User guide

The BMAX is perfect anywhere an extremely high-quality, pristine preamplifier is required for the bass guitar
It can be used in the recording studio where a bass amplifier is impractical due to space or loudness
considerations
In performance applications, players will find the BMAX’ ergonomics intuitive and easy to use
All players will find the BMAX’ EQ and Dynamics controls, as well as our patented Sonic Maximizer™
Process, afford a wide palette of tonal experiences
Full Function BBE® Sonic Maximizer™
Solid-state, Class A/B front-end with interactive 3-band EQ and “bright” switch
Optical “soft knee” compressor
Transformerless electronically balanced DI output
Inputs for both passive pickup and active pickup instruments
1meg ohm input impedance (Passive input), 100Kohm (Active input)
Ground lift switch
Balanced XLR and 1/4" unbalanced output
Mil-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
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, please check the contents within this box to insure that included are:
1. The BBE BMAX Bass Guitar Pre-amp.
2. The BBE BMAX User's manual.
If either of these items are found to be missing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the unit was
purchased immediately.
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BMAX FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS