Waves MaxxBass 102 - Manual (Page 13)

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 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
to deliver frequencies its speakers cannot reproduce.
Figure 7 shows two MaxxBass units, one affecting “area one”,
the other “area two”. This architecture is designed to accom-
modate different speaker types (with different speaker cutoff)
in the two areas.
Clubs, DJ, Band Systems
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
harsh sound.
Public Address System
mixer
amplifier
tape
area one
amplifier
area two
MaxxBass
info desk
MaxxBass
Figure 7. PA Application
main
speakers
booth
speakers
amplifier
amplifier
equalizer
mixer
CD player
phono 1 phono 2
mic
crossover
amplifier
sub
woofer
MaxxBass
MaxxBass
Club System
Figure 8. Club Application