Things To Remember - BBE 382I SONIC MAXIMIZER User Manual And Reference Manual

APPLICATIONS
Music and P.A. Systems
The BBE Sonic Maximizer is a welcome addition to any live sound P.A. system because the BBE circuit
dramatically improves the clarity and intelligibility of vocals and musical instruments. Night club and mobile
DJ systems will also benefit greatly from the BBE Process, with more depth, detail and punch over the
entire mix. The BBE Sonic Maximizer can be hooked up to any P.A. or DJ sound system exactly like an
equalizer would. When using in conjunction with an equalizer, the Sonic Maximizer should be added after
the equalizer in the signal chain. In the event that the equalizer is being used for drastic tone alteration,
then insert the Sonic Maximizer before the equalizer in the signal chain. Placement either before or after an
equalizer should have no negative effect on the unit or its processing ability, however most users find they
prefer more modest use of their equalizers once the BBE Sonic Maximizer has been added to their sound
systems.
Instrument Racks
The BBE Sonic Maximizer will deliver surprisingly good results in guitar, bass and keyboard rack systems.
Electric guitars have added "bite", "chunk" and improved definition. As Guitar Player magazine said, "BBE
is the most cost effective improvement you can add to your rig". Acoustic guitars processed with the BBE
Sonic Maximizer have a breathtakingly natural sparkle and presence. Bassists will delight in the BBE Sonic
Maximizer's ability to bring much more punch to the bottom end without muddying up the midrange. The
BBE Sonic Maximizer is also great for keyboard rigs, with everything from the latest samples to a vintage
Rhodes benefiting equally from the patented BBE process.
Recording Systems
The BBE Sonic Maximizer can be used as an effect on individual tracks or applied overall during mixdown.
The BBE process works very well to liven up the final mix, which is why the BBE 382i model is popular for
use in both project and professional recording studios.
SET-UP
The BBE Sonic Maximizer is connected into the chain in series with the signal path the same way a graphic
equalizer or limiter would be connected. The output of a mixer, pre-amp, or other sound source feeds the
input of the Sonic Maximizer. Setting up the Sonic Maximizer 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.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to any equipment, properly connect all cables and power cables
before turning on any components in the system.

Things to Remember

The BBE 382i is designed to work with -l0dBu line levels. This is suitable for professional and semi-pro
mixers, P.A. consoles, recording studios, or D.J. equipment. The 382i drives load impedances down to 1K
Ohm and supplies a maximum output level of +20dBu. Plugging a guitar or other high impedance device
directly into the 382i will not work properly as its input impedance is less than 50K ohms.
WARNING! To prevent possible speaker or amplifier dam-
age, always power-up peripheral devices first, wait 10 sec-
onds, and then turn on the power amplifier. Turn off power
amplifier first, then power-down peripheral devices.
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