Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 482i BBE
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482i SONIC MAXIMIZER User Guide and Reference Manual.
2 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. C a r e f u l l y o b s e r v e a l l w a r n i n g s.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 BBE Process Explained …………………….
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The BBE 482i is a dual channel, single rack space device for use in -l0dBu line level applications. For each channel there are one pair of Lo Contour and Process knobs plus a 5 segment LED output level meter .
FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS LED DISPLA Y : The LED display is used to indicate the output signal level of the BBE 482i. Each number on the front panel corresponds to the output signal level, measured in decibels. Example: The “0” indicates a 0dBu signal level, “-6” refers to -6dBu, and so on.
6 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS AC POWER CORD INLET : Plugs into AC power receptacle. U.S., Canada and Japan Models, 100-120V ac, 50/60Hz. All other models, 220~240V ac, 50/60Hz. FUSE: Insert a at blade screwdriver into the fuse holder located in the bottom portion of the AC Power Cord inlet.
MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP 7 LIVE APPLICA TION: NON-POWERED MIXER Connect the BBE 482i to the output of the mixing console. The output of the BBE will drive either a crossover or a power amplier directly .
8 LIVE APPLICA TION: POWERED MIXER PWR AMP IN PRE AMP OUT MAIN OUT TIP/RING/SLEEVE (TRS) INSERT POINT ON MAIN OR INDIVIDUAL CHANNELS There are a couple of ways to congure the BBE 482i into a powered mixer . The ideal method would be into “Pre-Amp Out/Power Amp In” section of the console.
9 MUL TI-TRACK T APE RECORDER OR DA W INPUT KEYBOARD OR OTHER INSTRUMENT MIXER RECORDING The BBE 482i can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instrument s of on groups on instruments to improve the sound quality .
MASTERING DECK - DA T , CASSETTE, REEL-TO-REEL, DA W , ETC. MUL TI-TRACK RECORDER - CASSETTE, REEL-TO-REEL, DA W MIXER MASTERING OR DUBBING Use the BBE 482i for mastering the recording. Even if the BBE Process has been used on indi - vidual tracks, an improvement on the total mix will be noticed.
1 1 INDIVIDU AL INSTRUMENTS POWER AMP MAIN OUTPUTS INSTRUMENT PREAMP Use the BBE 482i 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.
12 SOUND CONTRA CT ORS P AGING/MUSIC PREAMP POWER AMP The BBE 482i will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers..
MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP DJ APPLICA TION Connect the BBE 482i into the processor loop of a pre-amplier/mixer and hear the music come alive! 13.
14 SPECIFICA TIONS F r equenc y R esponse process mode Program controlled bypass mode 10Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dBu, -10dBu input THD process mode less than 0.
15 SERVICE We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE Sonic Maximizer which requires service be sent to our facility in Huntington Beach, California. W e request that a “RETURN AUTHORIZA TION” be issued by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • F AX 714-896-0736 www .bbesound.com covered by U.S. Patent 5,736,897 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
An important point after buying a device BBE 482i (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought BBE 482i yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data BBE 482i - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, BBE 482i you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get BBE 482i will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of BBE 482i, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime BBE 482i.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with BBE 482i. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device BBE 482i along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
