Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 882i BBE
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882i 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 882i is a dual channel, single rack space device for use in +4dBu balanced line applica - tions. Each of the two independent channels has a Lo Contour control, Process control and 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 882i. Each number on the front panel corresponds to the output signal level, measured in decibels. Ex am pl e: The “ +1 0” i nd ica te s a 10 dB u sig na l le ve l, “0 ” re fe rs to 0 dB u, a nd s o 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 882i 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 882i 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 882i 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 882i 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 882i 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 882i will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers..
MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP DJ APPLICA TION Connect the BBE 882i 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, 0dBu input THD process mode less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz bypass mode less than 0.002% at -l0dBu input, 20-20kHz Maximum Output +23dBu (may vary due to control settings) Input Impedance 14.
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.
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