control elements
(1) 12 V� connector:
To connect the power supply unit to the PS400, use the 12 V connector. Connecting the
power supply unit to the mains automatically switches the PS400 on. To disconnect
the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug.
(2) ON LED:
As soon as the unit is connected to the mains, the ON LED is illuminated.
(3) MIC INPUT connector:
To send a microphone signal to the PS400, you need an audio cable that includes XLR
connectors. Plug:
• one XLR connector into the MIC INPUT connector
• the other XLR connector into the condenser microphone
(4) MIC THRU connector:
To route the microphone signal from the PS400 to a mixer or a microphone
preamplier, you need an audio cable that includes XLR connectors. Plug:
• one XLR connector into the MIC THRU connector
• the other XLR connector into the mic input of a mixer or, alternatively a
microphone preamplier
(5) +12 V / +48 V PHANTOM VOLTAGE switch:
To select the voltage that you need, push this switch toward +12 V or, alternatively
+48 V. For details about what value to use, refer to instructions from the
microphone manufacturer.
SERIAL NUMBER: To register the unit, use the serial number that is located on the bottom
of the PS400.
Setup Example
The following is an example of how to set up the PS400:
MICROPOWER PS400
PROMIXER DJX750
STUDIO CONDENSER
MICROPHONE C-1
MIC THRU
MIC INPUT
Fig. 2: PS400 setup example
Warranty
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information
regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
www.music-group.com/warranty.

Behringer Micropower PS400 Specifications

Power

phantom power supply voltage	+12 V or +48 V
mains connector external power supply	12 V / 150 mA
power consumption	approx. 2 W

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions (H x D x W)	approx. 2 ¼ x 1 ¼ x 4"
dimensions (H x D x W) in mm	approx. 58 x 32 x 103 mm
weight	approx. 0.8 lbs / 0.36 kg

Summary

Connectors and Control Elements

12 V connector

Connects the power supply unit to the PS400, automatically switching it on.

ON LED

Illuminates when the unit is connected to the mains power.

MIC INPUT connector

Accepts an XLR cable to send a microphone signal to the PS400.

MIC THRU connector

Routes the microphone signal from the PS400 to a mixer or preamplifier via XLR.

+12 V / +48 V PHANTOM VOLTAGE switch

Selects the required phantom voltage (+12 V or +48 V) for the microphone.

Setup Example

PS400 Setup

Illustrates a typical setup connecting a studio condenser microphone to the PS400 and mixer.

Specifications

Mic Input and Mic Thru

Details the type of connector for microphone input and thru: XLR connector balanced.

Phantom Power Supply

Specifies the switchable phantom power voltage: +12 V or +48 V.

Power Supply

Information on the mains connector and voltage requirements for the external power supply.

Mains Voltage

Lists the required mains voltage and frequency for various regions (USA, China, UK, Europe, Japan).

Power consumption

States the typical power consumption of the unit, approximately 2 W.

Dimensions/Weight

Provides the physical dimensions (H x D x W) and weight of the PS400 unit.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Provides 14 essential safety instructions for the proper and safe use of the apparatus.