Waves MaxxBass 102 manual Application Examples, Small Speaker Systems, Clubs, DJ, Band Systems

Public Address System

Application Examples

Small Speaker Systems

MaxxBass significantly enhances audio systems with small speakers such as PA in restaurants and retail as shown in Figure 7. These systems, equipped with small or ceiling mount speakers, will be dramatically enhanced by allowing listeners to enjoy the deep bass tones in music without adding a subwoofer. It will

eliminate system distortion caused by trying to push the PA to deliver frequencies its speakers cannot reproduce.

Figure 7 shows two MaxxBass units, one affecting “area one”,			tape	info desk
the other “area two”. This architecture is designed to accom-					mixer
modate different speaker types (with different speaker cutoff)
in the two areas.		MaxxBass				MaxxBass
	amplifier				amplifier

area one

area two

Figure 7. PA Application

Clubs, DJ, Band Systems

MaxxBass can be utilized on both main and monitor speakers for live sound applications as shown in Figure 8. On the main speakers with subwoofers, MaxxBass delivers a deeper bass sensation without over-driving the subwoofer. Connect MaxxBass between the system’s crossover unit low (frequency) output and the subwoofer amplifier. When connecting to a subwoofer, connect the crossover’s low frequency output to MaxxBass’ left and right inputs and use one of MaxxBass’ outputs to the subwoofer’s amplifier. A main speaker system not including a subwoofer can achieve the sound of a subwoofer by using MaxxBass.

On-stage monitors normally use smaller speakers, either in side-field or personal monitoring setups. Use MaxxBass to enhance the on-stage monitoring system to allow it to deliver a fuller, deeper, and thus less harsh sound.

		Club System
	phono 1		phono 2
CD player				mic

			equalizer
			crossover
MaxxBass
amplifier	mixer	MaxxBass
		amplifier	amplifier

booth

speakers

sub

woofer

main

speakers

Figure 8. Club Application

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