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Aphex Model 204 Aural Exciter and Optical Big Bottom (No Longer Available)

Item ID: 204

2-Channel Aural Exciter with Optical Big Bottom

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Flawlessly Increase Your Loudness and Clarity!

For years, professional audio engineers and producers have relied on Aphex's Aural Exciter to brighten up sound dulled by risky equipment or a difficult A/D transfer. Now, with the Model 204, Aphex has brought back the Aural Exciter in an enhanced, 2-channel version - and thrown in the Optical Big Bottom for extra measure!

Aphex Aural Exciter 204 with Big Bottom at a Glance:
  • Dramatically increases presence and clarity of highs and lows
  • Extends high frequencies with no added noise
  • Gives low notes greater resonance
  • Does all this with no increase in peak volume!

Dramatically increases presence and clarity of highs and lows
The Model 204 dramatically enhances the presence and clarity of your audio signals. On the high end, the Aural Exciter restores natural brightness and improves sonic detail. The Big Bottom performs a similar function on the low end, providing deeper, more resonant bass with little or no increase in peak output.

Extends high frequencies with no added noise
The Aural Exciter is more than just another "audio enhancer"; it actually extends your high frequencies for a greater perceived loudness without an introduction of noise into the audio path due to increased gain. Vocals and instruments leap out without raising individual volumes in the mix.

Gives low notes greater resonance
The same can be said for the Optical Big Bottom capabilities of the Model 204, except on the opposite end of the sonic spectrum. Big Bottom tightens and boosts the bass, allowing individual notes to be more articulated and recognizable, providing a deeper, more resonant bass without overloading the sound system.

Does all this with no increase in peak volume!
With the Model 204 in your setup, your audio will be fuller, bigger, and generally sound louder, but with little or no increase in peak volume. This is a versatile tool for a huge range of applications, from recording to broadcast to performance.


Aphex Aural Exciter 204 Features:
  • 2 independent channels
  • Internal power supply
  • Balanced XLR and 1/4" I/O
  • Increased presence and clarity
  • Deeper, more resonant bass
  • Restores natural brightness
  • Little or no increase in peak output
  • Greater perceived loudness
  • Tighter bass articulation
  • Improved detail and intelligibility
  • Extended low frequencies

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 204

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Reviews

Golden Voice Makeover

by from Atlanta, GA
January 21, 2011
Music Background: Semi Pro
This is my 2d Aphex Aural exciter...had the old 101 model in the early 90s. I used it for rock band back then to ensure the vocals carried over the guitars with clarity and without having to over EQ... read more [+] and risk feedback. Audiences always noted how clear things sounded compared to other bands. The new generation is even better. The Big Bottom feature gives perceived boost without altering tone. The geeks would tell you this is the psych-acoustic blah, blah. Whatever...it works. I run it as the last effect in my rack Tube pre, Lexicon, TC Electronic, EQ, then excite it all across the mix. Performing live we sound like a digital master even though we run in mono on a small Yamaha board. It's intuitive to operate....it sweetens the mix without any aftertaste. Trust me, club owners notice the clarity and crispness even if I run the rack into their lousy house sytems. Help your act out... put this in your fx chain. close [-]

Aphex 204

by Mike Slay from Branson, Mo.
May 4, 2007
Music Background: Pro musician, song writter
This thing is astounding!! Makes everything sound better. A must when recording to DAW if you don't have the best preamps, converters, and so on. I added this to my little $15,000.00 studio setup and ... read more [+]the results are to good to beleive. If your not a (REAL!!) pro engineer, it will help make you sound like one. Great for live also. close [-]

Great piece of equipment

by Paul from Castle Rock, CO
May 17, 2007
Music Background: Pro Musician
I use this on acoustic guitar to brighten the higher frequency harmonics just a tad. Just as advertised, it also makes bass 'seem' louder even though the volume of the bass is not increased. Adds a ni... read more [+]ce sense of space around the tracks, I use it mostly for the background tracks because of the spaciousness and clarity, and then I use the BBE for lead instruments and bass guitar because the BBE adds a little different color and some added intensity. close [-]

"OUTSTANDING PRO RESULTS FOR LIVE OR STUDIO."

by Ingvar Estrada from NV.
March 18, 2007
Music Background: Singer with studio
"Very satisfied with the sound enhancement and clarity."
In addition, very little tweeking is neccessary to make the audio mix just right.

The aphex 204 is a fabulous, professi... read more [+]onal product that
should cost much more for the quality that it produces. close [-]

Secret Weapon

by Tony T from Pennsylvania
July 30, 2007
Music Background: Voice Over Producer/ Home Recordist
When you meet a disc jockey in person and think "wow their voice is so much better on the radio" this box may be why. Thousands of stations use this to beef up their air talent. I can see why too. My ... read more [+]voice over productions lacked some UMPH until I got my hands on this unit. The 204 added that big radio sound to my stuff without being too obvious or driving the levels through the roof. Gives space warmth to sterile digital recordings. Controls are a little touchy at first but once you dial in the sweet spot...mmmm-mmmm good! close [-]
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