BBE Maxie 401 - Manual (Page 4)

Product Description
The BBE 401 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 single-channel, rack-mountable device for use in applications such as those found in PA. systems, home recordings
studios, and commercial audio applications. Since the BBE 401 can handle both -lOdBu line levels and high or low
impedance microphone levels, it may be integrated into any existing audio system without costly, or-site system modifications.
The BBE 401 takes up one EIA standard rack space of 19 inches width and 1.75 inches height (1U).
BBE’“ applies different phase correction algorithms to three separate frequency bands. A variable front panel control allows
the user to adjust the amount of process desired.
Using Your New BBE 401
BBE’" is a process to be added before all other mixing of reverb, special effects or equalization. The BBE 401 should be
used to increase the clarity and intelligibility of the program material.
Unlike many aural exciters or equalizers, the BBE 401 will not add any extra noise or harmonios 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.
Things To Remember
The BBE 401 has three sets of inputs and outputs to accomodate any existing audio system. Please consult the “Controls
and Set-Up” section of the manual to determine which input and output connections are correct for your application. Proper
operation of the BBE 401 depends on proper interfacing.
Even though there are Hi-Z inputs on both the front panel and the back panel, they do not mix. This means that if you plug a
cable into Hi-Z jack #1 on the front panel, it will cancel out any program material coming into Hi-Z jack #2 on the rear panel.
The front panel jack is provided as a convenience to the user.
If the program material has excessive background noise, the noise may be modulated with the program. In this case, an
equalizer or other type of noise reduction system may be inserted in front of the BBE 401 to roll off the noise first. Post­
amplification of the BBE 401 is not necessary and not recommended, as the BBE 401 will drive any microphone input or
-lOdBu line directly.