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Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE BMAX Bass Guitar Pre-amp! The BBE BMAX is an extremely versatile pre-amp which is capable of achieving a wide array of tones while conveniently configuring itself into any application. No extra devices are needed to get flawless performance out of the BBE BMAX.
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• In performance applications, players will find the BMAX’ ergonomics intuitive and easy to use • All players will find the BMAX’ EQ and Dynamics controls, as well as our patented Sonic Maximizer™ Process, afford a wide palette of tonal experiences •...
1. PASSIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with passive-pickups to the BMAX. 2. ACTIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with active-pickups to the BMAX. It is attenu- ated, with respect to the “passive input” by about 12dB to allow for the higher level output of active-pickup systems.
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13. MASTER: This control simultaneously adjusts the signal level of both the Balanced and Unbalanced outputs. 14. POWER: This switch applies AC power to the BBE BMAX. The green power switch will illuminate when the power switch is in the “ON” position.
8. RETURN: Use this jack to connect the BMAX to an effects processor's output. 9. SEND: Use this jack to connect the BMAX to an effects processor's input. The send jack can also be used as to feed the input of a guitar tuner.
BBE Process should be used as an extension of the Equalization controls to improve the overall quality of the bass guitar's tone. The Volume control will simultaneously adjust the BMAX'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.
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LIVE APPLICATIONS from DI Out from Main Out Snake to Mic Input Combo amp or power amp and speakers Mixing console from Main Out from Send Tuner Power amp and speakers...
Combo a RECORDING APPLICATIONS from DI Out to Mic Input -or- Main Out to Line Input Combo a Mixing console Recorder from Main Out to Line Input -or- DI Out to Mic Input Computer recording interface Computer...
BBE Sound, Inc. so that the service can be expedited. As the repair turnaround time is minimal, we request that the unit be sent to BBE Sound, Inc. We also need to add reliability data to our files so that future revisions may be undertaken, if necessary, to improve the prod- uct.
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® 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com Covered by U.S. Patent 5,736,897 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev. 3 9/2010...
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