Aphex 1401 Acoustic Guitar Exciter Pedal and DI
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Low impedance output. Aural Exciter. Big Bottom.
Overview
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… read more 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. read less
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… read more 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. read less
Specs
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
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
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(30 ratings)
Submitted March 17, 2004 by a customer from uark.edu
"Absolutely amazing pedal!"
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If this product were lost or stolen, I would go back to the store today and buy a new one without a second thought. It's simply that good of a product. The word is not yet out on this product since it is fairly new, but everybody will be using these once they discover the amazing sound that it gives you.
Sound
This box is amazing! I thought I had great acoustic tone until I tried this pedal. I was absolutely astounded how good it sounds, both live and recorded. It brings out all sorts of harmonics you never knew were there in the first place. Incredible. Really the only way you'll be convinced is to try one yourself. But trust me, you will not be disappointed.
Features
This is a pretty simple pedal. You pretty much plug it in and turn it on. It does have an active/passive switch and a ground lift button to sort out noise problems. The DI is the best-sounding acoustic DI I've ever heard. Can be used with either a 9-V battery or a number of different power adapters.
Quality
The thing is built like a tank. It is obvious that Aphex spent plenty of time thinking about durability of the unit. It's not really anything special to look at, but who cares about that anyway.
Value
This is the best music-related purchase I've made in the past few years. The price is nothing compared to what you get in return. This has without question done more for… read more my tone than any other piece of gear I've ever bought.
The Wow Factor
Once you have heard it, there is no going back. You'll want it, too.
Musical Style:
Alternative read less
Sound
This box is amazing! I thought I had great acoustic tone until I tried this pedal. I was absolutely astounded how good it sounds, both live and recorded. It brings out all sorts of harmonics you never knew were there in the first place. Incredible. Really the only way you'll be convinced is to try one yourself. But trust me, you will not be disappointed.
Features
This is a pretty simple pedal. You pretty much plug it in and turn it on. It does have an active/passive switch and a ground lift button to sort out noise problems. The DI is the best-sounding acoustic DI I've ever heard. Can be used with either a 9-V battery or a number of different power adapters.
Quality
The thing is built like a tank. It is obvious that Aphex spent plenty of time thinking about durability of the unit. It's not really anything special to look at, but who cares about that anyway.
Value
This is the best music-related purchase I've made in the past few years. The price is nothing compared to what you get in return. This has without question done more for… read more my tone than any other piece of gear I've ever bought.
The Wow Factor
Once you have heard it, there is no going back. You'll want it, too.
Musical Style:
Alternative read less
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