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BBE MP24M User Manual

BBE MP24M
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BBE MP24M Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBBE
ModelMP24M
CategoryMixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Protective Ground

Ensures connection to ground for electrical safety.

Operating Conditions

Guidelines for safe and damage-free operation.

Power Supply and External Connections

Ensure correct voltage and use proper cabling for safety.

Internal Safety and Fuse

Warning against accessing internal areas and proper fuse use.

Cleaning and Servicing

Safe cleaning methods and referring servicing to qualified personnel.

Cart Safety

Caution regarding safe movement of equipment on carts.

Introduction

Summary of Features

Highlights the key features and capabilities of the MP24M mixer.

Purchase Date

Fields for recording the serial number and purchase date.

Controls: Front Panel Overview

Function Buttons and Navigation

Explanation of adjust encoder and navigation button functions.

Controls: Input and DSP Functions

LCD Displays and DSP Overview

Details on LCD displays and overview of available DSP functions.

Controls: Dynamic Processing

Filters and Noise Gate

Explanation of Low/High Pass Filters and Noise Gate parameters.

Compressor Functions

Explanation of Compressor parameters: Comp, Gain, Ratio, Release, Attack, Threshold.

Controls: EQ and Signal Shaping

High Definition Equalizer

Details on EQ functions and parameters: EQ, Low Shelf, High Shelf, Freq, Gain, Q.

Polarity, Delay, Pan, Link

Explains Phase Invert, Delay, Pan, and Stereo Link functions.

BBE Sonic Maximizer

Instructions for accessing and adjusting the BBE Sonic Maximizer®.

Controls: Routing and Presets

Output Assignment

Details channel assignment to Subgroups, Mains, AUX, and FX sends.

DSP Load, Save, Copy

Functionality for saving, loading, and copying DSP presets.

Controls: Channel and Input Features

Metering and Input Channels

Explanation of LED meters and overview of console inputs.

AUX Inputs

Details on the two stereo AUX inputs and their controls.

Controls: Ancillary Inputs

Talkback and Tape Input

Features of the Talkback microphone input and Tape Input functionality.

2.4G Wireless Connectivity

Information on the 2.4G Wireless input, pairing, and controls.

Controls: Output and Send Management

Output Channels Overview

Overview of Subgroups, Main, Monitor, and AUX output channels.

Monitor and AUX Send Controls

Controls for headphone monitoring and AUX send levels.

Controls: Effects Processing

FX Send/Return and Digital Effects

Controls for FX Send/Return and overview of the Digital FX Library.

FX1 Editor Parameters

Parameters and settings for the FX1 editor.

Controls: Mixer Displays and Levels

Gain Display and Fade Volume

Explanation of gain display bars and fader/volume controls.

AUX Mixer Display

Function to display and adjust levels for AUX and FX sends.

Controls: Bus Mixing and GEQ

AUX and FX Bus Mixers

Details on AUX 1 Bus Mixer and FX1 Bus Mixer interfaces.

Graphic EQ (GEQ)

Explanation of the 31-band Graphic EQ for Main, Subgroup, and AUX buses.

System Configuration and Rear Panel

Scene Management

Overview of the Scene function for saving and recalling settings.

Lamp and Rear Panel Overview

Details on the LAMP connector and overview of rear panel connections.

Rear Panel Connectivity Details

Output and Input Ports

Details on AUX, SUB, Mono, Main, CTRL, Tape, AES/EBU, and USB ports.

Phantom Power and Talkback

Information on 48V Phantom Power and Talkback Mic Input.

Connecting to a Computer

System Requirements

Minimum computer system requirements for MP24M connectivity.

Driver Installation

Instructions for downloading and installing the driver software.

Tutorials: Microphone Basics

Microphone Types

Overview of dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphone types.

Microphone Placement Guide

Guidance on microphone placement for various instruments.

Tutorials: Dynamics Processing

Dynamics Processing Overview

Explanation of dynamic range and compression basics.

Types of Dynamics Processing

Details on Compression and its effects on audio signals.

Tutorials: EQ and Dynamics Terminology

Compressor and Noise Gate Terms

Definitions of compressor and noise gate parameters.

Equalizer Fundamentals

Introduction to EQ functions, parametric, and graphic EQ.

Tutorials: EQ Techniques

Shelving and Graphic EQ

Explanation of shelving EQ types and MP24M's graphic EQs.

EQ Setting Best Practices

Guidance on EQ setting strategies and best practices.

Tutorials: EQ Charts

Instrument EQ Suggestions

EQ suggestions for various instruments (Cut/Boost/Why).

Frequency Range Effects

Frequency ranges and their effects on sound for mixing.

Tutorials: General and Instrument EQ

General EQ Suggestions

EQ settings guidance based on instrument tonality and room acoustics.

Instrument Specific EQ

Specific EQ suggestions for Vocals and Percussion Snare.

Tutorials: Subgroup and Instrument Grouping

Fretted Instruments and Keyboards EQ

EQ suggestions for Electric Bass, Guitars, and Keyboards.

Subgroup and Instrument Grouping

How to use subgroups for efficient mixing and instrument grouping.

Effects Grouping Strategy

Creative use of subgroups for assigning effects mixes.

Tutorials: AUX and Effects Mixing

AUX Bus Mixing and Monitor Mixes

How to use AUX buses for monitor mixes and external effects.

External Effects Processing

Using AUX buses to send signals to external effects processors.

Tutorials: Reverb, Delay, and Solo Bus

Reverb Effect Parameters

Explanation of reverb effect, parameters: Decay, Predelay, HF/LF Decay.

Delay Effect Parameters

Explanation of delay effect, parameters: Delay Time, Variable Feedback.

Level Setting and Solo Bus

Steps for setting levels and Solo Bus functionality.

Tutorials: Solo Bus Monitoring

Using the Solo Bus for Monitoring

How to use the Solo Bus for monitoring and troubleshooting.

Technical Information: Specifications

Input and Output Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for microphone inputs, line inputs, outputs.

Digital Audio and Processor Specs

Specifications for digital audio, ADC/DAC, and internal processor.

Technical Information: Block Diagram

MP24M Signal Flow Block Diagram

Visual representation of the MP24M's internal signal flow.

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Possible causes and solutions for pops, distortion, no output, and fader issues.

Warranty Information

Warranty Service and Conditions

Details on warranty registration, void conditions, and service procedures.