Combining several of the company’s proprietary technologies in preamplification, dynamics processing, psychoacoustics and more, the Model 230 Broadcast Voice Processing Channel appears to be geared toward voiceover talent, but we believe it just might find a home in quite a few recording studios as a general vocals channel strip!
The Aphex Model 230 is a quality, analog, single-channel preamplifier and voice processor. Its comprehensive features include “RPA” tube preamplification, “Easyrider” compression, Logic Assisted gating, split band de-essing, parametric EQ, and Aphex’ Aural Exciter and Big Bottom psychacoustic effects, all in a single space, rackmountable package. The Model 230 implements an XLR mic input and +4dBu output, a 1/4″ TRS -10dBV output, 1/4″ TRS send and receive insert, AES3, S/PDIF and Optical digital outputs up to 96kHz, plus word clock I/O on BNCs. Another convenient feature on the Model 230 is a simple to implement contact closure to ground Cough switch on a mono 1/4″ connector.
Aphex’ patented Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, longtime favorites for voice processing, are included in the Model 230, each offering individual tune and mix controls. A master output level rounds out the well-designed front panel. In addition to its analog input, analog output and myriad of digital outputs included standard with the Model 230, the processor also offers a post-compressor send and return. The digital outputs provide up to 96kHz sampling rates. A word clock input and output allow the Model 230 to be digitally locked with other equipment.