The bbe process control boosts highs and can contribute to raising the noise floor hiss. The bbe 382i series delivers all the sound improving benefits of a sonic maximizer with the convenience of ganged stereo operation, perfectly suited for any 10dbv unbalanced studio, pa system, or guitarbass rig. This auction is for the unit you see pictured only. This allanalog sonic maximizer gives you the power to color your live or recorded music all using gangedstereo operation for ultimate ease. I thought i would let you know about a couple of free vst sonic enhancers released on my site. Summary of contents for bbe sound 382isw sonic maximizer. The common analogy to explain what it does is this. Applications for this versatile unit include mobile dj rigs, nightclubstheaters, studios, and pa systems. It really is nothing more than a device that alters groups of frequencies in combination. Bbe 382i sw sonic maximizer stereo prodj sound signal processor wsub control.
Pagingmusic preamp power amp dj application the bbe 382i with its ganged stereo controls is the perfect complement to. The bbe sonic maximizer is a two channel signal processor that will benefit any re. Nov 01, 2000 bbe 482 sonic maximizer audio enhancer. The bbe sonic maximizer is a welcome addition to any live sound p. It will also work well for the musician who is trying to improve a demo song for presentation or for the user to finalize a song without having to go to a professional studio. With the patented bbe process, music has a great live presence. If your system, whether it be for home listening, for recording, or for a live sound application, is not giving you quite what you think it should, dont throw it out and buy a new one. If you cant use those tools, or they are not available on your amphead, then the simple turn of the sonic maximizer s knob might help. The output of a mixer, preamp, or other sound source feeds the input of the sonic maximizer. Setting up the sonic maximizer as an echo send device like a digital reverb is. Sound quality the sound quality of the bbe sonic maximizer 362 really isnt that impressive in my opinion. Sonic maximizer with sub out for dj and pa sound reinforcement. I opine that it is like lots of other items in my signal chain, a little is good sometimes, but a lot generally sucks all of the time. Get the best deals on bbe sonic maximizer when you shop the largest online selection at.
Sonic sweet plugin bbe sound, creators of the sonic maximizer and a leading manufacturer of professional and musical audio electronics, introduce the sonic sweet. The bbe 882i sonic maximizer is the flagship of the bbe line of sonic maximizers. The best way to get that professional sound and extra sparkle that is so difficult to capture, harmonic maximizer. Rather than add harmonics, the basic bbe process changes the relative timing and phase. Full automation for all parameters pc and mac os x. The bbe d82 sonic maximizer plugin is a new software version of bbe s awardwinning sonic maximizer that features revised code to support more platforms. May 07, 2014 so, today we are taking a look at my bbe 282ix sonic maximizer. Bbe sonic maximizer for years professional musicians and studio engineers have known. The bbe 882i sonic maximizer is like that extra hit for your sound, and in this demonstration, bill holland plugs in a drum machine to show how this amazing unit makes you seem louder, yet clearer. Increases presence and clarity, restoring natural brightness and adding deeper and extended low frequencies, loudness maximizer. The bbe sonic maximizer 482i uses an interesting adaptive eq and adjusts phase relationship of various frequencies. Bbe, the creators of the sonic maximizer, bring all of the tonal benefits of its parteq, partcompressionexpansion model into a more intuitive, more affordable package with the bbe 382i sonic maximizer. Ive heard that bbe sonic maximizer can do miracles to mixes.
Sonic maximizer with ganged stereo operation for sound reinforcement, instruments, or recording. Amazingly, it significantly improved the sound even with processing set to minimum. I record to tape and will ab my mix through it on the way to the disc burner. Bbe sound partners with dontcrack to release sonic sweet v3. The bbe sonic maximizer 462 is a sound processor that enhances clarity of both music and voice. This makes my third unit, this one purchased to run with my new hd500 pod unit feeding into a power amp. Bbe sound announced the release of their sonic sweet v3. The bbe 382i sonic maximizer will do all this and more. The bbe 882i sonic maximizer, for instance, attracts a lot of praise from djs and live sound techs who find it can eliminate the need for a. The mod bbe 882i gives you much lower noise floor and much more inner details to the sound. It transforms what i would call generically great audio, into something much closer to living when the recordingsvideos are of good quality.
New listing bbe 382i stereo sonic maximizer sound reinforcement for djs and live bands. Find great deals on ebay for bbe 882i sonic maximizer and bbe 482i sonic maximizer. This is suitable for professional and semipro mixers, p. The allanalog maxx2 is a professional 2way stereo 3way mono crossover and sonic maximizer, which offers a variety of options for any live sound application.
Buy the bbe 362sw sonic maximizer with subwoofer control at planetdj. The sound enhancer increases the perceived wideness of the stereo effect by modifying bass and treble response. I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate bbe sonic maximizers. Bbe sound developed a sonic maximizer plugin for music recording software that allows you to get the same audio quality as its signal processors. Pagingmusic preamp power amp dj application the bbe 382i with its ganged stereo controls is the perfect complement to any dj system. The wizards at the bbe company have pondered over that and have sunk gazillions into research to get an answer to that zenlike question. The maxx3 employs statevariable 4thorder linkwitz riley filters to minimize phase inaccuracies in the crossover region, which is critical for the accurate summing of each driver in a speaker stack. Unlike some exciter devices which add artificial harmonics to the signal, bbe adds nothing artificial but instead restructures it to faithfully allow all the detail and nuance to be heard. Chances are that there is a far more economical, fully effective solution, the bbe sonic maximizer. Adjust the sound quality in music on mac apple support. Ir should i use it when im mastering all the tracks for a cd. The bbe sonic maximizer is connected into the chain in series with the signal path the same way a graphic equalizer or limiter would be connected.
The bbe 382isw is a sonic maximizer and subwoofer filter network combined into one unit. If you play in a band, your sound will disappear into a fizzy, loud mess. Bbe 282ir desktop sonic maximizer with unbalanced rca and. Bbe 382i sonic maximizer with ganged stereo controls. Recording studios use the sonic maximizer to get the best audio quality when mastering the track mixes into a stereo format. Sonic maximizer for sale model railroad collectibles. The 382i unit is a line level pro unit having two separate channels but one set of process knobs. Bbe 382isw stereo sonic maximizer with subwoofer output ln. Bbe 362sw sonic maximizer with subwoofer control pro audio. In short, a real work on phase one, even though the stereo do i want to say, but its very light. The hardware bbe sonic maximizer is one of the longest established enhancer type products, but it works very differently from the aphex exciter that preceded it. Please remember that i am a musician and a sound guy, not a scientist, so cut me some slack these things are hyped and marketed as a magic tool that will make anything sound better.
Bbe 382i sonic maximizer i really like these bbe phase correction units. View and download bbe sound bbe d82 sonic maximizer v2. Best used in live situations due to unbalanced jacks. The single rack space device is for use in 10dbu unbalanced level applications. Bbe 362 sonic maximizer sound guitar audio effects sound enhancer rack unit you are bidding on a used but in good working condition bbe sonic maximizer model 362 guitar rack effect unit. The bbe 382i series delivers all the soundimproving benefits of a sonic maximizer with the convenience of ganged stereo operation, perfectly suited for any 10dbv unbalanced studio, pa system, or guitarbass rig. Find great deals on ebay for bbe sonic maximizer and bbe sonic maximizer 882i. Bbe d82 sonic maximizer plug in for mac osx and windows. With the convenience of ganged stereo operation, its perfectly suited for any unbalanced studio, pa system or guitarbass rig application. Summary of contents for bbe sound bbe d82 sonic maximizer v2. Page 8 dj application the bbe 382isw with its ganged stereo controls and subwoofer filter is the perfect complement to any permanently installed or mobile dj system. The 382i sonic maximizer delivers all the sound improving benefits of a sonic maximizer with the convenience of ganged stereo operation, perfectly suited for any unbalanced studio, pa system or guitarbass rig application. The bbe 382i is designed to work with l0dbu line levels.
Honestly, i remember reading the literature a while back and coming to the conclusion that bbe s advertising for this product was overly wordy and geared toward people who werent smart enough to figure out what they meant anyway. The aphex exciters big bottom makes thin ballads more robust while the bbe sonic maximizer brightens the sound. Bbe high definition sound is the core sound enhancement technology licensed by bbe sound and featured in the bbe sonic maximizer range of professional audio signal processors. Bbe 382isw combines a fullfeatured sonic maximizer engine with an independent variable subwoofer lowpass filter output. Night club and mobile dj systems will also benefit greatly from the bbe. Im in the middle of the road on the sonic maximizer. Bbe 362sw sonic maximizer with subwoofer control planet dj. Bbe 282ix desktop sonic maximizer wxlr inputsoutputs. Sonic enhancer and sonic maximizer free dualband enhancer.
Bbe sound model 1002 sonic maximizer music sound enhancer works. What it lacks in controllable functionality, it makes up for in pure and undefinable sweetness. The bbe 382i stereo sonic maximizer applications include dj and pa sound reinforcement, musical instruments, and recording. The h82 harmonic maximizer is a multiband enhancer that generates harmonics for adding emphasis to frequencies, from lowend punch to topend sizzle. While i do like using an exciter in the right situation, and bbe is primarily known for the exciters that they make, the 362 just doesnt do it for me.
The hardware bbe sonic maximizer is one of the longest established enhancertype products, but it works very differently from the aphex exciter that preceded it. It includes sonic maximizer, harmonic maximizer, loudness. The sonic sweet consists of three professional and easy to use dynamics, enhancement and audio enhancement software plugins necessary for every facet of digital audio production. The bbe 382isw combines a fullfeatured sonic maximizer engine with an independent variable subwoofer lowpass filter output. Unfollow 882 bbe sonic maximizer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Amazing as it is, theyve unlocked the secret, and now we can all reap the benefits. Bbe 382isw stereo sonic maximizer with subwoofer output. Accessories bbe sound 382i sonic maximizer user manual and reference manual 12 pages. Elements audio has announced the release of sonic enhancer and sonic maximizer, two free dualband enhancer vst effect plugins for windows and mac. The allanalog 382i series delivers all the sound improving benefits of a sonic maximizer with the convenience of ganged stereo operation, perfectly suited for any unbalanced studio, pa system or guitarbass rig application. Bbe sound 382isw sonic maximizer user manual and reference manual. The stereo system only had full range 8 drivers with whizzer cones.
The end result is a dynamic, programdriven restoration which reveals more of the natural texture and detail in the sound without causing fatigue. Any sonic maximizer i now have two is well worth the cost. As was mentioned, if you can handle a parametric or graphic eq the sonic maximizer is unnecessary. With true dualmono operation, the 482i is two independent bbe sonic maximizer signal processors in one chassis. The unprocessed sound is like having a blanket over your speakers. Summary of contents for bbe sound 382i sonic maximizer. It heats rounds bass, treble is smooth but beware, they can quickly become invasive, and makes the mids more crystalline, more dynamic. How often do you see me giddy about a piece of gear. Sonic sweet by bbe sound exciter enhancer vst plugin, audio. The maximizer will enhance and polish your audio tracks. Bbe 282ix compact dj recording mixing live sound sonic maximizer enhancer eq.
Should i put it as an insert on my stereo mix right before i do my mixdown. Ive got a bbe maxcom in my rack, but im not sure how it got there. Bbe 382i ganged stereo sonic maximizer for unbalanced apps. Other technologies licensed by bbe sound into the consumer electronics market either incorporate this core technology or are optimized for best results when used with bbe. Its process control is used to add brightness and definition, while its lo contour control allows for bass enhancement or reduction. Shop for the bbe 382isw stereo sonic maximizer with subwoofer output and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Bbe s sonic maximizer system, now in its fourth generation, continues to be a wellreceived enhancer in recording studios, live sound setups and musicians rigs. Sonic sweet by bbe sound is a virtual effect audio plugin.
Find great deals on ebay for bbe sonic maximizer stomp. The allanalog 382i series delivers all the sound improving benefits of a sonic maximizer with the convenience of gangedstereo operation, perfectly suited for. Pastor fails miserably when interviewed by court about how he spends the ministrys funds. Pc recording bbe sonic maximizer is a straight forward, good quality plug in. Bbe sound 382i sonic maximizer user manual and reference manual.
Uses for a bbe sonic maximizer a friend of mine is willing to give me a few things including his sonic maximizer 882. Have you ever wondered why music sounds better live. This time, its of the bbe sonic stomp sonix maximizer pedal. Bbe 382isw 2channel 8w sonic maximizer with subwoofer. The bbe 382i series delivers all the sound improving benefits of a sonic maximizer now with 4thgeneration processing. Nov 12, 2011 let me start this by saying that i m not a professional sound engineer and will not calm to be but from my research the bbe sonic maximizer, to put into the simplest terms, conditions the signal so that when the speaker is reproducing the sounds, the lower and upper freq. Bottom rack and furman pl8, dod eq, bbe 462 sonic maximizer, dbx 266xl, lexicon m. Bbe claims that the sonic maximizer will replace lost mids in your signal that get lost in speaker to ear discourse or something like that. There are two separate channels that share the same front panel lo contour control and process control for gangedstereo operation. What exactly is a sonic maximizer, and whenhow do i use. This allanalog sonic maximizer gives you the power to color your live or recorded music all using ganged stereo operation for ultimate ease.
Low vip pricing, financing and free shipping available. The hardware bbe sonic maximizer is one of the longest established enhancer type products, but it works very differently from the aphex exciter that preceded it and produces noticeably different results. Sep 17, 2005 i did try the 482i on a cheap home stereo once out of curiosity. We use both of them together with the sonic maximizer following the exciter in the audio chain. So lets be clear that the bbe sonic maximizer is not a replacement for the aphex exciter or vice versa. Along the way i learned from various technicians and engineers bits and pieces that added up to finding excellent sound for myself. Universal binaries macintosh g4, g5 and intel macs with mac os 10. The d82 is the latest sonic maximizer application in a easytouse plugin that restores natural clarity and depth to the sound image. The stock bbe 882i gives you the outline of the sound, while the mod unit is able to fill it up correctly. In fact i sometimes use the sonic maximizer plugin on a final mix. Fhz bbe audio hidefinition sound processor module board ba3884.
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