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SONIC MAXIMIZER 482 User Guide and Reference Manual[...]
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1 Impor tant Safeguards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………i BBE Process Explained ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-2 Product Description ……………………………?[...]
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Pr oduct Description The BBE 482 is a dual channel, single rack space device for use in -l0dBu line level applications. For each channel there ar e one pair of Lo Contour and Process knobs plus a 5 segment LED input level meter . A single function button switches the BBE process on or off in both channels, which is useful for comparing the processe[...]
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1. LED DISPLA Y : The LED display is used to indicate the output signal level of the BBE 482. Each number on the fr ont 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. Once an input signal level has been established, increasing the BBE PROC[...]
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Specifications Fr equency Response, process mode: ……………………………Program controlled bypass mode: ……………………………10Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dBu, -10dBu input THD, process mode: ……………………………less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz bypass mode: ……………………………less than 0.002% at -l0[...]
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LIVE APPLICA TION: NON-POWERED MIXER 5 Connect the BBE 482 to the output of the mixing console. The output of the BBE will drive either a crossover or a power amplifier directly . MICROPHONES P A CABINET P A CABINET POWER AMPLIFIER KEYBOARD MIXING CONSOLE BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER CASSETTE DECK CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHE[...]
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LIVE APPLICA TION: POWERED MIXER 6 Ther e are a couple of ways to configure the BBE 482 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. P A CABINET P A CABINET MIXING CONSOLE MIXING CONSOLE BBE 482 SONIC MAX[...]
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RECORDING MASTERING OR DUBBING 7 Use the BBE 482 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 482 can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instruments of on groups on instr uments to improve the sound quality . MIXING CONSOLE MIXING CON[...]
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INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS 8 Use the BBE 482 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. POWER AMP 4 X 12” CAB 4 X 12” CAB BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER GUIT AR PREAMP CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS[...]
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9 SOUND CONTRACTORS DJ APPLICA TION Connect the BBE 482 into the processor loop of a pre-amplifier/mixer and hear the music come alive! The BBE 482 will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS POWER AMPLIFIER POWER AMPLIFIER MIC AMPLIFIER BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER DJ MIXER MAIN OUT PROCE[...]
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Service W e recommend that if at all possible, a BBE 482 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. directly at (714) 897-6766, extension 116 to obtain a “RETU[...]
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Calibration Procedure for the BBE 482 (REV/S/ON 1.1) NOTE: THIS UNIT W AS TESTED AND CALIBRA TED A T THE FACTOR Y . 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.(C.C.W .) 3. Power switch “ON” and BBE function switch “I[...]
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5381 Production Driv e Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • F AX 714-896-0736 www .bbesound.com covered by U.S. P atent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. • B B E • F I V E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y 5 5 5 5 rev . 1 5/99[...]