Who needs this box? Recording studios of any size, for starters. If there's somebody singing or speaking, you'll wonder how you survived without it. If you record any acoustic instruments as well, stop reading this and order one now. In this age of CDs, cassettes are starting to show their limits. When you put this box between your master source, and your cassette deck, it gives the venerable little cassette a sonic fighting chance. If you are a mobile or nightclub DJ, this unit will kick everything up a notch. Sound reinforcement companies, large and small, it's a no brainer how you can use it. Finally, if you have a rack as part of your rig, whether you're a keyboard, guitar, or bass player, you need this as the final stage before your signal goes out.

With the 482i model, you can get stellar sound for a very down-to-earth price. The 482i is perfect for semi-pro applications not requiring balanced jacks. (If you need balanced inputs, check out the 882.) Since it has true dual-mono operation, the 482 is 2 independent Sonic Maximizer signal processors in one chassis. Use it on a stereo signal or process 2 mono channels separately with separate controls. Rack this baby up and use it to liven up the sound of just about anything: live bands, home studios, mobile DJ systems, nightclub sound systems, individual instruments like bass, guitar, or keyboards — even your home stereo will sound like it cost twice as much through the 482i! The unit is really easy to use — basically, just hook it up and set the enhancement to your taste. Presto! — your stuff sounds completely amazing! It's really not fair to the ones who don't have the Sonic Maximizer, but somehow we think you'll live through the guilt.

Applications:
- Pro and semi-pro sound reinforcement
- Multitrack studios
- Mobile DJ systems
- Cassette copies
- Nightclub sound systems
- Instrument racks for guitar, bass and keyboards

Features:
- 2 channels of process for stereo or separate mono mixes
- 5 segment LED output meters
- +18dBu headroom
- RCA and1/4" inputs and outputs
- Hardwire bypass
- Bypass switch for comparison of processed to unprocessed signal

Specifications:
- Frequency Response:
Process Mode: Program controlled
Bypass Mode: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 0.5dBu, 10dBu input
- THD:
Process mode: less than 0.025% at 20-20kHz
Bypass mode: less than 0.002% at 20-20kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 112dB Process IN
- Maximum Output: +18dBu (may vary due to control settings)
- Input Impedance: 47K Ohms, unbalanced 1/4" phone jack or RCA jack.
- Output Impedance: 1K Ohms, unbalanced 1/4" phone jack or RCA jack.
- Sensitivity: -45dBu for maximum process
- Maximum Process: +12dBu boost at 5kHz, -10dBu input
- Lo Contour: +12dBu adjustment at 50Hz, -10dBu input