Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI

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Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Main
Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Rear
Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Top
Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Main Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Rear Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI, Top
Low impedance output. Aural Exciter. Big Bottom.

The Models 1401 through 1403 are specially designed for amplified music instruments. The world famous Aural Exciter(tm) and Big Bottom(tm) have been condensed into a small battery powered case that can be taken anywhere. The 3 models are voiced especially for the class of instrument -- acoustic, bass or guitar. They share everything in common -- all features, controls, etc. -- except specific differences in tonality that best complement the class of instrument.

Model 1403 Guitar
Best for electric guitar with magnetic coil pickups. Gives wider range of expression. Improves the sound of other effects. Makes amplifiers seem more powerful and speeds up the attack. Improves amp overdrive but also can run very clean.

Plus -- These terrific units work with your other effects, making them sound even better!

Features:
High impedance instrument input (10 megohms)

Low impedance instrument output -- drives a long cable effortlessly

Aural Exciter

Big Bottom

Lo Tune Control

Lo Blend Control

Hi Tune Control

Hi Blend Control

Foot Switch with LED Indicator

Active/Passive Input Switch

Balanced XLR D.I. Output

Ground Lift

Wet/Dry D.I. Output Switch

9V Battery or AC Adapter Powered

Ruggedly Constructed

Benefits:
Power

Depth

Expression

Punch

Feeling

Projection

Proprietary Circuitry
Aural Exciter(tm)
Countless albums and CD's owe part of their success to the Aphex Aural Exciter It's been a 'secret weapon' of top producers and artists for over 24 years.… read more This patented process adds transient discriminate harmonic details to the sound - without turning it into distortion. If you want distortion, then use any distortion effect you like. The Aural Exciter will still add something good. No other so-called 'exciter' or 'maximizer' even comes close to the genuine Aphex Aural Exciter. You're going to hear that for yourself.

Big Bottom(tm)
Not a sub-synth, or static boost, Big Bottom is a smart system that adapts and improves what's already there. Speakers gain an extension of their low end, yet amplifiers and speakers are not overloaded. You get better sustain, but still get all the transient punch. Beyond bass, however, Big Bottom adds warmth and roundness to any instrument. Optical Big Bottom is the latest technology advancement using an optical compression device for smoother and punchier read less

Input Z Active: 50,000 Ohms - Passive: 10,000,000 Ohms

Output Z Instrument: 1000 Ohms - D.I.: 150 Ohms

Lo Tune: 40-210Hz

Hi Tune: 500-5kHz

Max Input Level Passive: 0.6V RMS - Active: 2.4V RMS

Frequency Response: 10Hz-30kHz +/- 1dB

Typical SNR: 70dB

Power Drain: 5mA

Battery Type: 9V

External Power: 5-12VAC and 7-17VDC

Input Connector: 1/4 in. Phone Jack, Mono

Instrument Output Connector: 1/4 in. Phone Jack, Mono

D.I. Output Connector: XLR 3-Pin Male

Input Selection: Active/Passive Pushbutton

D.I. Controls: Wet (with effects) / Dry (without effects) Output Pushbutton and Ground Lift Pushbutton

Power Control: Power is turned on and off by inserting the input plug.

Effect Switch: High Quality Latching Foot Switch

Effect Bypass: Straight wire through when foot switch is "OFF"

Battery Life: Estimated 150 - 200 continuous hours with a fresh high grade alkaline battery

Weight: 14 ounces (396 Grams) with battery

Dimensions (Including Knobs): 4.75 in. (121mm) W x 3.75 in. (95mm) D x 2.5 in. (64mm) H

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-767-2929
Brochure
Informative Sheet (1)
Informative Sheet (2)
Instruction Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted August 19, 2007 by a customer from knology.net

"Work with the unit, be patient with it, and let it tell you what you may need to do to better 'tweak' what pedals come before it"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
I've even used this product w/ my bass and acoustic steel string and classical guitars (both Taylor). I also play one of Bonnie Raitt's handme down PRS guitars through a huge/busy pedal board to a Fender Deluxe. The xciter finally let me put a period on this pedal board design.. and when the sound engineers are happy - then we can have less stress and more enjoyable performances. Can I get a raise now?

Sound
I needed to 'finish' my sound for a theatre in which I am a house musician. Since I'm required to play sooo many styles - I do run quite a few pedals/effects, but my final sound going to the amp lacked absolute definition. I was able to put a 'high wax finish' on the house guitar tone w/ this product and take headaches away from the house sound guys. It's got everyone's attention. All my effects 'woke-up' - tremelo, script phase 90, flanger, 3 distortions, chorus, and two delay pedals.

Features
The best feature set includes the direct box when bypassing an amp altogether (I do this at church) and the ground lift is necessary to alleviate ground loop problems. I have found nothing lacking in this unit - but you must be patient when you first get it and use it. Take your time with it and engage another set of ears to assist you in finding the best settings. Lastly, compare the difference when the unit is On/Off - while it might not sound night/day at first - it will quickly grow on you as you realize there… read more are dozens of improved nuances to the multitude of tones generated from today's busy pedal boards.

Ease of Use
There is an absolute learning curve!!! If you want complete miracles in just minutes without carefully studying what the product is doing, then you'll be dissappointed. But then, everybody will realize that your probably not the great guitarist you think you are.

Quality
Be careful when hauling the unit around. It could be easy to damage the tiny switches in the back of the unit.

Value
This products beats the BBE sonic maximizer hands down. Although they are completely different products - if you had to choose between one or the other - get the xciter!

Manufacturer Support
The company is great in responding to your questions on how to get the most out of your ENTIRE system when using this product.

The Wow Factor
Well labled and greatly styled!

Musical Background:
Active Musician - 30+ years

Musical Style:
Contemporary Worship, Rock, New Country, Cool Jazz, Motown, Blues read less
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