Aphex 1401 Acoustic Guitar Exciter Pedal and DI

Manufacturer's Description for Aphex 1401 Acoustic Guitar Exciter Pedal and DI

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 1401 Acoustic
Especially adapted for use with acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, violas, accordions, xylophones, keyboards. Any traditional acoustic instrument outfitted with active or passive pickups. Voicing is clean and open. Gives better articulation, clarity, and and projection with the feeling of a fuller reach to the lowest notes.

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. 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 control. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Aphex products.

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: 300-3kHz

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