Summary of MaxxBass 101
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I maxxbass user guide contents introduction ................................................................................................................................1 packing list.....................................................................................................................
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Page 5: Introduction
1 maxxbass user guide introduction thank you for purchasing the waves maxxbass processor unit. This guide contains important information about how to install and use the unit. Packing list the maxxbass package should contains the following: maxxbass 101 or maxxbass 102 16vac power supply unit user g...
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2 maxxbass user guide warranty service for warranty service, please call one of waves’ offices listed below so as to obtain a return authorization (ra) number. The product, with ra number written outside the shipping box in bold letters, must be sent, transportation and insurance charges prepaid, to...
Page 7: Maxxbass Overview
3 maxxbass user guide maxxbass overview maxxbass system overview maxxbass can be utilized in almost any sound system to improve bass performance. The maxxbass unit should be placed between either the mixer (for stereo) or low frequency crossover (for subwoofers) and the audio amplifier as shown in f...
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4 maxxbass user guide front panel features input trim knob input signal indicators bypass button and indicator maxxbass intensity knob maxxbass frequency knob lock button and indicator power button and indicator figure 2. Maxxbass 101 front panel input trim knob input signal indicators bypass button...
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5 maxxbass user guide maxxbass includes stereo analog inputs and outputs designed for easy connection to most audio systems. The maxxbass 101 supports stereo input and output with terminal block, xlr and trs connections (+4dbu sensitivity), as shown in figure 4. The maxxbass 102 supports unbalanced ...
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Page 11: Setting Maxxbass Controls
7 maxxbass user guide setting maxxbass controls the maxxbass systems have only a few simple controls, but establishing the proper setting is critical to achieving the desired system performance. The description included explains the operation and provides some recommendations. It is required that a ...
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8 maxxbass user guide freq amp f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 a amp freq f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 b figure 6. Harmonics series at low and high intensity settings step 3: verifying the settings and locking bypass the front of both maxxbass systems includes a bypass button. When the bypass button is pressed, the maxxbass u...
Page 13: Application Examples
9 maxxbass user guide application examples small speaker systems maxxbass significantly enhances audio systems with small speakers such as pa in restaurants and retail as shown in figure 7. These systems, equipped with small or ceiling mount speakers, will be dramatically enhanced by allowing listen...
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10 maxxbass user guide sound reinforcement - subwoofer arrays large scale subwoofer arrays with full range bass also benefit from maxxbass to increase the bass and richness. This can allow a reduction in the number of amplifiers and subwoofers to reach the desired bass level. As shown in figure 9, c...
Page 15: Specifications
11 maxxbass user guide specifications technical specifications maxxbass 101 maxxbass 102 input: type xlr - active balanced; pin 2 hot wire terminal - active balanced 1/4 trs - active balanced/unbalanced rca impedance 10k Ω 10k Ω max level +22dbu +9dbu gain range -inf - 1:1 ratio -inf - 1:1 ratio out...
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12 maxxbass user guide architectural specifications for maxxbass 102 the psycho-acoustic bass extension system shall be a two-channel unit with controls for input trim, (effect) frequency, and (effect) intensity. Front panel leds shall provide indication of signal presence, independently for left an...
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