Recording, mixing or mastering? Want to highlight the vocals or get your instruments to pop through the mix? An aural exciter like the Aphex Exciter might be what you need. Joe Albano checks it out.  
The original Aphex Aural Exciter...
... and the current Aphex Exciter (incl Big Bottom).

The Processes

A (simplified) block diagram of the Aphex Exciter (courtesy of the owner’s manual).

Spec’d Out 

The Aphex Exciter’s rear panel.

The Controls

The Aphex Exciter’s front panel controls.

I’m So Excited (Sorry)..

Pump It Up

The Sound

Joe is a musician, engineer, and producer in NYC. Over the years, as a small studio operator and freelance engineer, he's made recordings of all types from music & album production to v/o & post. He's also taught all aspects of recording and music technology at several NY audio schools, and has been writing articles for Recording magaz... Read More

Discussion

Vaxoid
Wrong web link to http://aphex.com/products/exciter

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