CONTENTS

Product Features …………………………………………………3

BBE Process Explained …………………………………………4

Front Panel …………………………………………………………5

Rear Panel …………………………………………………………6

Instrument Application …………………………………………7

Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE DI-400 Active Direct Box featuring the renowned Sonic Maximizer™ Processor!

With the introduction of the DI-400, we are now able to offer our Sonic Maximizer™ technology in an extremely high quality rack-mount DI.

This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the DI-400.

DI-400 FEATURES

•(4) Active DIs in a convenient 1U rack panel

•Full Function BBE Sonic Maximizer™

•15dB Pad switch

•Phase reverse switch

•Ground lift switch

•Balanced transformerless XLR Output

•1/4” Tip-Sleeve rear panel input

•1/4” Tip-Sleeve front panel input and thru-put

•Mil-spec circuit boards

Line Level Application …………………………………………8

Service and Maintenance ………………………………………9

Warranty …………………………………………………………10

Specifications ……………………………………………………11

•Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow

•1% metal film resistors throughout

•Made with pride in the USA

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, please check the contents within this box to insure that included are:

1.The BBE DI-400 with built-in Sonic Mazimizer™. 2.The BBE DI-400 User’s Manual.

If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the unit was purchased.

This manual will help you to effectively utilize the BBE DI-400. Reviewing the information contained in this manual will answer most of the common questions that our service department receives. If you still have questions, please feel free to call 800-233-8346.

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