Aphex Systems Xciter Acoustic Bass Guitar - Manual (Page 2)

Perfect For All Amplified Instruments
These are just a few of the many artists and top musicians who are now Xcited. Will you one day be among them?
John Jorgenson Jeff King Reggy Hamilton Nathan East Matt Dauzat Michael Rhodes Paul Jackson Jr. Thom Bresh Mike Brignardello Jerry McPherson
Basics of Aphex Patents
Peak
Limiter
Lo
Blend
Hi
Blend
Mixer
Input Signal
Output Signal
Phase
Rotation
Lowpass
Filter
Transient Discriminate
Harmonics Generator
Highpass
Filter
Lo Tune
Hi Tune
Big Bottom TM Process
Aural Exciter TM Process
Expands depth and low end power without
exceeding typical peak levels. Prolongs
sustain. Dynamically equalizes the bass
region. Fully retains all punch and snap.
Clarifies the high end. Adds harmonic
details. Brings out subtle nuances of the
sound. Increases sensation of attacks.
Obliterates dullness.
Reviewers, Artists, Everybody!
Here's What They're Saying!
...this pedal is amazing. It would be worth
buying even if it was double the cost.
Riann Vosloo
"Bass Guitar Magazine" 8/03
For: A really open sound that makes your
guitar sound bigger.
Against: We have to give it back.
Bob Tribe
"Total Guitar" 7/03
If you want the genuine Aphex sound in an
instrument friendly package, this is the
answer.
Paul White
"Sound on Sound" 8/03
...the sensation is akin to adding another
cabinet... more air, space and color around
each note. Xciters add a lively richness that's
highly addictive. These pedals are amazing.
Terry Buddingh
"Bass Player" 8/03
...body resonance and thump were
magnificently enhanced... the sonic
spectrum seems to expand into the
stratosphere... warm, chunky lows and
ethereal highs... boosting frequency bands
(EQ) couldn't match the shimmer and wide
screen quality of the Xciter processing. If
you're looking for a tone that goes to "12" or
"13" instead of "11", then get Xcited.
Michael Molenda
"Guitar Player" 7/03
In blind tests, listeners picked the Xciter
signal over dry direct guitar every time.
"Fuller", "richer", "brighter", "clearer", "more
alive" were adjectives used to describe the
effect. The Acoustic Xciter also excels as a
straight D.I. - its sound is round and full and
seems to tame the piezo "quack" so many
D.I.'s struggle with.
Mick Gallagher
"EQ Magazine" 7/03
Genuine
The Aural Exciter® and Big Bottom® are owned, patented, and trademarked exclusively by Aphex Systems Ltd. "Acoustic Xciter", "Bass Xciter", and "Guitar Xciter" are exclusive trademarks of Aphex Systems. Don't be
confused by other manufacturer's products bearing similar names or similar claims. They are not the equivalent. Only Aphex can give you the real thing. Always insist on "Genuine Aphex".
POWER
5 to 12VAC
+/- 7 to 17VDC
5mA
INSTRUMENT
OUT IN
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
WET
SOURCE
DRY
LIFTED
GND
GNDED
150 Ω BALANCED
D. I. OUTPUT
Balanced D.I.
1. Wet/Dry (Effect/No Effect)
Does Not Follow Foot Switch
2. Ground Lift Switch
3. Standard XLR Male Jack
Simple Controls
Lo Tune & Lo Blend
Hi Tune & Hi Blend
Instrument I/O
10Meg Ω Input Impedance
Active/Passive Gain Switch
Drives Long Cables
Flexible Power Supply
With few exceptions, "if the plug
fits, it works".
Internal 9V battery typically lasts
150 hours.
Heavy Duty
Foot Switch
Common Features of All Xciters