BBE 362 - Manual (Page 4)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The BBE 362 is an intelligent audio processor designed to solve a series of complex problems as described in the previous
section. It is, however, very simple to set-up and operate and once installed will function flawlessly without further attention.
It is a dual channel, rack-mountable device for use in -lOdBu unbalanced line level applications such as those found in
semi-professional and musical instrument applications. The BBE 362 takes up one EIA standard rack space of 19 inches width and
1.75 inches height (lU). There are two separate channels that share common front panel controls to allow for either full stereo
program or two independent mono channels: A house P.A. mix feed for one channel and the stage monitor feed for the other
channel.
BBE applies different phase and algorithms to three separate frequency bands. The variable front panel control allows the
user to adjust the amount of process desired.
Using Your New BBE 362
BBE is a process to be added before all other mixing of reverb, special effects or equalization in order to increase
the clarity and intelligibility of the program material.
Unlike many aural exciters or equalizers, the BBE 362 does not add any extra noise or harmonics to the sound.
Thus, there will be no future problems in duplication or mastering caused by aberrant high frequency distortion. Since the
BBE technology is a single-stage process, there is no need for encoding or decoding.
Always "A-B" the processed to unprocessed sound with the Process In/Out Switch to adjust the amount of processing
required to suit your own musical tastes.
Things to Remember
The BBE 362 is designed to work in -lOdBu levels. This is suitable for most semi-pro mixers, P.A. consoles, home
stereos or disco equipment. The BBE 362 drives load impedance down to about IK Ohms and supplies a maximum level
of
+ 16dBu. Plugging a guitar or a microphone directly into the BBE 362 will not work, as the impedance level is much too
low.
If the program material has excessive background noise, the noise may be modulated with the program. In this case,
an equalizer or some type o noise reduction system should be inserted in front of the BBE 362 to roll off the noise first.
Set-Up
The BBE 362 is connected into the chain in series with the signal path—the same way a graphic equalizer or limiter
is connected. The output of the mixer, pre-amp or tape recorder feeds the input of the BBE 362. Remember, source outputs
connect to the BBE’s inputs and as long as the signal source level is within the nominal range as mentioned in the previous
section, the BBE 362 will function perfectly.
Setting-up and using the BBE 362 as an echo send device like a digital reverb is not recommended. The processing
effect is not fully realized when the output of the BBE 362 is summed with the original source audio.
WARNING!
It is good to turn on any effects boxes such as BBE, equalizers, expanders, surround sound accessories, etc, and the preamp
BEFORE turning on the power amplifier. Otherwise damage to the speakers or amplifier may result.