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BBE
BBE BMAX Bass Guitar Preamp
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BBE BMAX Bass Guitar Preamp

The BMAX is a high quality bass preamp/processor for the recording studio and on the stage. At the heart of the BMAX is a class A/B front-end, the input of which emulates the loading effect that the input of classic-design tube preamp would present to the bass pickups, and one of the key aspects in the warmth and punch of tube preamps. The BMAX also provides a pure and clean electronically-balanced DI output. From its 1/4" thick extruded front panel to thoughfully designed ergonomics to the red-abalone-topped knobs, the fit and finish of the BMAX exudes quality craftsmanship.

Features

  • The BMAX is perfect anywhere an extremely high-quality, pristine preamplifier is required for the bass guitar
  • In the recording studio where a bass amplifier is impractical due to space or loudness considerations
  • In performance applications, where players will find the BMAX ergonomics intuitive and easy to use
  • The BMAX EQ and Dynamic controls, combined with the patented Sonic Maximizer processor, afford a wide palette of tonal choices
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Specifications

  • Full Function 4th Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer processor
  • Solid-state, Class A/B front-end with interactive 3 band EQ and interactive “bright” switch
  • Electronically balanced DI output
  • Quasi-parametric mid-range EQ with 12db of boost or cut between 250 to 1000hz
  • Single-knob soft-knee optical compressor
  • Inputs for both passive pickup and active pickup instruments
  • 1meg ohm input impedance
  • Ground lift switch
  • Balanced XLR and ¼” TRS Outputs
  • Military-spec circuit boards
  • Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow
  • 1% metal film resistors throughout
  • Solid 1/4” thick aluminum extrusion front panel for extreme ruggedness
  • Made with pride in the USA
  • 5 year warranty

 
 
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Daveybman from Reading Pa. USA
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Subject:Poor engineering
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QUALITY:
Terrible it only worked on one job and next time i fired it up the master volume and BBE process control did not work.

FEATURES:
Good features and sound if you never ever move it or rack mount it.

EASE OF USE:
Easy if it works poor front panel mount pulls on pots face plate should not be its mounting device puts stress on the pots! Needs side ears.

VALUE:
00000 if it doesn't work its useless.

SOUND:
Good sound when it works.

STYLE:
Across the board and teach

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
35 years

OVERALL:
Lot of construction issues on the front plate if you are a gigging musician won't take any jostling at all.
 
Drew from TX
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Subject:A Great S.S. Modern-Sounding Bass Preamp
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QUALITY:
Quality is excellent, the knobs are amazing and the entire thing feels really sturdy.

FEATURES:
Soft-Knee compressor is great. Doesn't include a mute or by-pass, and an active bass through the sonic maximizer can accuire more noise and not much benefit.

EASE OF USE:
Very easy to use, just screw onto a rack, plug and go.

VALUE:
This is the highest quality preamp that I have ever used in this price range, other preamps in this range have more features but sound integrity is un-matched.

SOUND:
This is the strongest attribute, sound quality is amazing. It produces a very clean modern bass sound, with little mud and plenty of mid control.

STYLE:
Metal, Big-Band, Jazz

MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
7 years

OVERALL:
This is a great pre-amp if your looking to put together a clean and simple rack system. Does an excellent job of taking the bass signal and get
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