362XL SONIC MAXIMIZER User Guide and Reference Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………i BBE Process Explained ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Product Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Applications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Controls and Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 General Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Service /Warranty / Maintenance …………………………………………………
Product Description The BBE 362XL is a ganged stereo, single rack space device for use in +4dBu balanced line level applications. 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. The Lo Contour control is for adjusting the level of phase corrected low frequencies in the program material.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 1. CLIP LED: Will illuminate at +14dBu, giving a 6dBu warning of the impending distortion at +16dBu, the actual clip point. 2. LO CONTOUR: Regulates the amount of phase corrected bass frequencies. 3. PROCESS: Regulates the amount of phase corrected treble frequencies. 4. BBE FUNCTION: This push button switch allows for quick comparison of processed with unprocessed sound. When the switch is pushed in, the process is on and the indicator LED is green.
Specifications Frequency Response, process mode:……………………………Program controlled bypass mode: ……………………………5Hz to 30kHz Signal to noise ratio (balanced): ……………114dB Process in, 126dB Process out THD: ………………………………………………less than 0.
Service We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE 362XL 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.
LIVE APPLICATION: POWERED MIXER There are a couple of ways to configure the BBE 362XL 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.
LIVE APPLICATION: NON-POWERED MIXER Connect the BBE 362XL to the output of the mixing console. The output of the BBE will drive either a crossover or a power amplifier directly.
RECORDING The BBE 362XL 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 362XL for mastering the recording. Even if the BBE Process has been used on individual tracks, an improvement on the total mix will be noticed.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS Use the BBE 362XL 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 362XL will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers.
Calibration Procedure for the BBE 362XL (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 control VR2 and Lo Contour control VR1, threshold control VR3, and release control VR4 to minimum (fully C.C.W.). 2. Power switch on and BBE function switch in, (BBE on position). Note: Since both channels are identical in calibration, only channel A will be outlined. Channel B will be in brackets [ ].
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