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BMX SERIES III CONSOLE
BMX SERIES III BROADCAST CONSOLE
TECHNICAL MANUAL
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter contains an introduction to the BMX Series III Broadcast Console Technical Manual, an
overview of the BMX III's features, its specifications and warranty information.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your decision to join the growing ranks of Pacific Research & Engineering
Corporation (PR&E) broadcasters. PR&E is in the business of supplying the finest audio systems to
the world's leading broadcast facilities. Your decision to go with PR&E means that you expect more
than simple working hardware. Please be assured that it is our strong desire to provide each of our
customers with the kind of products, systems, documentation and support that we would specify if we
were in your position.
We invite your comments and suggestions for improvement of this document, and of all our services.
By constant attention to our customer's needs, we will continue to earn our reputation for excellence,
and to refine our understanding of the requirements of the marketplace.
This manual is designed to provide the information required to understand, install, operate and maintain
the BMX III Broadcast Console. It is assumed that the reader has a working knowledge of audio control
consoles, systems and installation practices. The BMX III is a very sophisticated device with an
extensive range of features and capabilities. To obtain the maximum benefit of the console's
capabilities, it is strongly recommended that the Installation, Operation, and Equipment Description
chapters of this manual be read thoroughly prior to installing the console.
Each BMX III is specifically configured to the customer's requirements, thoroughly tested, and
"burned-in" prior to packing for shipment. Should you encounter any difficulty during installation or
initial operation, we recommend that you contact PR&E for assistance.
1.2 DESCRIPTION
The BMX III is designed with the capacity to accomplish almost any type of stereo on-air audio control
task in a radio broadcast facility. In addition, patch points are supplied for all the input and the line output
amplifiers for the insertion of processing equipment. This gives the BMX III the capability for creative
production as well as on-air applications.
The BMX III was developed in parallel with our AMX Broadcast Operations Console, and many of the
function modules were derived from the AMX concepts. For example, the BMX III Microphone and
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