BBE 362NR help!

D-ROCK5972 · #1 12-01-2008, 09:57 AM

I've aquired a BBE 362NR (sonic maximizer and noise reducer) and want to hook it up to my Ampeg SVT 3 PRO. I just wanna be sure it's connected properly, so any help would be greatly appreciated. If it matters, I'm not running any other F/X, just my bass into the SVT3, into the cabs. Thanks in advance!

bassman1185 · #2 12-01-2008, 12:07 PM

Run it in the effects loop if it will take the input level ok. Otherwise, run your bass into the SM.

BigOldHarry · #3 12-01-2008, 12:13 PM

I had a BBE back in the '80s - - it didn't seem to do squat for my sound, and I came to the conclusion that this was yet another "emperor has no clothes" piece of gear. Was I the only one, or am I missing something?

bassman1185 · #4 12-01-2008, 12:21 PM

Ehh, the older BBE stuff (up through the 300 series; I have the 362SW) is a little bit artificial sounding. I still have my Sonic Maximizer in my rack, but I don't use it any more. I've switched to an Aphex Bass Xciter, which performs a similar function, but it's more subtle and natural sounding, and it's much more tweakable.