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Unpacking the Waves MaxxBCL
1.
After unpacking the MaxxBCL unit, please check it carefully for any damage.
If any damage is found, immediately notify the carrier that brought you the
package. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all
packaging in case of future re-shipment.
Mounting the MaxxBCL
Before connecting MaxxBCL, be sure to securely mount it in a standard 19"
studio rack-mount away from heat and moisture. We recommend using
the supplied plastic washers between MaxxBCL and the mounting bolts to
protect MaxxBCL's front panel from scratches. Alternatively, for desktop use,
T h e P r o f e s s i o n a l S t a n d a r d
attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the MaxxBCL.
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  • Page 1 Mounting the MaxxBCL Before connecting MaxxBCL, be sure to securely mount it in a standard 19” studio rack-mount away from heat and moisture. We recommend using the supplied plastic washers between MaxxBCL and the mounting bolts to protect MaxxBCL’s front panel from scratches.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sync ............................................................Quantize ..............................Presets ............................... Input ........................... Compressor Controls ..........................MaxxBass™ Controls ............................. Limiter Controls Examples Of Applications ..............25 ....Example A: Using the MaxxBCL as a Sound Reinforcement (SR) enhancing module. maxxBclManualFinal.indd 3 4/19/05 6:24:48 AM...
  • Page 4 Example B: MaxxBCL as a drum/bass controller (inserted in a subgroup where drums or/and bass assigned to) ........................................Example C: Digital mixing desk insert/FX (recording/mixing) Example D: Using MaxxBCL as a D/A converter (for monitoring) ....................................... Connection Example E: Digital domain mastering ....................
  • Page 5 NOTE: THE POWER SUPPLY IS NOT AUTO-SWITCHING! You must check to make sure the voltage rating shown directly on the back panel of your Waves MaxxBCL is appropriate for your power connection. Please see the diagram below. To change voltage, gently pull out the fuse holder. It can be pried out by inserting a screwdriver under the edge by the IEC plug and pulling out gently.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Considerations

    Warning: Class 1 laser product (single-mode). Important Safety Considerations 1. Securely mount the Waves MaxxBCL in a 19” studio rack away from rain, moisture, liquids, heat sources or fire using the four supplied mounting bolts. (Plastic washers are provided to prevent scratching). Apply the rubber feet for desktop use.

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Waves Maxxbcl

    Mounting the MaxxBCL Before connecting MaxxBCL, be sure to securely mount it in a standard 19” studio rack-mount away from heat and moisture. We recommend using the supplied plastic washers between MaxxBCL and the mounting bolts to protect MaxxBCL’s front panel from scratches.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    3 of this manual before you plug-in and switch on the MaxxBCL’s power. Thank you for choosing the Waves MaxxBCL. Please spend some time reading through this manual so that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

  • Page 9: Maxxbcl Applications

    • Broadcasting or Webcasting • Mastering • Connecting the MaxxBCL to an Insert on a mixer channel • Recording a mix through the MaxxBCL to your master recorderA/D and • D/A conversion Front Panel 1. Global Controls: Select/display operating sample rate, input type, sync source,quantize type.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Explanation

    Rear Panel 1. Main Power Supply: Connects the MaxxBCL to the power supply. 2. Word Clock: Provides digital synchronization interface. 3. Digital I/O Interface: Allows for digital I/O connection of various types. 4. Analog I/O Interface: Allows analog I/O connection of various types.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Maxxbcl

    The power cable socket and fuse-holder with voltage selector are located together on the back panel of MaxxBCL. Plug the supplied cable into the back of the MaxxBCL and into your power connection. Switch on the MaxxBCL using the on/off power switch located on the front panel. When you switch the power on, the front panel LED displays will illuminate.

  • Page 12: Audio Connections (Rear Panel)

    2. XLR connector type for balanced outputs. 3. TRS (1/4”) jack connector type for balanced or unbalanced outputs. Digital Connections: The MaxxBCL accepts three types of digital inputs and outputs: 1. XLR type input/output connectors for AES/EBU signals. 2. RCA type input/output connectors for S/PDIF signals.

  • Page 13: Calibration

    Output Calibration: To adjust the MaxxBCL’s output, set the Calibration control so that the input level on your analog device (the one that follows the MaxxBCL in the signal chain) does not exceed Unity gain. Options: Input: + 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 24 dBu. Output: + 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 24 maxxBclManualFinal.indd 13...

  • Page 14: Sync & Word Clock Connections (Rear Panel)

    Sync & Word Clock Connections (Rear Panel): The MaxxBCL can be connected to an external word clock source or you can use MaxxBCL’s internal clock source. The external clock source con- nector is BNC type. An external word clock is utilized for applications that require synchroniza- tion with other digital audio devices.

  • Page 15: Operating The Maxxbcl

    As such, the MaxxBCL can be used on the FOH (Front Of House) or stage consoles or in permanent installations.

  • Page 16: Opto

    RMS level with greater clarity. (Auto Release Control) The Release control behavior of the MaxxBCL compressor and limiter is based on the Waves ARC™ technology. This technology allows for calculat- ing an optimal release time for the dynamic gain attenuation in a program dependent manner.

  • Page 17: Bass Enhancement With Maxxbass

    Bass Enhancement with MaxxBass MaxxBass™ generates harmonics that are selectively added to the signal. These harmonics cause the ear to perceive low bass frequencies that may not actually be present in the signal. This psychoacoustic phenomenon, explained below in further detail, is used in a mixing or mastering situation to enhance the bass response of the target playback system.

  • Page 18: Limiting And Maximizing With The L2

    When using the MaxxBCL in a digital based system, it is recommended that the MaxxBCL be used last in the processing chain. Failure to do this will not prevent the MaxxBCL from working, but you should be aware that the ab- solute brickwall limiting will be compromised and you might need to re-limit your signal to maintain the original level.

  • Page 19: About Level And Resolution In The L2

    This is to maintain the best possible quality at the reduction phase. Inside the MaxxBCL, all data is required to use 48 bits to represent the sig- nal, even when MaxxBCL is processing a 16-bit input signal. Therefore, even when the output from the MaxxBCL is 24-bit, the IDR™...

  • Page 20: Controls & Displays

    Sample Rate: Select / Display the MaxxBCL sampling rate. MaxxBCL sup- ports operating sample rates up to 96kHz. You can only change the signal sample rate when the MaxxBCL’s Sync mode is set to Internal. At the other settings the MaxxBCL locks to the digital stream or external Word Clock source.

  • Page 21: Presets

    Presets: The MaxxBCL utilizes a preset system that allows you to store and recall up to 4 user made presets of the MaxxBCL processing parameters. To recall a preset press the button of the desired preset number. The recalled preset’s LED will light up to indicate the currently active preset.

  • Page 22: Input

    Calibration control. If possible, it’s best to leave this control at the center position (0) and adjust the device that is feeding signal to the MaxxBCL. Then, use these controls for small trim and balance adjustments. By using these controllers, you can calibrate your system for better perfor- mance and maximal stability and precision.

  • Page 23: Compressor Controls

    Compressor Controls Bypass: Bypass is used to toggle the Compressor On/Off. It allows you to compare the original signal with the compressed one. Options: LED on=bypass on, LED off=bypass off. Opto/Elct: Toggles the Compressor behavior between Opto and Electro. Elct: Electro mode has a release time behavior that is increasingly faster as the gain reduction approaches zero, but only when gain reduction is less than 3dB.
  • Page 24 compression starts acting to a significant degree. The value is in dB below 0dBFS. Compressor threshold range : 0 – 60 dB, step 0.1 Comp4Bass/Bass4Comp: Switches the order of the two processors in the processing chain. The L2 is always at the end of the signal chain, while the RenComp and MaxxBass™...

  • Page 25: Maxxbass™ Controls

    MaxxBass™ Controls Bypass: Toggles the MaxxBass™ processing On/Off. Options: LED on=bypass on, LED off=bypass off. HPF: The HPF is a High Pass Filter which is inserted on the original input sig- nal. By switching the HPF on and off you can decide whether to retain or remove the original low frequencies.

  • Page 26: Limiter Controls

    Limiter Controls Bypass: Toggles the Limiter On/Off Options: LED on=bypass on, LED off=bypass off. Link: Links the Threshold & Out Ceiling controls together. When on, rotating either of the controls will change both values, while retaining their relative settings (from the time Link was turned on). This will have the effect of lower- ing the Threshold without changing the makeup gain.

  • Page 27: Examples Of Applications

    CD/DAT recorder or to feed a broadcast console. The MaxxBCL’s primary goal is to serve as the ultimate control unit for SR ap- plications. It allows you to get the most out of your system while maintaining transparency and without overdriving the speakers.

  • Page 28: Example B: Maxxbcl As A Drum/Bass Controller

    If your console has word clock, it can be used, although it is easier to simply select D (Digital) on the MaxxBCL’s front panel Sync selector. In case you are using a master word clock to sync several devices, you can use the word clock sync input on the MaxxBCL, and select the WC (word clock) sync source.

  • Page 29: Example D: Using Maxxbcl As A D/A Converter (For Monitoring)

    CL’s digital inputs. Connect the MaxxBCL’s analog outputs to your monitor- ing system. If you want to monitor directly from the MaxxBCL and use IDR™ to reduce the wordlength, say for 16-bit DAT recording of masters, then you must set the IDR™...

  • Page 30: Sound Reinforcement Applications

    Here are the basic steps for using the MaxxBCL in a 16-bit/44.1kHz applica- tion: (These steps would also apply to 24-bit mastering) Please note that if you want to use MaxxBCL as your final peak limiter and re-quantizer, all processing, EQ, sample rate conversion, dynamic chang- es, etc.
  • Page 31 With an extra MaxxBCL, recording a live show on the fly with great levels becomes easy. A live simulcast broadcast of a concert for radio or televi- sion will get optimal levels in real time using the Waves MaxxBCL.

  • Page 32: Broadcasting Applications

    (select the proper input format using the input selector). If the console has no insert capability, you can alternatively connect the MaxxBCL input to the output of the news or traf- fic feed and then to the console.

  • Page 33: The Maxxbcl Used On The Output Of A Dj Mixer

    The MaxxBCL for broadcast production The MaxxBCL can be connected in various ways in the production room. It can be connected between a DAT or MiniDisc deck and the production console to help smooth out uneven “man on the street”...

  • Page 34: The Maxxbcl Used To Increase Overall Station Signal Loudness And Bass

    Connect the output of the station automation system or broadcast con- sole to MaxxBCL’s analog or digital inputs (select the proper input format using the input selector). Connect the MaxxBCL outputs to the input of the studio transmitter link. Here the amount of bass enhancement, compression and limiting is com- pletely up to the engineer and how extreme the signal needs to sound.

  • Page 35: The Maxxbcl Used For Loading Music Into Automation Systems

    (select the proper input format using the input selector). Connect the MaxxBCL outputs to an input to the broadcast automation system. This use of the MaxxBCL provides a superior way to smooth out the dif- ferences in recorded material to give a more even sound to the music archive.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Maximum Analog Input Gain: 24 dBu Input Impedance, Balanced Input: 32 kOhm @ 1kHz ADC (@44.1kHz): Frequency response: 10Hz - 24 kHz / -0.1dB @ 10Hz ÷ 0.01@24k THD + Noise: < 0.0006 % (-104 dB) @ 1kHz -1dBFS THD 3rd Harmonic: -126 dBFS @1kHz, -10dBFS DAC (@44.1kHz): Frequency response: 20Hz-21kHz / - 0.4dB@20Hz ÷...

  • Page 37: Front Panel Dedicated Buttons

    Sync: Internal, Digital, external word sync Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Quantize: 16-bit, 24-bit Peak (short click): Resets all infinite peak hold metering on the MaxxBCL front panel Peak (Click and 2 Second hold): Toggles between peak holding modes...

  • Page 38: Back Panel

    Height: Metric- 85 mm, Imperial- 3 3/8” Depth: Metric- 220 mm, Imperial- 8 5/8” 2U 19” Standard Rackmount MaxxBCL’s front panel contains four 6mm diameter bolt fastening holes Weight: 4.0kg (8.8 pounds) Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions There are little clicks and pops, like some type of static, when using the MaxxBCL.

  • Page 39: Contact Waves Sales And Technical Support

    Such problems remove important auditory cues, reduce the apparent stereo image of low-level detail, and will slightly alter reverb qual- ity, and more. Waves IDR™ has completely random L and R signals in order to preserve as much independent quality on each channel as possible.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Waves Audio Ltd. (“Waves”) warrants that the Product conforms substan- tially to the specifications contained in the Product’s documentation for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from Waves or its authorized resellers. In the case of a valid warranty claim, your sole and exclusive remedy and Waves’...

  • Page 41: Governing Law And Severability

    Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary, state to state. Governing Law and Severability. This agreement will be governed by the laws of Israel.

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