The AKG BX-10E2 is a refined evolution of the original BX-10E two-channel reverberation unit. It offers a noticeably smoother and cleaner sound than its predecessor, utilising a redesigned Torsional Transmission Line (TTL) system along with newly developed equalisation in its TTL electronics.
This patented TTL system provides precise and natural reverberation characteristics by employing a series of springs with transmission properties governed by statistical variations. Uniquely, the TTL system is the only reverb unit – including live chambers – that excludes the dry input signal from its output.
This makes the BX-10E2 a benchmark for compact, high-quality reverbs, delivering portability alongside professional-grade performance for critical studio applications. Its only rival is AKG’s larger BX-20E, making the BX-10E2 unrivalled in its class.
The AKG BX-10E2 offers many important features for superior performance in a quality portable reverberation unit:
- Uses Torsional Transmission Line principal
- High density of resonant frequencies
- High pulse density to duplicate the many sound paths of a naturally reverberant environment
- High degree of statistical diffusion in both frequency and time domains
- Linear frequency response for maximum range of applications
- Precise duplication of natural room-reverberation effects
- Genuine two-channel design. Either channel can be used and controlled separately (channel separation > 35 dB)
- Switchable to composite mono drive (inputs 1+2) of reverb channels; dry channels are independent at all times
- Adjustable input sensitivity
- Built-in limiters (one per channel) to prevent over-driving of TTL systems
- Built-in low- and high-frequency shelving equalisation for each reverb channel
- Built-in reverb/dry signal mixing
- No acoustic feedback… even when placed close to monitor loudspeakers
- No special mounting or isolation is required for installation
- Ideally suited for van or mobile studio operation. Lightweight (only 47 lbs)
- No locking or readjustments necessary for transportation
- No periodic maintenance, adjustments, or “tuning”
- Small space requirements (12″ H x 17.5″ W x 19.4″ D)
- RM-10 19″ rack mount available (and shown below)
The AKG BX-10E2 provides independent decay-time adjustment, reverb high- and low-frequency equalisation, and reverb/dry signal mixing for each channel. Both channels are electronically and acoustically separate.
Decay time is adjusted through mechanical feedback. Reverberation/dry signal mixing eliminates the need of a “reverb return” mixing section in the mixing console. The AKG BX-10E2’s unique two-point suspension makes it impervious to acoustic feedback and mechanical vibration.
AKG BX-10E2-Short: For speech and some music applications requiring shorter reverb decay times, AKG offers a special version of the AKG BX-10E2. Known as the BX-10E2-Short, this specially modified unit provides switch-selectable decay times of 1, 2, and 3 seconds for improved articulation and intelligibility. The BX-10E2-Short has already gained almost instant recognition by major radio stations throughout the U.S. and is equally at home in film and videotape studios.
AKG BX-10E2 Stereo Spring Reverb, rackmount version which is ultra rare and very rare to see for sale.
