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 1403 Guitar
Best for electric guitar with magnetic coil pickups. Gives wider range of expression. Improves the sound of other effects. Makes amplifiers seem more powerful and speeds up the attack. Improves amp overdrive but also can run very clean.
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