BBE Sound bmaxt Manuel D’Utilisation

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Frequency Response: ………………………15Hz – 30kHz +/-3dB
Signal to Noise: ………………………………100dB@unity
THD:

…………………………………………Tube section 1%, Post-Tube section less than 0.02%

Maximum Output: …………………………+22dBu
Noise: ………………………………………… -77 dBu @ unity gain, eq flat
Input Impedance:

Passive ………………………………1 Meg Ohm
Active…………………………………100 K Ohm

Balanced XLR ………………………600 Ohms, Pin #2 hot or “+”
Unbalanced 1/4” …………………1K Ohms

Treble (boost only) ………………15dB@ 6kHz
Mid (cut only)………………………15dB@ 300Hz
Bass (boost only) …………………15db@ 40Hz

Bright Switch: ………………………………+10dB@ 10kHz, eq flat
Para-mids: ……………………………………+/- 12dB from 250Hz  to 1kHz
* 0dBu = 0.775mVrms

Power Requirements: ………………………U.S., Canada & Japan models: 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 WATTS

Standard model: 220VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 WATTS

Fuse: ……………………………………………Replace with the same type FASTBLOW fuse

U.S., Canada & Japan models: .5A, 250VAC fast-blow type
All others: .250A, 250VAC fast-blow type

Dimensions:  …………………………………19"(W) x 5.5"(D) x 1.7"(H)
Shipping Weight: ……………………………7 lbs.

Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

In order to reduce the risk of damage to any equipment, properly connect all audio 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.

The Bass and Treble controls are mainly “boost” and the Mid control only “cut”. While there is no
absolutely flat position, the response is reasonably flat with the controls set at TREBLE:2, MID:10, BASS:
2, with the bright switch off. The circuit can be described as interacting, such that the frequencies affected
by each control is affected somewhat by the settings of the others.When all 3 tone controls are turned to
0 then no signal is passed at all.

BBE’s exclusive “PARA-MID” midrange equalization offers even further control over the crucial mid-band
of the Bass’ overall tonal characteristics.

Compression is a feature that will be welcomed by any bass player. Adjust the LEVEL knob to eliminate
any volume peaks. An increase in sustain is also a desired result of large amounts of compression as
determined by the LEVEL control.

The BBE Process is a unique feature that only the BBE series of pre-amps possess. The BBE Process will
produce a clear, crisp, full-bodied sound without adding any noise or harmonic distortion to the signal.
The BBE Process should be used as an extension of the Equalization controls to improve the overall qual-
ity of the bass guitar's tone.

The Volume control will simultaneously adjust the BMAX-T's output volume from both outputs: The Bal-
anced and Unbalanced outputs. Use either the Unbalanced or the Balanced output to connect to a power
amp or a mixing console. The Unbalanced outputs are 1/4" monaural phone plugs while the Balanced
output is a male XLR connector with a Ground Lift switch to eliminate any multiple ground connections.