BBE BMAX-T Rackmount Tube Bass Preamplifier
Class A, DC-regulated tube preamp section.
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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. > More
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BBE BMAX-T Tube Bass Preamp Product Description
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No other bass preamp on the market can approach the total quality, professional feature set and incredible tone of the BMAX-T. The BMAX-T is a high quality tube bass preamp/processor with applications both in the recording studio and on the road in demanding live applications. At the heart of the BMAX-T is a class A, DC regulated tube preamp section - a classic tube preamp that recalls the traditional designs of the 50's and 60's. The BMAX-T features a high voltage (300V) tube front end with hand-picked Groove Tubes 12AX7 tube, providing all of the pre-amp gain and passive interactive tone control. The high-end DI section is transformer-balanced with a genuine Jensen transformer for the ultimate in warmth and presence. 1% metal film resistors, military-spec PC board and custom-made toroidal power transformer complete the no-compromise design of the BMAX-T.
While no expense was spared in the engineering and internal componentry, the packaging of the BMAX-T received the utmost attention to detail. From the 1/4 in. thick extruded front panel to thoughtfully designed ergonomics to the red-abalone-topped knobs, the fit and finish of the BMAX-T exudes quality craftsmanship.
FeaturesThe BMAX-T 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-T ergonomics intuitive and easy to use
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BBE
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BBE Bmax-T Technical Description
Specifications
Full Function 4th Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer processor
All tube Class A front-end with interactive 3-band EQ and interactive 'bright' switch
Hand-selected premium quality Groove Tubes 12AX7
Jensen transformer balanced DI output
Quasi-parametric mid-range EQ with 12db of boost or cut between 250 to 1000hz
Single-knob soft-knee optical compressor
Custom toroidal transformer
Inputs for both passive pickup and active pickup instruments
1meg ohm input impedance
Ground lift switch
Balanced XLR and 1/4 in. 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 in. thick aluminum extrusion front panel for extreme ruggedness
Made with pride in the USA
5 year warranty
Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of
BBE
products.
User Reviews for BBE BMAX-T Tube Bass Preamp
Product Rated
9.2
Out of 10
(2 ratings)