- 2 channels of BBE for stereo or separate dual mono mixes.
- RCA and1/4" inputs and outputs.
- Hardwire Bypass Sw.
- +18dBu headroom.
- 5 segment LED output meters.
- Hardwire Bypass Sw, +18dBu headroom.
- 5 Segment LED output meters.
Product Description
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BBE DUAL MONO SONIC MAXIMIZERS
From the Manufacturer
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Have you ever wondered why music sounds better live? The wizards
at the BBE company have pondered over that and have sunk
gazillions into research to get an answer to that Zen-like
question. Amazing as it is, they've the secret, and now
we can all reap the benefits.
What those engineers discovered (and we're going to very roughly
paraphrase this deep technical explanation) is that depending on
the environment in which we are listening, we hear different
frequencies at different times, because the sound is radiating in
all directions and our brain processes these frequencies
individually. Whereas, when the same music is pumped through any
loudspeaker, the sounds are all coming from one place at the same
time, losing that difference that allows us to perceive clarity
in sound. A saxophone (or singer, or guitar, or whatever) sends
sound in 360 degrees; a loudspeaker has a 12 in. (or other)
window to shoot the sound out. There are other characteristics of
loudspeakers that rob music of clarity as well, including the
relationship of transient response in regard to phase response,
but that's getting into that deep technical category. In plain
terms, these guys figured out the problem, and built a box to fix
it.
BBE learned which frequencies are delayed by what factor, and
how to properly send this revised information through a
loudspeaker. Any signal sent through a BBE processor sounds
clearer, cleaner, and better. A vocal signal processed through
BBE jumps out of a mix, and any acoustic instrument regains that
vibrant quality that is lost in the process. Sending an
entire mix through the thing sharpens it up in ways that defy
description. "It adds sparkle" and "it makes a mix sound like a
CD" are two of the most often-heard descriptions of what this
miracle box does.
Who needs this box? studios of any size, for starters.
If there's somebody singing or speaking, you'll wonder how you
survived without it. If you record any acoustic instruments as
well, stop reading this and order one now. In this age of CDs,
cassettes are starting to show their limits. When you put this
box between your master source, and your cassette deck, it gives
the venerable little cassette a sonic fighting chance. If you are
a mobile or nightclub DJ, this unit will kick everything up a
notch. Sound reinforcement companies, large and small, it's a no
brainer how you can use it. Finally, if you have a rack as part
of your rig, whether you're a keyboard, guitar, or bass player,
you need this as the final stage before your signal goes out.
With the 482i model, you can get stellar sound for a very
down-to-earth price. The 482i is perfect for semi-pro
applications not requiring balanced jacks. (If you need balanced
inputs, check out the 882.) Since it has true dual-mono
operation, the 482 is 2 independent Sonic Maximizer signal
processors in one chassis. Use it on a stereo signal or process 2
mono channels separately with separate controls. Rack this baby
up and use it to liven up the sound of just about anything: live
bands, home studios, mobile DJ systems, nightclub sound systems,
individual instruments like bass, guitar, or keyboards -- even
your home stereo will sound like it cost twice as much through
the 482i! The unit is really easy to use -- basically, just hook
it up and set the enhancement to your taste. Presto! -- your
stuff sounds completely amazing! It's really not fair to the ones
who don't have the Sonic Maximizer, but somehow we think you'll
live through the guilt.
Technical Specifications
* Frequency Response: Process Mode: Program controlled; Bypass
Mode: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 0.5dBu, 10dBu input
* Signal to Noise Ratio: 112dB Process IN
* THD: Process mode: less than 0.025% at 20-20kHz; Bypass mode:
less than 0.002% at 20-20kHz
* Maximum Output: +18dBu (may vary due to control settings)
* Input Impedance: 47K Ohms, unbalanced 1/4" phone jack or RCA
jack
* Output Impedance: 1K Ohms, unbalanced 1/4" phone jack or RCA
jack
* Sensitivity: -45dBu for maximum process
* Maximum Process: +12dBu boost at 5kHz, -10dBu input
* Lo Contour: +12dBu adjustment at 50Hz, -10dBu input