Aphex 1401 Acoustic Xciter User manual

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World Famous Studio Effects
Especially For Musicians
• Active/Passive Input Select
Allows for hot active pickups
• 10 Megohms Input Z
Brings out the maximum tone
in all types of pickups.
• Low Z Instrument Output
Drives long cords effortlessly
• Balanced Pro D.I. Output
Effect or non-effect select
Ground lift
Studio Quality
• Simultaneous Outputs
Both work at the same time
• True Bypass
No electronics in bypass
• Simplified Operation
Only four knobs
• Long Battery Life
Estimated 100 to 150 hours
from a fresh 9V battery
• Flexible External Power
7 to 36VDC any polarity
5 to 24VAC
If the plug fits, it works!
citer History
In 1975, Aphex introduced the first
Aural Exciter® and won U.S and for-
eign patents. Very soon, the magic of
Aural Excitement was discovered by
recording and touring artists all over
the world. It didn’t take long for com-
petitors to elbow in, but they never cre-
ated anything as good as a real Aural
Exciter.
In 1990, Aphex introduced the legend-
ary Big Bottom® to balance out the
benefits of the Aural Exciter. Big Bottom
is now as sought after as Aural Excite-
ment and is renown in its own right. As
powerful as they are alone, the Aural
Exciter and Big Bottom are doubly
powerful when used together.
Aural Exciter® - What It Does
This is the real and original Aural Exciter
especially optimized for musical instru-
ments. It can variously be described
as adding “air”, “bite”, “definition” or
clarity to the sound by cleverly creat-
ing and manipulating the harmonics
of the sound. As you will hear, no other
“Exciter” has the musicality of the true
Aphex Aural Exciter.
Big Bottom® - What It Does
For bass instruments, it dynamically
enhances the low end by deepening
and expanding the bass tones accord-
ing to an adaptive process. It’s not just
boost. The effect protects speakers
while it extends their bass producing
capability. For acoustic instruments it
“brings out the box“. In other words,
it adds a warmer tone that makes the
instrument sound bigger and fuller. For
guitars, it gives you another dimension
of expression at the lower end of the
scale. It’s not a synthesizer of any kind.
It takes what is there and enhances it
intelligently.
Look What the Reviewers are Saying!
...this pedal is amazing. It would be worth buying
even if it was double the cost.
Riann Vosloo
“Bass Guitar Magazine” 8/03
For: A really open sound that makes your guitar
sound bigger.
Against: We have to give it back.
Bob Tribe
“Total Guitar” 7/03
If you want the genuine Aphex sound in an instru-
ment friendly package, this is the answer.
Paul White
“Sound on Sound” 8/03
...the sensation is akin to adding another cabinet...
more air, space and color around each note. Xcit-
ers add a lively richness that’s highly addictive.
These pedals are amazing.
Terry Buddingh
“Bass Player” 8/03
...body resonance and thump were magnificently
enhanced... the sonic spectrum seems to expand
into the stratosphere... warm, chunky lows and
ethereal highs... boosting frequency bands (EQ)
couldn’t match the shimmer and wide screen
quality of the Xciter processing. If you’re looking
for a tone that goes to “12” or “13” instead of “11”,
then get Xcited.
Michael Molenda
“Guitar Player” 7/03
In blind tests, listeners picked the Xciter signal
over dry direct guitar every time. “Fuller”, “richer”,
“brighter”, “clearer”, “more alive” were adjectives
used to describe the effect. The Acoustic Xciter
also excels as a straight D.I. - its sound is round
and full and seems to tame the piezo “quack” so
many D.I.’s struggle with.
Mick Gallagher
“EQ Magazine” 7/03
Features
Acoustic - Bass - Guitar
Aural Exciter and Big Bottom
With Professional D.I.
Models 1401 - 1402 - 1403 Foot Pedals
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