Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Sonic Maximizer BBE 882 BBE Sound
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User Guide and Reference Manual SONIC MAXIMIZER 882.
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1 Impor tant Safeguards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………i BBE Process Explained ……………………….
Pr oduct Description The BBE 882 is a dual channel, single rack space device for use in +4dBu balanced line applications. Each of the two independent channels has a Lo Contour control, Process control and a 5 segment LED input level meter .
1. LED DISPLA Y : The LED display is used to indicate the output signal level of the BBE 882. Each number on the fr ont panel corresponds to the output signal level, measured in decibels. Example: The “+10” indicates a 10dBu signal level, “0” refers to 0dBu, and so on.
4 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 1. AC POWER CORD: Plugs into AC power receptacle. U.S. Model, 100-120V ac, 50/60Hz. All other models,220-240V ac, 50/60Hz. 2. FUSE: T urn cap on fuse holder counter-clockwise to remove fuse. (Note: For U.S. Model, replace with 250V ac, 1/2A Fastblow type fuse.
5 Specifications Fr equency Response, process mode: ……………Program controlled bypass mode: ……………10Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dBu, 0dBu input Signal to Noise: ……………………-92dBu THD, process mode: ……………less than 0.025% at -0dBu input, 20-20kHz bypass mode: ……………less than 0.
LIVE APPLICA TION: NON-POWERED MIXER 6 Connect the BBE 882 to the output of the mixing console. The output of the BBE will drive either a crossover or a power amplifier directly . (If an equalizer is being used, refer to “BBE and Equalization” section under “General Operation.
LIVE APPLICA TION: POWERED MIXER 7 Ther e are a couple of ways to configure the BBE 882 into a powered mixer . The ideal method would be into “Pre-Amp Out/Power Amp In” section of the console. If your console does not have this option, use the main or channel insert points.
RECORDING MASTERING OR DUBBING 8 Use the BBE 882 for mastering the recording. Even if the BBE Process has been used on individual tracks, an improvement on the total mix will be noticed. The BBE 882 can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instruments or on groups of instr uments to improve the sound quality .
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS 9 Use the BBE 882 in the effects loop or the main output of a guitar preamp. For keyboards, the output of the sub-mixer will be the ideal location.
10 SOUND CONTRACTORS DJ APPLICA TION Connect the BBE 882 into the processor loop of a pre-amplifier/mixer and hear the music come alive! The BBE 882 will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers.
1 1 Service W e recommend that if at all possible, a BBE 882 which requires service be sent to our facility in Huntington Beach, Califor nia. W e request that a “RETURN AUTHORIZATION” be issued by the dealer from whom you pur chased the unit. If this is not possible, call BBE Sound, Inc.
12 Calibration Procedure for the BBE 882 (REV/S/ON 1.1) NOTE: THIS UNIT W AS TESTED AND CALIBRA TED A T THE F ACTORY . THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONL Y . INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. BBE Process controls VR1 and VR3 to minimum.(C.C.W .) 2. Lo Contour controls VR2 and VR4 to minimum.
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