The aphex 204 is a wonderful machine, widely criticized by french engineer sounds. Aphex technology is used in a wide range of pro audio and prosumer applications for music, video, gaming and communications. Aphex dominator ii precision multibrand peak limiter preliminary. Two channels af world renawned, patented aural exciter ond big botrom will add. The aural exciter type iii and big bottom pro plugins provide support for 44.
About aphex exciter legendary professional two channel audio enchancement 35 years and counting since its introduction in 1975, close to a million aphex aural exciters have found their way into recording studios and broadcast facilities, nightclubs and concert halls, arenas and airports, musicians and djs rigs and houses of worship. Aphex model 204 aural exciter and optical big bottom. I use this in my mobile dj rig and am thrilled with the build quality and improvement in sound clarity and bass punch. Aphex s patented aural exciter big bottom technology, then output the effected signal with no further processing required to achieve the desired aural qualities. Later revisions of the aphex aural exciter included the model 104 type c and type c2 units. As an insert on the track, using mix1 or mix2 modes. Items must be returned in original, asshipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. The rear panel is identical to that of the sx3040, as is the design of the knobs and the style of the chassis screenprinting, and. As opposed to simply adding eq to a signal, this is shifting the phase and adding harmonic content to it as well. Vintage aural exciter plugin delivers all the unique character of the rare. The older aphex 204 has a lf drive, tune and mix knobs, and tune, harmonics, and mix knobs for the midhf. The original aphex aural exciter, first offered in 1975, came without the big bottom. The aphex 204 exciterbig bottom gearslutz pro audio.
When recording from the spdif input your daw must reference the clock from the spdif signal. All aphex products are trademarks or registered trademarks of aphex systems. Although the sx3040 sonic exciter and su9920 sonic ultramizer both do broadly. You need the manual to fully grok the 204s controls. Sweetwaters sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Nov 29, 2017 the original aphex aural exciter, first offered in 1975, came without the big bottom circuit, which was added in 1992. Aphex aural exciter does it have a place in home audio setup. Video from 2002 introducing the aphex 204 and 207 processors.
We have 1 aphex 207d manual available for free pdf download. Feb 01, 2010 i continue to rotate 6 year old aphex 230 processors through as they fail. Apr 01, 2002 aphex systems model 204 aural exciter. Screen protectors free delivery possible on eligible purchases. For more details on these processes, see the aphex technology box. Plugging in a condenser mic and recording vocals, the immediate impression is one of immense clarity and depth. Like their popular 1788a, all settings of the model 188 may be remote controlled via ethernet or midi, using the included 1788sw control software pc and mac. If you dont, at least peruse the table of contents to familiarize yourself with the scope of information available to you.
I had no problems with the cd as is, and yet i liked it a little better through the 204. The aphex aural exciter was one of the first exciter effects. An exciter is an audio signal processing technique used to enhance a signal by dynamic. Jul 01, 2002 aphex has a decades long legacy in developing industrystandard dynamics controllers for critical recording, broadcast and mastering applications. 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. The spdif output might be used to expand your headphone outputs with an aphex headpod4. Free pdf printer create pdf documents from windows applications. Supports citrix, terminal server, windows server 2019 2016 2012 2008 2008r2 2003. Exciter products for professional audio, recording. Currently there are models for acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass, all housed in similarlystyled but differently coloured cast metal cases. This is because each output driver has fixed gain and supplies only half.
Aphex vintage aural exciter user manual waves audio. Aural exciter makes it possible to recreate and restore missing harmonics. Just curious if the aphex exciter is popular in home audio setups. It provides a 2way buffer so both systems connected can operate unaffected by the other. The aphex works by adding lf sustaindynamics control and midhf harmonics. Aphex has now released the model 204 aural exciter and optical big bottom, yet another refinement of the original unit. Made it for a sales ad, but decided to keep it after a final hours of jamming and tweaking. Exciter aphex products for professional audio, recording. Sep 22, 2016 this years model combines the patented aphex exciter processing, which adds brightness and clarity to the highs, with big bottom, which adds punch and fatness to the lows. Primary function would be on vocals, but id also look into using them in production too.
I play it with a passive jazz bass, and helps me find a more m. View and download aphex exciter owners manual online. Aphex 207d manuals manuals and user guides for aphex 207d. Without a doubt, with the 204 disengaged, the performance was a less engaging experience.
The channel includes a special version of aphexs patented. Aphex vintage aural exciter plugin tape op magazine. As illustrated above, the unit splits the input signal into two paths. Building on the wide aueptance of the original anaconda, aphex new madel.
Aphexs patented aural exciterbig bottom technology, then output the effected signal with no further processing required to achieve the desired aural qualities. Aphex systems, celebrating 26 years in the pro audio industry, has unleashed a revitalized version of its famous aural exciter. Since tv audio in most of the world is fm, the problems for tv audio are the same as. I have a modern aphex 204 they must be varying depending on the time of build, newer being better. Aphex have ported their expertise in spectral processing to a range of guitar pedals that also double as di boxes. One has to be very conservative in measures when using it. I have used it once on a mix which i had done with not so great gear. I know because i didnt get a printed one with the box.
It does have a seductive quality when added to a mix. Increasing that big bottom and keeping it from clipping it works great, and when i did try to get the same big bottom sound with just using my eq, it would put the chain into clip mode. There is an unmistakable sonic character to an aural exciter. 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. Over three decades of research, development and refinement have kept the aural exciter at the cutting edge. Aphex 188 8channel microphone preamplifier vintage king. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described. My rig is a swr sm500 with two aguilar gs112s and i have considered getting the aphex 204 or the bbe 482 or maybe the cheaper 362. Aphex 2channel aural exciter and optical big bottom effects.
Not great quality, but may be interesting for some. Aphex says that their patented method would not envolve distortion, but it seems to me that it does. Aphex 204 user manual pn 9994140, revision2 released 09012001 pdf. Aphex 204 manual pdf manuals and user guides for aphex professional audio equipment.
The thought of using an audio processor for most analog enthusiasts seems abhorrent to add any thing to the pure audio signal presented from the phono preamp. I think the big bottom sounds really good on bass sounds and kicks and i like it better than the maxxbass plugin as i think it adds a more natural fuller sound. This is because each output driver has fixed gain and supplies. May 20, 20 the aphex in2 is a compact and high quality recording interface for your daw, two class a microphone preamps with tons of clean headroom for capturing your performances cleanly and accurately. Golden voice makeover this is my 2d aphex aural exciter. Exciter products for professional audio, recording, broadcast, audio applications aphex.
It works pretty good in small amounts and can be used to add distortion if you choose to. Aphex update their famous aural exciter and big bottom processes for the 21st century. The unit therefore may be operated on a stereo pair or as completely separate channels for use in mixdown sessions or any other audio use only limited by your imagination. Got wind of it from kevin barnes at kab, he recommends and sells them. I am still not told which ones, but at least i know they get recalibrated when sent in for service.
Patented stereo aural exciter and big bottom audio enhancement technology in. Model 204 204 instruction manual attention this instruction manual is intended to be a complete reference on the model 204. Combining the aural exciter and big bottom youtube. Aphex make a number of claims for their circuitry, including greater dynamic range and frequency response than traditional tube circuits, as well as very low noise so i was keen to put this to the test. In this video, bob difazio takes a look at the aphex 204, a processor that combines the aural exciter and the big bottom in one device. All the same vintage and all getting capacitors replaced. Chris isaak, heart shaped world, wicked game this was quite interesting, as it was one of the cds that i would have thought needed something like the 204 the least. Yet inserted on a master, the aphex really magnifies the sound. Aphex 188 8channel remote controlled microphone preamp. The aphex model 188 provides eight highquality aphex transformercoupled mic preamps in a 1u rackmountable chassis.
The test was done with the new aphex aural exciter 2011, did not try the 204 model, it could be the same unit with a face lift. Modeled on one of only a few tubepowered units ever made, the new waves aphex. If you have ever used an aphex exciter, then this plugin responds pretty much exactly as you might expect. Simply put it inflates the serious and allows for regeneration of high harmonics of the spectrum. Copiers, photocopiers, mfds, mfps, fax, scanners, multifunction, multifunctional, singlefunction, maintenance, warranty, consumables, toner, cartridges, ink, leasing. The model 204 aural exciter with optical big bottom is a big name for this single rackspace box that packs a lot of flexibility into an affordable package. The model 204 is a professional two channel audio processor, where each channel independently has an aphex aural exciter section and an optical big bottom section. And, in 1995, when the company branched out into the mic preamplification realm, the result was the model 107, an awardwinning product featuring patented reflected plate amplifier rpa circuitry. There are two primary ways to use the waves aphex vintage aural exciter plugin.
Some of the warmth offered by some of my favoured and more expensive designs is certainly. Bidirectional adataes ond aesadat converter al up to 96khz somple. It appears as though the aphex has more options, plus the big bottom, but it is a lot more expensive. Apr 22, 2005 im looking at both the aphex 204 and the bbe 482i to add to my collection. Unlike eq, the aphex processes wont add level to the signal. My understanding is the bbe works on the basis of phase alignment of freqs to add clarity.
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