2 Sonic maximizer questions

[dan]

I know the general application of sonic maximizers but is there other ways to use them like recording vocals or other DI things?
And is there really much difference between the BBE 482 and 882?

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Dan:

If you have a PRETTY GOOD FX BOX, I don't think you need a gimmick box. I've read on this site that Maximizers don't do much. But, a GOOD reverb box can do a great deal.

I run two FX boxes directly into my MD-8 which gives me a choice to use one box or both of them for different effects and sounds and creativity. But, if you like the gimmick box, I guess you have to experiment with it to see how far it goes to the left or to the right of GOOD SOUNDS.

Cheers,
Green Hornet

[dan]

I figured most people on this site would think their not worth much. Ive heard lots of good things about using them when your burning your mix to a CD-RW.

[dan]

Hey Sonusman, you can harp all you want. Thats what I wanted to hear a kinda stern reassurance that these things are good or not. Besides I dont have the money for one anyway I was just curiose what they could do.

By the way, when I said I heard alot of good things I wasnt talking about from BBE, thats rediculous. no companies gonna advertise thier products with the way they really sound- with no bullshit. Ive read about em in alot of magazines and articles.

Home recording magazine shows you a picture of lots of peoples studios and tells you exactly whats in them from the mixer to the headphones. Ive seen a few of them there or else I probly wouldnt have considered askin about em.