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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
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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| I've owned it a month -- no issues. We'll see what's to come down the road. |
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| I really like the features of this unit. Optical compressor, BBE Sonic Maximizer technology, powerful EQ system. I would prefer that the EQ section be set up for boost/cut, as opposed to boost only (bass & treble) and cut only (midrange). The saving grace of this design is the separate boost/cut mid level knob companioned with the selectable frequency knob. Knobs are easy to read on stage. I like that the compressor and sonic maximizer can be switched on/off with a switch on the face of the unit or with a footswitch. |
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| I'm on a budget. I can't afford the Fender American Deluxe 5-string Jazz Bass that I want. Nevertheless, I hook up the Fender Squire Vintage Modified 70's 5-string Jazz Bass (also ordered from AMS), which sounds great on its own, and it sounds like the American Deluxe that I want. Blew my mind when I played through it the first time, and continues to. |
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| I've been able to accomidate great tone for my country band and for a few studio sessions with this unit. Everything from uber warm R&B tone to bright and snappy slap tone. Works well for rock, country, R&B, gospel, jazz, fusion, funk, ...whatever. I'm extremely impressed with this BBE BMAX preamp. |
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