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View and download aphex exciter owners manual online. Aphex 1403 guitar xciter music pedal instruction manual. The aural exciter extends the high frequencies, unlike eqs and other brightness enhancers which only boosts the high frequencies and often alters the overall tonal balance. The aphex aural exciter invented a hardware processor, which. First the history in 1975, aphex introduced the first aural exciter and won u. This produces more overtones and adds richness and crispness to your mix. The aphex unit generates harmonics of the original signal, and adds them back in. Aphex 1403 guitar xciter music pedal instruction manual pdf. Aphex music pedal 1403 guitar xciter instruction manual 24 pages, 0.
Aphex introduced the original aural exciter all the way back in the mid 70s and it has been their trademark ever since. The aural exciter type iii and big bottom pro plugins are realtime tdm plugins that retain the look and sound of aphex systems renowned hardware units. Aphex aural exciter type iii plugin guide barry rudolph. This instruction manual is intended to be a complete reference on the model 204. Aural exciter and big bottom installation guide for information on. When it was originally introduced in the mid1970s, the aphex aural exciter brought its distinctive sound to. The ins and outs of the aphex type b aural exciter tn the aphex type b aural exciter has two separate channels with high input impedance 47k ohms and low output impedance 150 ohms.
The stereo image is enhanced with the aural exciter, resulting in a greater perceived loudness without an introduction of noise into the audio path due to increased gain. The aural exciter type iii and big bottom pro plugins provide support for 44. Yes, its similar to just cranking on the tone controls, but not the same. Aphex aural exciter type c 2 with big bottom model. This rare valvebased design first gained popularity among pro users as a rentalonly unit, prompting further developments through the late 1970s. The effect was developed in the mid1970s by aphex electronics. Instruction manual pn revision 2 released 0901 manufactured by. Sep 22, 2019 aphex aural exciter type c manual pdf i just bought a aphex aural exciter type c might be from the 80s unfortunately without a user manual even after more than an hour of googl.
Craig anderton made up a diy back in the day in em that aphex claimed bore no resemblance to their box, and in the next paragraph claimed it infringed on their patents. All aphex products are trademarks or registered trademarks of aphex systems. This processor was used by recording and touring artists all over the world. Up for sale is an amazing effects unitpossibly the most essential to an amazing sound, next to your tuner and possibly a graphic equalizer or tube amp. User presets are stored in the plugins preference file. Some would classify an exciter as a type of distortion effect.
In the 90s they also introduced the big bottom technology and both have been widely used effects in studios for decades. Aphex 104 aural exciter type c2 with big bottom vintage usa. The history in 1975, aphex created the first aural exciter as a rental processor that received u. Aural exciter is a registered trademark of aphex systems, ltd. The song running through was not mastered, but mixed well. I did not have the manual, it is easily accessible on the internet. Apr 23, 2012 im selling this aural exciter, and this is the video that puts it through its paces. And easy to understand sound quality i use the aural exciter with big bottom, the name is enough to be underlined drle for about a year. Does anyone have a service manual, or detailed schematic for an aphex 104 aural exciter type c2 l aphex aural exciter type c2, avec bigbottom vous procurera. This instruction manual is intended to be a complete reference on the exciter, and we. Incidentally, some of the more recent aphex aural exciters have a big bottom circuit in them, but ive never been much enamoured of that, so i wouldnt personally buy one just for that either.
For more than 35 years, the aural exciter s patented technology has been the audio professionals. Aphex 104 aural exciter typec2, big bottom mode emploi jbk marketing. These features increase power, punch and intelligibility without adding noise or an increase in output level. Modeled on one of only a few tubepowered units ever made, the waves aphex vintage aural exciter plugin delivers all the unique character of the rare original hardware unit, with all the advantages of software. Theyre some of the most popular and longstanding exciter effects out there. I must admit that i mostly dpart found a bone case on ebay u. Im selling this aural exciter, and this is the video that puts it through its paces. Find great deals on ebay for aphex exciter and aphex aural exciter big bottom. So i thought it would be a good one to run through. See video below for visual of working order only viewable via browser, not viewable via reverb app. Aphex music pedal 1402 bass xciter instruction manual 24 pages, 0. Mar 24, 2020 rare original factory aphex aural exciter type c owners manual plus sales sheet ebay please enter a number less than or equal to 1. The high input impedance means that it will work well when fed from equipment with an output impedance of 4. The aphex vintage aural exciter offers an alternative to plain old eq when youre after extra air.
Aphex technology is used in a wide range of pro audio and prosumer applications for music, video, gaming and communications. I believe this is aphexs take on bbes wildly popular and effective sonic maximizer. Aphex cx1 aphex 1537a aphex eqf2 aphex type b aphex cx1 aphex type b aural exciter aphex dominator links info contacts forum last sm download. It enhances the sound where eq alone cant seem to get it. Vintage rado green horse automatic day date watch, very rare. It didnt take long for competitors to elbow in, but they never created anything as good as a real aural exciter. When it was originally introduced in the mid1970s, the aphex aural exciter brought its distinctive sound to select sessions by. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. While aural excitement isnt quite so vital nowadays, waves have done a good job in bringing it to plugin users.
Aphex aural exciter type b service manual free download. Here we have a vstaurtas effects plugin that models aphex s very first aural exciter. Manuals and user guides for aphex professional audio equipment. The aural exciter circuit is now licensed by a growing list of manufacturers, including yamaha, mackenzie, gentner, emu systems and bogen.
Aphex systems aural exciter type c manual barry rudolph. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. It is a digitally based piece of outboard gear and im pretty sure it has xlr connections as well as 14 inch ones, but i cant remember exactly. This included a shift to fully solidstate electronics, ultimately culminating in the off. Aphex vintage aural exciter user manual waves audio. An exciter adds saturation to the signal frequencies in the higher ranges 3k and up. Aphex aural exciter type c manual pdf i just bought a aphex aural exciter type c might be from the 80s unfortunately without a user manual even after more than an hour of googl. The aural exciter is a patented audio process that recreates missing harmonics without generating significant changes in the actual signal level. Aphex aural exciter type c 103a aural exciter, 103 reverb.
The new aural exciter and optical big bottom features the same nocompromise audio quality aphex is known for, with the highest quality componentry and rugged, durable construction to withstand the rigors of travel and constant use. Setting this s witch to off b ypasses the aphex eff ect and mak es the control inoperable. I have this item in my system for a while now maybe 6 months at least and it was a nice addition its easy to use because of the knobs unlike sliders on a eq which i also have in my system also you can use the exciter alone without an eq i just had the eq already and figured i leave it there its still helpful all depends on your style and type of music speakers etc. View online instruction manual for aphex 1403 guitar xciter music pedal or simply click download button to examine the aphex 1403 guitar xciter guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. Rear insert jack allows you to insert any kind of line level audio equipment into the signal path between the channels dynamics processing and the. Rare original factory aphex aural exciter type c owners manual plus sales sheet ebay please enter a number less than or equal to 1. Download aphex type b aural exciter type b professional audio systems service manuals and repai information schematics 4 free service manuals, schematics, documentation, programs, electronics, hobby. The aphex systems model 250 aural exciter type iii is a stereo harmonic enhancer and noise gate. For more than 35 years, the aural exciters patented technology has been the audio professionals. Aphex aural exciter type iii plugin guide version 2. Aphex aural exciter type c 2 with big bottom model 104. Oct 26, 2012 the aphex systems model 250 aural exciter type iii is a stereo harmonic enhancer and noise gate. Save aphex exciter to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Aphex aural exciter type c axtc model 103 2 channel vintage rack effect unit.
The aphex guitar xciter pedal is a big bottom aural exciter for electric guitars with magnetic coil pickups. Aphex aural exciter type c manual pdf i just bought a aphex aural exciter type c might be from the 80s unfortunately without a user manual. Aphex aural exciter and big bottom processors will ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your xciter. The original aphex aural exciter, first offered in 1975, came without the big bottom circuit, which was. Aphex aural exciter type c 103a used print out of user manual similar era manual, but controls are the same the unit powers on, and signal passes through both the 14 and rca inputsoutputs. Basically, he made a side chain where it clipped a diode to create distortion basic fuzz box then high passed it and mixed it back in to the clean signal. Aphex started selling the professional units, and introduced two lowcost models. After some adjustments, i now have a kickbutt vinyl.