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BBE 382i Sonic Maximizer (1/4" TS Connections)

Enhance an unbalanced setup with this Sonic Maximizer from BBE. It takes in muddy sound and spits out bright, accurate audio. (6) Read 3 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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The BBE 382i series delivers all the sound-improving benefits of a Sonic Maximizer with the convenience of ganged-stereo operation. The BBE 382i is suitable for any unbalanced audio source that uses 1/4" unbalanced TS connections. It's perfectly suited to a guitar or bass rig.

Two Knobs, Simple To Use

Turn the Contour knob to add delay times to lower frequencies on a curve. This counteracts the natural phase delay between the bass frequencies and high frequencies. Time-aligning your sound ensures that the whole signal reaches people at once, brightening the tone and giving the signal the "live feel" of what's happening on stage. The Process knob handles exactly how much of the sound is being effected.

Full-range speakers often reproduce the lowest and highest frequencies less efficiently than all the stuff in the middle. However, BBE's Sonic Maximizer series augment these frequencies intelligently and in conjunction with their delay curve, offering a solid, full-range signal in a single box.

With unbalanced 1/4-inch TS inputs and outputs, you can connect your instrument to the BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer when you're recording/performing. The +20dB of headroom allows you to process high-gain sources. BBE's build quality maintains your tone even post processing, with a 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio the dreaded "noise" monster can be kept at bay.

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BBE Sound is a premier audio technology company dedicated to improving the quality of amplified sound for all people, from everyday consumers to music and sound professionals. BBE High Definition Sound technologies are found throughout the audio entertainment production spectrum; from the stage and studio, where world-renowned musicians insist upon using BBE professional audio processors, to consumer electronics manufacturers who implement BBE High Definition Sound technologies into their products so that they provide a more satisfying audio experience to their customers. Headquartered in California, BBE Sound, Inc. has been pioneering audio improvement technologies for professional and consumer applications since 1985. zZounds is an authorized dealer of BBE products.
Frequency response:
- Process mode: program controlled
- Bypass mode: 5Hz to 30kHz

Signal to noise ratio:
- 108dBu process in
- 120dBu process out

Total harmonic distortion (THD):
- Process mode: less than 0.1% at 1kHz

Maximum output +20dBu

Input impedance 47K Ohms

Nominal input level -10dBu

Output impedance 1K Ohms
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 22 x 11 x 4 in
BBE Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 714-897-6766

Product Description

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 unbalanced studio, PA system or guitar/bass rig application.

Features:

- A full-function Sonic Maximizer
- +20dB of output headroom
- Unbalanced 1/4-inch I/Os
- 108dB signal to noise ratio
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Overall: Use your tube amp (for guitarists) to its maximum potential! The maximizer cleans the amps natural tone (which gets lost and worn down between the preamp and the speakers) as its intended. Also boost highs and lows without muddying up your sound. Also no, absolutely no need for a boost or overdrive pedal if you use this
Style of Music: Melodic death metal
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Overall: Purchased new for my guitar rig. Using a Peavey Ultra 120 all tube head into 2 4x12 cabinets, with a basic pedalboard.(delay,chorus,wah and Maxon SD9 overdrive)...Loved my sound but was interested in the BBE maximizer from some comments and videos. Mounted 382I in my rack, installed last in effects loop, output goes into effects return on my head, and was blown away. This unit changed my sound so much i can't not use it anymore. If anyone says they don't work, or are noisy, they are doing something wrong. Quiet, solid operation and rugged build. Seems to open up the sound and presence of the spkr cabinets.
Style of Music: Metal, rock, blues
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