Aphex Exciter - Manual (Page 20)

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Exciter
Operation & Applications
5.11 KARAOKE & STEREO SYSTEMS
The Exciter is a perfect complement to Karaoke systems. In a small club situation, often the sound system and
the microphones have a limited dynamic range and frequency response. Big Bottom will help tighten and increase
bass. Aural Exciter helps overdubbed vocals become more intelligible and clearer in the mix. The Exciter can give
Karaoke performers that big “recording studio” sound that audiences want to hear.
The two channels in most Karaoke and consumer grade equipment are marked left (L) and right (R), rather than
one (1) and two (2). Regardless of these markings, the Exciter can be used as a stereo component. Just make sure
to match the settings of the controls on each channel for best results.
You can replace outboard EQ’s in home stereo systems with the Exciter. Big Bottom increases the “punch” of the
bass and the Aural Exciter “pops” vocals, guitars and keyboards out front in the mix.
5.12 TAPE DUPLICATING
Tape copies actually sound better and brighter than the original if they are first processed by the Aural Exciter.
Moreover, there is no generation loss! Chances of tape saturation are minimized as there is little high end boost,
which is common in other enhancers.
The Exciter may be used to “pre-process” recording to anticipate the audio degradation in the medium or during
subsequent reproduction. Much of the detail added by the Exciter’s Aural Exciter will survive filtering and distor-
tion of the reproduction equipment, and provide a better quality audio playback.
Bit-rate reduced (data compressed) digital audio tracks sound flat and lifeless in comparison to the original. The
Exciter will bring these tracks back to life without unmasking the compression artifacts.
Preamp
Exciter
Ch1
Ch2
Ch1
Ch2
Amp
USING A Exciter WITH SEPARATE PREAMP AND AMPLIFIER
Tape Out (Record)
Tape Monitor (Play)
Stereo
Tuner/
Amplifier
Exciter
USING A Exciter STEREO RECEIVER