User Guide and Reference Manual ®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Table of Contents/ Product Description …………………………………………………………………………………1 Features ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Controls/Connections ……………………………………………………………………………………………………3-5 Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 General Operation/Applications ………………………………………………………………………………………6-8 Service/Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Warranty Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………
BMAX-T FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS • The BMAX-T is perfect anywhere an extremely high-quality, pristine preamplifier is required for the bass guitar • It can be used in the recording studio where a bass amplifier is impractical due to space or loudness considerations • In performance applications, players will find the BMAX-T’s ergonomics intuitive and easy to use • All players will find the BMAX-T’s EQ and Dynamics controls, as well as our patented Sonic Maximizer™ Process, afford a wide palette of tonal exp
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Input 1. PASSIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with passive-pickups to the BMAX-T. 2. ACTIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with active-pickups to the BMAX-T. It is attenuated, with respect to the “passive input”, by about 6dB to allow for the higher level output of active-pickup systems. Pre-amp 3. BRIGHT: The Bright Switch connects a capacitor to the GAIN circuit creating a 10dB boost @ 10Khz. 4.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Compressor 8. LEVEL: This is a “soft-knee” compressor using a photo-optical cell as it’s attenuating element for controlling gain-reduction. The single-knob LEVEL control will lower the threshold at which gain reduction begins and increase the ratio of input vs. output, simultaneously, as it is rotated in the clockwise direction from “0” to “10”. 9. IN/OUT: When switched to the “IN” position, the compressor circuit will be engaged as indicated by the green LED.
12 in REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS F E FUSE E US 5,736,897 FUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. AC POWER CORD: This is a standard two-pronged AC power cable. 2. FUSE: Replace ONLY with same type Fastblow fuse. U.S., Canada & Japan models: .5A, 250VAC fast-blow type All others: .250A, 250VAC fast-blow type Footswitch 3. BBE: This jack allows remote in/out switching for the BBE Sonic Maximizer section of the BMAX-T. Please use our (optional) FS-BMAX dual footswitch. 4.
Specifications Frequency Response: ………………………15Hz – 30kHz +/-3dB Signal to Noise: ………………………………100dB@unity THD: …………………………………………Tube section 1%, Post-Tube section less than 0.
LIVE APPLICATIONS from DI Out from Main Out Snake to Mic Input Combo amp or power amp and speakers Mixing console from Main Out from Send Tuner Power amp and speakers 7
Combo a RECORDING APPLICATIONS from DI Out to Mic Input -orMain Out to Line Input 50 40 30 20 Combo a 10 0 Mixing console Recorder from Main Out to Line Input -orDI Out to Mic Input Computer recording interface 8 Computer
Service We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE BMAX-T 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.
® 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com Covered by U.S. Patent 5,736,897 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev.
