882i Sonic Maximizer User Guide and Reference Manual
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. INSTALLATION Water and Moisture - Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 BBE Process Explained… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Product Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Applications/Set Up…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Front Panel Controls… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Rear Panel Connections……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Applications… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-13 Specifications… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Service / Warr
Product Description The BBE 882i 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 output 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 yellow when the process is off.
Front Panel Controls � � � � � � 1. LED DISPLAY: 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. Example: The “+10” indicates a 10dBu signal level, “0” refers to 0dBu, and so on. Once an input signal level has been established, increasing the BBE PROCESS and LO CONTOUR will increase the output signal and cause more LEDs to illuminate. The Clip LED monitors the input signal level.
Rear Panel Connections � � � � � 1. AC POWER CORD INLET: Plugs into AC power receptacle. U.S., Canada and Japan Models, 100-120Vac, 50/60Hz. All other models, 220~240Vac, 50/60Hz. 2. FUSE: Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the fuse holder located in the bottom portion of the AC Power Cord inlet. Carefully pry the fuse holder free from its compartment to access fuse. (Note: For all models, replace with 250VAC, .2A slowblow type fuse.) 3.
LIVE APPLICATION: 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 amplifier directly.
LIVE APPLICATION: POWERED MIXER There are a couple of ways to configure the BBE 882i 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 The BBE 882i can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instruments of on groups on instruments to improve the sound quality.
MASTERING OR DUBBING Use the BBE 882i for mastering the recording. Even if the BBE Process has been used on individual tracks, an improvement on the total mix will be noticed. MIXER MULTI-TRACK RECORDER CASSETTE, REEL-TO-REEL, DAW MASTERING DECK DAT, CASSETTE, REEL-TO-REEL, DAW, ETC.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS 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.
SOUND CONTRACTORS The BBE 882i will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers.
DJ APPLICATION Connect the BBE 882i into the processor loop of a pre-amplifier/mixer and hear the music come alive! MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP 13
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response process mode Program controlled bypass mode 10Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dBu, 0dBu input process mode less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz bypass mode less than 0.002% at -l0dBu input, 20-20kHz THD Maximum Output +23dBu (may vary due to control settings) Input Impedance 14.
Service We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE Sonic Maximizer 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.
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