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Product Description
The BBE 362XL is a ganged stereo, single rack space device for use in +4dBu balanced line level applications. A single
function button switches the BBE process on or off in both channels, which is useful for comparing the processed
sound to the unprocessed sound. An LED next to the function button glows green when the BBE process is on and
red when the process is off. The Lo Contour control is for adjusting the level of phase corrected low frequencies in
the program material. The Process control is for adjusting the level of phase corrected high frequencies in the
program material. The output is monitored by a clipping circuit which turns on a red LED when the output level is
at 6dB below true clipping.
Things to Remember
The BBE 362XL is designed to work with +4dBu line levels. This is suitable for professional mixers, P.A. consoles,
recording studios, and nightclub sound systems. The BBE 362XL drives load impedances down to 600 Ohms and
supplies a maximum output level of +16dBu. Plugging a guitar or other high impedance device directly into the BBE
362XL will not work properly as its input impedance is less than 50K ohms.
Set-Up
The BBE 362XL is connected into the chain in series with the signal path the same way a graphic equalizer or limiter
would be connected. The output of a mixer, pre-amp, or other sound source feeds the input of the BBE 362XL. Setting
up the BBE 362XL as an echo send device like a digital reverb is not recommended as the processed effect is not fully
realized when summed with the original source audio.
APPLICATIONS
Music and P.A. Systems
The BBE 362XL is a welcome addition to any live sound P.A. system because the BBE circuit dramatically improves the
clarity and intelligibility of vocals and musical instruments. Night club and mobile DJ systems will also benefit greatly
from the BBE Process, with more depth, detail and punch over the entire mix. The 362XL can be hooked up to any
P.A. or DJ sound system exactly like an equalizer would. When using in conjunction with an equalizer, the 362XL
should be added after the equalizer in the signal chain. In the event that the equalizer is being used for drastic tone
alteration, then insert the 362XL before the equalizer in the signal chain. Placement either before or after an equalizer
should have no negative effect on the 362XL unit or its processing ability, however most users find they prefer more
modest use of their equalizers once the BBE 362XL has been added to their sound systems.
Instrument Racks
The BBE 362XL will deliver surprisingly good results in guitar, bass and keyboard rack systems. Electric guitars have
added “bite”, “chunk” and improved definition. As Guitar Player magazine said, “BBE is the most cost effective
improvement you can add to your rig”. Acoustic guitars processed with the 362XL have a breathtakingly natural
sparkle and presence. Bassists will delight in the BBE 362XL's ability to bring much more punch to the bottom end
without muddying up the midrange. The 362XL is also great for keyboard rigs, with everything from the latest samples
to a vintage Rhodes benefiting equally from the patented BBE process.
Recording Systems
The BBE 362XL can be used as an effect on individual tracks or applied overall during mixdown. The BBE process works
very well to liven up the final mix, which is why the BBE 362XL and 882 models are popular for use in both
recreational and professional recording studios.
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