Waves MaxxBass 102, MaxxBass 101 User Manual

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................1

Packing List............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................1

One Year limited Warranty on MaxxBass Hardware........................................................................................................................... 1

Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Trade Marks ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Waves contact Info ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

North and South America:............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Rest of the world: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

MaxxBass Overview ....................................................................................................................3

MaxxBass System Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 3

MaxxBass Technology ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Front Panel Features.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Rear panel Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

External Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Setting MaxxBass Controls.........................................................................................................7

Step 1: Setting input level ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Input Trim Knob ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Step 2: Setting the MaxxBass effect...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Frequency Knob ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Intensity Knob................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Step 3: Verifying the settings and Locking........................................................................................................................................... 8

Bypass.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Lock................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Application Examples .................................................................................................................9

Small Speaker Systems .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Clubs, DJ, Band Systems ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Sound Reinforcement - Subwoofer Arrays........................................................................................................................................ 10

Specifications.............................................................................................................................11

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Architectural Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Architectural Specifications for MaxxBass 101 .......................................................................................................................... 11

Architectural Specifications for MaxxBass 102 .......................................................................................................................... 12

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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 Guide (this document)
Registration Card

If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.

Warranty

One Year limited Warranty on MaxxBass Hardware

KS.Waves Ltd. (“Waves”) warrants that the hardware contained herein shall conform in all material respects to the specifica­tions 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 pur­chase 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 representative, 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.

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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 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 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

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:

Wave s
306 West Depot Ave.
Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37917
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]

Rest of the world:

Waves (KS Waves, Ltd.)
Azrieli Center
The Round Tower, 21st Floor
132 Derech Petach-Tikva
Tel-Aviv, Israel
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]

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