BBE Sound ars2 User Manual
GENERAL OPERATION
THE BBE ARS IS A LINE LEVEL SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND IS TO BE CONNECTED PRIOR TO
THE POWER AMP OUTPUT IN ANY AUDIO SYSTEM.
THE POWER AMP OUTPUT IN ANY AUDIO SYSTEM.
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE MAY BE
INFLICTED TO THE BBE ARS OR ANY SUBSEQUENT COMPONENT IN THE SYSTEM IN THE
EVENT THE OUTPUT OF A POWER AMP IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BBE ARS.
EVENT THE OUTPUT OF A POWER AMP IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BBE ARS.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to any equipment, properly connect all cables and power cables
before turning on any components in the system. Most important of all, ALWAYS TURN ON THE
POWER AMPLIFIER LAST TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SPEAKERS OR THE AMP.
before turning on any components in the system. Most important of all, ALWAYS TURN ON THE
POWER AMPLIFIER LAST TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SPEAKERS OR THE AMP.
The BBE ARS may be used in a number of different environments and its results may vary
accordingly. Generally, the tape loop or a processor loop of an audio system is the ideal placement.
The tape loop will only work if your audio system has a “tape monitor” control for that loop. If so,
this will allow the user to apply the BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND process to as many source
signals as possible. Alternatively, other sources having line-level RCA outputs may be plugged directly
into the ARS, such as a CD player’s outputs, a cassette player’s playback signal, or the audio outputs
from a video source such as a VCR or video disk player.
accordingly. Generally, the tape loop or a processor loop of an audio system is the ideal placement.
The tape loop will only work if your audio system has a “tape monitor” control for that loop. If so,
this will allow the user to apply the BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND process to as many source
signals as possible. Alternatively, other sources having line-level RCA outputs may be plugged directly
into the ARS, such as a CD player’s outputs, a cassette player’s playback signal, or the audio outputs
from a video source such as a VCR or video disk player.
Once in operation, adjustment of the Process and Lo-contour controls is made to suite the listening
tastes of the user. Some source material may benefit from higher settings while others may sound
better with a lower setting. However, in typical usage owners do not often make adjustments to the
control settings once a preference has been established.
tastes of the user. Some source material may benefit from higher settings while others may sound
better with a lower setting. However, in typical usage owners do not often make adjustments to the
control settings once a preference has been established.
USE WITH AN EXTERNAL EQUALIZER
The BBE ARS can be used in conjunction with an external equalizer unit, and it may be placed in the
signal path either before or after the equalizer. IF THE EQ IS BEING SET TO GIVE THE ROOM
A FLAT RESPONSE AS DETERMINED BY A SPECTRUM ANALYZER, THE BBE ARS
WILL WORK WELL EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE EQUALIZER, ALTHOUGH
AFTER IS PREFERABLE. If the EQ is being used for substantial tone alteration, the recommended
placement of the BBE ARS is before the equalizer.
signal path either before or after the equalizer. IF THE EQ IS BEING SET TO GIVE THE ROOM
A FLAT RESPONSE AS DETERMINED BY A SPECTRUM ANALYZER, THE BBE ARS
WILL WORK WELL EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE EQUALIZER, ALTHOUGH
AFTER IS PREFERABLE. If the EQ is being used for substantial tone alteration, the recommended
placement of the BBE ARS is before the equalizer.
Neither of the above configurations will harm the BBE ARS.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the BBE ARS is limited to proper cleaning of the unit with a mild household cleaner
such as Formula 409® or Windex®. The chassis and cover are steel finished with a durable
polyurethane paint, while the front panel is as anodized aluminum extrusion.
such as Formula 409® or Windex®. The chassis and cover are steel finished with a durable
polyurethane paint, while the front panel is as anodized aluminum extrusion.
There are no user replaceable parts in the BBE ARS. Only qualified technicians should remove unit
cover for inspection or repair. This unit was designed with high quality audio components that should
exhibit little or no electronic drift of the components which would cause a change in specifications.
The BBE ARS adopts a robust and conservative design from BBE Sound's experience in producing
HIGH DEFINITION SOUND professional sound processors in use worldwide by musicians, recording
studios, broadcast facilities, nightclubs and other commercial applications. The BBE ARS is similarly
designed to provide many years of listening enjoyment.
cover for inspection or repair. This unit was designed with high quality audio components that should
exhibit little or no electronic drift of the components which would cause a change in specifications.
The BBE ARS adopts a robust and conservative design from BBE Sound's experience in producing
HIGH DEFINITION SOUND professional sound processors in use worldwide by musicians, recording
studios, broadcast facilities, nightclubs and other commercial applications. The BBE ARS is similarly
designed to provide many years of listening enjoyment.
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