482 SONIC MAXIMIZER User Guide and Reference Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………i BBE Process Explained …………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-2 Product Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Applications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Controls and Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 General Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Application Diagrams ……………………………………………………………………………
Product Description The BBE 482 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 input level meter. A single function button switches the BBE process on or off in both channels, which is useful for comparing the processed sound to the unprocessed sound. An LED next to the function button glows green when the BBE process is on and red when the process is off.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 SONIC MAXIMIZER 3 4 5 POWER BBE PROCESS ® CLIP 0 -6 - 12 IN - 20 OUT - 20 - 12 -6 0 CLIP ▼ ▼ 482 2 ON CHANNEL A LO CONTOUR PROCESS FUNCTION LO CONTOUR PROCESS OFF CHANNEL B 1. LED DISPLAY: The LED display is used to indicate the output signal level of the BBE 482. 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.
Specifications Frequency 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.
LIVE APPLICATION: NON-POWERED MIXER MICROPHONES KEYBOARD MIXING CONSOLE CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER POWER AMPLIFIER CASSETTE DECK PA CABINET PA CABINET 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.
LIVE APPLICATION: POWERED MIXER PA CABINET MIXING CONSOLE CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS PA CABINET BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER MIXING CONSOLE CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER There 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.
RECORDING MIXING CONSOLE KEYBOARD CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER MULTITRACK RECORDER The BBE 482 can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instruments of on groups on instruments to improve the sound quality. MASTERING OR DUBBING MIXING CONSOLE MULTITRACK RECORDER CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER MASTERING DECK Use the BBE 482 for mastering the recording.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS GUITAR PREAMP CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER POWER AMP 4 X 12” CAB 4 X 12” CAB 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.
SOUND CONTRACTORS MIC AMPLIFIER CALIFORNIA USA MODEL 482 US PATENT NO 4,482,866 AND OTHERS BBE 482 SONIC MAXIMIZER POWER AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS The BBE 482 will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers.
Service We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE 482 which requires service be sent to our facility in Huntington Beach, California. We request that a “RETURN AUTHORIZATION” be issued by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. If this is not possible, call BBE Sound, Inc. directly at (714) 897-6766, extension 116 to obtain a “RETURN AUTHORIZATION”. Include a copy of the bill of sale with the unit when it is shipped to BBE Sound, Inc. so that the service can be expedited.
Calibration Procedure for the BBE 482 (REV/S/ON 1.1) NOTE: THIS UNIT WAS TESTED AND CALIBRATED AT THE FACTORY. THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. 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 “IN”. POWER SUPPLY TEST: 1. With DVM set to DC volts, measure the positive end of C27. You should read less than +30vdc. 2.
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YEA Y RANT E R W IV 5 AR F BE • • B LI MITED 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com covered by U.S. Patent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev.
