BBE 482 manual Applications

Product Description

The BBE 482 is a dual channel, single rack space device for use in -l0dBu line level applications. For each channel there are one pair of Lo Contour and Process knobs plus a 5 segment LED input level meter. A single function button switches the BBE process on or off in both channels, which is useful for comparing the processed sound to the unprocessed sound. An LED next to the function button glows green when the BBE process is on and red when the process is off. The Lo Contour controls are for adjusting the level of phase corrected low frequencies in the program material. The Process controls are for adjusting the level of phase corrected high frequencies in the program material.

Things to Remember

The BBE 482 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 BBE 482 drives load impedances down to 1K Ohm and supplies a maximum output level of +18dBu. Plugging a guitar or other high impedance device directly into the BBE 482 will not work properly as its input impedance is less than 50K ohms.

Set-Up

The BBE 482 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 BBE 482. Setting up the BBE 482 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.

WARNING! To prevent possible speaker or amplifier damage, always power-up peripheral devices first, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the power amplifier. Turn off power amplifier first, then power-down peripheral devices.

APPLICATIONS

Music and P.A. Systems

The BBE 482 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 482 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 482 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 482 before the equalizer in the signal chain. Placement either before or after an equalizer should have no negative effect on the 482 unit or its processing ability, however most users find they prefer more modest use of their equalizers once the BBE 482 has been added to their sound systems.

Instrument Racks

The BBE 482 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 482 have a breathtakingly natural sparkle and presence. Bassists will delight in the BBE 482's ability to bring much more punch to the bottom end without muddying up the midrange. The 482 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 482 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 482 and 882 models are popular for use in both recreational and professional recording studios.

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