--- product_id: 2018118 title: "Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor" brand: "aphex" price: "£9.29" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2018118-aphex-exciter-rack-mount-exciter-processor store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Enhanced clarity Patented tech Rack mountable Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor **Brand:** aphex **Price:** £9.29 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate Your Sound Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor by aphex - **How much does it cost?** £9.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2018118-aphex-exciter-rack-mount-exciter-processor) ## Best For - aphex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aphex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Elevate Your Mixes:** Add punch and presence to vocals and instruments for a professional sound. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Rack mountable for seamless integration into your studio setup. - • **Unleash Sonic Brilliance:** Transform your audio with patented technology that enhances detail and clarity. - • **Deep Bass Without Compromise:** Experience powerful low-frequency response without the drawbacks of traditional EQ. - • **Perfect for Compressed Audio:** Breathe life into MP3s and other formats with enhanced sonic quality. ## Overview The Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor utilizes patented technology to enhance audio clarity and detail, making it ideal for professional sound applications. It features an Optical Big Bottom for deep bass response without unwanted level boosts, perfect for revitalizing compressed audio formats. ## Description Aural Exciter & Optical Big Bottom, two channel rack mount for live sound, installed sound, recording, production, broadcast, DJ ## Features - The Aural Exciter's patented technology brings out detail, clarity and imaging that elevates your sound without adding level and enhances sonic quality more naturally than with equalization. - The Aural Exciter adds punch and presence, increases intelligibility for vocals and spoken dialog, and on mixes, it adds power, presence and sparkle. It is the ideal solution for breathing life into MP3s and other compressed audio files. - The Optical Big Bottom adds a deep, powerful low-frequency punch, without the unwanted level boost that comes from adding EQ. Deeper, more resonant bass response with tighter articulation without the build-up or driver-damaging tendencies of bass EQ. ## Images ![Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kL7W1AHLL.jpg) ![Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ix2iqZMGL.jpg) ![Aphex Exciter Rack Mount Exciter Processor - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V4PnMGh-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the width of the body? I know the front faceplate mount is 19" side to side. Is the actual body around 17"?** A: Yes it's right around 17". **Q: Will this product enhance the sound further more if i connect it to my Aphex 230 master voice channel?** A: any signal that is applied to the inputs (even if it has been already modified in any way or form) will be further processed by the aphex exciter via whatever settings you dial in. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice item *by E***O on August 5, 2012* I have this item in my system for a while now - maybe 6 months at least and it was a nice addition - its easy to use because of the Knobs - unlike sliders on a EQ - which i also have in my system also - you can use the Exciter alone without an EQ - i just had the EQ already and figured i leave it there - its still helpful - all depends on your style and type of music - speakers etc,with my current speakers - and the room i have them - i needed to address mids and highs - and tone down the low end some - tigthen the bass - which the Exicter did nicely - and its easy to experiment - i have called the company at first just to get an idea of the adjustments - and connections - since i am using a AVR pre outs - this is a home audio system - they were very nice and helpful and once i adjusted it as they advised - i noticed a huge difference with the process on and with out it - i have since changed the settings - since i had to factor in my EQ etc, -i had for some time used my system with just the exciter to test it out for a few months - No EQ in the mix - and was pleased with it - worth it - looks nice in my Rack - feels sturdy - the knobs feel sturdy - they are plastic knobs but dont feel Cheap - i have had no issues or problems with it - i have my system connected with all 1/4 connectors - with the EB tech line level to even out the signal since i have using a AVR - the EQ - QSC Amp - and Exciter are all pro audio - and use the line level to even out the signal with the AVR pre outs - everything works great - no Hum etc, -i would recommend if you are looking to adjust the sound to your liking - nothing is going to be just right for everyone - this is why some processing needs to be done - in my case - it has made a nice improvement for a small amount and easy to use - build quality is nice -Update on Review - i have since taken the EQ out of the mix and the Exciter alone works much better !!! i would recommend using only the Exciter in your home system - - ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It gives my voice a timbre that I like and could not get with just a mixer *by A***B on January 24, 2015* So far it's a keeper. It gives my voice a timbre that I like and could not get with just a mixer. I run a Shure SM7B into a Yamaha MG 10xu and then into the Aphex exciter which then goes into my line in on my Mac Mini...I hate USB, as I am doing screen casting with a web cam and USB taxes the cpu. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best audio purchase I've made so far. You can get tube's sound on steroids. And then some.. *by W***. on December 5, 2019* The best audio equipment purchase I've made so far.I purchased it for my home audio setup. This unit is not known outside of the professional recording and broadcasting industry although APHEX sold 1 million (!) units since thy started in the 70's.It works by keeping the original signal and then adding selected harmonics and adding bass sustain to the signal at a selectable rate. It is not increasing the overall signal level as much as you would get by using EQ. Besides that it does things EQ can't do like working with transients, adding selectable even order harmonics, utilizing signal phase, etc.Now about the sound - now you can get lush deep bass and then add sparkling highs to at the amount you like. You can start from original and dial it all the way up. There are "most used zone" marks on all the dials so it is easy to get started from scratch.Yes, you can get ADJUSTABLE tube sound on steroids - from 0 impact to max.When APHEX gets bypassed your first reaction is: "Something is missing... Turn it back on". It's that good. And addictive.After I tested the unit I went and ordered 2 more units the very next day so I can have it on the rest of the home theater channels. That says a lot.Here are my favorite settings:Big B...m section: Drive - 50%; Freq - 50Hz (lowest); Amount - 50%Aural Exciter section: Freq - 5kHz (highest); Harmonics - 10 (max); Amount - 60%I was curious about how APHEX affects the signal levels and how that compares to regular EQ as far as getting similar sound timbre.Regular EQ needed the following settings to get similar sound:Low Shelf PEQ: Freq = 50 Hz; Gain = 16dB; Q = 0.7High Shelf PEQ: Freq = 10000 Hz; Gain = 8dB; Q = 0.7Here are the signal levels APHEX is adding when running at the settings above and compared to EQ levels needed to match the sound:20Hz - APHEX adds = 1dB; EQ matching needs = 15dB;24Hz - APHEX adds = 3dB; EQ matching needs = 15dB;28Hz - APHEX adds = 5dB; EQ matching needs = 14dB;32Hz - APHEX adds = 6dB; EQ matching needs = 13dB;40Hz - APHEX adds = 7dB; EQ matching needs = 11dB;50Hz - APHEX adds = 7dB; EQ matching needs = 8dB;70Hz - APHEX adds = 4dB; EQ matching needs = 4dB;80Hz - APHEX adds = 3dB; EQ matching needs = 3dB;100Hz - APHEX adds = 2dB; EQ matching needs = 2dB;140Hz - APHEX adds = 1dB; EQ matching needs = 1dB;200Hz - APHEX adds = 0dB; EQ matching needs = 0dB;When using APHEX the system will SOUND 7dB LOUDER for the same power/ driver capability on signals below 50Hz to 28Hz by changing signal dynamics by increasing the sustain (duration) on bass notes for sense of increase in bass output. The "Aural Exciter" section adds selected even order harmonics after analyzing the signal transients above the "exciter" selected frequency.The "Aural Exciter" section complements the "Big B...m" section really well. It's like adding a sprinkle of salt to a dish so the sweetness can get accentuated.Highly recommended to anyone in search of the ultimate sound nirvana. 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