Waves MaxxBass 101 User's Manual
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1. the other area two This architecture is designed to accom modate different speaker types with different speaker cutoff in the two areas Figure 7 PA Application MaxxBass can be utilized on both main and monitor speakers for live sound applications as shown in Figure 8 On the main speakers with subwoofers MaxxBass delivers a deeper bass sensation without over driving the subwoofer Connect MaxxBass between the system s crossover unit low frequency output and the subwoofer amplifier When connecting to a subwoofer connect the crossover s low frequency output to MaxxBass left and right inputs and use one of MaxxBass outputs to the subwoofer s amplifier A main speaker system not including a subwoofer can achieve the sound of a subwoofer by using MaxxBass On stage monitors normally use smaller speakers either in side field or personal monitoring setups Use MaxxBass to enhance the on stage monitoring system to allow it to deliver a fuller deeper and thus less i harsh sound E H gen me equalizer Club System phono 1 phono 2 3 crossover MaxxBass E amplifier yes MaxxBass amplifier amplifier speakers an T woofer speakers Figure 8 Club Application MaxxBass User Guide E n inforcement woofer Arr 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 su2. The MaxxBass package should contains the following MaxxBass 101 or MaxxBass 102 16VAC Power Supply Unit User Guide this document Registration Card If any items are missing please contact your dealer Warranty ne Year limi Warran n MaxxB Hardwar KS Waves Ltd Waves warrants that the hardware contained herein shall conform in all material respects to the specifica tions contained in the product documentation for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase from Waves or its authorized resellers In the case of a valid warranty claim your sole and exclusive remedy and Waves s entire liability under any theory of liability will be at Waves sole discretion to repair or replace the Product without charge or to refund the pur chase price to you THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WAVES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN This limited warranty with all terms conditions and disclaimers set forth herein shall extend to the original purchaser and anyone who purchases the Product within the specified warranty period Waves does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales represen
3. 10dBU sensitivity The sys tem is supplied with an external 16V AC power supply audio source Figure 1 Audio System Using MaxxBass Both the MaxxBass 101 and MaxxBass 102 have only a few simple controls and indicators on their front panel Set the input level and Frequency controls to fit your specific speaker system and then gradually turn up the Intensity control to achieve the desired balance of generated low frequencies MaxxBass Technology Waves patented MaxxBass psycho acoustic bass extension technology is a unique solution to common bass frequency limita tions due to cost size and power consumption Inserting a MaxxBass unit into the audio system will result in better bass with out exceeding speaker driver excursion limits changing speakers or amplifiers and without increased power consumption Previously to improve bass response required upgrading speakers amplifiers and resetting equalizers MaxxBass breaks through the bass reproduction barrier by delivering deeper richer bass without changing amplifiers and speakers in both new and existing sound applications including Restaurants Portable PA Retail Stores House of Worship Clubs Sound reinforcement e DJ Bands MaxxBass extends the perceived bass response of a speaker by up to one and a half octaves below the speaker s cutoff This is achieved by utilizing the psycho acoustic effect of the missing fundamental MaxxBass process generates higher harmoni
4. for loss or damage in transit The Warranty is void if the Product serial numbers have been removed from the Product or if the Product has been misused modified disassembled or repaired without authorization as determined in Waves discretion Trade Marks gt MaxxBass is a registered trademark of K S Waves LTD Israel Copyright No part of MaxxBass hardware or the manual may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Waves Ltd Waves contact Info Our web site may have information on the product at www waves com or www maxxbasspro com North and South America Waves 306 West Depot Ave Suite 100 Knoxville TN 37917 tel 1 865 546 6115 fax 1 865 546 8445 Rest of the world Waves KS Waves Ltd Azrieli Center The Round Tower 21st Floor 132 Derech Petach Tikva Tel Aviv Israel tel 972 3 6081648 fax 972 3 6081656 El MaxxBass User Guide MaxxBass Overview gt 7 _MaxxBass System Overview 27 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 Figure l MaxxBass 101 supports stereo analog inputs and outputs with terminal blocks with 4dBU sensitivity XLR and TRS con nections MaxxBass 102 supports stereo analog inputs and outputs with RCA connectors with
5. on The rear panel shall provide a lock button which disables the Frequency and Intensity front panel functions effectively lock ing in the current settings A bypass button shall be provided to switch OFF the bass enhancement system Each input shall feature a RCA connector at 10dBu sensitivity Each output shall feature a RCA connector at 10dBu sensitivity The unit shall be capable of operation by means of an external 16v AC power supply The unit shall occupy one half rack space The bass enhancement unit shall be a Waves Model MaxxBass 102 12 MaxxBass User Guide Headquarters Azrieli Center 1 Tel Aviv 67011 Israel phone 972 3 608 1648 fax 972 3 608 1656 North amp South America 306 W Depot St Suite 100 Knoxville Tennessee 39717 phone 865 546 6115 fax 865 546 8445 WWW Waves com
6. speakers 80 100Hz 60 80 Hz Intensity Knob The MaxxBass Intensity knob should also be tuned to the specific speaker system under evaluation MaxxBass Intensity con trol goes from Low counter clockwise to High clockwise on the MaxxBass systems This knob control affects the amount of the MaxxBass effect The Intensity knob should initially be set to the Low position and slowly raised until the optimum level of bass is achieved It is worthwhile to elaborate on how MaxxBass Intensity control works as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 A illustrates the generated harmonics series at low Intensity setting Figure 6 B illustrates a high Intensity setting F is the original source frequency fl and higher are the generated MaxxBass harmonics As MaxxBass Intensity is raised the relative to the original source frequency level of harmonics increases and their decay rate becomes slower more MaxxBass effect is mixed into the signal in a complex fashion MaxxBass User Guide EN amp A amp B F f1 f2 f3 f4 fo freq F f1 f2 f3 f4 fo freq Figure 6 Harmonics series at low and high Intensity settings Verifying th in nd Lockin Bypass The front of both MaxxBass systems includes a Bypass button When the Bypass button is pressed the MaxxBass unit turns off the MaxxBass processing MaxxBass will attenuate the audio signal while in bypass by the setting on the input trim control When in Bypass the Bypass LED will light Use the Bypass
7. 4 MaxxBass 101 Rear Panel POWER RS232 LOCK OUTPUT INPUT 16V AC right left right left axess O TJ OO OO Ms AC Input Lock Input Button RCA RS232 Serial Output Connector RCA Figure 5 MaxxBass 102 Rear Panel ES 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 RCA connector at 10dBu sensitivity as shown in Figure 5 Both MaxxBass 101 and MaxxBass 102 support an RS232 serial connector on their rear panel for future updates _External Power Supply A ASCS j Both MaxxBass systems are provided with an external 16V AC power supply Different power supplies are provided to custom ers in different regions of the world as shown in Table 1 Table 1 MaxxBass Included Power Supply Geographic Region Input Voltage Output Voltage HOV AC 16V AC 220V AC 16V AC 100V AC 16V AC MaxxBass User Guide El 6 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 few minutes of listening tests are performed to insure that the controls
8. MAXXBASSI H MAXXBASSES Contents a on A E ER E 1 ETA E APP In E O a N E E l DAVE 3 me I 0 1 0 EP o E E E E A E A E TS 1 One Year Im ied Warranty on Maxx Bass ware een nennen l a eae a E EEEN AA A E E E A E EE A E E E E 2 Tale Mi en ee ee een 2 nn a ERIK OUIBEEEHELLEREN 2 SC 811 se ET APA E II o 2 is A EA 2 A E E E E 2 MaxxBass Overview a i aptas 3 EB SE MO A e y O a der eee eEl 3 IVT 355 CIMA OG A e O ESOO OP Ro een 3 Pront Panel tea a ses cece i EE ee ENEDES ERE 4 Rear panel G ES E i neue uiidos 4 Erler o e 5 Setting Maxx bass Controls sce ii er e a eii 7 Sep L as a e A N TEE EENEEErE 7 Input Ir RSS EET EEN e O CE nO E 7 SIE Zoco to Ma XI 198 EI enter EEG 7 Eo LOD A loo er 7 A OE SO nage FREDEDE I A A A A N T 7 SIDE Ver ins POSE lines ad LOCO oie ie ee een 8 B E a O 8 Ea A o ee rue 8 Application EXamplES aa ii vta ca sra alientan caidas canoas 9 SA SPEAKER o SUTIN ej eo A een 9 E euren 9 Sotind Reinforcement SUDWOO ler ATTIV S JO OR IRE A a O ee 10 SPECE LONG g en A 11 Technical SCC EGA OMS sr ge e ee dai da tie 11 PCH CHUM Al CCUG AON ee ea e A E nn E ee 11 Architectural Speci Wed 1008 tor Mar Bass nenne rita se e 11 Architectural Speeihe tions or Macas een ernennen 12 MaxxBass User Guide ij ii MaxxBass User Guide Introduction 00000 Thank you for purchasing the Waves MaxxBass processor unit This guide contains important information about how to install and use the unit
9. are set for optimum performance Step 1 Setting input level Input Trim Knob Input level should be set first As a rule of thumb set the input for MaxxBass 101 so that the clipping indicators light occa sionally MaxxBass 102 input level should be set so that its signal presence indicators light up The Input Trim knob only attenuates the signal and does not apply gain to it unity gain or 1 1 input calibration is set when the knob is turned fully clockwise Step 2 Setting the MaxxBass effect Frequency Knob MaxxBass Frequency knob should be tuned to the specific speaker system at hand Both MaxxBass 101 and MaxxBass 102 sup port Frequency settings in the range of 25 to 100 Hz As a thumb rule it is recommended to set MaxxBass Frequency to about 70 90 of the speaker cutoff For speakers with very high cutoff of above 120Hz MaxxBass Frequency should be set at 100Hz As explained in the MaxxBass Technology section MaxxBass removes energy residing below the set MaxxBass Frequency from the input signal Thus if MaxxBass Frequency is set too high above the speaker s cutoff it might degrade the speaker s response in that frequency area It is generally best when tuning MaxxBass Frequency to start low and gradually raise the set ting until the desired effect is achieved Table 2 Initial MaxxBass Frequency Recommendation Speaker Cutoff MaxxBass Frequency Large subwoofers 25 40 Hz 25 30 Hz 70 80 Hz 50 60 Hz Ceiling mount
10. button to flip the MaxxBass effect on and off Listen carefully to make sure that MaxxBass unit is properly tuned to your system Perform listening tests on the specific acoustic system to fine tune both frequency and intensity for the optimum bass response Frequency sweeps can be used as well as a variety of source materials Lock Once you are satisfied with MaxxBass parameter settings for input level frequency and intensity you can use the system s Lock button to preserve your setting Press this button by inserting a pin The Lock LED lights up to indicate the unit is locked When the MaxxBass is locked the Frequency and Intensity knobs are disabled to eliminate accidental changes to the setup MaxxBass 101 provides the Lock control on its front panel MaxxBass 102 on its rear panel NOTE The Lock button does not disable the Input trim control 8 MaxxBass User Guide Application E Small Speaker Systems 2A 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 listeners to enjoy the deep bass tones in music without adding a subwoofer It will eliminate system distortion caused by trying to push the PA ae Public Address System to deliver frequencies its speakers cannot reproduce A info desk Figure 7 shows two MaxxBass units one affecting area one
11. bwoofers to reach the desired bass level As shown in Figure 9 connect MaxxBass between the crossover and the subwoofer amplifier on the subwoofer path Using MaxxBass on the subwoofer path allows a reduction in the number of amplifiers and subwoofers and power consumption to reach the desired bass level When connected to the subwoofer path tune MaxxBass according to the subwoofer s cutoff Connect the crossover s low frequency output to MaxxBass left and right inputs and use one of MaxxBass outputs for the subwoofer amplifier s input Sound Reinforcement System monitor equalizer a ca i crossover MaxxBass l amplifier main speakers Figure 9 Sound Reinforcement 10 MaxxBass User Guide MaxxBass 101 MaxxBass 102 Type XLR Active balanced Pin 2 hot Wire RCA Terminal Active balanced 1 4 TRS Active balanced unbalanced 10kQ 22dBu 9dBu Inf 1 1 ratio Inf 1 1 ratio Type XLR Active balanced Pin 2 hot Wire RCA Terminal Active balanced 1 4 TRS Active balanced unbalanced 22dBu 6000 9dBu KQ Freq Response bypass 20Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 4dB 20Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 4dB Effect Bypassed 90dBAw Effect Enabled Effect Bypassed Effect Enabled 85dBAw Fc 50Hz 85dBAw Fc 50Hz Physical Size 4 4 x 48 4 x 8 2 cm 4 4 x 21 5 x 6 5 cm PSU external CE 16VAC CE 16VAC User Controls Input Level MaxxBass Frequency MaxxBass I
12. cs from the low fundamental frequencies below the set MaxxBass Frequency and adds them back into the signal Additionally MaxxBass process removes energy below the set MaxxBass Frequency from the input signal thus reducing peak power and speaker excursions requirements MaxxBass User Guide E Front Panel F IT waves N D o o o O SSH Low ig INTENSITY FREQUENCY Hz LOCK POWER Bypass Button MaxxBass Intensity MaxxBass Frequency Lock Button Power Button Knob and Indicator and Indicator BYPASS Input Trim Input Signal Knob Indicators and Indicator Knob Figure 2 MaxxBass 101 Front Panel INTENSITY FREQUENCV Hz BYPASS 50 Bi waves i O O Sen MAXXBASSES E i Low Hi 25 100 O Q Power Input Trim MaxxBass Bypass Knob Intensity Button Input Signal Knob MaxxBass Bypass Indicators Frequency Lock Knob Power Indicators Figure 3 MaxxBass 102 Front Panel Both MaxxBass systems have a simple control interface requiring only a few control knobs and indicator LEDs Front panel LEDs indicate left and right signal presence bypass lock and power status The system provides three rotary control knobs These are for Input Trim MaxxBass Frequency and MaxxBass Intensity as shown in Figure 2 and 3 r panel F r POWER RS232 en num OUTPUT g Neur 16V AC a gt _ Cc N 3 R L MAXXBASS O E A AC Input RS232 Serial Wire Terminal Connector Output Input XLR Input TS TRS Output TS TRS Input Figure
13. nput Level MaxxBass Frequency MaxxBass Intensity Bypass Lock Intensity Bypass Lock MaxxBass Freq Range 25 100Hz 25 100Hz Architectural Specifications for MaxxBass 101 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 and right channels Bypass Lock and Power on The front panel shall provide a lock button which disables the Frequency and Intensity front panel functions effectively lock ing in the current settings A bypass button shall be provided to switch OFF the bass enhancement system Each input shall feature a terminal block XLR and TRS connectors balanced or unbalanced in 2 hot at 4dBu sensitivity Each output shall feature a terminal block XLR and TRS connectors balanced or unbalanced out 2 hot at 4dBu sensitivity The unit shall be capable of operation by means of an external 16v AC power supply The unit shall occupy one rack space The bass enhancement unit shall be a Waves Model MaxxBass 101 MaxxBass User Guide 11 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 and right channels Bypass Lock and Power
14. tative to assume any liability or make any additional warranties or representation regarding this Product on behalf of Waves IN NO EVENT WILL WAVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT INCLUDING LOST PROFITS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY EVEN IF WAVES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitations may not apply to you This warrant gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary by state to state Governing Law and Severability This agreement will be governed by the laws of Israel In the event of a dispute arising under this Agreement you consent to jurisdiction in the State of Israel MaxxBass User Guide il Warran rvi 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 a Waves location U S customers to TN office all other locations to Tel Aviv Israel Your name address telephone number copy of original sales invoice and detailed description of the problem must accompany the Product Waves will not accept responsibility
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