Customer Reviews

BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer

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The BBE 882i, is simply amazing. It has done more for my setup than anything else I have purchased thus far. I use it with both a Korg Triton Studio 88 key keyboard and a Nuemann tlm 103. The BBE 882i is the second thing in my signal chain (right after my preamp) and the effect on my sound is no less than profound. When used with a Korg Triton Studio keyboard the clarity produced is absolutely stunning( not to say it was bad before, when I bought it new about 4 years back,it was $6,000 us and to this day is still one of the best keyboards on the market) but the BBE 882i makes it sound so much better. When the used with the Neumann 103, once again the clarity produced is amazing (I like the sound it produces better than a u87). I have also used it with much cheaper mics such as the Studio Projects C1 and an Audio Technica 2020 with great results. I would suggest this to anyone who owns a recording studio or has a home studio. One word of advice I would suggest setting all the levels on the 882i to level 6 ( this seems to give the best results with large diaphragm condenser microphones and keyboards).

If you record you probably will find use for this. If you go live then this isn't an option! YOU MUST HAVE THIS IN YOUR RACK!!!! this isn't negociable, the improvement is dramatic. Get your bbe maximizer and test it for yourself... once properly adjusted it works miracle on your current sound system. It is so simple to tweek that it wont take more than 5 min.

I was nearly deterred by the stupid comments of forumites who cast their dumb and uninformed opinions on this processor. They all said that it was worthless and more useful as a door stop. Ridiculous. This is easily the most important piece of my live sound rack for controlling tone. To summarize what it actually does without science talk, once activated it sounds as though you've MAGICALLY pulled a wad of cotton out of each speaker. A large wad. Anyone who has spent a large amount of time around stereos, PA systems, and live sound rigs without a sonic maximizer is literally stupefied when they hear it work. It is a wonder that it is not bundled with every sound component from the factory. Just buy it. You'll laugh at any competitor who doesn't own one as their sound will be muddy and mottled, while yours is crisp and brilliant.

And damn, for the price here, why wouldn't you?

We have been playing with this device attached to our live PA system for a while and people in the scene ask us for our "punched" sound. Well this is the secret.

This device is a mystery black box that doubles the value of your equipment by flicking a switch.

Apparently the generic term for this kind of device is "aural exciter" (if you want to look for alternatives). This device enhance the harmonic frequencies from the signal that is entering and correct the phase of conflicting harmonics. It avoids conflicting signals to cancel out resulting in a lowered fidelity of sound for higher and lower registers.

Describing it in qualitative terms, the bass will sound loud and contained in the bass low register without invading other instrument sound frequencies. The guitar will shimmer without stepping in the opaque and dark/warm register of the bass instruments, the drum will sound snappy and defined and the voices very clear without been muddled by the other instruments. It feels like it give a protagonist role to each instrument. Everything will sound like a studio recording. And of course you can regulate the amount of enhancement you want to apply if you find it too synthetic sounding.

Each channel has two knobs one for "Lo contour" that seems to work like bass boost an a "Process" that controls the amount of FX and presence.

I never really though i needed this until i bought it and heard the difference!

Meeeeeeeeeeen, what a difference in depth!

It totally makes your sound better.. there must be a fairy trapped in every unit of these wonderful products.

this bbe is just what I was looking for a long time ago.

price is just very good cause other store have this for

like a [...] more.

I use this for a band not a big one, does very good

job in getting a more clear sound and just boost up the bass,mids,and highs.

very good maximizer.

BBE missed it in the marketing department for high end home use. I have a big power system with big speakers and still even using a turntable. This thing is nothing short of remarkable. It's one of those pieces that once you use it. Your system seems to suck when you bypass it. You just think your system sounds good now. Wait until you use this baby! Highly recomended. I don't usually do reviews but had to let cat out of the bag on this secret weapon.

This is NOT a standout piece of gear that you fall in love with! I use it with my keys. When I got it I tried it in some mastering i was doing and it was a total disaster.

Lost all detail. This box warms up the sound, is good for price. Not the love that steals your heart.

So buy it but dnn't expect it to change the world. Hint: TC Electronics boxes are to love, and I mean love, you sit in awe of the results.

I was really on the fence about this product until I purchased one through this site.I had seen several reviews and heard it used live before and was curious but not sold on it. After I came across this amazing price from this retailer on this site I couldn't resist the urge to find out once and for all was this piece of equiptment going to help my tone. IT DID! Really glad I got it.

The 882i arrived very quickly & in great shape.

Its performance exceeds my expectations... by a LOT!

Great product & great service.

Thanks!