has anyone tried BBT's Sonic Maximizer??

[dj Happee]

i was thinkin of gettin myself one. If anyone has used this Sonic Maximizer, or know of it, give me a personal opinion on it! Thanks.

dj Happee www.theVirtuosos.com

[E-NICE]

Hey I don't have a BBE sonic maximizer but I
have heard good things about it. And since you are a DJ I suggest you to buy one. Either the 462 or the 862.
PEACE!!

[Singking]

Happee..

I do both live sound and DJ work and have have a BBE 422 in my rack for a few years. I like what it does. You can go to their website http://bbe.com and even download the owner's manual. It will give you a great idea of the concept and how is works. One suggestion that I have is that if you run a bi-amped system - don't run the subs through the unit - you're crossover will take care and keep things sonically separated. This unit goes in-line after your mixer before eq, compressor or anything. Also, look for a used one on e-bay it will save you a few bucks - you can usually get one for around a c-note.

Bob

[fendermustang]

I agree with Bob. The BBE sonic maximizer is a gem. Try it you'll like it.

Good luck!!

[CJWalker]

I own a BBE 862 (w/XLR & TRS) and I absolutely love it! Just be careful not to crank it or you'll get distortion. I plan to buy a couple for use on different instuments.

[dj Happee]

what exactly does the Maximizer do? can i get the same results by boosting my EQ levels up a notch? I know its a stupid question...but i really have to know. thanks..

PS. does anyone have a copy Cubase VST i can copy?? i'll trade some of my software for it. thanks.

[Cooperman]

Hey Ed, I take your point about a Sonic Maximizer not being needed on top quality PA/DJ gear - you are infinitely more experienced than me on such issues. But I have read in quite a few articles where big named guitarists use Sonic Maximizers in their concert guitar rigs. Now obviously these guys are gonna have the best guitar rigs going around yet they still use the "BBE Process". Are these 'bad artifacts' you speak of less prevelent in a guitar rig? What I'm trying to say is, ok fair enough don't use Maximizers for PA/DJ gear but then why do many top guitarists who have great rigs use them?

[Singking]

Sonusman - Ed.. I respect your opinion. I use my maximizer situationally. I have a good sound system using EV 1503ER main cabinets and 1810LER Subcabinets all powered by Carver 1200 amps run at straight 8ohms, Ashly crossover at 40-50hz. There are times when you want to fake the sound because of room acoustics where you just want the high end to cut through without it being piercing. This seems to do the trick. In an acoustically good room, I don't use it. I also have the Aural Exciter. I can see the difference on this with vocals both live and in my studio.

Bob

[hixmix]

Use your ears. It might work on a couple of things but if you use it on everything you're gonna start sounding over processed. Maybe just use it on one or two tracks instead of the whole mix. If you need to send your mix through a maximizer you probobly don't have the sound you really want on tape anyway.