Aphex 204 Aural Exciter and Big Bottom

by Aphex

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• ASIN: B000EY94CW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,034 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #14 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Signal Processors > Effects Processors > Exciters & Enhancers

Product Description

The 204 dramatically enhances live, recorded, broadcast and webcast sound. The patented Aural Exciter enhances detail, clarity and imaging. It has even been scientifically proven to increase intelligibility. It pulls a vocal or an instrument up out of a mix. It punches up an entire mix, even in a noisy or reverberant environment. The new Optical Big Bottom, adds low-end punch with deeper, more powerful bass.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must own for any musician, February 20, 2011

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Matti_Ice "xxMatti*Icexx" (Who dat?! nation) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aphex 204 Aural Exciter and Big Bottom

According to the paperwork that comes with this unit, the aural exciter has been used in all types of recording and live sound to add to the quality. First thing, this is an audio enhancement system, not an effect, preamp or anything else. But it is worth every penny I can promise! It has 2 channels, each channel with an aural exicter and optical big bottom. The exciter seems to work on the natural overtones and harmonics while the big bottom seems to increase low end while keeping it clear and distortion free.

I personally have only used this unit in my guitar rig. I play 7 and 8 strings usually tuned to low F. One of the big problems most players have with guitar is getting a nice fat low end that doesn't sound like mud. The big bottom has allowed me to add that heavy punch to my sound while keeping its clarity. Plus, my chords sound so thick and strong. I can actually feel my palm mutes hitting me in the chest now. Great for any guitar player but I highly recommend it for those who are using drop tunings. The aural exciter will bring out those beautiful overtones and single out every note in the chord. In turn, I've found my chords sound a lot more clear AND that it makes dissonant chords sound better instead of seeming like a jumble of crap because of the definition of each individual note. Harmonics also sound brighter. A little bit of this function goes a long way, I have mine set at about 1 across the board.

While touring I have seen the exciter used in PA systems. It seems to really improve the overall sound. Several times I have seen the Aphex in bass rigs. They have always been really tight and punchy, an excellent tone that really stands out.

I must say, buy the Aural Exciter. Its only going to improve your sound whatever the applicaton. I'm not going to say it will make it magical, but this is one piece of equipment that I just cannot see doing any damage. A lot people go crazy buying gear only to add to set up time, junking up their signal, etc. but I have only seen positive effects from the Exciter. It comes at a low price too. As a guitarist I stand by this thing 100%, and for all those who are having trouble taming the low freq. of their 7+ stringers, I think this is the answer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aphex aural exciter, April 2, 2011

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This review is from: Aphex 204 Aural Exciter and Big Bottom

This is the best 300 dollars that I have ever spent. This thing makes my voice and guitar sound great. Acoustic guitar shimmers like never before.

I highly recommend this product. If your guitar sounds dull and flat this is an easy decision to make and it only cost a couple hundred. I put this in front of my marshall and it brings it to life. No joke. Makes my vocals sound much better without a doubt. Buy it.