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362
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SONIC MAXIMIZER
User Guide
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Reference
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  • Page 1 SONIC MAXIMIZER User Guide Reference Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    You now own a very unique signal processing device with no equal in the audio world. Whether you purchased the BBE 362XL for your home studio, P.A., DJ system, or instrument rack, you will find the 362XL's rugged construction and careful electronic design a welcome addition to your sonic arsenal.
  • Page 4: Product Description

    The output of a mixer, pre-amp, or other sound source feeds the input of the BBE 362XL. Setting up the BBE 362XL as an echo send device like a digital reverb is not recommended as the processed effect is not fully realized when summed with the original source audio.
  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    250Vac, 1/2A Fastblow type fuse. For all other models, replace with 250Vac, .125A Fastblow type fuse.) 3. OUTPUT: The output of the BBE 362XL can be taken from the 1/4” stereo TRS Phone Jack or the XLR Jack. Both are balanced and the same point electronically. This allows both outputs to be used simultaneously, eliminating the need for a “Y”...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    BBE processor is used. Additionally, the amount of equalization used will help determine the BBE 362XL’s proper location in the signal chain: If the EQ is being set to give the room a flat response as determined by a spectrum analyzer, the BBE 362XL will work properly before or after the EQ.
  • Page 7: Service /Warranty / Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 8: Application Diagrams

    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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 SOUND CONTRACTORS The BBE 362XL will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers. DJ APPLICATION Connect the BBE 362XL into the processor loop of a pre-amplifier/mixer and hear the music come alive!
  • Page 13: Calibration Procedures

    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.).
  • Page 16 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com covered by U.S. Patent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev. 1 5/99...

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