BBE Sonic Stomp
Musicians have been demanding a foot pedal version of the legendary BBE Sonic Maximizer and the wait is finally over! Many musicians don't have a spot for the rack mount unit, but long for the legendary clarity, definition and punch that only a Sonic Maximizer can provide. BBE took heed and carefully designed the Sonic Stomp foot pedal which delivers the same amazing sonic improvement as our popular 482i Sonic Maximizer. Other features include hard-wire bypass, non-slip rubber bottom and easy-access 9v battery compartment.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: Program Dependent
- BBE: Lo Contour +12dB @ 50Hz
- Process +12dB @ 10kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: BBE on Max 94dB
- BBE on Min 104dB
- THD: 0.02% at 1kHz
- Noise: BBE on Max -87dBu
- BBE on Min -97dBu
- Max Signal Level +7dBu
- Input Impedance: 1MEG Ohms
- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm
- * 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
- Hardware Bypass: YES
- Power Requirements:
- DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200ma
- Battery Life: 15 hours
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $179.99
User Reviews of the BBE Sonic Stomp
- Submitted by Justin from Singapore (24 points) on Jul 8, 2010
- This is a one-trick pony that does it's one trick very, very well. Helps to bring out the definition in your signal. According to BBE it corrects the inconsistencies in "fundamental and harmonic frequency" on most speaker designs. Which basically means that (from my layman understanding) it delays the mids or lows of your signal very, very slightly so that your highs and harmonics hit your ears at the same time or earlier and are not lost in the mix. Lo Contour and Process knobs are basically lows and highs, but the interaction is very subtle and depends on your original signal.
The effect can be almost unnoticeable depending on your setup. I suggest setting both knobs pretty low and playing with it on for a while, then turn it off and see if you even notice anything (e.g. less punch to the upper mids). If you do and it matters to you then you'll want this pedal :)
With the Process set generously high I could get my cheap tele copy through an even cheaper Laney solidstate sound like a sweet chime-y Vox tube. - Good Points: Improves definition/clarity Restores harmonics/highs lost in the chain
- Bad Points: Probably no use to noise makers, a multi-band EQ would be more suitable for shaping your sound Pretty much only for the tone freaks
- Price Paid: US$85.00
- Purchased At: local forum
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