Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE DI-
1000 Passive/Active Direct Box featuring the
renowned Sonic Maximizer ™ Processor!
With the introduction of the DI-1000, we are now
able to offer our Sonic Maximizer™ technology in
an extremely high quality and ruggedly built DI.
This manual will be your guide to understanding
the full functionality of the DI-1000.
DI-1000 FEATURES
• Full Function BBE Sonic Maximizer™
• Jensen JT-DB-EPC Transformer Balanced Output
• Purely Passive or completely Active
• Switchable 0/15dB/30dB Pad Switch
• Ground lift switch
• 1/4" Tip-Sleeve input and thru-put
• Mil-spec circuit boards
• Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for
unequaled electron flow
• 1% metal film resistors throughout
• Solid 1/8" thick aluminum extrusion housing.
Lightweight and extremely rugged
• Made with pride in the USA
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, please check the contents within this
box to insure that included are:
1.The BBE DI-1000 Passive/Active Direct Box with
built-in Sonic Mazimizer™.
2.The BBE DI-1000 User’s Manual.
3.9VDC External Power Supply.
If any of these items are found to be damaged or miss-
ing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the
unit was purchased.
This manual will help you to effectively utilize the BBE
DI-1000. Reviewing the information contained in this
manual will answer most of the common questions that
our service department receives. If you still have ques-
tions, please feel free to call 800-233-8346.
CONTENTS
Product Features …………………………………………………3
BBE Process Explained …………………………………………4
Front Panel …………………………………………………………5
Rear Panel …………………………………………………………6
Instrument Application …………………………………………7
Line Level Application …………………………………………8
Service and Maintenance ………………………………………9
Warranty …………………………………………………………10
Specifications ……………………………………………………11
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