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882i Sonic MaxiMizer User Guide and Reference Manual ...
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For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. inSTaLLaTion Water and Moisture - Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
The BBE Sonic Maximizer is a 2-channel signal processor that will benefit any recording or sound reproduction system. Whether you purchased the 882i for your home studio, P.A., DJ system, or instrument rack, you will find the Sonic Maximizer’s rugged construc- tion and careful electronic design a welcome addition to your sonic arsenal.
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 882i model is popular for use in both project and professional recording studios.
POWER: This switch controls primary power to the BBE 882i. ThingS To reMeMBer The BBE 882i is designed to work with +4dBu signal levels. This is suitable for use with profes- sional P.A. systems, recording studios or nightclub sound systems. The BBE 882i drives load impedances down to 600 Ohms and supplies a maximum output level of +23dBu.
Otherwise a loss of signal level will occur. INPUT: The input of the BBE 882i is a balanced connection. Although it can be either a TRS 1/4” stereo Phone Plug or an XLR Plug, it is recommended that only one input source be used.
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LiVe aPPLicaTion: non-PoWered Mixer Connect the BBE 882i to the output of the mixing console. The output of the BBE will drive either a crossover or a power amplifier directly. MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP...
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LiVe aPPLicaTion: PoWered Mixer There are a couple of ways to configure the BBE 882i 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.
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The BBE 882i can be utilized in the recording studio on individual instruments of on groups on instruments to improve the sound quality. MIXER KEYBOARD OR OTHER INSTRUMENT MULTI-TRACK TAPE RECORDER OR DAW INPUT...
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MaSTering or dUBBing Use the BBE 882i for mastering the recording. Even if the BBE Process has been used on indi- vidual tracks, an improvement on the total mix will be noticed. MIXER MULTI-TRACK RECORDER - CASSETTE, REEL-TO-REEL, DAW MASTERING DECK -...
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Use the BBE 882i 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. INSTRUMENT PREAMP MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP...
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SoUnd conTracTorS The BBE 882i will accept the output level of most sound contractor type mixers. PAGING/MUSIC PREAMP POWER AMP...
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Connect the BBE 882i into the processor loop of a pre-amplifier/mixer and hear the music come alive! MAIN OUTPUTS POWER AMP...
SPeciFicaTionS process mode Program controlled Frequency response bypass mode 10Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dBu, 0dBu input process mode less than 0.025% at -10dBu input, 20-20kHz bypass mode less than 0.002% at -l0dBu input, 20-20kHz Maximum output +23dBu (may vary due to control settings) 14.7k Ohms, balanced 1/4”...
BBE Sound, Inc. so that the service can be expedited. As the repair turnaround time is minimal, we request that the unit be sent to BBE Sound, Inc. We also need to add reliability data to our files so that future revision may be undertaken, if necessary, to improve the product.
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5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com covered by U.S. Patent 5,736,897 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev.4 9-2010...
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