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MicPort Pro 2
USB Mic Preamp
User Manual
Page 1: ...and CEntrance are trademarks or registered trademarks of CEntrance LLC All rights reserved Other trademarks are property of their respective holders Rev 1 7 2019 07 07 MicPort Pro 2 USB Mic Preamp Us...
Page 2: ...tage of this connected environment by bringing your audio sources to the digital ecosystem making it the ultimate mobile recording interface Traveling audio professionals demand field reliability and...
Page 3: ...d by 100 broadcasters it created a much needed bridge between your laptop and your favorite mic But it didn t support your phone The new MicPort Pro 2 is a totally portable USB mic preamp Smaller than...
Page 4: ...MicPort Pro 2 User Manual 3 MicPort Pro 2 a modern sophisticated piece of recording equipment which allows you to create pro level content in any location...
Page 5: ...MicPort Pro 2 User Manual 4 Table of Contents FEATURES AT A GLANCE 5 TOP PANEL CONTROLS 11 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 20 BACK PANEL FEATURES 21...
Page 6: ...in its digital technology which connects the built in pristine analog preamplifiers to your phone and tablet s audio app for recording and playback While your phone or tablet replaces the laptop MicPo...
Page 7: ...ering an easy way to adjust signal and monitoring levels The controls are laid out logically making sure all audio adjustments are right at your fingertips Preamps and A D Converters Don t let the sma...
Page 8: ...nding needs of today s content producers Phantom Power MicPort Pro 2 offers 48V phantom power enabling you to use professional condenser microphones anywhere Unlike other devices it offers true 48V wh...
Page 9: ...ED indicators for monitoring incoming signal strength The White LED indicates signal present SIG and Red LED indicates overload or peak PK White LED turns on when the input signal level is 30dB below...
Page 10: ...y impossible to clip the input It works like this Even though MicPort Pro 2 is a single channel device it records in stereo yet the two channels are not the same While the Left channel records regular...
Page 11: ...ace the clipped part with clean audio Dual Clipping Protection The Dual Clipping Protection feature refers to the combination of the soft limiter and the built in 12dB safety track recording When both...
Page 12: ...MicPort Pro 2 User Manual 11 Top Panel Controls Top panel controls as described below...
Page 13: ...active when the lever is moved to the right The levers are recessed to prevent accidental adjustment Use a thin sharp object such as a paperclip toothpick or a pen tip to slide the lever to the right...
Page 14: ...an electric guitar or bass directly to MicPort Pro 2 to record anywhere This Hi Z switch selects between line input and electric guitar or bass Hi Z input on the portion of the Neutrik combo jack Hi...
Page 15: ...environments and reduce wind or mic handling noise in outdoor recordings a low cut switch is available as part of the input channel By design the low frequency rumble is cut early right at the input...
Page 16: ...eamp is compatible with such staples of the radio and broadcast industry as SM7B and RE 20 microphones both known for needing a high gain preamp MicPort Pro handles them with ease and delivers clean l...
Page 17: ...MicPort Pro 2 User Manual 16 the time The white signal present LED is useful to check signal level during quieter passages...
Page 18: ...The Blend control knob adjusts the mix between zero latency input signal and USB playback This allows you to strike the right balance between the mic signal turn CCW and the signal coming back from y...
Page 19: ...e you need to narrate over a music bed playing back from the computer In both cases you can adjust the blend to taste The Blend knob also comes in handy when you are using your computer or smartphone...
Page 20: ...channels Note The blend you create is provided for headphone monitoring convenience The blend will not be recorded MONITOR Control The MONITOR knob adjusts the volume level in your headphones Tip If...
Page 21: ...2 User Manual 20 Front Panel Features The front panel contains the combo input jack MicPort Pro V2 features a genuine Neutrik combo XLR jack ideal for connecting mics line level sources electric guit...
Page 22: ...MicPort Pro 2 User Manual 21 Back Panel Features Back panel controls are explained in the diagram below A detailed description follows...
Page 23: ...Button The power button turns the power on off To turn on press and hold for two seconds until the battery level LEDs light up To turn off press and hold for two seconds until the battery level LEDs...
Page 24: ...st results use a charger that offers at least 2A of output current The charging LED turns on when the unit is charging from an external source This LED will turn off when charging is complete This LED...
Page 25: ...to how cell phones operate Battery Level and Charging LEDs Three white LEDs to the left of the power jack indicate charge level when the unit is turned on as follows 3 LEDs over 75 battery is left 2 L...
Page 26: ...unit should charge to 90 in 3 hours and to 100 in 4 hours The battery is not user replaceable but is expected to provide years of uninterrupted service 48V Phantom Power Switch For Condenser micropho...
Page 27: ...to protect your ears as you switch Phantom power ON or OFF Notes The input is not affected by 48V Turn 48V off when using the input XLR cables with line level sources or dynamic microphones Note Engag...
Page 28: ...mpedance 25 50 Ohms will generally offer higher sound level The Headphone output can also serve as a line output and feed audio to another device such as a DSLR camera This way MicPort Pro 2 serves as...
Page 29: ...s clean and unobtrusive Designed primarily for vocal use it removes loud peaks but otherwise stays out of the way of your audio This is due to the special soft knee function which prevents pumping an...
Page 30: ...ve the switch to the ON position and you will get the benefit of its smooth action The White LED next to the switch will only light up when the limiter is working Don t be surprised if you have turned...
Page 31: ...et or computer to the left hand side micro USB socket on the back panel of MicPort Pro 2 The MicPort Pro 2 is now ready to be a used as a USB recording interface Notes For iOS devices a Lightning to U...
Page 32: ...s are off no sound is heard Battery is dead Connect a charger to the right USB jack Charging takes too long Insufficient charger Use 2A or greater charger No sound in headphones Input level or volume...
Page 33: ...Guitar is too quiet Hi Z mode not enabled Check the Hi Z switch Unit does not connect over USB USB cable plugged into the wrong jack Plug USB cable to the left USB jack Cannot connect to iPhone Unapp...
Page 34: ...of the ways listed below We will be glad to help If you are planning to send the unit in for repair please first request an RMA number by calling or emailing us CEntrance LLC www centrance com info ce...
