BBE Acoustimax Acoustic Preamp DI Pedal

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Dec. 12, 2018..

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91 out of 100. Incorporating 275+ ratings and reviews.

Gearank Recommendation

The Acoustimax appeared on our recommended list for Acoustic Preamps when we published the first edition in May 2016 and it remained there until December 2018 when it was out-ranked by other preamps.

Overview

BBE Sound Inc. is known for their popular "Sonic Maximizer", which improved the clarity and volume of many recordings. They have since branched into live sound reinforcement and have made their technology suitable for acoustic instruments, resulting in the BBE Acoustimax.

While it may not have as many extra features as other acoustic preamps, it works great where it matters, having extensive tone shaping controls and providing great sound courtesy of the built-in Sonic Maximizer.

This may not be a do-it-all type of acoustic pedal, but it definitely fits the preamp bill.

Features

3-Band EQ with sweepable mid-range band
Low-frequency notch filter
Phase reversal
Ground lift
Line level out (Direct Input)
Dedicated tuner out
TRS effects loop
Pre/post switchable-balanced DI output with pad
Input Impedance 2.2 M Ohm
True bypass switching
Non-slip rubber bottom
12v power supply included
Weight: 3 lbs.

It was on our recommended list until we undertook a major review of acoustic preamps in December 2018 at which time we found there were more highly rated options to recommend in our guide to The Best Acoustic Preamp Pedals.