Waves Introduces MaxxBass Hardware Processors
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| MaxxBass 101 |
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| MaxxBass 102 |
October 9, 2002
Waves has announced MaxxBass 101 and 102 bass
enhancement hardware processors. MaxxBass is a patented psycho-acoustic bass extension
technology that can augment the perceived frequency response of almost any
audio system.
The MaxxBass process allows the generation of deeper, more natural sounding
bass, while placing less stress on loudspeakers and amplifiers. Founded on the principle of
the "Missing Fundamental," discovered by organ-builders in the early 18th century, MaxxBass
generates a specific set of harmonics in response to the presence of bass signals. These
harmonics give the impression of a significant bass extension without the drawbacks of
simple EQ -- which can overload the amp and speakers -- or subharmonic generation, which
can actually damage PA systems by presenting bass that the system cannot handle. MaxxBass
actually reduces the stress on audio system components, at the same time compensating for
speaker bass limitations.
MaxxBass 101 and 102 are the first hardware processors to offer
the system. The MaxxBass 101 is a 1U rack-mounting unit with balanced line level
(+4dBu)analog I/O on XLR and TRS connectors and terminal blocks. The MaxxBass 102
is a half-rack unit with RCA connectors operating at -10 dBV. Both the 101 and 102
offer stereo analog input and output, and controls are provided for input level, frequency, and
intensity.A Lock button disables the controls after configuration is complete, with a
hard-wired bypass control also included.
Further information on MaxxBass can be obtained from the
MaxxBass web site,www.maxxbass.com.
For more information, visit their web site at www.waves.com. | 
